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About the Friesian Breed
.This breed, one of the oldest in Europe,
is entirely indigenous to the Netherlands, and as it is found
today its production is limited in the main to the province
of Friesland, where it is claimed that it is bred with increasing
success in the so-called meadow districts and in sandy soil
areas. Its popularity is said to be largely based on the admirable
character of the horse, for it excels in docility, willingness
and cheerful temperament, enabling unskilled labourers to handle
the horse without risk. It is, furthermore, an economical feeder
and will keep its condition on rations that would mean starvation
to some breeds.
A finely chiselled head with small ears is carried on a shapely
neck with an exceptionally long mane, which has been known to
reach the ground. The back is strong, and ribs deep and well-rounded,
though the tail, which carries much hair, is set rather low.
The legs also are heavily covered with hair, sometimes right
up to the knee joint, and it should be noted that the colour
is always black, though a small star is occasionally met with.
Neither docking nor trimming of the mane or tail is tolerated
in the Friesian horse, and would bar registration in the Friesian
Studbook, which was founded in 1879.
Prior to being entered in the studbook, the stallions and mares
have to comply with high standards of conformation and pedigree,
purity of breed being of major importance. After a special examination
they are submitted to a strict veterinary inspection.
During the years of the Second World War breeding activities
greatly increased, since in this period all sorts of difficulties
were put in the way of mechanised traction. The efficient management
of the Studbooks and the excellent breeding material available
made it possible to create a large horse population of a quality
even better than before. Because of its impressive colour, its
tractability and natural, balanced carriage, the Friesian stallion
has become popular as a circus horse, and it is claimed that
the demand is ever increasing. As a nation the Dutch have always
been very attracted to the harness horse in the show ring, and
it is a frequent and popular spectacle to see in the ring Friesian
horses drawing Friesian gigs, the occupants being, perhaps,
a gentleman with his lady, both in the old Friesian costume,
while to complete the picture the Friesian National Anthem is
played. Height about 15 hands.
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