Testimonials

Janna, I just wanted to let you know that Tuoso (Beau) arrived safe and sound. He is doing really well. He got a bath today and was such a good boy. I love him already. We are going to have such a wonderful life together. I ended up with the perfect horse for me. He IS a phenomenal horse! Take care and thanks again!

Update 1 year later...
Janna, I really love him! He is a super sweet boy and going really well in his dressage training. Take care, Kim in Arizona

Hi everybody,

Giorgio arrived last night! He looks amazing and seems to be adjusting perfectly fine so far. I checked on him this morning and found him covered in shavings! Thank you SO much for all of your hard work getting him here! Excellent scouting, Janna! I owe you big time:)

Update...

Hi Janna, I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I'm in love! Giorgio (going by Roel for now), is adjusting beautifully to his new home, and he and I have bonded very well. We're working with a trainer here at the barn, and we've made a friesian lover out of him, too. :) He has the perfect personality for me, and he's absolutely beautiful. His gaits are gorgeous and huge (I'm learning how to ride his big gaits!). He's definitely turning heads around the barn. Thank you SO much for your help finding him!!

Update, 1 year later...
Hi Jana, I purchased Georgio (now Roel) through you last February - we've had a great year! His training is coming along well, and my training is coming along slowly. :) I love him dearly; he's become a great friend. He's an amazing escape from the busy world. I thought you'd appreciate the update, since I know how much you care about all the horses that you place!
Here's my favorite picture of us (a selfie). He's never pushy, but does love snuggles from me. We're kind of two peas in a pod.
Mikaela in Santa Rosa

Hello Janna!Thanks for everything - you have been sooo helpful through all of this! You simply have the best Friesians (and service) in the world.

I am constantly working with all of them (Frangelica is coming along beautifully and I have started with Dorette - she has great promise too!) - and the foals are gorgeous - ...we are waiting for Famke STER and Kosmo tomorrow PM, so lots of excitement is in the air!!  Take care and many, many thanks!
Update... Ate, Timmy and Kosmo are all dong GREAT!! They are my love and meaning of life, thank you again for everything!
Micaela in Mass

Update....
I set out to find the PERFECT new home for a horse that you don't own....HE owns you!!! It was with great sadness in our heart that we couldn't keep Ferrari forever, that being said---- Kathleen an attorney in Louisiana, could not love this boy more...what a wonderful new home for this magnificent animal!!Congrats.

Hi Janna - Here is an update on the magnificent Ferrari. He is so gorgeous, he stops traffic here! Literally. I know I don't have to tell you how smart he is! He works with both heart and intelligence. I am most impressed by his eagerness to please and his wonderfully calm, sweet disposition both under saddle and on the ground. He even lets me blow-dry his wet feathers! I could not have found a more perfect horse and look forward to a long, happy partnership with this incredible boy! Thanks for much! He's the star of the barn. I think he is a scream. Having a ball. Thanks so much for this gorgeous man.

Update...He loves living outside! He has a huge open house when he needs it, He is a much happier boy,  Still thanking you for this smart, talented, sweetheart. Hope you have great holidays.

Kathleen in Louisiana

Happy Thanksgiving Janna ! - Fabian arrived pretty late  and when I got home - I simply got pretty drunk from happiness lol ! We r doing awesome so far :) . - he is very sweet to me :) and prefers when I speak polish to him vs English! We r slowly trying to learn about each other :)  cause everything is confusing and new to both of us but when u think about all the things that Fabian just went thru in order to get to me - he is unbelievable :) and he gives me kisses and hugs already .

Janna - Thank you for your help from the beginning to the end -
Update 3 years later... Thank you so much Janna! I know that you care about the horses that you are finding homes for, and how they are doing in their new life-so i want to bring a smile to your face and show you that Fabian and I are still very much in love with each other:) love Nico & Fabian in san diego

Update: 7 years ago I took a huge risk (contrary to many who advised me) and guided by my heart and instincts. This risk turned out to be one of the best things in my life. On November 23, 2013, Fabian Vabyola R.. came into my life (because of amazing stories) and changed it forever. I knew from the beginning that something was very special about this horse but what was born between us exceeded all my dreams and expectations. Fabian  showed me that true love and loyalty still exists (when I stopped believing in it).. you never lost trust and faith in me when everyone moved away and I was left alone and you were the reason why I got up from the bottom and I started loving life again.. You helped me regain myself.. and I will be grateful to you for the rest of my days...

He is doing GREAT!!  Settled in well and doing well in his training!

THANK YOU!!!

Tressa, trainer in Petaluma

Spirit (Ritske) is so wonderful, I am spending every second I can there. We rode him and he was such a good boy in all of his new surroundings.Me and my boy..... Leona Lewis xxx
Beverly Hills, CA, X Factor Winner

4 years later...
“I’ve always admired the beauty and power of horses and own a beautiful Friesian Gelding called Ritske Fan Una State. We had our first dressage show not too long ago. I love working with him as he teaches me so much. “I particularly love dressage and the partnership between the horse and rider that is formed through the years of training. I love seeing the results of beautiful, gentle training techniques. My mother was a ballet teacher when I was younger and the training and technique it takes to become a ballerina is truly admirable. Dressage reminds me of this discipline. When it all comes together it’s simply stunning.”
Leona began her journey as a world famous vocal artist after winning The X Factor in 2006 and has gone on to enjoy record-breaking global success with hits such as Bleeding Love, A Moment Like This, Run, Better In Time and last year's Christmas smash-hit single One More Sleep. 

Thanks again for such a great horse!!!!

Update...
Janna! Just wanted to let you know that Marko has settled well and seems to be quite comfortable. He is definitely the envy of the barn!!!

1 year later...
Hi Janna! We are doing great! Marko is a dream and has become the heartthrob of the barn. EVERYONE has to come over and touch him and give him treats. He's quite the ham in the arena and definitely likes to strut his stuff! Marko is adored and has become very special to me. I don't see myself ever parting with him.
Lara in Texas

Janna,

They are a hit!!!!...Duke is really soaking it up. He is a calm boy....had him tied while cleaning out my tack room and even going to the restroom.... impressive....both are dolls....Duke, lol, he is such a muffin....absolutely soaks it all in...and then wanting more....He was great when I leaned on him, rubbed his back, etc....Thanks again. .....Chapelle met his first "monster rabbit"....lol...came out of a hole in the ditch off the road we were walking on...boy, was he hyped!!! Taking it all in!

Thanks

Connie in Los Angeles

So excited!

We LOVE Rutger!!

I have a wonderful new man in my life and he loves riding Rutger and Parsifal.

John in Vermont

Mark Addison and I on Harley and Parsifal ("Chopper")

HI Janna,

Nikki is to adapting very well to Canada ----she is very kind!!

We have started her dressage training here and are thrilled at how quickly she learns!

Thank you!!!

Shirley in Quebec

Janna-

He is the sweetest boy I have ever met!! We have spent the last 2 whole days together talking, brushing and taking walks. 

Will send pictures soon. Sooo very happy!!! Thank you for everything-You are a super person! My little boy is going to spread a lot of love during his lifetime.

HE FILLS MY HEART AND SOUL WITH JOY.

Such a gorgeous boy-we will have so much fun working together towards our goals-watch out world-----!!!

Ginny in Virginia

He's doing great. He settled in like he had been here for months. He's so mellow. He is getting, and loving, LOADS of attention. He even had a photographer awaiting his arrival on Sat. and his photo was emailed to all the boarders. Cheryl still can't believe such a big horse is not hot. Even my husband came out to see him and led him around. (He's not horsey...yet!) And Orion (Gabby) is so gentle w/ my little girl! We had to fit the bridle to him and he stood in his stall while we put it on and off his head about 4 times, w/ no dancing or grumpy attitude whatsoever. It hasn't quite sunk in yet that he's actually mine. Thank you so much for helping me achieve a life long dream and for helping me through a difficult time. You and your staff are such caring professionals. It is so refreshing to be treated with understanding, fairness and respect. Have a wonderful time in Holland We plan on taking him to a local schooling show and I'll show him in halter while my daughter shows her miniature mare. It should be quite a sight!
Thanks!!!

Update...
Just wanted to write and give you an update on Orion. He is so wonderful! We took him to a schooling show -- just to get him out and about. He was the "belle of the ball". We had everyone coming up and taking pictures, staring, and little girls saying "Hi" and "Bye, Orion!" all day. We got 1st in halter, of course, and 3rd in Hunter Eq. and 3rd in Hunter Pleasure. He was the only Friesian there and our trainer said not to be surprised if he didn't get 1st in the show as his gait is so much bigger and faster than all the other horses. We also had the vet out ..The vet had to sedate the next horse and he was awed by Orion's temperament. I was a little nervous giving such a big horse a shot, but he didn't even flinch! He is so sweet. He would rather visit w/ people than run around the arena. He follows 3 inches behind me when I go out and walk around. His "itchy" place is just below the withers and he arches his neck, tilts his head sideways and sticks out that upper lip. Aaahhh....the simple pleasures of life.
Update...
I wanted to let you know He LOVES kids, and is still the star of the barn.
1 year later...
My trainer thinks Gabby (Orion) thinks he is the best Friesian he has ever worked with. His trot and canter are beautiful. He is such a willing horse. He loves to please and although he is incredibly strong, he is also incredibly gentle. I had my 5 year old w/ me and as I led him he started following her. She stepped in front of him and he immediately stopped so as not to bump into her. How he sees her from way up there I don't know. I've never known another horse that would leave its dinner anytime to visit with people. After a year, his beauty and kind heart still blow me away.Thank you a million times over for helping us find each other.

Update, 8 years later....
 I'm the lucky lady that bought Foeke/ "Gabby" back in July/Aug 2006 (we renamed him "Orion"). We are showing 3rd level! As a warm-up for the season, at a schooling show two weeks ago he got 66.711% - Level 3, Test 1 - 2nd highest score of the day!  He is just amazing and we still get compliments everywhere we go.At one show we had folks stop and take pics of him as he stood at the trailer and another professional photographer used him as the main pic on his webpage. Not only is he gorgeous, hard-working, and talented, but he is one of the sweetest horses I've ever met.

Update 14 years later...
Janna,my most sincere sympathies for your loss of Sterling. I just saw your website and saw the very tragic news. He brought such beauty to the world & joy to so many people. In fact, without him inspiring you I may not have ever found my beloved boy, Orion (barn name was Gabby in 2001 when I bought him from you). But on a happier note, I wanted to let you know Orion (registered name Foeke) earned his Sport Predicate in Dressage this year and qualified for the CDS/USDF Championship in 4th level!
Take care & I cant thank you enough for my treasured Friesian. -Robin

Hi Janna! Thank you so very much for the visit. It was great meeting you, Terri and Alyssa. I am so looking forward to having Sil here.  Will keep in touch, Thank you again!

Elissa in NY

Janna,

This horse is AWESOME...

He rides like a dream. Two BSF horses making a big fat smile.

I am in love with him!!!!!!

I am thrilled.

Barbara in Norco

I am very happy with are purchase. Thank you!!!