American Friesian Association

The American Friesian Association (AFA) was organized in 2004 by a group of Friesian enthusiasts who recognized the need for an American-based registry for purebred and partbred Friesian horses. The AFA’s mission is to preserve and promote the purebred Friesian horse in America, to promote the Friesian Warmblood (Partbred) horse in America, and to serve the needs of the owners and breeders of these horses. The AFA is committed to the breed standard of the purebred Friesian horse, as interpreted from the Friese Paarden Stamboek (FPS), and recognizes and encourages the breeding of sound, healthy horses suitable for performance in the modern equestrian world. Our goal is to maintain the quality, beauty, and uniqueness of the Friesian horse as it has been known throughout history. The AFA is also committed to high standards of integrity, honesty, and fairness for all horses and members.