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Congrats to Bill and Julie in Idaho
Dear Janna,
We want you to know that "Izzy" (which we will call "Roma" - as a nickname for his registered name Ids) arrived safe and sound last night at the stabling facility where Julie takes lessons and where Izzy will be continuing his education too. The truck pulled in at about 8 p.m., in rather nasty weather. It was very windy with light rain. Also, there was quite a bit of activity in the arena, where we took him in to check him out: two people were riding in the arena, and another person came in to tack up her horse. Even after the stress of a 24-hour trip , Izzy handled all that stimulation very calmly. We think he is going to be a wonderful horse for Julie.
We want to thank you for holding him for us until we could visit your stables again to check him out. We know that many of your clients buy horses right off the web without visiting to meet them, but you held two horses for a total of about 24 days to accommodate our desire to meet them in person first. We appreciate that.
As Barend put it, these horses aren't cars, they are living creatures with unique personalities. Julie bonded immediately with Izzy. We wish you continued success in your Friesian importation business. We'll keep in touch to tell you about our experience with Izzy.
Sincerely,
Bill and Julie in Idaho
Dear Janna,
He entered his first dressage show in Pocatello last Saturday. It was a schooling show at Christy Taylor's facility,and Christy rode Izzy in the Training Level 1 and 2 tests. They did very well - scores in the 70s, I think. I'm attaching some pictures of Christy riding him in the show. Also, after riding Izzy a few times and checking saddle fit, I am satisfied that his saddle (the Sterling saddle) fits very well. That's a very welcome finding: we really love to ride in that saddle, as it is very comfortable and secure for the rider.
Sincerely,
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Congrats to Pam Long of Knoxville, Tenn!!!
Hi Janna,
Friesians must be catching on here in Knoxville,Tn. with my friends. I'm the one who bought Cornilius and Robin bought Thomas. Another one of my friends is interested in Milano. He loves our Friesians and has saddlebreds in the past but like me..he wants something he can enjoy and feel safe on.
Cori is wonderful......I love him! Thanks for a wonderful horse.
Pam in Tenn |
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This LONG Haired 2nd Level mare is on Her Way to Arkansas for Marissa:)
Janna,
Tjitske is such a beautiful loving horse. She arrived yesterday and she is getting settled in her new home. I have never seen such a beautiful horse! I was so nervous about her trip but she did well. She has a wonderful disposition and has already won the hearts of my entire family. I cannot wait until I can see how she rides and drives! I'll send you some pictures as soon as we get a pretty sunny day here in Arkansas. Her mane is just unbelievable, and she carries herself so well. Thank you for finding my dream horse!
Warmly,
Marissa in Ark.
Janna,
I was looking at your website today, and thought that I would love to share with you how Tjitske is doing. She is a total princess here, and has been teaching me dressage. She has the sweetest personality and I love her with all of my heart. Here are some late Christmas pictures of her. I am in the market for semen for March, so be prepared to hear from me soon about that also. I was also looking at your website at a few of your other mares today too, because one Friesian is just not enough!
Warmly from Arkansas,
Marissa |
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Tamka Has a New Home
Janna-
Thank you soooooo much for a pleasant buying experience. I love Tamka!! She is definitely in your pocket all the time. We got her home and she immediately bonded with the little Shetland pony we have at the house so they make an odd pair to say the least. I gave her a bath and she did great. She didn't really like the water at first but settled right down. Tamka saw a cat for the first time (at least up close I think)because she looked at him with the funniest face and then proceeded to follow him around the paddock for about 30 Min's. The cat then jumped on the top rail of the fence and she felt it necessary to push him off. She definitely has spunk but has been a pleasure to play with. I have had several people stop and make comments about her from the road. She is definitely turning heads in my area.
Thank you again for such a pleasant experience!!
I will definitely be looking to you for another Friesian in the future.
Thanks
Megan Lee
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Congratulations to Judy in Virg on her 2nd OUTSTANDING Friesian!!
Hey Janna,
Echo arrived safely and is settled into life at Compass Rose Farm. He's a very sweet, people oriented horse and we're bonding nicely. My trainer loves him, as do I, and hopes to ride him to the upper levels.
She rode him last week at a local schooling show and placed first.
Judy in Virg
2 months later.......................
Janna,
Echo is a wonderful boy, so attached to people. He gets about 8 hours of turnout each day but always prefers to hang out with me if I'm at the farm. He comes immediately to the fence when I go out to get him, even 30 minutes after being put outside, and would be content to spend the time after riding in the barn munching hay and begging for treats. I plan to show him in the future but I'm only a 1st level rider and probably won't advance much further due to my age, 64 years, so my trainer will take him as far as he can go. I bought my first Friesian because I thought he was the most beautiful animal I had ever seen; I got Echo because my Ruben is the sweetest, gentlest horse I have ever been around and I expected the same from Echo. I'm not disappointed. All horses should have the looks, personality and temperament of your Friesians.
I'll have my husband come to the farm on one of our beautiful fall mornings and take a picture of me and Echo. But I'll have to allow plenty of time to get him cleaned up before the photo op, he LOVES to roll and the farm has many inviting patches of red Virginia clay that most horses just can't resist!
Judy in Virg |
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This Pregnant Mare is On Her Way to Louisiana for Laura:)
We are so happy with her. She is so gentle and follows you around the pasture like a puppy dog. She is pregnant and hopefully if everything goes well will have a foal in late June. We saw a songram on the baby yesterday. Never seeing one of my own children it was really exciting. We will let you know how things develop.
Love, Laura and Mike in Louisiana
Update Oct 27...................
Dear Janna
We renamed Colata "Jolie"...it is French for "pretty". She is wonderful. We love her. She is the most beautiful horse I have ever seen. She is the sweetest horse I have ever been around and my trainer said she has the biggest heart of any Mare she has ever been around. She has been around horses all her life and has been training them for 20 years.
Thanks!
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Congrats to Lorna in NM in her 2nd friesian from BSF:)
Hi Janna
Rosalini has arrived and is doing fine. She is gorgeous, healthy, alert and has a big appetite. She and Nico hit it off immediately like they have been friends forever with no posturing of any sort. I'm hoping to ride her by Sunday giving her a couple days to get used to the sights and sounds of the country here outside of Santa Fe. I have received her papers as well so all is good! Thanks for the guidance as usual...
Lorna in N.M.
Hi Janna
Thought I'd send a couple pics - one of Rosalini and me in the heaviest snowfall in the history of weather tracking for Santa Fe! 30 inches with up to 4 more overnight tonight. Rosie was stabled and when I let her out in it with me she just had a ball - just like a little kid playing in the snow. Thought you might want to see how she is faring - still pregnant and healthy!
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Janis in Tenn --Congrats on your 1st Friesian:)
Hi Janna,
Wibo is fine...he's completely taken over the barn. Everyone loves him! I appreciate all the input you have given me!
Happy Holidays!
Janis in Tenn
1 year later................................................
Hi Janna,
Wibo, (barn name is ("Redondo"), is doing quite well. We have an incredible bond already. He talks to me! Before this heat wave hit I was riding him daily in the park (10 minutes away), or on my farm (150 acres). He is willing, and always up for a ride. He is an easy keeper, for sure. (spoiled rotten). He always gets so much attention from other riders in the park. His incredible sweet, friendly, and loving nature far outweigh being a bit jumpy.
All in all he is wonderful, and I absolutely love him dearly!
I am planning on buying another Friesian. Do you still have the same Dutch trainer? (Berend, I think?) I check in with your site at least weekly!
Thanks so much Janna,
Janis in Tenn |
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Going to Mexico for Roberto!!!
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Hi Janna,
Vince, is doing great. He is taking the summer heat better than I thought (in Mexico), well I have him with a misted fan, cause it get really really hot in here—like Pheonix Az but more humid. He is getting really really big, I think he´s almost the size of my 2 year old and he is a big guy also. The way he is going he will probably reach 17 hands.
Bye,
Roberto in Mexico
Hello, Janna
Vince (Vengador—as I call him cause he is avenging the too soon death of my last friesian stallion ) is growing into a huge and beautiful colt.
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Ickerus is on his way to Colorado for Dana:)
Hello Janna,
hope your trip (to Holland) was successful. I JUST LOVE ICKERUS. so does the trainer .
Thanks again,
Dana in Colorado
1 year later........................
Janna,
Hello. He is doing great, becoming stronger in hind end and the front is thickening up. Altitude does not get to him anymore. He loves to play, with everyone. He is fantastic-- he really is a charmer. Thanks for the great pick.
There are THREE BSF at our barn now. And I saw two more at Destiny Ranch barn, all beautiful. Thanks so much all your BSF are wonderful.
Thanks so much.
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Congrats to Diane in Florida!!!
Hi Janna,
The hauler is wonderful. He calls every day with an update. I can't wait, it's really been kind of surreal waiting this week. He's the talk of the stables and he's not even here yet. Gary says Pharaoh follows him around and has a great personality and really a people horse. He says he loves attention. It sounds like I have exactly what I have dreamed of. Now I just need my horse lol. Tomorrow...
Diane in Fla
My boy is finally here and he's absolutely beautiful!!! The hauler was outstanding and took such good care of Pharaoh. I can tell he likes me already!! I brushed him and he kept checking me out. He followed me when I walked away. The trainer thought he was a sweetie. I couldn't be happier!!!! This is going to be one spoiled horse. The Hauler gave me the other halter, thank you!
Thanks for everything! I don't want anyone to pinch me because I think I'm in a dream, a Friesian dream!
Diane in Fla
Hi Janna, He is my pride and joy and thank you so much for your efforts in getting him to us.
I watched your web site for almost a year before my husband said I
could finally get a Friesian. There was never any doubt that Black
Sterling Friesian's was where I was going to find my dream. Pharaoh
is 19 months now and growing so fast I can almost see it. I'm
hoping before too long I can talk my husband into a mate for
Pharaoh. Until then, I watch daily and thank you from the bottom of
my heart.
Pharaoh is learning so much, he's quite the charmer. I just wanted you to know that he is a happy boy, I should say yearling. He will kiss for a carrot and meets me at the gate every afternoon. I'm not sure what path we'll take yet, but he's learning so fast we have a lot of options. Right now he's just being a horse that is much loved.
Percy and Diane in Fla
1 year later.........................
Hi Jana,
I've spent the summer doing his scrapbook. He is getting big! He's spoiled rotten!! I visit him everyday and being a teacher, I've enjoyed the summer with him. He gets carrots, cookies and peppermints (in that order) every day. I'm the proudest person on this earth I think. He does learn fast and I watch him play in the pasture tossing his dish around until my belly aches from laughing. I got him a ball, but he likes his dish better. Most days I have a chair and I sit and talk to him while he munches on hay. It's so hot here in FL now he has to come in during the afternoon.
I watch your site all day to see who's coming and going. One of these days he'll need a mate.
Thanks for checking on him, that means a lot!!
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9th Friesian from BSF going to Micaela in Mass. Micaela--you are buying all our BEST horses!!
Hi Janna
My name is Lisa, I am the barn manager for Micaela at Pine Feather Farm in Acton MA. All of the horses here are wonderful. Lineke has settled in nicely, she is turned out every day with Dorette, Frangelica, and Famke. Lineke and Famke are the best of friends and spend the days grooming each other out in the pasture. Everyone else is just great. Micaela really loves Kosmo. She has been riding him the most. We trail ride alot with Frangelica and Dorette at least once a week. Thank you and I hope I get to work with you in the future!
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Congrats to Debbi and Ken in Ariz. on their 2nd Friesian from BSF!
Hi Janna,
Friesians truly are remarkable horses!! Tobias and Chase are everything we had hoped for and more!!! The first day in their new home we let them relax in the big round pen. Of course I played "beauty parlor" , braiding their manes, grooming etc. While doing this the big trash truck came through the ranch, clanking and banging--neither of the boys paid any attention. Then the train which comes right next to the ranch, came through, whistle blowing, clickety, clackety, cars whooshing by. I was braiding Tobias's mane with Chase standing loose next to me also, and had it been any other horses I think I would have moved away to see their reaction. Maybe they had both seen trains before--all they did was perk their heads a little and look--no big deal!! Other horses at the ranch were jumping around and they see these trains all the time!!!!
Yesterday we took the boys on their first little trail ride from the ranch. It was a drizzly, blustery day with the trees blowing, thunder and lightning in the distance--the kind of day even the best trained horses are looking for something to spook at. Not these two boys!!! They walked out down the trail like no big deal!!! Even the jumping jack rabbits leaping out of bushes did not phase them!!! Had to cut our ride short as the heavy rain and lightning was trying to catch us, but we were so impressed!!! They are an absolute delight to be around. I'm also thrilled Ken decided to get his horse now rather than waiting a year or so. It is so much fun to be able to share them together.
We will definitely take some pix and send to you. I start my lessons on Chase next week--am very excited!!
Thank you again for these very special boys!!!
Debbi in Ariz :)
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Debbie in Arizona is Tobias's lucky new owner:)
Hi Janna,
Tobias and Chase arrived at the ranch this morning at 6:30. Wow, what majestic beauties they are--it takes your breath away!! And such perfect gentlemen--after 24 hours on the road they stepped quietly out of the trailer and settled right into their new home. Thank you again for all your help while we were at your stable and for coordinating the hauling, health certificates etc. We really appreciate all you do bringing these gorgeous horses to America. It is an honor to share them in our lives--thank you for helping make our dreams come true!!!!!!
Ken and Debbi
Prescott Valley, Arizona
Update.....................................................................
Janna, Ron and Barend,
Dreams Do Come True---a thousand thanks to you. Thank you again for all the time you spent with us showing us your beautiful horses. It is such a pleasure to do business with people who are honest, professional, and caring about their horses. Thank you so much for bringing these wonderful horses into our lives.
Ken and Debbi
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Our Fairytale Stallion has a new home in Mass.
Thanks - you are wonderful!! I enjoy working with you immensely!
1 Year Later...
Thank you so much Janna! Ate is awesome but so are all the other horses I got from you - you are AWESOME!! Thanks for all your help! Timm~ what a sweet, gorgeous studdy teddy bear!!!
3 years later... Timm had a GREAT year, he LOVES to drive and is taking home lots of blues and Championships!! Warmly,
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