What kind of horse is a Friesian?
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Asked by: Angel Flores
The Friesian (also Frizian) is a horse breed originating in Friesland, in the Netherlands.
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Friesian horse.
| Traits | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black |
| Distinguishing features | Black, powerfully muscled, agile with elegant action, thick mane and tail, feather on lower legs. |
| Breed standards | |
| Friesian Horse Association of North America | |
Is a white Friesian horse rare?
Final Thoughts. You now know that purebred Friesian horses only come in white or, very rarely, chestnut. While black may be your only true color option for purchasing a registered purebred Friesian horse, if you are willing to look at crossbreeds the color options are limitless.
Can Friesians be white?
Friesians rarely have white markings of any kind; most registries allow only a small star on the forehead for purebred registration. To be accepted as breeding stock by the FPS studbook (Friesch Paarden Stamboek), a stallion must pass a rigorous approval process.
