Posted by Charlotte Knight on Saturday, June 2, 2012,
Country of Origin: The NetherlandsUse today: The Friesian is one of the best carriage horses in the world. Today the breed is an accomplished dressage horse.Color: Only black horses are registered, but the color can range from black/bay, dark brown or true black.Height: 14.3 to 16 hands. Profile: The Friesian is one of Europe’s oldest breeds and gets its name from the Friesland region in the north of the Netherlands. The breed almost became extinct worldwide during the turn of the 20th cent... |
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