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Intro<\/h3>\n

The Arabian<\/a> blood was first added to the Friesian breed<\/a> during Spanish invasion of the Netherlands in the late 16th and early 17th century.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

Local Friesian farmers were forced to use Spanish stallions who carried Arabian blood. The resulting cross was an incredibly athletic animal that is found in the ancestry of the Orlov Trotter<\/a> and Morgans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Later, during the 1960’s breeders attempted to further enhance the Friesian bloodlines by adding more Arabian blood to selected Friesian mares. Their goal was to enhance strength and endurance along with lung and heart volume, all while retaining physical characteristics of the Friesian.<\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Head is has a straight profile and set high
\nNeck is arched
\nEyes are bright and intelligent
\nBack is strong and shoulder is powerful and slanting
\nLegs are lean, muscular and feathered
\nfeet are well-developed<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Should retain most of the physical characteristics of the Friesian horse<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

Generally black<\/a>, but Arabians come in a lot of colors.<\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Strong Friesian character, kind and true<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Show horse
\nEventing horse
\nPleasure horse
\nCarriage horse<\/p>\n

Helpful Links<\/h3>\n

*All links open in a new window<\/small>
\nFriesian Horse Society<\/a>
\nCanadian Friesian Horse Society<\/a><\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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\n\"Arabo-Friesian\n<\/div>\n
\n\"Arabo-Friesian\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Video<\/h3>\n