I am looking to buy my first horse, I think Friesians are stunning but what are they like to ride/ keep?

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I am looking to buy my first horse, I think Friesians are stunning but what are they like to ride/ keep?

Answer 1

There's a Friesian at the yard, apparently he's perfect! The only trouble is though that they specialise in Dressage, so if you're buying one to do affiliated Showjumping with, don't bother!

Hope you find a good horse x

Answer 2

freisons r lovely horses bt dey r nt gud at jumpin keepin dem is lik any oder horse bt if u want 2 do compitions da only 1 u can eali do is dressage

Answer 3

I think Friesians are one of the best rides in the world(My opinion.) but they are EXTREMEMLY expensive to buy/keep. They will stand for the farrier, etc. but they cost 10,000 at the least to buy, and then they are just a lot of money. What do you need the horse for? All-Around? Dressage? Jumping? Huntseat?

All-Around- I would get a QH. They Rock!!!!

Dressage- You could try a Friesian, but like I said they are expensive.

Jumping-um.....There's more than one.

Hunt Seat- Uhhh....I'm not really sure.

If I were you I would go for a Quarter Horse, TB, or Appy. Just my opinion though!

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

Without knowing what kind of riding you enjoy and plan on doing, it's hard to give a recommendation.  However, Fresians and their warmblood counterparts are costly horses and are typically bred for specific disciplines (dressage, jumping, etc). If you are looking for a horse with a good head that will be versatile, I would suggest a stock horse breed.  These include Quarter horses, Paints, and (depending on who you talk to) Arabians.  If you hire a reputable local trainer to help you find a horse, you are more likely to like the end result.  And don't forget to get a vet-check before you buy a horse!!!  They cost a bit in the beginning, but I can tell you from personal experience that they can also save you a bundle down the road!  I was looking to buy a 5 year old AQHA/Swedish warmblood cross gelding to use for show jumping.  I loved his look, his personality, his breeding, everything. But the pre-purchase vet check showed a bone spur in his foreleg that may have been detrimental to any long-term career as a jumper.  I recommending the horse to a friend of mine who only wanted a pleasure horse, and they're still together 10 years later, but it would have been a waste of money had I not gotten that check!

Answer 5

I have a pony of my own his name is phantom he's a welsh section B , he's a cremello colour and is really nice.  Congratulations but can I just say Freisiens can be actually quite difficult.

I think the best thing to say is talk to a breeder.But also don't get a horse/pony thats too young.Honestly I would have to say a horse thats the age of seven-eight so you won't have to train it or retire it too early.

Answer 6

yes friesians usually just do dressage, but that doesnt mean they cant do any other sport out there. . . it just takes finding the right one who can do what you want.

i've never ridden one, but i can say by the way they move in the shows where i have seen them, they look like fun and really comfty.

to keep, again like any other horse. the only thing is, if you are going out to buy a horse you and you do want this breed, i wouldnt go for the lower end. . . and since it is your first horse, i'd think you'd want more training then not. so when your looking go to a breeder who knows what they're talking bout/doing. . . and be prepared to at least drop 5,000-10,000 for the horse. (that's what they're going for in my area/internet searches).

they are considered a draft horse as well. . . but i dont see any reason why they cant jump(usually they have to have really good confromation to be considered a friesian so that wouldnt take away from jumping). i've know bigger draft horses to do jumps up to 4-5 foot and not have an issue.  i also know people who just use em to kick around and trail with as well.

but it'd be cool to pull up to and open show (not breed) and have a friesian, it'd turn heads for sure (at least in the area south of me, most of them own appys,arabs, and qhs)

anyway if it's what you want, then go for it. . . just remember it's going to cost more to buy just b/c their breed stadards are higher and you should go to a breeder who is good/knows what they're doing.

good luck

Answer 7

Honestly? I wouldn't want one.  In my experience (I've worked with maybe 20-25 of them) they are flighty and harebrained if not given enough work and mental stimulation to keep them occupied.  They are not (in my experience, anyway) a horse you can let sit in the pasture all week and take out for trail rides on weekends.  I am generalizing, of course...but that is just my experience.  They are gorgeous, but I would rather have a good, solid, quiet, sound mind in a horse than breath-taking looks.

They don't really have any special care requirements, though traditionally you would need to spend extra time on their mane and tail, as they aren't "supposed" to be combed or brushed, but rather picked apart with your fingers.  They may be more susceptible to scratches if they have a good deal of feathering.  Also, mares (especially maidens) tend to retain placentas for ungodly amounts of time (24-36+ hours, and that's with hourly flushings).  Not that you're looking to breed, but I thought I'd mention it.

Answer 8

The first place I boarded my horses raised and bred Friesians.  I honestly never took a liking to most of them, they seemed very aware that they were good looking and looked down their noses at you.  There was one who I liked, but he was a half draft half Friesian.  They're not my cup of tea, but I love Friesian crosses.

Answer 9

Friesians are very nice to ride, but you need to feed them more than other horses. Plus, they are VERY expensive to buy. I got my first two for 15,000$ and 19,000$.

Answer 10

Hi Bought my first Friesian on Saturday and he is an absolute pleasure. He was imported from the Netherlands about 3 weeks ago and is only 6 but already shows great intelligents and affection. I also have a Thoroughbred and although she is lovely, the Friesian is a much calmer person to have around. He comes to you every time you go into the field and just loves rubs and affection. He is wonderful to ride and very bold - not afraid of anything. I would definately reccommend buying a Friesian. Good luck on your search.

Answer 11

Depends on what dicipline you want. They are gentle creatures but do not jump but can win dressage easily!

Answer 12

If you like that breed, then get a nice one with a big heart and willing personality.

Answer 13

A Friesians is a cow of a horse~~

Answer 14

My borther's best friends are Friesian breeders and trainers.  Keeping Friesians is no different than keeping any other breed of horse.  If you aspire to classical dressage, a Friesian would be a good choice.

Answer 15

What do you want to do with it?  Fresians are beautiful.  However they tend to expensive to buy and keep.  They are also not gaited so the ride is far too rough for me.  If you like riding but do not like the jarring you get in the trot, then look into gaited horses such as fox trotters, or Tennessee Walkers.  I suggest getting walkers if you are going to ride on flat fairly level ground.  If you are going to ride rough or hilly terrain then buy a fox trotter.

Virtually every year I see people that try out a fox trotter.  Once they do they never go back to non gaited horses.

For those of you that do not know a 'gaited' horse is one that has been bred to  move its feet in a little different rhythym  than the standard gaits.  Once upon a time when horses were ridden all the time 90% of all horses were gaited.  However, with the advent of modern transportation the horse became something used almost exclusively in rodeo and for pulling.  Thus non gaited horses became the norm.  The gaited horse almost disappeared.  Only a few pockets of them remained.  Now that riding has become more popular everyone simply started riding non gaited horses because they do not know the difference.  Literally most people do not know how much easier a non gaited horse is to ride and how much more pleasant.  

Every year I meet people who try out a gaited horse.  Of all those I have only known one person to willingly go back to non gaited and that was because her loved gaited mare got kicked and broke its leg.  They had to put her down and the woman never got over the loss.  

Seems she blamed it on the fact the other horse they had bought was gaited too instead of the fact that the husband bought a cheap horse that insisted on being the dominant mare from an auction (probably why the owners sold it).

Here is a pic of my stallion.  There are two body styles in the breed, the tall lean saddle bred and the short stocky quarter horse like.  He has the tall lean saddle bred features.  

http://www.justwrightfarm.com/

just click on the stallion page or the winner's circle.