Breeds of Horses - The Freisian

Dagho Friso - Photo by Ann Jeffree - Fabzo Friesians, Melbourne Australia

The Friesian horse resembles the ancient western European horse used by the knights - the destrier. It descends from the equus robustus with arabian and andalusian . Considered a warmblood because of it's temperament, this breed has no English Thoroughbred blood in it's veins. You can find a detailed history of this breed at the Friesian Horse Association of North America web site.





















Scout, Friesian Stallion

Characteristics:
    * black coat - only recognized color
    * white forehead star is allowed
    * long heavy mane and tail
    * long feathers or fetlock hair
    * intelligent
    * willing to learn
    * gentle
    * fast, high action at the trot
    * roomy in the shoulders
    * powerful hindquarters
    * attentive

Uses:
    * harness
    * recreation
    * dressage
    * quadrille

Misc:
    * only horse native to Holland
    * influenced by eastern bloodlines
    * threatened with extinction