Friesian horse: Difference between revisions

The '''Friesian''' or '''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 horses. 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 horses 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.