Unconditional Love
by Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Title
Unconditional Love
Artist
Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
The Friesian (also Frisian) is a horse breed originating in Friesland, in the Netherlands. Although the breed's conformation resembles that of a light draft horse, Friesians are graceful and nimble for their size. It is believed that during the Middle Ages, ancestors of Friesian horses were in great demand as war horses throughout continental Europe. Through the Early Middle Ages and High Middle Ages, their size enabled them to carry a knight in armor. In the Late Middle Ages, heavier, draft type animals were needed. Though the breed nearly became extinct on more than one occasion, the modern day Friesian horse is growing in numbers and popularity, used both in harness and under saddle. Most recently, the breed is being introduced to the field of dressage.
FEATURED 1/16/16 in "Images That Excite You"
FEATURED 1/16/16 in "Spanish Theme Artwork'
FEATURED 1/18/16 in "The World We See"
EDITOR'S FAVOURITE on National Geographic "Your Shot"
FEATURED 1/3/22 in "A Woman's Touch"
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August 8th, 2014
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Comments (8)
Rachel Morrison
Oh how sweet! Gorgeous in black and red! Wonderful capture!
Venetia Featherstone-Witty replied:
Thank you - this is also one of my images that was chosen as an Editor's favorite on National Geographic!