| So you've found some Friesian horses for sale, and | | | | very rare cases is chestnut. One look at a strong |
| you want to pick one, or a few, up. But before you go | | | | Friesian and you'll quickly appreciate their value as the |
| charging out the door to look for your new horses, | | | | horse of choice for use in films. |
| there are a few things that you'll want to check on | | | | Overall, a Friesian is a good all-around horse, whatever |
| first. | | | | your needs. They are also well-mannered, |
| To begin with, is it a Friesian that you want? | | | | comparatively, making them an excellent choice as a |
| Friesians are from the Friesland Province of the | | | | family horse. |
| Netherlands, and whose ancestors were often used | | | | By this point, you should have a pretty good idea |
| as war horses in Europe during the Middle Ages due | | | | whether a Friesian is the horse you want to buy. |
| to their grace and nimbleness. Friesians have inherited | | | | When you're ready to start shopping around, riding |
| these attributes from their ancestors, making them a | | | | instructors can often give you good advice on where |
| perfect match to the sport of dressage. | | | | to find a good dealer. But if your local horse store isn't |
| Other attributes that make them a good choice for | | | | working out for you, Full Spectrum Friesian Stables is |
| dressage are their power, appearance, and excellent | | | | worth a look. |
| body control. That they are highly intelligent is obviously | | | | Located just off I-75 in Western Ohio, Full Spectrum |
| beneficial as well. | | | | Friesian Stables is dedicated to the breeding and |
| Because of their heavy, muscular physique, Friesians | | | | training of quality Friesian horses, and providing the full |
| do not work well for racing. However, their strength | | | | spectrum of services for horse and rider both. You |
| and bulk are a good fit as a carriage horse. | | | | can call to set up an appointment any time so you can |
| Friesians are used as show horses as well, often | | | | come out and visit the horses for yourself, allowing |
| leaving their mane, tail, and feather (the hair on the | | | | you the opportunity to experience in person the mild |
| lower legs) untrimmed, allowing them to grow out long | | | | temperament and regality of our horses. |
| and thick. Their fur is typically black in color, though in | | | | |