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Friesian Horse
Breed
Country of Origin:
The Friesian horse originated in the
Netherlands.
Blood Type:
The Friesian horse is in the coldblood group.
History:
The Friesian is one of Europe’s
oldest horses thought to be a descendant of the primitive Forest Horse.
Infusions of Spanish blood occurred in the 15th and 16th
centuries and possibly some Eastern blood. The proud, elegant Friesian
horses carried knights into battle over the centuries. They are an all
round type horse and have been used in farm work, draft work, riding,
dressage, trotting races, and most notably for improving or developing
other breeds.
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Some of those
breeds are Shire, Dole Gudbrandsdal, Wurttemberger, Oldenburgh, and the
British Fell and Dales ponies.
Height: A
Friesian horse is usually about 16HH.
Colors: The
Friesian horse is always black.
Description:
The Friesian horse is considered a
light horse breed. It does, however, carry a large amount of feathering
which is generally seen in the heavy horse breeds. The Friesian is
elegant and moves with a high-stepping action. They have a very full mane
and tail; a Spanish type head with short, alert ears; a long arched neck
on powerful shoulders; a compact body and powerful hindquarters.
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Temperament:
The Friesian is generally friendly,
docile and kind.
Uses: Recently
the Friesian horse is popular as a carriage horse and makes an elegant
mount that covers ground easily.
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