THE FRIESIAN SPORTHORSE - YOUR FINEST CHOICE
They really are the breed of choice for the future, the true type Friesian Sporthorse has it all- Elegance, Stamina, Ability, Temperment, Brain, and Trainability.  Now why would you choose any other!!!

The Friesian Sporthorse is a breed that stands alone to the Friesian and in no way should be compared, like that of an Arabian to an Anglo, to Arab Warmblood, to Andalusians. They are one of many breeds that have been influenced by another - the Friesian Horse. Like so many before it, the Friesian has been involved in many different breed histories including - Oldenburgs, Morgans, Dales, Fell Ponies, Russian Orlov Trotters, Old English Blacks, Swedish Warmbloods, Gelderlanders, Standardbreds, and Arabo Friesos plus more. 

The modern Friesian Sporthorse is one which possesses speed, agility, length of stride, impulsion, athleticism, spirit, willingness, and great temperament not forgetting a thick mane and tail.  "Warmblood" is a type which refers to the mix of hot/cold blood horses to produce an even temperament, medium built, horse designed to excel across all three disciplines.

The objective of a Friesian sporthorse for us, is to take dominant characteristics from the Friesian Horse such as his wonderful temperament, beautiful balanced movement, strong bone and hooves and willingness to learn and combine these with the dominant characteristics of the Thoroughbred and Warmblood (or other complimenting breed) such as high energy levels, more stamina, and increased agility. 

Together, when a breeder can get this combination right, the resulting progeny is an amazingly talented all-round natural athlete with a docile nature that anyone can handle, from a beginner to a professional horseman, and exceptional universal ability bred to excel in any chosen English discipline due to the prepotent characteristics of each influencing breed.  Not to mention the additional bonus of a beautiful full flowing mane and tail, sleek coat, graceful arched neck and noble face.

As at present, a Friesian cross that has at least 25% proven Friesian blood can be registered with various organisations, it is very difficult for one to define an actual ‘standard’ as there are so many largely diverse crossbreeds out there that are registered.  But one thing I can say is at Kendhall Park we have our own ideal standard which we strive to achieve, and that is for our horses to be the best athletes possible which we endeavor to see them being highly competitive on the Dressage, Showjumping, and Eventing scene, so in saying that, stamina, temperament, agility, intelligence and conformation are of the utmost importance.

HEAD 
The head of our horses must be noble and kind, not overly large, with big black bright eyes, large nostrils, the jaw is not heavy but wide enough to allow good respiration flow and the teeth are properly met.

NECK
The head is set well on the neck and should flex sufficiently at the poll.  The neck is well arched, adequately muscled, and is set medium to high with no bulging between the throat and chest. 

SHOULDERS
The shoulders are of importance and must be large, sloping, of sufficient length and power, providing enough freedom and looseness to encourage a large length of stride.

BACK
The back should start from a well defined wither, should not be too long, well muscled, and ribs arched it should join smoothly through strong loins, long well muscled hip and croup.

LEGS & HOOVES
The legs are to be totally correct in all aspects, long dry and hard, with sufficient bone, large joints proportionate with strong well shaped large hooves.

MOVEMENT
The movement of our horses should show sufficient power in all gaits, the walk should be large and active, the hindquarters powerful enough to transfer energy through the back and shoulders to perform a large springy elevated trot with sufficient reach and action and a small moment of suspension.  The canter should be a smooth transition that is easily accomplished with enough power from behind to sustain the movement.  The Friesian Sporthorse should also be able to show to some degree an ability of natural self carriage and collection.

COLOUR AND HAIR
We aim to produce tall modern riding Warmblood types ranging from 15-17hh.  The amount of hair or colour on our Friesian Sporthorses is not a consideration, it is not a necessary element for their ability to perform, but it is a common trait which is passed from the Friesian horse that majority of the ‘crosses’ will be a darker brown/black and have a sufficient amount of mane and tail anyhow and frequently portraying feathers also.

TEMPERAMENT
It is of utmost importance to us that we maintain an impeccable temperament throughout the breed, nobody wants a nasty horse, and it is unfair to incriminate the purebred Friesian as being the ‘culprite’ to pass on a ‘nasty’ nature, just because a horse has ‘Friesian’ in it, as this you must simply know, CANNOT be true.  We are extremely selective in our breeding program and will not consider any breeding stock or crosses which we believe will tarnish this impeccable reputation as it is not something desirable for the breed, or owners.  Owning horses should be a pleasure, and owing a well mannered Friesian Sporthorse should be the greatest pleasure as he will be your best friend, loyal, and willing, he will follow you where ever you may go and trust to you everything he knows.