Testimonials

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"

Not the first friesian i have purchased from Janna....

Janna : boy, if I ever needed another horse (which I don't!), I'd buy one of yours!! Freerk (James) is so well behaved. I feel so safe on him.  My instructor loves him. I am so happy! Again, thank you so much for this lovely horse! He is such a wonderful and trusting horse. On our trail rides, the area is new to him but I give him long rein and he trusts me. I am so in love with my new horse! We are still figuring each other out but the process is wonderful. Love him! He is a pretty special horse! Update... such a good boy at the clinic w/ George Williams, the president of the US Dressage Federation.! He was the loveliest horse there!
Update: Hi, Janna! I started riding in 2002 at the age of 46. I fell in love with the Friesian with 'Lady Hawk'. I found your website and did, as my husband jokes, "add to cart". I got Winnie first and followed that up with Corrie. While they were both somewhat green as was I, they were kind and very patient. I put my 10 year old niece on Corrie and was lunging her. The girth wasn't on tight enough and the saddle started sliding to the side. My niece ended up in the sand when Corrie stopped, looked down like 'why are you there?". She is the best horse for a husband that only rides a few times a year. When I sent her to a trainer to see how she was as a trail horse, he said that if I ever wanted to breed a horse, to breed Corrie since she had the best mind. This year she gave us a beautiful Julius 486 colt that got Reserve Champion at the Montana Keuring. Dominik is so level headed and well-behaved! Winnie is a solid 2nd Level horse at the age of 18. She would be farther but she only had me as a trainer! We also got Harm from you('officer' in Dutch). He is the sweetest gelding that is an awesome babysitter for our young foal. Now that I am a better rider, I wanted a Friesian that would help me get to 3rd level and above. Flying changes can be difficult for Friesians, especially when the rider has never done them. I decided to look for a Friesian that had confirmed flying changes. I went to Janna's site since I loved the horses that I previously got from her. Janna had an 8 year old, (James STER and SPORT) Freerk, over in the Netherlands. Fortunately, I had a friend in Amsterdam who had trained with George Williams. I trusted her ability to pick a horse for me. Janna set it up so my friend could ride him. This horse is a First Premie with his Sports Predicate. My friend LOVED him. I bought him immediately! The horse was gelded, flown to NY, shipped to MT. When he arrived, he was so well-mannered and level-headed. He had been through so much in a week yet was willing to trust me. Since he was a stallion, I do have to keep him by himself for at least 6 months. My mares love him and flirt constantly with him. I took Freerk to my trainer who has brought multiple horses up to Grand Prix. She loved him and said that I got my money''s worth! He and I are learning to understand each other. He is so patient with me. He is a lot of horse but in a great way! Janna has provided me with the appropriate horse for where I am in my stages of riding! Thank you, Janna!! -Patti in Montana

Hi Janna,
Cool Hand Luke is here safe and sound! As beautiful as his pictures were, there was nothing that could compare to seeing him in the flesh! He is gorgeous! He is breathtaking! But he is also a "gentle giant", just as you said. His second day here I could go in the pen and brush him without him being on cross ties. I walk in different directions and he follows me and when I stop, he comes right up to my back and stops also! I am so-o-o impressed with him!
Since he is my very first horse and will be my only horse, I could never have imagined that I could own such a beauty! Sometimes I feel like I am living somebody elses life! I cannot thank you enough for all the times you were there to talk to me when I called. You had such patience with me! I was scared to death to do this and I kept hesitating thinking this was too good to be true, but it wasn't! He is everything you said he would be plus more!
Your agent in NY, Ann Tate, was also a pleasure to work with. She explained the whole process to me and kept me informed all along the way. She sent me pictures of Luke on the plane and even called me from the airport to let me know he had arrived and I could hear his feet through the telephone lines! I will never forget this experience! Thank you ever so much for everything!
Verna in Mass

He is here. He is in good condition. Love him. He is doing extremely well. He's loving all the attention of everyone, and everyone is amazed how friendly he is. Thanks Janna!!
Yarik is absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for your assistance with my new great looking horse. This cowboy is happy I have a new horse and can't wait to get back into the saddle. My thanks to you. Everyone loves this big boy. - Carl in N.C.

Hi Janna, Thank you for your time, patience with my questions, and assistance with making arrangements. He is really handsome. We will definitely keep you posted on adventures with Guy. I look forward to old age with Guy! And thank you so much for all the tips. You have been wonderful throughout this process.  We are truly excited and I know how blessed – and spoiled – I am to have this wonderful experience and opportunity. Guy is every bit as beautiful as we hoped for. Also, the haulers you and Wayne lined up were wonderful. Real horsemen, not just drivers. Thanks!!
Update... Hi Janna, Hope you are doing well. Guy is adjusting well to Colorado. We love him! My (trainer) husband says if he had worked with Friesians 10 years earlier, we would have a barn full of them. Thanks so much!
-Sarah in Denver

Janna,

Just wanted to send you a quick photo--- He is a huge love everything I wanted and hoped for ....

Update....My rock star at just 6 years old .... Taking the shows by storm. I love this boy ... He's amazing AND a sweetheart ... Thank You for all you do !! Love this boy .... Woo Hoo!

Thought you might like to hear this .... Chiavari is NEDA USEF Champion with an average of over 71% in his first year showing! He is the favorite in the barn. Not only is he talented but he has a super personality.  Clinician, Christoph Hess,  told me today that he is one of the best Friesian's he had seen in the United States.  I am glowing!!!!

-Amy in Mass