Have you ever thought about what the prettiest horse in the world is? Well if you guessed a Friesian then you’re correct! Meet Fredrick the Great, the most beautiful horse in the world!
He is a pure-blood Friesian Stallion that lives on Pinnacle Friesians, a farm in Arkansas’s Ozark Mountains. He is originally from the Netherlands, but he was moved when he was just 6 years old. In May 2016, he became known for unofficially being the “world’s most handsome horse”.
Unlike other horses, Friesians, in general, are calm, quiet, and very forgiving of a novice rider. They are also highly intelligent, reliable, and want to please their owners. Friesians are considered as gentle giants and have been ridden by kids for years.
Friesians typical lifespan is 16 years, compared to 25-30 years for other horse breeds. They are sold from $3,000 to $30,000.
The Friesian horse was nearly extinct in the 1900’s. These horses are used for mostly competitive dressage events, but they were sometimes used for light farm work. This breed originated from Friesland, Netherlands. Some distinguishing features are that the Friesian is powerfully muscled, agile with elegant action, thick mane and tail, sometimes even curly, and feathers on lower legs. Friesians are usually of medium-to-large height, around 15 to 16 hands. Some are bred for drought work and they are taller approaching 17 hands. The head is short and wide with small, alert ears and large, expressive eyes. These horses do not spook very easily; they are easy to train and they are very suitable for a range of riders.
Purebred Friesian horses only come born black or, very rarely, chestnut (known as fire friesians.) They are generally strong, social, heathy horses, but they are prone to a few genetic issues. The Friesian temperament is typically friendly and easy going.
You cannot ride a Friesian until they are three years old. They were used for centuries as warhorses due to their size; however, they are still very calm. It is the only horse breed native to the Netherlands where the Friesian has been known since as far back as the 13th century.
A registered purebred Friesian can only be black. They eat mostly grass, grain and hay. They are known for a brisk, high-stepping trot. That’s why I think they’re the prettiest. I hope you learned some new facts.