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