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The Friesian (or Frisian) is a relatively rare breed of horse, a black race that originated in Friesland, a province of the Netherlands. Horse breeding workhorses, northern black pearls have come a long way.
Friesian horses are dramatic, elegant, and very fairytale with wavy long hair and queues. They are exceptionally kind, polite and friendly by nature. Friesian horses are really gentle and sweet, so much so that in Holland, which often lead round studs with only a halter on. Friesian horses are popular in Europe and the United States States, and are often used today for dressage competition and pleasure trips. Friesian and mixed Friesian horses can do well in dressage competition for the race strong intellect, appearance, power and body control. They also have a smart, spirit provisions.
There really is no other race like the Friesian. Smart enough to ride, and powerful enough for agriculture, the race has been used by medieval knights, 17th century cavalry and World War II soldiers. Friesian Horses are always dressed in black with the important features of race, the exuberance of the mane, forelock, tail and hocks.
Today, there are two different types of conformation of the Friesian horse. The baroque type has the more solid construction. The modern, sport horse type is finer-boned.
Due to the high standards of breeding of this race is less than 100 approved stallions in the world and about 20 here in North America. Therefore purebred Friesians are considered somewhat of a rarity here. Due to strict selection over the centuries, these are also the characteristics of movement that are deeply rooted in the Friesian genetics. This also applies the unique nature of the Friesian horse: lively, intelligent, honest and dependable, always willing to work, but as proud as the Frisians themselves.
However difficult it may be to believe, the breed almost became extinct on several occasions over time. Due to fuel rationing during World War II Freisian exploitation and carriage use was revived, saving the breed long enough for the population and popularity to rebound. Due to fuel shortages, farmers Dutch turned to horses for transportation and field work. The Friesian is one of the best horses in the world transport. Because of its striking appearance, Frisian has become popular in the film industry. The breed owes much of its current popularity to the appearance of the Friesian horse Othello in the 1985 film, Ladyhawke, sparking worldwide interest in these horses.
The modern day Friesian horse is as popular today as it has never been used both by harness and saddle. With that kind of versatility that will be around a long time.
Do you want more information on Friesians? Then visit http://www.ElegantHorsePictures.com/friesian-horse-pictures.html where you can view prints by artists Lesley Harrison and Janet Griffin-Scott
The Friesian Horses of Echo Valley Farm
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