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• Understanding the History of Friesian Horses for Sale UK

  Posted on October 11, 2011 by charlie in great

  Many people look at advertisements for Friesian horses for sale UK and dream about owning one of these beautiful animals. With their distinctive all-black coloring and long flowing manes and tails they are a pleasure to watch. Their dramatic appearance and dynamic gaits have made them a regular feature in films and illustrations. However despite their popularity many people know very little about this unique breed.Most people imagine Friesians bravely carrying knights into battle during the Middle Ages but that is not strictly true. The ancestors of modern Friesians were used in war and were known for their strength and endurance. However the modern Friesian with his baroque build and high knee action was developed during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. During this time the hardy warhorses were bred with Andalusian horses from Spain leading to the earliest horses of the modern type. Their ancestors were hardy and quick but lacked the snappy gaits and high headset that Friesians are known for today.From the sixteenth century forward the need for warhorses decreased while the demand for stylish carriage horses increased. As a result Friesians were bred for driving with an emphasis on uniform size and coloring as well as a flashy and powerful trot. Friesians are still a popular driving horse today as can be seen in the many advertisements for Friesian horses for sale UK which show them driving a variety of carriages and carts. The breed is known for its combination of strength and agility which were Read more »

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