Testimonials

Thank you in making our dream come true of owning a friesian!!! We love her so much.
Update.... Janna, I am returning to do business with you, because you made the whole process of buying a horse a positive experience. There are so many nuisances to purchasing a horse, that you helped me through.Thanks!

Update....Mark (my husband) told me, the best horse out of all the breeds are Friesians. So I started to research them and I started my quest to find one. Which lead me to you. We bought "Marissa" (Wren).  Little did we know that decision to buy her was going to change our lives forever.  She arrived to NY after traveling from California,  I remember when she got off the trailer, she was 3 yrs old, long legs with wavy mane and with big brown eyes and long eyelashes, looking at us to say " Are you my new owners? Where am I? Where are my friends?" My husband and I just loved her, and she made our hearts melt. She developed such a strong bond with Mark. He would ride her bare back to take her trail riding all over the property. At our barn Wren was a favorite, there would be many children around her. The children loved Wren. I would sometimes walk into the barn and a whole crowd of children would be around her laughing and giggling. Wren would look at me smiling in her way with tongue off the side entertaining the children, as they gave her treats. Wren would take the treats so gently from all the children, being so careful, it was so amazing....Wren passed away from a sudden illness. We had just returned from a dressage show and we had won first place blue ribbons. Wren did phenomenally well!! We were so proud. ... Janna-- Thank you so much for selling Wren to us. We loved her so much, more than we could ever express. Janna, we think you are an extraordinary beautiful woman. Thank you for passing your love for Friesians to other people.  I bought a very special mare from you and I am hoping that I will buy another special mare from you again. The horses you sell are loved more than you could ever know. You're truly a special person with a very special gift. I will always be eternally grateful for the connection that I have had with you. Because you brought one of the greatest loves of our lives, to us. Eternally Grateful, Nicole in NY

Janna, You are amazing! So willing to take time for details and provide answers.Thank you again for the first class service and open communication throughout this process. And thank you for all the seamless arrangements you've put in place for Alexis. Im so grateful! It is much appreciated.We are in love with this beautiful girl! Everyone is so amazed at how majestic she is when they see her. Then their hearts melt at how gentle and sweet she is. Thanks for giving us this amazing opportunity, Janna!
Update..."I wanted to give you an update on Alexis.To put it mildly...she is doing great! What a wonderful time we are having with this dream horse. I’ve been riding her most days (both western and English) and we are really bonding. She is SO patient with me. I can’t thank you enough for helping connect me with this loving and very versatile horse. I am so pleased!
Update 6 mos later: Just wanted to tell you thank you so much for connecting me with this love. She’s filled my life with more joy than I ever could have imagined. A true companion!!! Leslie in Idaho

Janna, I loved seeing Paulus and especially you! I remember you. Pictures are wonderful!  So So excited!! I have not sat on a horse in more than 5 years and I think I rode something and realized my body did not move like it did 20 years ago so I got off. I am going to have fun!! I will keep you posted:)
-Patience in NC

Hello Janna, I have some genes connected with the Master Leonardo Da Vinci on my father side. As an artist, I wish i had a microscopic part of his phenomenal talent,visionary skills and genius mind!!!! At least, I share the fascination for horses with him and the need to catch their spirits on canvas.... i cannot thank you enough for giving me the privilege to have MAJESTIC...i have a soul connection with him.... i may never want to leave his side! Thank you again Janna!!!
...he is precious and i love him. Thank you again for giving me the privilege to have him!! you don't own this horse, he owns you! I am sure you are still in his heart!!!:)…I love him as much as you do!
Sincerely,
Platine DaVinci in Las Vegas

Ever since I laid my eyes on Friesian horses, they have always been my dream horse!

Janna was nothing but wonderful and truly has made my dream a reality! She found me my king Fendi 🐴 Thank you for being an awesome, honest and helpful person!

Blacksterlingfriesians you're the best!!!!!!!!

- UPDATE: Fendi and I have become so close! We work each day to become a team. He has changed me for the better and I'm so thankful to have him in my life. He never fails to put a smile on my face. Thank you so much for pairing me up with such a sweet loving boy!

Ashley 

Thanks so much, Janna! it has been such a pleasure doing business with a TRUE horse professional. If you ever come this way, I'd love for you  to visit.
Update... Janna,  Chopper is amazing, I am having a lot of fun riding him. Love his trot! Can't help but think upper level dressage with him.  Having lots of fun with Durk and Willy too!
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Wilhelm is a giant lap dog and John is crazy about him. I am totally in love with Chopper,he is quite a talented horse! -Kirsten (trainer) in Vermont
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The "boys" are doing beautifully. Chopper was immediately renamed Parsifal. Parsifal has taken to the trail-riding with the same PROFESSIONAL attitude he applies to everything he does. We created some absolutely beautiful trails on my 400 acres. It is possible to canter side-by-side in many places in the midst of mature trees. I would say that, because of climbing the hills, he actually became even MORE muscular and conditioned. He and Wilhelm became buddies immediately, often spending 45 minutes grooming each other. He is an absolutely magnificent LOVE! (You cannot have him back!!) I began riding him in October, cantering in the woods, etc., which surprises all my gals since I never rode before last June. They say he makes me look like the Man from Snowy River!!  Again, he's a total PRO. Below is one shot from the first time I was on Parsifal. By the way, Durk and Wilhlem are doing very well, too. Wilhelm has an incredible disposition, and I can trust him with even the most inexperienced riders. Like most Germans, however, he really likes to eat! So, we have to make sure he gets plenty of exercise and doesn't graze all day, every day. Durk, who was always little bratty and self-absorbed, has suddenly become a real "daddy's boy." When I visited at Christmas, he would groom the back of my head while I stroked him. I think he wanted me to take him back home!
-John in Vermont

Thank you for Eros, such a good boy!!!! ...we made a huge statement at the IFSHA World and National Championships show, did what we had to do and we did it with class !!! Such a magical black beauty !!! This horse is majestic and wants to please his rider !!!! 3rd level dressage horse.... I'm so blessed !!!!
Until next time !!! -Annika

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Every Friesian that I have purchased from you has been amazing in soo many ways. Eros was not directly purchased from you, but he was one of your imports. He has turned out to be one of my BEST! Jesse is now coming 21 years, totally sound, achieved Grand Prix status, my very first purchase from you. Your horses have won soo much with me, that their list of accomplishments are beyond remarkable, and I was an amateur, until 2023.The reason I hold Friesians from you very dear to my heart, is that they are such talented dressage horses, but still go down the trail, and always sweet, even my dramatic Dracula.
Thank you for bringing such talented sweet Friesians to North America! Others try to do what you do, but, pale in comparison.
Regards,
Seelchen

I want to personally thank you for all of your wonderful help and guidance to find all 3 horses. Each one has brought their special gift to our farm. They have truly changed my Cindy's life,  as well as mine. Thank you again for all of your help.  Cindy doesn't know how you do it but you are truly a Friesian fairy godmother!!!! Hermes is perfect. Exactly what she wanted. We can't thank you enough for finding him for us. Thank you thank you thank you !!!!!!! Both Cindy and I are so happy that we met you and the very special horses you have brought into our lives. Hermes is everything as promised and actually even more than promised-he is amazing! Cindy absolutely loves him and he loves her. They are very much bonding and enjoy playing together. One of Cindy's favorite things to do is to look at your website and see all of the amazing horses you find. -Steve in Wisc.
"I love Hermes . He is exactly what I wanted. You are truly amazing.  Hermes is everything I could ask for, and more. He is brave, curious, extremely sweet and enjoys being with me. Thank you for finding him for me." - Cindy in Wisconsin

Hi Janna!!!
2016 was an incredibly successful year for us! Our scores at First Level were as high as 78.889%, winning High Point Lower Level at the Woodside Dressage Show in May! Odin and I made our debut at Second Level in October, with limited warmup due to rain. He  stayed focused in the ring and won both Second Level classes! Odin is adored everywhere he goes - he has fans! He's the most trainable boy with the sweetest demeanor I've ever come across. He's good in every situation, and handles new places with ease.
Thank you so much for bringing this WONDERFUL boy to the U.S. so he can be enjoyed by all! -Tiffany

Hi Jana, He is magnificent! I love him! Friesians have such a presence💜 he wants to please and is like a big black lab🙃 sometimes too big... lol. I have very little knowledge of dressage and I have an instructor set up to work Zeke (Pedro K) and I starting next week. He and I are learning and bonding. I have him at a beautiful Hunter Jumper Farm with numerous pastures, miles of protected state park horse trails. -Elena in Indiana

I bought Germ from you ..He is a wonderful horse...and we are so happy with him....You did a great job of picking a horse for me. Thank you so much.  He received his first blue ribbon two weeks ago.
1 year later.........................................Thank you again for Germ...look forward to working with you again!  Germ is doing awesome!!!!!!!  He is just beautiful and is doing very well in dressage.  He has grown up!! ....I have a new trainer who only works with Friesians....she has done so well with him in such a short time.Just wanted you to know Germ received Ster at the Santa Rosa Keuring and was Grand Champion!  He is such an awesome boy!!  Then we went trail riding on Sunday...he can do anything.Congratulations on your wins in St. Louis.  We saw the show. -Michelle
Congrats to Germ, who not only received STER at the Keuring, but was crowned the  GRAND CHAMPION Gelding!!! Way to go, Germ!!!!!!

Janna,

Thanks for all your extra work to make this happen!!

-Ray in Illinois

Thanks again for everything, Janna! U r fab!
Thanks so much, Janna (and Anne!).  I have also already seen how quickly and devotedly Melle likes his humans and how important his trust of you can be:-)He is incredibly sweet:) ....he was absolutely the best Mother's Day gift ever since neither child was born anytime close to Mother's Day! One thing for sure, my daughter and I adore him (as did all the haulers!) and he turns heads wherever he goes!  Two weeks since his arrival... we are all in love. Thanks again :) Update... Hi Janna - Melle is as wonderful as ever - the barn staff member who lives on-site brought his entire family to see Melle on July 4th! He has really settled in - think he is very happy to be surrounded by lots of grass and activity - he loves looking out his window to see what's going on!---- my trainer is very pleased with his progress and how trainable he is! -Kate in Illinois

There are only 20 female CEO's of Fortune 500 company's in the world.... this wonderful friesian gelding is making his  new home with one of them....Powerful gorgeous horse, going to a powerful, beautiful woman:
"Janna, Mark Hendrik is doing great! So calm.  This is my dream horse that I bought for myself for my 61st birthday.  Thanks!!!!
-Debbie in Rancho Santa Fe"

Update from buyer....Barbara Walker....."Enjoy wherever you are in this world. Thank you for making my Friesian Dream come true.  I bought him 9 years ago.

How time flies! -Barbara"