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Over the years, black Friesian horse stallion Frederik The Great has earned himself a flurry of nicknames, including real-life Black Beauty, Storybook Stallion and Fabio Of Horses.

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He is now considered the “most handsome horse in the world” since gaining the title in 2016.

Born in The Netherlands, Frederik The Great was imported aged six into the United States by owner Stacy Nazario, who runs a horse farm called Pinnacle Friesians in Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains. Her farm specialises in breeding Friesian stallions — a breed that has almost become extinct a number of times.

He is named after the 18th-Century Prussian monarch, Frederick the Great.

According to Stacy, who also rides him in dressage competitions, Frederik is “quite aware of his good looks”.

“He lights up when he’s in the arena or when there is photography going on.

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