The ideal Friesian Sporthorse is specifically bred to excel in FEI-recognized sport horse disciplines.

They tend to have the gentle temperament and striking appearance of the Friesian, but with an increased athleticism, stamina, and hybrid vigor, when responsibly crossbred.

[2] They are most commonly used for dressage and carriage driving, but have also been successful as jumpers and eventing horses, as well as for all-around riding.

In this case, Friesians are crossbred primarily with warmbloods and Thoroughbreds, although limited percentages of American Saddlebred, draft and Arabian breeding are also acceptable into lower books of the studbook.

[13] Either way, the goal is to produce animals suitable for the sport disciplines of dressage, eventing, show jumping, and combined driving.