Testimonials

Chevy (we call him Wes) is growing like a weed and I am very pleased with him.  Those long legs are still growing, and he will easily be over 16 hands when he matures.  He is still a greater mover, and not the least bit lazy.  He has a wonderful disposition, and he has been very easy to work with and train - the blacksmith loves him.  My vet has also commented on how well he likes Wes' conformation and behavior.  My youngest daughter is his buddy, and they give each other kisses whenever she is coming or going in the barn.  He is already addicted to peppermint candy which makes his breath "minty fresh and nice." :)   

 
Thanks for everything, Janna.  He's a doll.
 
God bless,
Susan in Ohio

We have bought two Friesians from BSF: a five-year-old drop-dead-gorgeous gelding we call Izzy, and a nine-year-old trail horse named Teake.  Izzy is extremely sweet and friendly with both people and horses.  We put him with a professional trainer for a while.  She says he is "brilliant" and has great talent for dressage.  She did very well with him in Training Level tests at a local schooling show.  We have him at home now, and we are very impressed with how quickly he learns.  He is going to be a star.  We bought Teake for Julie to take lessons on while Izzy progressed far enough with his education to be safe for a beginning rider.  Teake is turning out to be a good, solid school horse for her.  He takes good care of her, and she really enjoys riding him.We have to be careful not to look at the BSF site too often, because we could get carried away!  They bring so many fine horses here from The Netherlands that we find ourselves wanting another one every time we look.

We don't think anybody else has the selection BSF offers.  They are very easy to work with, and they deal with their customers honorably.  We have enjoyed our purchasing experiences with BSF, and we recommend them.

Bill and Julie in Idaho

Thanks Janna!
I just can't get him out of my mind or my dreams for that matter. And believe me I have tried!!! Bernadette and I would LOVE to take him to the Nationals.

You are very rare in this business. As you probably know there are not many people in the friesian industry that truly are not in it just for the money but true passion for the sport and matching the right people with the right animals.
What an inspiration!

Update to Kamela
Kamela,
I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for the wonderful package of tons of goodies. Yuuuum!!! I am taking the cereal bars to the barn tomorrow, and Blu is vowing to lower his cholesterol without drugs, with the use of Kelogg cereal, and a new exercise regimen. What a nice thing for you to do for us. THANK YOU!!! And thanks to Kellogg, we will never be short on cereal, crackers, or breakfast bars ever again at the Goldman residence!!!
You are so very thoughtful.
Janna and Ron

Update
Hi Janna!
He is the most beautiful horse I have ever seen and trust me I am not the only one who thinks that. The hauling company was soooo cute. They asked if I have seen this horse before because he was the most gorgeous & charismatic animal they have ever shipped and they ship all day long everyday across the nation!!! He is such a DOLL! Janna you have been the BEST to work with and I appreciate more than you can imagine your time and please THANK Ron for me too! If it were not for both of you I would not have this SPECIAL guy in our stables right now!

Janna I know I have told you before but I am overwhelmed by the commitment you have to your business and your passion for the breed! Our beautiful boy was photographed for a magazine cover a month ago! They have requested that I keep it confidential but I will tell you as soon as they give the OK for sure! Another photographer is doing a shoot at the end of this month.

 I wanted to send you the cover of the 2007 Breeders List Magazine and see if you recognize the cover model [it is VOLTARE]!!??? We have been quite busy with photo shoots and have more to come. Wessel was outstanding at the keuring and of course made Star stallion. People were yelling that he was Black Beauty and should be in the movies!  We LOVE him and are going to continue training and having a blast with him. He is doing changes, passage and a little piaffe now. I am working on trying to create a costume-any ideas for us let us know.
Kamela in Michigan

update....

congrats to "wessel" on his big win in the stallion liberty class at the 2008 IFSHA grand nationals in st loui!!!!!!

Hi Janna,

Well, Jannes is absolutely perfect! 

My best to you and Barend. 

Thanks for everything!

Darla in So Cal

Janna,

Yes, she’s everything you said, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. 

Ramske is here, and he's the sweetest big boy!  I can't believe how calm and easy going he is for being in new surroundings!  I'm in heaven!
Ramske is doing great, I'm totally in love with him! He is the talk of the barn, and already known for what a sweetheart and beauty he is. He's such a Mercedes, and I'm still kind of a Buick! He's being very patient and kind to his new mommy!

Just a quick update on my new best friend! Ramske is the most amazing horse, such a pleasure to ride, and pure joy to be around. He's got the best manners with horses AND people of any horse in the barn! He'll be showing in the "Dressage at the Peak" show in May, here at our event center. I just know he'll blow the other competition away!! I want to thank you again for making it such a pleasure to do business with you. Everyone tells me how lucky I was to get such a great horse on line, sight unseen, but honestly, I didn't have any doubt whatsoever. Not only are you knowledgeable and reliable, but the obvious passion and enthusiasm you have for Friesians made me confident in my choice of whom to buy from. I still plan to fly out one day and meet you and take a tour of your stables. Until then, Ramske and I will continue to train and enjoy our rides together! He's truly the BEST! Many thanks again, and Happy Trails!

Update...
Oh ya, Ramske, the BSF at my trainer's barn, last weekend, won two 1st place ribbons and a reserve. I heard today that he looked really awesome. He beat a lot of top warmbloods in the area. BSF's are tearing up Colorado! :)

One Year Later...
Ramske is doing fantastic! Such a willing, kind and loving partner with perfect manners and no vices whatsoever! Oh, he's so dignified!  I've got him at a barn in Castle Rock right now with a trainer, Sarah Dodge. That's where Michelle is, who bought Brecht Ana and Wisse from you( who are doing very well also!). It's been hot lately, but after his workout we go on a little trail ride to cool down and he's such a good boy! Sarah showed him in April at Dressage in the Rockies and scored a 68% in first level! I'm enjoying my sweet boy and riding as much as possible!

UPDATE...
Ramske is doing so well and is still the kindest most gentle 
horse.  He's amazing to ride - eager and willing and always wanting to
please and get it right.  My trainer has had him doing half pass and 
passage lately and he's shown at some local shows scoring a 68 and 71.
His first show was two firsts and two seconds.  My big boy loves 
being outside on a long trail ride too, and is always a perfect 
gentleman. His health is consistently stellar...  I can't thank you enough for
such a wonderful horse, friend and partner.  He's the love of my life and 
we look forward to many more happy years together!  This is a picture
of us with his birthday "cake".   When I look for my next Friesians, 
I won't go anywhere but Black Sterling Friesians and Janna and family.

Update...
We are both doing very well and happy at our new home on forty acres!I just had to be with him every day and have been so happy taking care of him and riding himwhenever I want, even hacking around the property and getting him used to his newer surroundings.He is super healthy, and absolutely loves being out in the pastures grazing. Who would have thought my husband, who is NOT a horse person likes doing night check with me every night, filling the boy's water buckets and giving them treats and loving pats while saying goodnight!!??

I just can't say enough wonderful things about BSF, and doing business with you.  I have seen some nightmare situations, and I'm so thankful I chose to work with you.  I'm forever grateful!!  Please come see us in Colorado if you're ever traveling in the area!  I'm itching to add another Friesian to my barn,so I'll definitely be in touch with you in the near future!

Kelly in Colorado

Janna: 
I want to thank you, Barend, Ron, and Julia for being so helpful and accommodating.

 Aalfie is the perfect horse for me and I would never have found him without you. 
Thank you also for keeping him for those two months while we got his paddock and pasture ready.  It was fantastic to have Barend for lessons during that time.  After 40 years, I needed a refresher! 
Julia was a great help with things like bathing, lounging, and explaining a lot of things.  

Aalfie and I will have many happy years together, and we owe it all to you!
Liz

Boonse has stolen our hearts! We adore him! He is so gorgeous, we can't stop staring at him. When he runs around his pasture it just takes our breath away. Our neighbors tell us that they are mesmerized by him. Not only is he stunning, but he has the most wonderful temperament. He is so sweet and responsive to anything asked of him. The more we play with him the more things we find he can do. He even "smiles" on cue. He really wants to please us. We really love him showing us affection, he rubs on us like a cat. A friend that is an experienced horseman rode him and said he couldn't believe that he is only four years old, because he is so well trained. It amazes us that he prefers the company of people to other horses. He runs to greet us, and even though he has only been with us a short time he acts like he has known us all of his life. He follows us everywhere we go. He had his first Vet check here and he was a perfect gentleman. Our Vet was very impressed with the thorough pre-purchase exam that you provided. I must admit that we were a little nervous about buying a horse that we had never seen. Boonse is everything you said and more. You have been wonderful to deal with, I appreciate your kindness, patience and honesty.

You are so accessible and easy to talk to, you really know these horses. I would encourage anyone looking for a superb Friesian horse to contact you. I have been telling anyone interested about your site. You definitely made my dream come true! I hope to add another one someday, and I will be buying that one from you too.
Thanks again,
Melissa in Rockville, Virginia

Hi Janna, He is absolutely magnificent and my daughter was so overjoyed that she could not stop crying.

 She absolutely loves him.

Thank you!!!

Eunice in CO

Dear Janna and Barend,
  
Orion is a dream to ride, yes I am getting braver, Barend! I have let a child and teen ride him and they had stars in their eyes. He is everything I wanted in a horse and more  very willing, kind and patient. He winnies when he sees me and is  affectionate. Thank you very much for helping me realize my dream. I am one lucky person!

i month later...

Orion continues to be the horse I have always wanted. He winnies whenever he sees me. He is kind and patient with me even when I get nervous. His movement is beautiful and forward. My stable friends have popped on him and go "Wow! You have such a wonderful horse!" Thank you!

Jayne

3 years later.... Rolf-----My Mystical

I just love my boy so very much. 
I want you to know that ---you did a great thing, selling this horse to me.  And I did a great thing buying him from you. 

He has turned out to be my very best partner.  I do Parelli with him, and we are working on level 2.  He is such an incredible horse, and so smart, and willing to do anything I ask of him.  He is a very happy horse, and loves people so much.  He especially loves little children, and has such a kind heart.  Everyone who meets Mystic is so amazed at how beautiful he is, and when they get past his spectaculer looks they are also amazed at how sweet and gentle he is.  But I know that you have heard this story so very often, just in different words, it is so true though Janna, the Friesian horse is so incredible. Here is a picture of Mystic and my daughter. 
   Janna, I recommend your barn to any one who asks me about how to buy a horse like Mystic.  There are not many of his kind around here.  You were so nice to me and so informative. 

I will never forget how you made my beautiful dream of owning a Friesian,  come true.  Thank you again and again Janna, and all the best to you and your magical Friesians.  

Darlee in Conn

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
 

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