Arabo-friesian
The Arabo-Friesian is a recent breed of horse, selected over several generations since the 1960s to obtain the morphology of the modern Friesian combined with the endurance qualities of the Arabian. The creation of this breed was strongly contested by some Dutch Friesian breeders, who went so far as to set fire to the stables where the first crosses were made.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q583013 |
The Arabo-Friesian is a recent breed of horse, selected over several generations since the 1960s to obtain the morphology of the modern Friesian combined with the endurance qualities of the Arabian. The creation of this breed was strongly contested by some Dutch Friesian breeders, who went so far as to set fire to the stables where the first crosses were made.
It originates in Kingdom of the Netherlands. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q583013.
Sources: Wikidata (Q583013) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)