Key facts
- Country of origin
- Netherlands
- Height
- 15 to 16 hands (60 to 64 inches, 152 to 163 cm)
- Colour
- Black
- Distinguishing features
- Black, well muscled, thick mane and tail, feather on lower legs, and high action
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The Friesian (Fries paard in Dutch; Frysk hynder in West Frisian) is a horse breed originating in the province of Friesland in the northern Netherlands. The breed nearly became extinct on more than one occasion. It is classified as a light draught horse, and the modern day Friesian horse is used for riding and driving. The Friesian horse is most known for its all-black coat colour, its long flowing mane and tail, feathering on its legs, a high head carriage, and high stepping action.
Breed characteristics