Fresian Horses

Friesian - or Frisian - means coming from Friesland in the Netherlands, a region renowned for its dairy herds.  In the 18th & 19th centuries, Friesian horses were used as work horses on farms. They drew ploughs, harvesters, & carts of farm produce, and at the same time, fertilised the land.  They kept the grass short by eating it. Truly eco-friendly farming! But mechanisation came, and the farm horse became redundant. 

Friesians have been used in combat. They are strong enough to carry a knight wearing armour. The Romans are said to have taken Friesian horses to Britain where they may have played a part in forming the workhorse breeds like Clydesdale.

They were popular for trotting races.

Height: about 15.3hands (63 inches or 1.60 m), although it may vary from 14.2 to 17 hands (between 58 in./1.5 m and 68 in./1.7 m) tall at the withers, and mares or geldings must be at least 15.2 hands (1.57 m) tall.

Legs: feathered

Neck: long, arched

Mane: long, profuse, sometimes wavy. 

Tail: long, abundant.           

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Color: black.

Gait: high stepping trot.