The Friesian is most often recognized by its black coat color. A Friesian also has a long, thick mane &amp; tail, often wavy, &amp; &quot;feathers&quot;–long, silky hair on the lower legs,left untrimmed. It rarely has white markings of any kind; most registries allow only a small star on the forehead. Although its conformation resembles that of a light draft horse, Friesians are graceful &amp; nimble for their size. In the Middle Ages, their size enabled them to carry a knight in armor.