Are all Friesian horses black?
To be registered in the official studbook of the Friesian horse, a Friesian horse must be black (depending upon the age of the horse and the season of the year, black may range from dark brown, black-bay or a true ebony.) The only white marking permitted on registered horses is a small star on the forehead. A chestnut recessive gene exists in some bloodlines which appears rarely when two individuals, each carrying the recessive gene, are mated. The resulting chestnut, which is ineligible for registration, is called a “Fox Friesian” because of the fox-like red coat color.
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- To our surprise we noticed the prices you quote for Friesian horses offered for sale are much cheaper than here in the US; even when airflight and quarantine expenses are included. How come?
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- Are all Friesian horses black?
