Frederik The Great, a breathtakingly beautiful Friesian stallion from the United States, may just be the world's most handsome horse. Sharing his name with the ruler of Prussia from 1740-1786, the highly acclaimed horse has a muscular build, striking black features and flowing mane. The beautiful stallion is owned by Pinnacle Friesians where he stands at stud in the Ozark Mountains in the US. With a Facebook fan page of more than 12,500 followers and a blog to his name, the stunning stallion has amassed quite a hefty fan following. So popular is the horse that an online gallery featuring artwork of him has been created. A breathtaking video shot recently shows Frederik galloping freely, with his long black mane billowing in the wind. 'That hair! It's like someone crossed a horse with the hunky lead from a romance novel,' Boredom Therapy wrote. The equine treasure's legacy will continue with his first offspring born in August 2015. Vaughn, a Friesian colt, shares the same striking appearance as its father and at just nine months old is completely adorable. Frederik The Great commands a stud fee of more than AUD$7,500. By comparison, Frankel, one of the world's greatest ever racehorses, has a service fee of more than AUD$250,000. Fans of Frederik The Great have expressed their love for the handsome horse. “Frederik, you are the most beautiful horse that I have ever seen. Only God could create such artistry. Breath taking & magnificent,” one person wrote. “There will NEVER be a more majestic, handsome, sexy horse on the face of the earth. Never, ever. I wish I could just touch and 'smell' him just once,” wrote another. He's the real life Black Beauty.
Drawing comparisons: “It's like someone crossed a horse with the hunky lead from a romance novel,” Boredom Therapy wrote, putting Frederik (left) in the same league as heartthrob Fabio Lanzoni (right)
Friesians are beautiful and strong horses known for their agility. Frédéric Pignon, a French horse trainer proves this sentiment to be true in a remarkable performance with not one, but three Frisian stallions. Pignon takes command of the horses as they follow his lead with impeccable grace. When the performance first starts, we see a captivating stallion galloping alongside the trainer. The horse follows each command including picking up a riding crop and posing. When the second horse comes out, there is not a moment of hesitation as they gallop in unison and take individual commands. But, wait! There's even a third horse! What's even more amazing is that the horses work together to continue a remarkable performance. The animals continue to alternate working together and also performing solo acts. Breathtaking! Pignon is considered among the best trainers in the world. His attentiveness and depth of understanding horses it a top reason that he is so successful with training them to do performances such as this. He understands that there is much more to the horse than regular methods. In an interview with Horse Collaborative, Pignon said, "What I observe most of the time is that people use methods like horses are bicycles. They’re horses. A horse is a big adventure when you start to be with one." He commits himself to learning about the horse and training each individual horse in the way that is most effective. This type of performance is not uncommon among Friesian horses. According to Pet Breeds, the breed is versatile and can be used for anything from riding to dressage. They are intelligent animals that can complete various tasks and take direction very well.
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