Mon, 28 May 2012
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Without a doubt, the Netherlands' most celebrated breed of horse is the pitch-black Friesian, with its flowing mane and distinctive proud demeanour.When Hollywood star Antonio Banderas took on the role of the legendary Zorro, his trusty steed was a Friesian stallion. Now the Friends of the Friesian Horse are about to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Royal Association of the Friesian Horse Studbook (KFPS) by staging a spectacular equestrian show.
Visitors to the anniversary show on 24 October in Leeuwarden joined the Friesian horse on a global journey to all the countries where this impressive creature with its distinctive mane is to be found.
It goes without saying that the odyssey begins in Friesland itself. The show's motto is "The Friesian Horse: famed throughout the world". Dancers performed a specially created dance alongside the true stars of the show, the horses themselves.
Photo credit: FaceMePLS
Sadly the genetics of this breed suffered a serious bottle neck and genetic flaws are rife. Have seen too many with weak tendons, 2 wobblers and dwarfism. Very sad
Sadly the genetics of this breed suffered a serious bottle neck and genetic flaws are rife. Have seen too many with weak tendons, 2 wobblers and dwarfism. Very sad
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