Frederiksborg

The oldest breed of horse in Denmark, the Frederiksborg breed can be traced all the way back in time to the horses that came from the royal stud at Fredericksborg.  In the 18th century, the breed was known among the world's most famous breed.  Often used as a schooling horse, Frederiskborg is reliable with an elegant appearance.  Other breeds benefited from the crossbreeding with Frederiksborg horses in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

When Frederiskborg horses were bred, the desired outcome was the development of good riding horses and carriage pulling horses.  Many of the royal families used Frederiskborg horses in teams of six to eight (and always of the same color to keep up with appearances!) to pull their carriages.

The breed was so popular that they were exported all over the world- but that only left a few of the breed in it's homeland of Denmark.  In 1839, with the stud having closed, private breeders maintained the breed.

Frederiskborg horses are always chestnut colored, with a light colored mane and tail.  Many have white markings on their face or legs.