Friesian Sporthorse vs Friesian Sport Horse

the correct terminology makes all the difference in the world....

Friesian Sporthorse is a breed. 

Friesian Sporthorses have strict pedigree requirements, breeding guidelines, and approvals for breeding horses.  These strict regulations aim to maintain the quality and integrity of the breed, which is recognized worldwide. 

Friesian Sporthorses are primarily Friesians crossed with Warmbloods and/or Thoroughbreds.  Registration is divided into two books:  Main Book (the highest foalbook) and Auxiliary Book.  Horses and foals which fail to meet the requirements for Main Book or Auxiliary Book registration may be issued a COP (Certificate of Pedigree.)  Purebred Friesians are entered into the Foundation Book.

From the article "Friesian Sporthorses, An Emerging Breed for the 21st Century", Warmbloods Today, July/August 2012:

"Friesian Sporthorses must have at least 25% Friesian blood. Initial registration is divided into Main Book, Auxiliary Book

and Foundation Book as determined by a minimum three generation pedigree.  The Foundation Book is for purebred

Friesian stallions and mares.  The Main Book is for horses which are at least 25% Friesian, combined with up to 75%

Warmblood, Thoroughbred, Iberian, and/or Georgian Grande.  The Auxiliary Book is a little bit more open, allowing

limited percentages of Saddlebred, draft, or Arabian blood (but not all three)."

The Friesian Sporthorse Association (FSA) is the official registry of the Friesian Sporthorse.

Friesian Sport Horse is a generic term used by some to refer to Friesian crossbreds.  It is not a breed and there are no specific requirements defining "Friesian Sport Horse".

There are currently several registries for Friesian crossbreds, from cross-specific registries such as Moriesians (Morgan/Friesian) and Friewalkers (Friesian/Tennessee Walking Horse), to more generalized crossbred registries such as the Friesian Blood Horse (FBHR) and the Friesian Cross Registry (FXR).

'Friesian Sporthorse' is a breed  --  'Friesian Sport Horse'  means crossbred.

For a more detailed explanation......

Friesian Sporthorse vs Friesian Sport Horse

the correct terminology makes all the difference....

'Friesian Sporthorse' is a breed  --  'Friesian Sport Horse'  means crossbred.

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