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The Frisian | The '''Frisian horse''' is one of the oldest breeds of [[horse]] in [[Europe]] and has had an influence on a number of other breeds. Its homeland is in the northern [[Netherlands]] in [[Friesland]], where its ancestor is believed to have been found. Being introduced to the [[Netherlands]] during the time of the [[Crusades]] had a great effect on the breed as did many other [[horse]]s. Because of this the Frisian is what is called an all-rounder; meaning it can work in the fields as a draft [[horse]], pull a carriage through the streets, recreational or sport ridding, and show. The Frisian is very useful as a riding [[horse]] because of its desirable high trot. This led to the [[horse]] being interbred with other high trotting [[horse]]s during the [[nineteenth century]]. Thus its build became lighter and the Frisian became less suitable for a farm [[horse]]. By the beginning of the [[World Wars]] the original breed's numbers had been greatly reduced. However, due to lack of fuel during [[World War II]], the breed was revived as its fortunes as farming horses returned. | ||
*Usual height- 15-16hh.(hands). [[Horse]]s are measured in hands, one hand being equal to four inches. The measurment is taken from the ground level to the highest point on the horse's withers. | *Usual height- 15-16hh.(hands). [[Horse]]s are measured in hands, one hand being equal to four inches. The measurment is taken from the ground level to the highest point on the horse's withers. | ||
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*You can always see a horse's friendliness in their face | *You can always see a horse's friendliness in their face | ||
*Perfect [[horse]] for children | *Perfect [[horse]] for children | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
