While I love to photograph any type of horse, I find myself definitely drawn to Friesian Horses. There is just something about their flowing manes and tails, their gorgeous movement, and the amazing personalities.
History of the Friesian Horse Breed
According the the International Museum of the Horse, the Friesian Horse originated in Friesland which was on of the provinces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Holland).
In the early 1600s, Friesian horses were being imported into what would later becoming the United States of America though the breed was eventually lost in North America due to crossbreeding.
After being reintroduced in 1974, by 1983 the Friesian horse’s popularity in the US had grown enough to support a national association and show.
For a thorough history on the Friesian breed, read this article from the International Museum of the Horse.
Learn More about Friesian Horses
If you would like to learn more about the Friesian horse breed, here are a few resources to get you started:
Friesian horse Association of North America
Friesian Horse Photography
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Betsy Bird of Ride the Sky Equine Photography spends her days doing insane things to make horses look at her. Clearly, she’s desperate for attention. When she’s not celebrating the stories of the amazing horses in her clients’ lives, she invests time and energy into perfecting her equine photography skills and growing her business, hanging with her favorite rescue dog, Nitro, and planning her next big adventure. She also tries to spend some time educating and entertaining her fans and potential clients by blogging and posting on social media about whatever catches her fancy at the moment.
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