Friesian Horses.

[Kroozergirl]

Every year I go to the annual Friesian Keuring a breed inspection, it is much like dog confirmation. I love taking photos of these gorgeous horses. This is a Dutch breed in which the judges fly in from the Netherlands once a year all over North America to be judged.

[Kroozergirl]

hmmm should make these larger :)

[Kroozergirl]

For some reason I cannot seem to make them larger???

[bubba zanetti]

I saw one of these for the first time a few weeks ago...man what a majestic animal. He was a stallion & his head was held so high he appeared not to have a wither similar to your photos. It was almost hyena like from muscle.

[butterfly2937]

WOW gorgeous! Where was this held I would love to see one of these. The movement on the horse you photographed is just awesome!

[Kroozergirl]

They are held at certain locations all over North America, this one that I went to was in Olds, Alberta, Canada.. I wish I could get the sizing right otherwise I would send more,, got lots of baby Friesians to show too!

[pttenn]

Beautiful horses! Is this the type of horse that Rutger Hauer rode in Ladyhawke???
Karen

[Kroozergirl]

Yes that is the breed of horse that Rutger rode in Ladyhawk,,, That's were my love for the breed started :) and I bought one 3 years ago :)

[drevilsmom]

Karen, yes! And I fell in love with them as well, Kroozergirl. However, I can't afford such a beautiful breed, you lucky girl! :D

[Kroozergirl]

Well if you buy them when they are babies, the price is not as bad:),but still expensive compared to the average horse. Then you spend just as much money training them ;)

[CanadianKitKat]

Gorgeous horses, I agree! You are lucky to have one!

[SpanishLustre]

Absolutely lovely! We have a Friesian farm close to where I live, would be really cool to photograph them!

And definitely lucky you on owning one, how cool!

[pttenn]

Karen, yes! And I fell in love with them as well, Kroozergirl. However, I can't afford such a beautiful breed, you lucky girl! :D

I believe they are used more for pulling than riding?? Or maybe I should say they were bred to be a pulling horse? Absolutely beautiful animal. The grey horse that the bad knight rides in the final battle inside the cathedral was an Andalusian I think??? Also a beautiful animal!!
Karen

[pttenn]

Yes that is the breed of horse that Rutger rode in Ladyhawk,,, That's were my love for the breed started :) and I bought one 3 years ago :)

Wow I am seriously envious! Can't imagine how much that must have cost you. But worth every penny! And now you can take all the shots that you want!
Karen

[Kroozergirl]

Karen, In the past this breed has been used largely as a carriage horse, but now they breed them lighter and are used for all sorts of stuff, Dressage, which I do, is really popular with them now.

[ronmayhew]

Nice