The Friesian Horse: Impressively Elegant

With its black colour, long mane and full tail, the Friesian is recognizable in an instant. The horse has an elegant build and powerful, elevated gaits. Its character is friendly and graciously spirited. All of these qualities make the Friesian a fine horse that can be used for many different purposes.

Versatile

The Friesian horse is being successfully – and above all, very enthusiastically – employed in various equestrian sports. The specific Friesian qualities are displayed especially well in driving competitions where they can be seen in action before the gig, in the single horse and pairs classes as well as in the unicorn and show cart categories. Competing for the highest honours, these black horses are making themselves very well known.

The Friesian horse is also a fine dressage horse. Its fine self-carriage, willingness to work and inquisitive nature make it perfect for this branch of the sport. Friesians are now increasingly being seen at national competitions where they are displaying their talents to compete on equal terms with all other horses bred for riding purposes. Friesian horses are just as well represented in driving trials and marathon tests. And, last but certainly not least, one can scarcely imagine a more enjoyable partner as a recreational horse than the Friesian.