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This noble and impressive warmblood has survived centuries of war and
destruction....
The Friesian Horse belongs to one of the oldest Warmblood Breeds in Europe. During the
16th and 17th centuries the influence of the Andalusians into the Northern Provinces of
what is today the Netherlands created the Friesian Horse.
The Friesian a horse with an impressive appearance were in 1896 and 1913 already twice in
danger of becoming extinct
and only the work of private breeders saved this beautiful horse.
Pure-breeding over many centuries helped to give the Friesian a steady character and
fascinating honesty.
Aswyn van de Pluum
Photos Susan Sexton
Today the Friesian horses are bred to be exclusively black.
The Friesian is most famous for his highly-elevated action which the horse kept throughout
the centuries.
The Friesian is supposed to be used as pleasure horses as well as for dressage or for
driving.
On the basis of its characters it's well-balanced disposition and honesty the Friesian is
an ideal all-around horse.![[IMAGE]](images/driekus.jpg)
"Driekus" 17 year old Friesian Stallion |
Temperament: intelligent. bold, energetic and very easy to
train.
Qualities: gentle, willing, sensitive, hard working and very eager to please.
Aptitudes: multi-level Dressage, saddle seat, pleasure and combined driving
Traits of the Friesian: Even at a glance you can see the Friesian is related to the
family of Spanish horses,
especially when in motion. Its main characteristics are their impressive stature, nicely
curved neck,
broad chest and slightly split croup with muscular quarters. The Friesian stallions are
known for their luxuriant mane,
the abundant and low fixed tail and pronounced fetlock hair. The Friesian is a powerful
horse.
Stallion Jan
Stallion Driekus Photos Susan Sexton
Clearly, it is not true that Friesians are only driving horses.
In the 16th century already the "Marquis De Newcastle" mentioned Friesian horses
as being very qualified
for dressage and high school riding.
Aswyn van de Pluum
Van de Pluum v.V.
Today this small breed has found its way back into the modern riding ring.
Along with the growing number of Friesian horses in the United States, one sees them more
and more in dressage competitions these days.
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