Testimonials

Hi Janna,
We had a filly this am at 5:30, she is just about perfect, she is the Andries foal from Brechtsje who we bought last summer. Janna, she is just about the nicest ster mare!
If someone had told me I would buy a horse sight unseen over the internet two years ago, I would have laughed, and yet that is what we did, and have absolutely no regrets.
She is a wonderfully trained, soft tempered mare and a wonderful mother.
Thanks again...
Beth
FHANA Former President

He is absolutely gorgeous & you were not exaggerating when you said "fairytale appearance"! Funny, but even my "Oh great.... not ANOTHER horse" husband was impressed by him too and said he would like to ride him sometime! Now that was a definitely a first! I had to do a double-take to make sure I wasn't talking to an impostor! lol I also find it amusing that while Bellasio shows interest in all horses at his new barn he prefers the darker colored horses but only "talks" to the other Friesians. He's everything you said he would be and your description, photos, & video clips were great. Having never purchased a horse sight unseen before I was a bit nervous. He really is fantastic & everyone here loves him! Thank you so much..... I feel fortunate to have him.

Update.....
I am so very happy with my Bellasio purchase, which by the way, hubby rode this evening bareback and actually sat his trot! lol.... i'm jealous! He hasn't ridden a horse more than a dozen times in his life and that blew me away.... not an easy to sit trot even with a saddle! He does like him though and I owe that all to you!

Update....
Again, I just want you to know how much I LOVE Bellasio! I am so very pleased with my purchase from you and have NO regrets whatsoever! I truly appreciate your keen eye even with the lesser valued horses! I've had quite a few horses in my life but after receiving Bellasio I feel like a little girl with her very first horse! Even hubby has said how nice it is to see me thrilled about something after our past few years of stress and struggling with a new business!
Thank so much Janna!

3 Years Later...
The boys are doing fantastic. Bellasio & Hindrik are so wonderful and I've come to fully realize that Friesians are NOT your average horse- they are unlike any other. I get constant reminders of this while watching others take lessons on their various warm bloods, who are more often than not, balking, bucking, and rearing for no apparent reason and I thank God for my kind hearted Friesians!
...we've had several people at shows tell us "that's an amazing canter". AND..he had TONS of admirers at the Ventura County Fair Friesian Day show! It was even a bit overwhelming at times. He really seemed to be enjoying all of the attention though!

...my two boys are talented, healthy, beautiful, AND my experience w/ buying two site unseen horses was fantastic!  Bellasio just turned 25 (as of Apr 2024!)
Linda

"Sytse (Enchanted Knight) has been a dream-come-true from the first day that I saw him on Janna’s site. Janna was wonderfully helpful and always available for questions before and after purchase. I can’t even count how many phone numbers I had to get hold of them. Sytse was everything that I had hoped for from the moment he stepped off of the truck. He stood out not only among other horses, but among other Friesians. His personality and sense of humor showed from the beginning and only increased as we bonded. I still frequent their website and am always in awe of the quality of horse that they find. I can’t thank Janna  enough for giving me the chance to own one FABULOUS horse!"
Thanks Again, Alaina in Ohio

Hi Janna, Luca is here!!  The transport trailer was amazing. Luca had his own 8x10’ stall. Joe, the owner/driver of Chasing the Sun Transport (CTS) really seemed to like Luca and took care of him as though he was his own horse. I highly recommend him and his company.
Luca is beautiful and just the perfect size for me! I can’t believe he is actually here and that he traveled 7,000 miles to come live in SD.  

I wanted you to know he arrived safe and sound and that I love him! I’m quite amazed at how well he is doing already after his recent long trek. I let Luca out in his corral this morning. He had a great time romping through the snow! It was very fun watching him move even in the snow. He is doing great.   Thanks again for finding him for me and making the trip here seamless. All of those involved in his transport were wonderful, keeping me up-to-date as to his location along the way. Thanks so much for everything, Janna!
-Peggy in South Dakota

She's really nice. Love her!!!!!

Thanks again.

-Shelley in CO

Sietse is just AMAZING. He is a true once in a lifetime horse. He is just what I was looking for. After riding him, I had him in the cross ties and he put his head in my arms and hugged me. He is such a nice horse. Super smart and supple. Sietse is a very special horse!

Update... Hi Janna and Wendy, He is such a wonderful horse, elastic and supple and as sweet as they come. He is so smart, one of the smartest horses I have ever worked with. So thank you SO MUCH for finding him for me. Happy New Year,
-Sue in CO.

Thanks for your help!!

-Perico Montaner, President & Chief Executive Officer, Medieval Times

Congrats to Medieval Times, with castles in Buena Park, CA, Dallas, TX, Baltimore, MD, Orlando, FLA, Atlanta, GA, Lyndhurst. NJ, Myrtle Beach, SC, Chicago, ILL, and Toronto, Ontario----all medieval Times friesians used in the dinner shows were specifically hand picked by Janna, and are featured in their MARVELOUS medieval dinner shows. If you like anything magical, mystical and medieval--- this show is NOT to be missed!!!! We are so very proud of all our friesians, enjoying life in their new forever homes----these handsome black beauties, INCLUDING Mossimo, went on to be FAMOUS!!!

Thanks Janna!! Mo has been training and participating in the show at the CA castle where they have been until now. Regards, Jose

Thanks for your help!!
-Perico Montaner, President & Chief Executive Officer

Medieval Times

Thanks for everything!

You are just wonderful to work with...... I'm loving him! He has placed trust in me very quickly.  He's a good boy. I'm happy. Thank you! So gorgeous!

Earlier today I was at the barn where my mare is and met a former client of yours. She also loves her friesians. Thank you for all your help! And thanks for sharing this wonderful boy with me.

-Kathy in Reno

I cannot THANK YOU enough for finding me this mare!!!!

Thank you!

-Allen in KY

I am thrilled that I was the one to be blessed with Salvatore becoming a part of my life. There was just something about him that really clicked with me! He’s a very sweet boy and wants to please—and he’s hilarious at the hitching rail. He’s always trying to nuzzle me when I’m grooming, tacking, or washing him. A very curious and in your pocket guy! My sister Brenda even got on him for a few minutes a few days ago. She hasn’t been on a horse in 5 years or more, but after watching me ride she felt comfortable trusting him. He was awesome with her.

I’m really having a great time with him. Thanks again!!! I’m very happy with my “pony” and know we’ll have a great time together.

I’m excited to have “Tiny” in my life:)
-Lynette

My experience with Janna and purchasing my dream friesian was nothing but positive. Buying a horse sight unseen and importing can feel overwhelming...all the questions, the what ifs, and the unknowns but Janna will ease your anxiety and make the process flawless. Janna was always there for me, answering all my questions with an immediate response. She is kind, honest, knowledgeable and has your BEST interest at heart. You can rest assured that your friesian will be athletic, kind, willing and have a solid mind. She genuinely cares and interested in updates. I've had my boy now for about 4 months and she still goes out of her way for me. Furthermore, the team of people she works with during the importing process were just as helpful and kind as her. There are no words to express my appreciation... Tanya in Vancouver

PS: He was helping me study tonight. He is my big baby and I can't get enough of him. Thank you Janna, he is my dream come true.

Oh my goodness, I must be dreaming!!! I'm speechless!!!! Pinch me please!Wow-oh my goodness!!!!!!! Lol, he is an absolute dream. I love him !!! 💕💕 I Can't hardly see for the tears in my eyes........You are so sweet.... Thank you Janna! I appreciate your patience and guidance through this very new and exciting time for us.! it👍🏻👍🏻😄😄😄😄🐴💞 Thank you Janna💗💗💗💗

Update...
Hi Janna, I can't believe we have had our beautiful boy for a week already!!! He has settled into his new home very quickly. He is such a brave, patient boy!!! We love him, oh SOOOOO much!!!!❤️️❤️️ Everyone at the ranch has been by his corral to say hello and want to know where he came from and more about the Friesian breed. His mane is AMAZING!!!! Just gorgeous!! I couldn't believe how much hair fell out of his braid as I undid it for the first time. Unbelievable!!! More importantly though, Ducati is just as beautiful on the inside. He is patient, well mannered and very sweet. These pics were taken the second day he arrived....... The stud chain was not needed but my trainer wanted it at first as we became acquainted with him and his behavior around the mares. He is a love!💕💕 Thank you Janna for this amazing creature that has come into our lives!! We love this precious boy!!....... Very gratefully yours, Melanie and Ed in San Luis Obispo, CA

Update: In today's mail, another happy customer..."Hi Janna,

I just wanted to let you know that Ducati and I are doing well. It’s been a great year with him! I’ve really had to step up as a beginner and be there for him. I’ve worked very hard with my trainer on a daily basis, having to work through challenges and fears but enjoying the journey and forever thankful for my sweet, gorgeous boy! I’ve done a few schooling shows and lately have been enjoying a weekly quadrille class. We plan to form a team and compete this year, intro level for now and hopefully just have some fun with it. 
Thank you Janna, for Ducati. He’s such a love and a dream come true!!!
All my best,
Melanie 
San Luis Obispo, CA

Janna,
He is amazing! I rode him for the first time yesterday. He is perfect for me!! Thank you!

I will be posting pics of him in my horse farm website as well and thanking Black Sterling Friesians for such great assistance with finding me the perfect Friesian for me!!! Everyone who comes to the farm comments on how beautiful he is. Then they pet him and he is like a dog!! Such a gentle horse!!

Update...
Janna,
Everyone that comes to the farm falls in love with him!! We hacked around the neighborhood and were stopped by several people who wanted to know what breed he was. Even grown men were falling all over him!!!
Thank you again for providing such amazing horses for people!!

Update 1 year later... Janna, Ciro is such an amazing horse! I was a new rider when I purchased him. He is the perfect horse for me and I love him beyond words! Thank you! -Charlene in Texas

Janna,

She is a beauty for sure! She handles like a dream. Every time i go to the barn i am in awe of her, she is so beautiful and friendly. She loves attention and my husband is just as enamored of her as i am, and actually even EVERYONE that meets her!

THANK YOU for everything. I look forward to a continued relationship with you:)

Thanks again,

Blye in Tenn