The Freesian is a black horse currently popular in the united states and abrod. The Freesian breed is native to the province of Friesland in the northern Netherland. Many Freesians have naturally good carriage and long thick manes and tails and abundant feathers. Occassionally Freesian horses have a white mark on their heads, but generally Freesians are entirely back. Originally fresisian horses were used as war horses and later refined into a lighter carriage horse used for driving. In the US today Freesians are highly valued for dressage because of typically good movement. Some argue Freesians cannot excell in jumping due to the draft influence, but many Freesians compete in eventing and jumping with success. The Freesian sporthorse association advocates for Freesians being used in all areas of horse sport. Freesian horses are popular mounts at rennasisance festivals where they are tacked up in period saddles, medieval bridles, and other medival items. Freesian horses have been depicted in art throughout the ages. Freesian horses generally have calm dispositions, even the stallions. They are a naturally photogenic breed and these pictures show them in action. Freesians can be difficult to find for sale in some areas but using an online listing service should help you locate a Freesian or Freesian cross near near. To increse the versatility of Freesians, Freesians are oten crossed with other breeds including thoroughbreds, arabians, saddlebreds, and morgans.
