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Friesian Facts<\/h1>\n

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Friesland<\/a>, one of the eleven provinces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It’s one of the oldest European breeds, initially used by armored cavalry<\/a> due to their strength and skill.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the 17th century, Friesians were used by riding academies<\/a> and as carriage horses, including for funeral carriages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the 18th and 19th centuries, they were used in trotting races<\/a>, as well. By 1879 the Friesian Horse Studbook of the Netherlands<\/a> was created.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With the outbreak of World War I, the popularity of the breed declined, and Friesians faced extinction. Thankfully the breed revived during World War II<\/a> due to vehicle shortages, which prompted the military to use the horses during the war.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After WWII, the economy improved, and the breed became popular among the public once again. They were used for international driving competitions, circuses, and dressage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Historical documentation suggests Friesian horses may’ve been introduced in North America in 1625, via Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam<\/a> (now New York). However, this seems to have been relatively short-lived, with Friesians vanishing from the colonies by 1664.<\/span><\/p>\n

The purebred Friesian was reintroduced to North America in 1974 as a show horse, parade and exhibition horse. By 1983 the popularity of the breed had grown enough, and a national association was founded. Also, a national show was held each September at the Los Angeles Country Fair. The breed was also used in the 1985 film Ladyhawke<\/a>, stirring interest in the breed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n