Poplar Ridge Fjord Horses

Welcome to our farm’s website. We are located in Darwell, Alberta, Canada, a small farming community approximately one hour west of Edmonton. Our farm houses not only our horses but our cow calf herd, our family and our canine and feline 'furry children' as well. Our farm is owned and run by myself, Aja Johnson, and my husband Dennis Johnson.
Aja grew up on Vancouver Island, BC, she began riding at the age of 6 and was active in the hunter/jumper, dressage and local horse show scene. It was not until after high school that she was introduced to the Norwegian Fjord Horse, and the rest, as they say, is history. Aja first started helping at a local Fjord breeding farm riding, showing and schooling the young horses and gradually began teaching lessons and assisting in stallion handling and breeding. It was during this time that she was able to participate in an evaluation and show in Libby, MN where she experienced the amazing versatility of the breed and the warmth and friendliness of the community. After graduating college, where she met Dennis, as an Animal Health Technologist she moved to Alberta and got married.
Aja jumped right into riding the farm’s horses and learning about the cattle operation but there was always something missing. That void was filled when our first Fjord, Gudrod (Bree), stepped off the transport from BC and assumed his place in the herd. From that point on, the number of quarter horses and crosses quickly decreased and our Fjord herd began to grow. In the fall of 2006, we made a trip to Eastern Saskatchewan and brought home our broodmares, Claylee’s Dena and her daughter Sandy II. Since then we have had one foal from each mare (Poplar Ridge Aria and Poplar Ridge Avanti) and added the amazing mare Unna (Jewel) to our Fjord Family.
We pride ourselves in the quality of the animals we produce and are extremely vigilant in preserving the amazing temperament the Fjord is so well know for. We breed our mares occasionally, but our focus is in developing our young horses to their highest potential. We are committed to producing quality, athletic horses and selecting stallions for our mares who will compliment their conformation and temperments.
We welcome you to come meet the amazing horses that have stolen our hearts!

Its been a busy spring!

We are excited to introduce our newest family members.
Avery Jordyn Johnson joined our family April 9, 2011 at 6:03 PM. She was 7lb 3oz and 21" long. She has already spent many hours on the UTV, bundled up in her carseat, checking cows and pastures.

Addition number two joined us June 6, 2011 at 3:15AM. We are very pleased to introduce Poplar Ridge Bentley. Bently is a full brother to our gorgeous Aria, out of our wonderful mare Claylee's Dena and by BDF Lancelot. He is a big, lively boy and already giving his poor mother a run for her money.