Friesian horses have been employed as war horses for generations, although they have a placid disposition. They are keen to please their owners, eager to learn, and gregarious. These characteristics are desirable in any horse. Friesians are well-suited to riders of all levels. Their shoulders are powerful and sloping, and their bodies are compact and muscular, with strong, sloping hindquarters and low-set tails. Their limbs are short and powerful in comparison. A Friesian horse also has a long, thick mane and tail that is sometimes wavy, as well as “feather,” which is long, silky hair on the lower legs that is intentionally left untrimmed.