Black-coated and powerfully built with flowing manes and feathered feet, the Friesian is one of Europe's oldest native breeds, prized for dressage and carriage work.
DID YOU KNOW
Friesians were nearly extinct twice in the 20th century — their comeback is one of the great conservation stories in equine history.
COMMON USES
DressageCarriageFilm & TVPleasure Riding
HEIGHT15 – 17 hh
WEIGHT1,200 – 1,400 lbs
TEMPERAMENTGentle, Eager, Sociable
