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The majestic Friesian has been used to cross with other breeds for centuries. often, the Friesian
was used to improve other breeds. Unfortunately, some got carried away, and by the 1970's, the Friesian was in danger of extinction.
Today, however, the Friesian has experienced a tremendous resurgence, as has cross-breeding. The objective of crossing is
not to eliminate the Friesian, but rather to improve it. By taking the Friesian qualities we love so and mixing them with
qualities from other breeds, we create a very unique blend of athleticism, intelligence, and universal ability- a horse suitable
for nearly everything (not to mention a purchase price that is far easier on one's checkbook).
Now we are showing, registering, documenting bloodlines, and even approving breeding stock, to promote this horse as an actual
breed.
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Welcome to the wonderful world of the
Friesian Cross!
There are five places (to my knowledge) to register
Friesian Crosses. The IFCA (International Friesian Cross Association), the FHS (Friesian Horse Society), the ASHR (American Sport Horse Registry), IRC (International Registry of Colored Horses), and the FBHR (Friesian Blood Horse Registry).
The FHS will only register foals by an approved Friesian stallion, and out of a mare that is registered with a fully
recognized breed registry.
The FBHR requires DNA testing to register Friesian Crosses.
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Breed Standard
(Breed standard copied from the IFCA website)
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The
Movement of the
horse should show free, forward movement having good suspension and power. It should show natural collection and good
engagement of all gaits. |
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The
Head should be
well defined, noble and expressive - proportionate relative to the body. All shapes are accepted with emphasis on nobility. |
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The
neck should be
well shaped and arched, medium to high set on the shoulders, blending cleanly into the withers. It should never appear
U shaped. The throat should be clean and flex well at the pole. |
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The
Shoulders should
be powerful, well angled, and free moving. |
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The
Back should be
medium in length, well muscled and broad. It should have a strong tie into the hip. |
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The
Hip should be
long and well muscled. Square when seen from the rear. |
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The
Legs need to have
substantial bone, well defined large joints and long forearms. |
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The
Feet should be
hard, good size and well shaped. Small feet are strongly discouraged. |
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Reproduction
- Conception should
to be easy, void of problems and semen of good number and quality. |
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Hair - The horse should have good amounts of mane
and tail, feathers are encouraged and the horse should be shown natural - facial clipping only. |
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All
colors are accepted. |
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The
height should
be good, ranging from 15hh to 17hh. |
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Temperament
should be tractable,
steady and calm with a kind manner and a tolerant nature. |
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