Friesian horses origins from Friesland in the Netherlands and are one of the oldest horse breeds in Europe. The Friesian breed is estimated to date back to Roman times. The breed has powerful overall conformation and good bone structure, with what is sometimes called a “Baroque” body type. Friesians have long, arched necks and well-chiseled, short-eared. They have powerful, sloping shoulders, compact, muscular bodies with strong, sloping hindquarters and low-set tails.