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Playinghardball

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Sun Apr 6, 2014, 07:19 PM Apr 2014

War horses

These horses were originally bred as "war horses" in the days of knights and armor. As armor got heavier, draft type animals were needed and the Friesian almost became extinct. They are back and are one of the most beautiful horses in stature as well as gait.

What gorgeous animals!!

Just watching them becomes an emotional experience. Can you imagine what it would be like to ride one? Their manes and tails are the longest that I have seen and I noticed that when performing on grass, their hoofs do not kick up a divot, as they land flat footed.

Creatures such as these are what makes this world so special. These horses are native to the Netherlands.


https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Y5XJbSqwriM?rel=0

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War horses (Original Post) Playinghardball Apr 2014 OP
They are beautiful. Beautiful enough for Martha Stewart, even. Arugula Latte Apr 2014 #1
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