Friesian cross


The Friesian cross is a horse breed produced by crossbreeding the Friesian horse.
The breeding of Friesian Crosses has become increasingly popular in the United States, with various registries often being created to recognize certain specific crosses. Friesian crosses may be considered sport horses, or they may be considered pleasure horses.
Some popular crosses include Friesians crossed with draft horses, Morgans, Arabians, Andalusians, Paints, Appaloosa, Saddlebreds, Thoroughbreds, and Tennessee Walkers Other crosses include Warmbloods and other sport horse types.

Characteristics

Friesian Crosses can be any color, type, or size. They tend to maintain some of the characteristics of the Friesian, and often inherit some of the flashier movement of the Friesian. They are popular for a variety of uses, including dressage, eventing, and driving, as well as family and pleasure horses.