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