Friesian horse
The Friesian is a horse breed originating in the province of Friesland in the northern Netherlands. The breed nearly became extinct on more than one occasion.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q388952 |
The Friesian 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. This breed is most known for its all-black coat colour, long, flowing mane and tail, feathering on its legs, high head carriage, and high-stepping action.
It originates in Netherlands. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q388952.
Sources: Wikidata (Q388952) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)