Friesians are fairly uniform in color with over 99% being born black, and that is the only color the registry will allow/ accept. However there is a tiny portion of the population that is born chestnut (red), these horses are banned from being registered as their color is not allowed. No other color is found in the breed..
The Friesian originates from Friseland, located in the Netherlands :)
In general, Friesian horses are known for their pleasant dispositions. But, as with all other horses, their temperament can vary significantly from horse to horse.
The Friesian horse originated in Friesland, which is in the Netherlands.
I am pretty sure the black horse is a Friesian. There are a few other breeds it could have been, like a fell or dales pony, but it is most likely a Friesian.
The Friesian
It was a Friesian Horse; this breed of horse originally comes from the Netherlands.
Friesian horses are named after Friesland, a province of The Netherlands.
The Friesian horse originates from the province of Friesland and the Frisian islands in the north of the Netherlands. It was thought to have been originally bred by farmers, but later went on to become a widespread and popular medieval warhorse, nobleman's mount, trotting horse, and carriage horse, influencing many of the modern European breeds.
As for all domestic horses, a Friesan is classified as Equus caballus.
The Friesian horse originated from Friesland
The Friesian horse dates back to the early 1600's. It's a cross between West German horses and the Andalusian horses. These horses were bred by the monks of Friesland, a province in the Netherlands.
They are. Along with Shires, Clydesdales, and Dales Ponies.