Friesian for sale

The Friesian is one of the most ancient breeds of domesticated horses, in Europe. The origin of the Friesian can be traced back to the middle Ages. The horse originates from the northern part of Netherlands. It has suffered deterioration in its number due to mechanization and industrialization. The population was at the brink of extinction, when it was once again rejuvenated after the Oldenburg bloodlines were introduced. The Friesian today is used mainly for light agricultural work, apart from being used as a mount, dressage, and equestrian eventing.

The exceptional characteristic of the Friesian horse is its long and lustrous mane and tail. If left alone, the tail can grow long enough to touch the ground. It has long and beautiful feathers on its long and muscular legs, which reach higher than the knee joint. The Friesian is black in color, for the most part, and has a very calm and composed attitude. The face has very fine and exquisite features, with beautiful and expressive eyes. The neck is low set and is carried vertically on the shoulders. The hind quarters are muscular and angular, which is why these horses are very strong and sure footed.

The Friesian is very conducive to groom and breed. The animal is easy to maintain and because of its calm nature and intelligence, it is also pretty easy to train these horses. The most distinctive aspect of this horse is its characteristic gait. The gait is like a trot, which is feat worth watching. The Friesian has developed this typical trot as it has been bred as a light weight draft animal. Though this specification led to its decline in the early 1900s, it has now been revived, and breeders around the world, love this good natured, strong and beautiful animal.