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Written by Caylin Hobgood
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Thursday, 13 May 2010 19:02 |
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Friesians Many people have never heard of Friesian horses, but odds are that they’ve seen them before. They were developed in Friesland, which is now a Province of the Netherlands. The Friesian Horse is very intelligent and light on his feet. They served the knights for their war fare during the middle ages. In times of peace the Friesian was used in town and on the farm. Nowadays they are used for show horses and very rarely for draft horse work, though they are almost as big as one draft horse, the Clydesdale, which is the breed I’m comparing Friesians to. The Friesian Horse is very versatile horse. It is excellent as a carriage horse; for pleasure or combined driving. This type of horse also provides a beautiful ride in many different disciplines: dressage, saddle seat, etc. The gentle and willing nature of the Friesian makes for easy and versatile training. The Friesians handsome appearance and animated action provide a "noble presence" in any showing or parade or dressage. Friesian Horses are always black and have a long flowing tail, mane, and pronounced fetlocks. The animated gait is natural. They can grow automaty online to be 17 hands, but their average is 15.3. Clydesdales Clydesdales are one of the most popular draft breeds people use. Many know them as the Budweiser horses, which indeed they do pull the Budweiser wagon. The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse derived from the farm horses of online casino site Clydesdale, Scotland, and named after that region. Thought to be over 300 years old, the breed was extensively used for pulling heavy loads in rural, industrial and urban settings, their common use extending into best online casinos the 1960s when they were still a familiar sight pulling the carts online pokies australia of milk and vegetable vendors. They are noted for grace and versatility; they stand on average between 16 - 17 hands high. A Clydesdale has an elegant head, with a straight profile; cassino a convex profile is frowned upon, small ears, large, dark eyes and a heavy forelock. The neck is long and slightly arched the chest deep; the shoulders are well sloped and muscular. The action is energetic and ground covering. Their coloring may be of several possible colors, including various shades of bay (sometimes called brown), chestnut (sometimes called sorrel) or black. Clydesdales have a range of characteristic white markings which are generally present regardless of body color. The most distinctive are four white feet and a blaze, most often a full blaze or large, white "bald face" marking which extends to the lips and chin and may also extend to the eye region. These horses are similar in a lot of ways, but their history and usage is far from the same. Friesians are now used more for showing than working and pulling carriages. Granted Clydesdales show as well but they are not used for dressage and ground work shows. These horses are both beautiful and elegant but don’t underestimate their stamina and power.
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