Do Friesians make good dressage/sport horses?
As mentioned above, Friesians were primarily used for agricultural purposes until the 1970 s or so. During this time they were quite stocky and not well-positioned as sport horses. Since the 1970 s, the desire has grown significantly for finer, taller and more agile Friesians. Presently there are a number of Friesians who are doing quite well in dressage competitions. This participation continues to grow rapidly. Friesians, due to their heavy physique, are not well-suited for intense jumping. Some folks do light jumping with them, though.
