The history of the Friesian horse husbandry is exciting and only means to know the strong character of the inhabitants of Friesland, who remained true to their breed of horses during very difficult times, while other breeds were lost due to crosses impulsive and disorganized. Thus, this old Friesian horse breed is the only Dutch origin, native and still survives.
By the year 150 AD, was suspected to Friesian horse and is very coveted for the war. The Roman historians mention the appearance of Friesian troops. Likewise, in the fourth century AD, cites instances of men and horses Friesian legions. Guillermo "El Conquistador", used in the Battle of Hastings in 1066 horses seemed greatly Friesian stallions.
In the XVII Century, Friesian horses were used in the Riding School, together with copies of Pure Spanish. It was from then that the Friesian horse and was appreciated for the high school or Dressage, and "Horse Hitch".
In 1879 he founded the "Registration Book of the Friesian horse breed" from people concerned about the conservation of this ancient race. With this is also the first studbook exists in the Netherlands, but despite this early 20th century were not available more than three stallions registered for use in livestock, and there were no young sires for replacement, it seems that the approaching extinction of the Friesian, as citizens of Friesland parallel to Paper Registration-founded an association to protect the Friesian Horse.
Along with this has been very important the cooperation of farmers and ranchers who adhere strictly to standards. There aspects of Friesian that have to do the nobility and pride of this race, important features such as the neck upright, long black mane, tail thick and wavy and abundant hair on the legs, black is the predominant feature of the race, the head should not be long, nor too large, but noble and expressive. An appeal from a 0.59 to 1.68 is considered appropriate.
The limbs are of great importance in recent years have paid much attention to the quality of movements, it is important that the Friesian horse has a good step, elastic, broad and high trot.
