They are usually used in dressage.
Well Friesians originated in the Netherlands (Friesland) but now they are found all over the world.
Friesians only come in black. They are allowed a white star, nothing else.
Friesians
East Friesians
They originate in The Netherlands.
Yes, all Friesians are black. I do not think there are any Friesians with any markings on record. this is correct however there used to be chestnut freisians but selective breeding led to all freisians being the beautiful rich black colour we know now
Friesians have black coats because they were bred to be black. The horses were used in the middle and high ages as war horses. The horses are known to be very graceful.
Friesians tend to range in a range of 15hh-17hh. (Each hand = 4 inches)
Yes Frisians are considered to be a rare breed
Friesians can make OK lower level show jumpers, but they are not designed nor bred to jump. Friesians were originally bred to pull carriages, plow fields, and on occasion to carry a night into battle if needed. Modern Friesians are now also bred for Classical Dressage competitions.
They can be black (most populair) or they can be Chestnut (about 25% chance)
It all depends on if you qualify for that many events. You cannot compete in a swimming event in the olympics unless you qualify. So yeah it would be a great thing to do because you could would have more opportunies to achieve a medal.