The Friesian horse is a breed of horse from Friesland, a province of the Netherlands. Although originally bred as a draft horse, the breed is graceful and nimble for its size and later developed into a finer-boned nobleman's steed.
During the Middle Ages, Friesian horses were in great demand as destriers throughout Europe since their size enabled them to carry a knight in full armor.
After a few close calls with breed extinction, the Friesian horse is now growing in numbers and popularity, proving to excel in both dressage and driving. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
