It was a freisian a black freisian stallion also seen in Eragon.
I believe he had a Clydesdale or a Painted Horse.
Freisians.
Beauty's mother is a thoroughbred like him. In the movie (the one with him rearing on the cover) they used a friesian horse to play the part
Well any breed could have been used but most likely it was Quarter horses that were used for the role of Flicks.
I think it's a Friesian. I'd like to know definite answer as well.
Surprisingly, there is a game where you make choices to breed a hypothetical horse.
The Friesian
Andalusion
Films such as Eragon, The Mask of Zorro, Alexander, The Chronicles of Narnia and 300 have all featured Friesian horses. The Apaloosa horse has been often in western movies.
A Kladruber, which is a very rare breed of horse which was origionally used to pull royal carriages, but is now used for riding and dressage.
Arabian
Usually english. This breed of horse excels at dressage.
That's easy Quarter Horse