Testimonials

Testimonials from our happy friesian owners!

When we sell a friesian horse, we produce a happy customer. All of our customers have been excited and more than satisfied with their new companions.

Read on to see what these horse owners have to say about their new friesians and their buying experience with Black Sterling Friesians.

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Sascha - SOLD Friesian Sascha - Sold Congrats to Ron and Melissa in Ill on their 3rd BSF Friesian!
melissa is so happy with sasha

sasha takes care of melissa and melissa feels safe.  i even got on sasha for a brief time and walked her a little. the fact that i felt comfortable to pony ride her says a lot!

mission accomplished.

ron in illinois

 

Ayla Nieske - SOLD Friesian Ayla Nieske - Sold This GORGEOUS Sweet Gal is Headed to Canada for Carmen

I hope that the competition in St. Louis went well for you.  I'm sure BSF won everything.  :)
Just to let you know Ayla arrived safe and sound.   I was absolutely awe struck when she got off the trailer.   She is a very sweet girl and is settling in nicely.  She even comes to her name when I call for her.  Her and my yearling are getting along great.   Thank for my beautiful girl.

Congratulations on all your wins.  That is great.Ayla is a drop dead gorgeous girl.  She is very loving.  For all the miles she has put on in the last 2 months and varying temperatures, she is doing very well adjusting.   thanks again.

Ayla is doing well and we love her to death…Hank in canada

Like I said before we love her.  For being a big girl she is a very elegant horse and very much a lady.  And she is getting comfortable here that her personality is coming out now.  We find it funny that she recognizes our truck as we are driving past the field and will come running in.  Yet that road has lots of vehicles that drive by and she only runs in for our truck.  What a very smart girl.  She hasn't quite figured out my car, but if I stop on the road and say hi, she trys to beat me into the yard.  

 Carmen in canada
 

 

Elle - SOLD Friesian Elle - Sold Congrats to Sheri in Florida!


Thanks for everything, you've been great!

Update...
He is absolutely beautiful and very inquisitive. His energy is very loving. He already knows my voice but of course I spent about 6 hrs with him in the barn bathing him and loving him up. I think he keeps looking for another horse or horses. I get my 1st lesson on him today. Yea!!!!! Thanks so much for a lovely horse. You have very good taste. Right now Elle is a superstar at our barn. He had a busy day with so many of my friends coming to see him. Mucho carrots and apples made a very happy horse yesterday. He is big and beautiful. This morning he had a bath and he was a gentleman about it. Thanks you for our beautiful new addition.  He is adjusting great and seems very happy when we are with him in the barn or outside. He follows us everywhere. 

5 months later...
I was just on your website and order some bridles for my horses. I bought Elle from you in August. What a great horse and such a personality.  He truly has been a pleasure.

Update...

Elle is great.  A sweet and wonderful horses.  We took him to the mountains last summer and he was wonderful.  He is now going back to dressage training.
Thanks-Sherie in FLA

 

JORK - SOLD Friesian JORK - Sold Congrats to Kathleen in Wash on her 2nd Friesian from BSF!

Hi Janna, I want to thank you again for finding such exquisite animals! I didn't really know how lucky I was! Your horses are definitely a different class of Friesian - WOW! Thank you for providing such fabulous horses! Thank you, thank you, thank you....
The beautiful blankets arrived today - super deluxe...! Anyway, wanted to thank you for the great blankets - they are fabulous!
Update... Jork is naturally balanced. He is forward to very light aids (no spurs required!), and has a real spark in his eyes! And, if he happens to see a pretty girl (or gelding. he doesn't care), his withers grow and he really puts on a show. -- everyone thinks he is absolutely beautiful.
Update... So - I'm still crazy about my boys! I hope you all continue to be safe, and I know many of your customers and friends are thinking about you during these terrible fires.
Update..... both boys make good use of their BSF cooler (which is also gorgeous), so everyone knows where they came from! ... he is a very sweet, lovable boy. Jork has just taken off - watch out - he can do it all! During this last clinic, we did half-pass for the first time. He felt like he has done it for years. Dr. Heuschmann refers to horses like Jork as having their "mind to the ground" which I believe means that they just totally trust and comply with their rider. It's a remarkable feeling. As always Janna, I am so appreciative that you found these wonderful horses for me. Most importantly, both boys seem very happy. I cannot imagine my life without them. Thank you!
Kathleen in Washington

 

Jisk - SOLD Friesian Jisk - Sold Sold to NH

WOW!!!!! he's a real cutie, i am so pleased with him!!!!! he's amazing to watch, his gaits just flow,his coat is nice & shiney....so i want to THANK YOU so much, I LOVE HIM,HE'S AWESOME =) i just love him & he seems to be lovin me back, i look forward to many years with him!!! and when i plan to buy another, i will be purchasing from you again, i am so pleased,.thank you so much... he is everything you said he would be & so much more!!!
3 years later... Jisk was In the Netherlands when I first saw him at age 8mo, I Have Looked at Friesians for Over 8 yrs- I saw Jisk Just from a Internet Picture, & I Knew He Had to be Mine, I Contacted Janna IMMED. She Told me everything about him,sent me more pics & video,she told when he would be imported here to the states, and how the process went- it was a wait, WELL WORTH IT!!! Jisk (aka:MALAKHI) Arrived at 9 mo old & HE WAS SO MUCH MORE THEN I EVER EXPECTED!!! Janna IS, One OF A KIND, TRUE TO HER WORD, HONEST, KNOWLEDGABLE,KNOWS HER FRIESIANS!!! Knows What her Customer wants & is Looking For!! Never did I expect to Buy My First Friesian sight unseen- so to speak, or place faith in the word of someone I couldn't & didn't fly out to meet or even Know- But I ASSURE YOU ALL, Whom Desire a "TOP LINE FRIESIAN, JANNA GOLDMAN IS THE GAL TO PURCHASE FROM!!" My "Stallion" is coming 5yrs old this april 08, He Is Just DROP DEAD STUNNING,EVERYTHING JANNA SAID HE WOULD BE & SO MUCH MORE!! He is THE OL'STYLE FRIESIAN,(NOT THE MODERN NEW STYLE-) HE HAS IN THE AIR FLOAT, LEG ACTION YOU EXPECT TO SEE THATS NATURAL, THE MANE, TAIL & FEATHERS- JUST GET LONGER & LONGER WITH EACH PASSING YEAR! TO TELL YOU THIS IS MY DREAM HORSE- MY DREAMS NEVER FULFILLED WHAT JANNA GOLDMAN HAS DONE FOR ME, SHE WENT FAR BEYOND MY DREAM- SHE NAILED IT!! I WOULD NEVER BUY ANY FRIESIAN UNLESS IT IS A JANNA GOLDMAN FRIEISAN- SHE KNOWS HOW TO SELECT & IMPORT ONLY THE BEST!!! I WILL BE CALLING JANNA AGAIN FOR MY NEXT FRIESIAN, AS WHEN YOU WANT THE BEST YOU GO TO THE BEST!! JANNA GOLDMAN IS THE BEST IN THE FRIESIAN WORLD!!! AS I KNOW OTHER OWNERS, SELLERS, & HAVE SEEN THOUSANDS OF FRIESIANS- BUT ITS "ONLY JANNA GOLDMAN" SHE DOES RATE # 1, JANNA IS WORLD CLASS, HARD ACT TO FOLLOW- NOBODY DOES IT BETTER OR COULD DO IT BETTER THEN JANNA!! I AM HONORED, BLESSED & FOREVER THANKFUL TO JANNA & CAN'T WAIT UNTIL  MY NEXT JANNA FRIESIAN!! SHE IS JUST SIMPLY REMARKABLE!!!! FOR ANY FUTURE BUYERS, JANNA WILL MOST DEFINATELY EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS!!!
Kimberly -New Hampshire~

 

Jorrit BSF - SOLD Friesian Jorrit BSF - Sold Tina has chosen this beautiful boy for her daughter!!!

Hey Janna,He is lovely. My daughter and Jorrit will have a great partnership and develop beautiful riding together. Who knows maybe next show season Shae and I can do a Pax de Duex together.Thanks again,

Update...We bought a lovely horse from you about a year ago. His name is Jorrit. My daughter is kicking butt with him at all the USDF shows. He is said to be of world class material as in his gaits and movements. He will be competing in CDI recognized international shows next year. He is a joy, and i just wanted to thank you for all that you do, in going to great lengths to make sure your horses are matched with the right riders---- we certainly are  testament to your success in this endeavor!
Tina

 

Rialto - SOLD Friesian Rialto - Sold Rialto will Join His Half Brother in NY Soon for Proud New Owner, Marlene!

Hi Janna,
Just wanted to update you on Rialto. He is doing wonderful, we are so excited, I cannot believe how well behaved he is for such a young horse. Everyone who meets him falls in love with him, he is so smart, everyday he impresses us, my trainer is in awe on how wonderful he is, he has not done one thing wrong since the day he came off the trailer, what a gentleman. The weather has been really nice in NY so we have been able to really get him out and around, he loves it, he also got his first body clipping and he's been great about it. I can't imagine what this horse is going to be like next year, he has three great gaits, and is so willing to work (can you tell how much we enjoy him). I bet by the summer Pat (my husband) will be able to take him out on a trail ride, thats our goal.

2 years later...

YOU would not believe what Rialto looks like,  he has blossomed into such a beautiful friesian, what a good boy he is as well, he has such a personality and very very safe, he is unbelievable in his manners as well, he loads on and off trailers and behaves so well off the property, we have been doing alot of clinics with him and have gotten really good response from the clinicians that we have worked with, they love him.  His canter is really nice to ride, he really has become so balanced, and he has just enough of a gas pedal, he is wonderful in the park out on trails, very bomb proof, he hardly ever spooks ever, it doesnt matter what the weather is he comes out the same every day really a joy to work with and around, he loads clips baths all with the best manners,  I must tell you my husband and I are on your website all the time because you never know if the time is right for a third friesian, and we dont want to miss the opportunity if it comes across.  Looking forward to doing business with you again in the future.
Marlene and Pat in NY

 

Bob - SOLD Friesian Bob - Sold

"Thank you for Bob. He is smart.... He is SO good with my kids, Janna. Dylan, my 10 year old, is in heaven about us having Bob. The other day, Dylan was trying to put the halter on Bob and he is just not tall enough, so Bob bent his head WAY down, so that Dylan could do that. It was precious. He is fast becoming the "talk of the barn" and has a reputation of being sweet and a "love" - which he is. The kids and I went out the other evening and just brushed him and gave him alot of attention and he loved it. He is truly beautiful.
I am sooooooo very happy with Maximus (I re-named him)..... Janna, he is an outstanding Friesian. I receive compliments about him every single time I am at the stables. Yesterday, in fact, the farrier told me that he has never worked on a Friesian that was so calm and perfect. He is extraordinarily "sensible" for a 4 year old, it is unreal. He is loved by EVERYONE at the barn because he is so social. He is so cute and so lovable. The bond that I am creating between him and me is forming every time I see him and he is the brightest horse that I have ever encountered. He is the most pampered horse at the entire stables. I just thought I would tell you these things because I am sure that future clients would like to know what your "past" customers think about the Friesians that you sell. Thanks again, Janna!

THANK YOU so much. I want to tell you that I love Bob to death. Janna, he has the most lovely, calm personality and is the TOTAL LOVE of the barn at Shiloh West. No one walks past his stall without talking to him and such. He is the most social of horses I have ever met. Granted, sometimes that gets in the way of my riding him in the indoor arena...my son, Dylan, walks by and he just HAS to say "hi"! I don't mind, believe me. My trainer told me the other day that he is worth every "dime" that I paid for him! Duh...... He is a total love....

Update...I bought Maximus (aka Bob ) from you in 2004 and he is indeed a wonderful horse. I have been riding him now for almost 4 years, along with someone who leases him several days a week, and my trainer rides him once a week to keep him "up to par".Thank you!!!

Update 10 years later....
Hi Janna! Just thought I'd tell you what a wonderful trail horse my Maximus (Bob van Leeuwarden) has become in the last 3 years. I went away for a year to ride another large horse, trying to get over my fear of Maximus's powerful impulsion and strength and I pulled it off. When I came back to him, I was a new rider and I also quit arena work and decided to ride trails. We have such fun together and he is pretty darn bombproof. Our barn manager comments about how calm and laid back he is when there are scary noises and goings-on at the barn when I'm not there. He is the epitome of the laid -back Friesian and I love that. The East Bay Regional Park personnel call him their "favorite" and our barn manager says people come from far and wide to see just him at the barn. He is truly a gem! Patti

 

Athena - SOLD Friesian Athena - Sold Congrats to Marci in Oregon!

Hi Janna,
Just thought I send you a line about Vemke Sjuke (athena) Her filly was a 2nd premie and Oregon reserve champion filly. They said her movement is incredible. Thanks again. I just love both the mare and filly.

3 years later................................
Hi Janna,
I call (Athena) Sjuka.
She is wonderful. She had a colt this year. His sire is my Approved FPZV Stallion Tzar.

He is a beautiful colt and I am very excited to show him at the kuering this year.
Thanks for thinking about us. :)
Marci in Oregon

 

Versace - SOLD Friesian Versace - Sold Congrats to Amy and Keith in Mass!!!!!

 We have been spending LOTS of time together, he knows the sound of my voice :). His personality is just amazing ! He is like a big golden retriever. He went out to play with Tiberius today and they were great together ! I adore him. He is a sweet gentleman. He has put up with a bath and being paraded all around the farm. I am very happy with him so far and he will be totally spoiled rotten ! I have lots of friends (like Larraine who bought Tiberius) so I am sure you will see others !! Thank You. Thank you - I really love him.

I hope you're doing well! My trainer said he is a "super-star" I am very happy with him - he is a lover as you can see in the pictures :-) very sweet and patient. He is everything you promised and more ! I just love him so much. I promise to spoil him - he is my baby !!Thanks Again

2 months later............................
Versace is doing absolutely wonderful. He is such a great horse ... He was the best decision I have ever made !! It has been raining ALOT here as soon as the weather is better I will get you some pictures of both the boys ! Thank You :)

1 year later...
i'm spending every spare moment with my boy !!  I went for a great hack
with Linda and Wander on Saturday. They are doing great ! Versace is doing so well. We had a clinic with Lois Yukins, the impressive dressage trainer last week here in MA
and she just loves him. Everything is fantastic !!I am starting a
savings for a second one. I had a lesson this
morning, Sue said I've got to hand it to Janna - she knows how to make
a perfect match. She's meaning me and versace AND larraine and tiberius
AND linda and wander. She is the instructor for all three of us and we
are all perfect pairs !  The friesian whisperer.  :) haha 

I just love my BSF saddle it has made a huge difference in my riding and it is so comfortable I can go on long rides without a sore bum :) You have a great thing going with Alex (the saddlemaker) and I can tell he thinks the world of you!!  

Larraine and I always talk about taking pictures of Tiberius and
Versace together and sending them to you ...
They are both such great horses. I really appreciate all your help in
finding the right horses for all three of us. We couldn't be happier. 

It's so good you care so much about all your horses and the happiness of your
clients ! 

 Amy in Mass

 

Famke - SOLD Friesian Famke - Sold Sold to FLA

"...she looks great and Sandi is very happy."

Update...
she is our only friesan here  we are  a hunter barn  but she is very much loved by the lady who is riding her ..... the lady riding her fell in love with her and begged to ride her  and so it began-   we have found a dressage trainer who  is coming out and helping her-  but her flat work is solid  and there is not a mean bone in her body! Linda from Happy Endings Farm in Fla


 

Gerke STER - SOLD Friesian Gerke STER - Sold Best Wishes to Traci

Hi Janna,
Just a quick note -Gerke is doing great! I have a trainer coming in the a.m. to help me with him. I call him herkie like Hercules, he is doing great. I love the guy he's great maybe wed. Thanks again!

Thought I would give you a heads up on my boy Gerke! We rode him in the Trancas Riders and Ropers show in Malibu he took 1st and 2nd in beginners dressage level. I'm working with a great trainer and I'm really happy with him!! Everyday he just gets better and better. I really lucked out when I found you guys.
Thank You again.

1 year later....................................
Dear Janna,
Hercules (Gerke) won the Championship Amateur Novice walk trot class at the Ventura fair! I was ecstatic we love him soooo much!! 

 I’m writing this letter because I want people to know what you’re offering to them. I bought Gerke  a year ago in October. He came to me in the most beautiful braids, silky black coat and was trailered and handled with the best care. He wasn’t nervous at all. It was love at first sight. Next came the trainer, which depends on your level of riding, but it was the best decision for me. After ten months and lots of fun riding, Herky and I won Championship for Novice walk trot at the Ventura County Fairgrounds all Friesian show. I really was not looking for a horse to show but my trainer said it would be good experience for Herky, it was a blast!!

I love this guy he is the best horse I’ve ever owned. I will send you a picture from the show. Thank you again Janna .

Traci

 

Izzy - SOLD Friesian Izzy - Sold Congrats to Bill and Julie in Idaho on two BSF Friesians: Teake and Izzy!

Izzy  is the sweetest horse we have, and he and Thunder get along wonderfully.  Teake:  His topline has come up, and he has grown more mane!  Julie loves him, and as I said in my testimonial, he takes good care of her.  We think he is a good, steady, sensible horse, and he is becoming beautiful.
Bill in Idaho

Update by new owner, Melysa.....

He is doing really well.  I love him very much!  I call him my little Kitty Cat because for some reason that's what he reminds me of. We ride every day, and he just gets better and better.  And does he ever have the sweetest personality.  It's funny how everything seems to happen for a reason.  I was so devastated to loose my Tsjerk son that I had bought, but now I have Ids (Izzy) and life is good.... he is the prince of my barn and dearly loved.  

Update...

So, here I am 9 months later sending you pics of Ids (izzy)- Remember us?- Out in Colorado.  Im sure it must be hard to remember us all! We have been training with the imminent Dressage Judge Janet Brown Foy and "Bristol" and I have really enjoyed the knowledge we have gained with her. We went to our first Dressage show together this last weekend.  (It was a first for both of us) We took 2 training level tests and scored 65.9% and 67.5% and taking the blue ribbons in each test. I am SO proud of this boy who has come MILES since I got him 8 months ago.

 Thanks for Bringing him here to the U.S. for me to find :0) People should know time and time again- you have an eye for above-par horses.
You have some lovely ponies for sale as usual! 
Melysa in Colorado

 

 

Max - SOLD Friesian Max - Sold Congrats to Tori Kyburz in Texas!!!!!

Update Nov 9, 2005
Max Is doing great! Now I have to get my own land and barn so people will stay away from my prize! Then I can get another BSF from you!

2 Years Later...
It's been 2 years now since I've had Max and he is just wonderful. He's 3 now and I have been using the Parelli method and am starting to saddle break him.

People thought we were crazy to buy a horse over the internet but your words were TRUE ! He was everything you said he'd be !
You are the Friesian Queen for sure! You are always prompt in answering any questions either by phone or email.
Thank you very much!

Tori and Max in Texas

 

Simone - SOLD Friesian Simone - Sold Sold to Ariz

We purchased Simone from you in August of 2006.  She has turned out to be the most wonderful horse. 

We bought her for our 12 year old daughter and they are inseparable.  Everyone who sees Simone marvels at her beauty, but it's her gentle, trusting nature and uncanny agility that astound me.  She is kind and sweet and has a warmth in her eyes that draws people to her.  Everyone loves her and she has been nicknamed "Princess" by the staff at the ranch.We have had a trainer working with her for the past year and she constantly surprises us with her ability to maneuver and follow commands.  She is fully ground trained and at one and a half years she is controlled and mature and undergoing pre-riding preparation. 

Simone is a delight and we are so grateful to Black Sterling Friesians for introducing our daughter to her new best friend.

Mary Ann in Scottsdale, Az

 

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