Friesian Horse

The friesian horse for sale in south africa is an animal often noted for their flashy appearance and movement. However they are also tough and willing which makes them as ideal plowing a field as they are in the showing.

Origins of the friesian horse for sale in cape town

One of the only surviving indigenous breeds of the Netherlands, the Friesian horse for sale in cape town was used as military mounts as far back as 150 A.D. Thought to be the foundation for the “Old English Black” which is an ancestor to both the Shire horse and the Fell Pony.
During the 18th and 19th centuries this animal was restricted to the provinces of Friesland where they were bred mainly as trotters. Their blood also runs through the veins of the Russian Orlov and American trotting horses.

Features of the friesian horse for sale in durban

15 hands
Smooth, elegant gaits
Proud in appearance
Flowing mane and tail

Physique friesian horse for sale in pretoria

Head is noble and carried high on an arched neck
Eyes are bright and intelligent
Back is strong and shoulder is powerful and slanting
Legs are lean, muscular and feathered
feet are well-developed

Traditional Colors of the friesian horse for sale

Black

Temperament of the friesian horse for sale

Honest and willing to work
Intelligent and quick to learn

Use of the friesian horse for sale

Driving horse
General riding horse
Show horse
Performance animal
Agriculture work