New Non-Profit Organization dedicated to Friesian Health
“The Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses is a not for profit corporation created to preserve and enhance the longevity and
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Sun bleaching
All Friesians (excepting the rare chestnut) are black, a commonly known fact. But not all blacks are created equal. Friesians actually come in a variety of shades of black, ranging from true blue-black to essentially a very dark black brown or bay.
Locking Stifles
Locking stifles or the upward fixation of the patella is often seen in the Friesian breed, sometimes simply as a …
Scratches
Also known as pastern dermatitis and grease heel, scratches is a skin irritation commonly associated with draft horses and other …
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
OCD is a degenerative joint disease ( a type of developmental orthopaedic disease or DOD) usually found in young, rapidly …
Dwarfism
Dwarfism, while certainly not to be described as common in the Friesian breed, is somewhat present. The condition itself is …
Chestnut Factor
The chestnut factor refers to the occasional birth of chestnut Friesian foals (also referred to in recent years as fox friesians).