Testimonials

Just a quick email to let you know how Tabe is doing. He settled in right away and I mean right away. From the minute he got off the trailer he was relaxed and made himself at home. He is definitely the most beautiful horse at the barn, and the friendliest. The tack we bought from you is beautiful and he looks stunning in it.  I still keep my eye on your website, I think we will be needing one more friesian  for trail riding. Also, my trainer loves Tabe, he keeps saying "why would anyone want to sell this horse?" You can be sure I won't be selling him! You have been a joy to work with, Janna!!!
Thanks,
Kelly in Vancounver

Gin arrived!

I really like his head and his calm eye. He is very gentle. and very respectful of your space.

Update...
Really a Gentleman. Terry rode him the day before we yesterday. He looked great. Wonderful natural head set with lots of front end action. Really seems to enjoy it! We have a lady we are working with to maybe get her to do a side saddle demo at the friesian show at the state fair in august. We think Gin might be perfect for that. Nice smooth trot and canter. We really like him. I really like the way he feels and the peppy walk  and trot he has.
-Lynn in Ohio

I cannot believe that my dream is finally coming true...thank you both so much for this wonderful opportunity! I want to assure you that Dutton will have a fabulous life as I am very diligent about taking the best care of my animals.I still cannot believe that Dutton is mine! I'm so excited!!! Thanks so much for talking me through it, I know you don't have to do that with all the folks you have lined up waiting to buy your horses.
Update... He is so magnificently beautiful, I could stay at the barn all day and just watch him! I did get the tack, thanks again for sending everything.Thanks so much for the opportunity to own this magnificent horse...this is one of the happiest days of my life!
6 months later...I wanted to give you an update on Dutton (now Cairo). He is such a super-special horse, so good and kind and sweet! I go to the barn every morning before work and do ground work with him and groom him. On weekends I spend hours with him . I'm taking weekly lessons with my trainer. He knows his name, comes when I call him, and follows me everywhere. He is the hit of the barn and the light of my life!
(My trainer) was so, so happy when she saw the tack you sent...the bit is the exact one she uses and she loved the saddle. She says it is clear he has led a good life and thinks he will make a great dressage horse.

Cairo (Dutton) is doing really well, he's such a good boy and teaching me to ride!
Cathy in Colorado

Thanks for all of your help and for the pictures. He is absolutely beautiful!!!! They (Jello and Phillips) are both such nice horses.
Update... The boys are doing very well and learning their English. The horses are both so beautiful and very well behaved. We put them together in the arena and they are now fast friends. They were very quickly itching each others' backs and nuzzling one another. We are looking forward to many new adventures with them. Our saddles and bridles are beautiful.Update.. Janna,Our Friesians are doing well,and Jackie an I have been taking dressage riding lessons.The boys are the favorites at the new barn. They are getting plenty of hugs and attention. The people there just can not get over their personalities and the interaction with them. These two just love the attention and always want more. The people at the barn were amazed we bought them after only seeing the video. I guess it was a risk, but Jackie and I both feel you did a great job picking the right horses for us. So many thanks for doing what you do, in the most honest, upfront way possible!!!
-Jackie and Gary in NY

Congrats to Chad Kruger , lead singer of Nickelback!!

......Wow......just wow.....  Your ranch is simply amazing. It has been wonderful working with you in making our dream come true of owning such amazing and wonderful horses. I know when we are ready to add another horse to our family; we will definitely be looking to you and the magnificent horses you find. Thank you again for all your effort and help. Kitana and Dazzel are definitely the best looking horses at the barn and really make head turns when people see them.Also wanted to let you know the saddle arrived earlier in the week. It looks truly amazing. Kitana has been a complete joy, amazing to work with and enjoying the mud of Louisiana. Thank again for all you've done for us. Update...Kitana is an amazing horse. She is always so calm and centered. One of the other boarders at our barn calls her "Mother Earth" because she just makes everyone happy. She and Michael are learning how to trail ride together, and they take regular trips into the woods behind our fenced pastures to explore. She is perfect for him.  She never spooks out of control or fights with him, even when she doesn't want to do what he's asking. Everyone that stops at the barn just falls in love with them (Dazzel and Kitana).
1 year later...Kitana is doing awesome. She is such a dream and I love being able to spend time with her. I am coming along in my riding skills and she appreciates it. She is so gentle and understanding that I am learning still.
Update 1 1/2 years later...
Just had an awesome time with Kitana. She is doing so well and we even got to do some trail work in the rain no less. We are riding in the evenings now when it is cooler and she has not been up all night and ready to rest. I enjoy spending time with her and working with her. She has been such a joy and blessing to have. You are truly a blessing to the horse community, Janna, and i wanted to say  thank you for matching the RIGHT friesians with us. Home run. - Michael in Louisiana

He is a really nice horse ....he is a sweet boy!

-Julie in Canada

Thanks for making my biggest lifetime dream finally come true!

Oscar was worth waiting a lifetime for.  When we first met, he bowed, I bowed, we touched heads and hearts and then he tried to follow me everywhere.  I rode him without hesitation.  In a new environment, in an arena filled with obstacles, he carried me beautifully wherever I asked.  We communicated perfectly.  After 46 years of dreaming about him, he has finally arrived.  Thank you, Janna.

Update... His talent, character and genetic gifts are now so obvious that there is no chance of me wishing that I had a more flashy or poetic mover. Next month makes a year since I bought him from you, the best year of my life. And you were right, he is a real 'workout', but daily 'Oscarsize' is why I feel more like I am turning 25 instead of 52! Thanks again and again.
Barbara

Janna, I just wanted to thank you so much for Marten! He arrived this morning and I couldn't be more delighted. He is drop dead gorgeous and such a willing partner; he does whatever is asked of him. He is the perfect horse for me! Thank you again for all your help and guidance. I am looking forward to many happy years with Marten!  He really seems to enjoy the view from the top of the hill and loves to be the lead horse. He's just so much fun! Thank you again.
Claudia & Marten

Wow! Great job at the show! How nice to come away with the blues and be happy about it! Thank you so much, Janna, I appreciate all you have done to help us. We are sooooo excited! Thanks again! We will send pics of Jorrit and his girls!
Update...
Jorrit arrived yesterday in great style.....overall is wowing everyone.We love him! Awesome.  Thanks so much for all/everything.
Elora is showing him in the first 4H show and did a clinic today. He is gathering quite a fan club.We love him!
Update, 2 years later...Greetings Janna! Jorritt is doing well here, he seems to thrive in the cold. We continue to show, winning at halter and also in the dressage perf. Many thanks, we love “our Boy".
Update... 3 years later

HI Janna I hope this finds you well. Just wanted to let you know that Jorrit’s fan base continues to grow! Both of my horses are in Washington for the winter and Jorrit is working with a dressage trainer. He’s the most popular horse at the stable of course, such a gentleman! We love him and continue to be so thankful for your part in bringing him to our family!
Sincerely Gayle, Camber, Elora in Fairbanks, Alaska

Just wanted to say thank you.  I looked online and have wanted a Friesian for over 10 years, I discovered your site and kept looking at it and the quality of horses that were made available.  When  visiting Your ranch I quickly got that comfortable feeling, all the horses were friendly relaxed had very calm eyes.  I must commend Janna on her ability to pick and acquire such beautiful creatures this is one Lady that knows her stuff. After getting Yarden i quickly fell in love she is such a lady, she will be showing off in the ring in no time and Valiant is the most precious love-able calm stallion I have ever met!   At 43 I guess I was having a mid life  crisis but with Yarden  & Valiant to grow older with I feel rejuvenated and look forward to many years of learning and sharing with these two magnificent horses. You and Ron have fulfilled my family, I feel fortunate to board at Black Sterling as well I feel i can learn so much and i am surrounded by the most beautiful horses the world has to offer,

Thank you for running a caring professional ranch you made the process quick easy and comfortable,Many Blessing to you and your family,  

  Michael , Yarden & Valiant

Zane is doing well, he is adapting to his new environment beautifully!! Though I am not sure he likes the snow too much! I have started him with some ground work and I think he is the nicest horse I have ever had. He even let's my mom pet his nose which she is excited about and he gets along with my yorky-poo, he's quite the lover boy!

Thanks again for the great horse!!

Thanks Janna!!  You have been great. We LOVE him.  Brian (the hauler) was great, and I will use him again!!!  I would for sure have him do all your hauling!!!!  He is a good cowboy and honest!!  
The little guy looked great and I saw the other Friesian you sold too!!!!  He was Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!  OMG!!!!  I can only hope my guy will move like that!!! I hope to finally meet you someday in the ring!!!  We will take great care of him and will make him something special!!!  He is the envy of the Barn and we love him!!!   Thanks for making a DREAM COME TRUE!!

Update...
We just cleaned him up today and bought a show halter for him!  1st show is end of May!!!  He is a good boy and learns so quick.  He is growing like a weed!!!  So hopefully he will be BIG!!!!!  I made friends with a gal that heads up the Friesian group in the area and she just loves him!!!  We are very excited about him!!  I will never sell him!!! He's my baby and I love him too much!!Thanks Janna for my little man!!! He is getting big!!

Justice (SHASTA) went to a small open show this weekend and did great!! ... what a ham!!!  All 4 feet off the ground and everyone was watching him!!!!  He loved showing off!!!  Boy that little guy can TROT!!!!!

Update...
Just got back from the 1st friesian show this year....  Justice (shasta)  took his first blue with my 11yr old student.. SHOWMANSHIP!!!!  The world champ.  was not to happy that she was beat by a colt!!!...everyone loved his look, face and eyes!He has a big heart and thinks he's just mighty!!!

 We will be at the World show!!  Hopefully by then he grows a little and he will show them that the little guy has the biggest TROT!!  Which he did and many of the top trainers in the area told us this!! He is doing so well and we are learning so much together..  He is my best bud!! Thanks Janna and once I convince Jason we will be buying a filly next!!!!  and soon.
Mandy and Jason in Wisc