Testimonials

dear janna,
I wanted to let you know just how wonderful Zoran is. His personality is perfect- there isn't a viscous bone in his body. I can tell that you and your staff put some time and effort in to making a horse with good manners. I can touch him all over. He stands in the cross ties strait. He never paws or kicks. He does not chew on his stall or on any thing else. When you turn him out he always walks a nice good distance away before he lets out any crazies. He comes in from the turn outs when he is called, even if your not holding a carrot. He is just as good in the riding ring. he listens and tries to figure out what you are asking. he stays calm and doesn't get frustrated even when he is confused about what it is that i am asking him to do. i have no doubt that he will be doing 2nd level dressage in a few months.

thank you!!!!!

Glori

Hello Janna!
Thanks for everything!! We are awaiting Timm and Ate's arrival with great anticipation. Both Andrea and I have been riding Kosmo - he is fantastic!!! He has a great attitude and such a sweet temperament - we are all in love with him already!! He definitely loves to please and be around people! A great champion! Thank you for the blanket and cooler - what beauties!! You have been very generous with me - I appreciate all that you have done - and we love your horses immensely. In addition, we'll hit the East Coast Championships in NY state in October - and will let you know the results. And next week is the first Keur for the 2 fillies with Frangelica and Dorette - they both look like magnificent foals, at least to us, of course!!
1 month later.....................
I went to a clinic with Kosmo yesterday and he was absolutely PHENOMENAL - I love HIM and I LOVE TO RIDE HIM even more!! He is so giving and talented (in the words of the trainer) - I am going to work with her on a weekly basis, as I am progressing fast and well with a horse like Kosmo. He is a true gift!!! Timm is doing very well - He is really a big, beautiful 'teddy bear' disguised as a Friesian stallion. We all love him to death and fuss over him all the time. It took us an hour to bathe just his mane, let alone the rest. Ate' is coming along beautifully as well - Saddleseat is Andrea's area for now, as I am concentrating on Kosmo and dressage. Thank you again for all the wonderful horses you have sent our way. After 30 long years of waiting, I feel like my dream has finally come true!!
1 year later.......................................
Attached please find some winning pics at the Classic Show in Topsfield, Mass.! Thanks for all your support!
Micaela in Mass

Janna -

Thanks again for all the hard work you do to bring us these black beauties.

Melanie in Minn

Thank you, Janna. She is magnificient, as you know. I couldn't be more thrilled!

I can't compliment you enough on your organization and professionalism. You are going to spoil me for any future horse deal!

Thank you for my beautiful mare!


4 months later...........................
Eve is doing well and she is a beautiful mare and fine companion.

Thea in SC

He is beautiful.....I did not expect him to be that fancy...his pictures on the website do not due him justice. I am so pleased thank you so much.
Thomas is great I can't say enough good things about him......I hope to soon purchase another one so that I can have 2, so friends can ride with me.
Thomas and I had our first trail ride yesterday and he was wonderful...He IS exactly what you said he was willing, safe and fun. It is so nice for things to turn out the way that you imagine them to. So many times life is full of disappointment.

I can not tell you how much I love Thomas......I have been looking for this kind of horse for over 35 years. I am so LUCKY I found him. Or I should say you found him for me.
Thank you again.

Update 3 yrs later...
Remember me I am Marilyn's customer that bought Thomas...Hope you are well. Thomas is great. He is without a doubt my horse of a lifetime.

Robin in Tenn

We got Tsjebbe last night - he was in GREAT condition - I have to tell you - you were absolutely right - we love him and he is sooo beautiful. and what a mover wow!!!
Even after his long journey yesterday - our sweet little guy was hanging out with us - as Mike put the finishing touches on the "stallion barn" Tsjebbes new home - he was very courious and brave - walking right in - even though there were saws running and hammers going near by. He is wonderful and very trusting and brave - thanks for finding such a nice boy for us.
...we are really surprised by his temperment - and how willing and brave he is - he really wants to please-- and hates it when I leave to go in the house - I think if he could, he would want to come in the house watch TV and eat potato chips on the couch - but Mike says he would take up too much room....:-)
1 month later....
We took him to his first training session and he did absolutely wonderfully. He is soooo smart and everyone loved him so much - at the end of his training he was doing some very very great things...he was standing on a platform-- making direction changes on the circle - going sideways - and backing up over 20 feet with just a slight hand signal, being sent to squeeze between 2 barrels - on a long line. I know this sounds unbelievable for 2 days training by a novice like me ---and like a lot for a 6 month old little guy - but it is all true--- he is so very smart - and was willing to do all of these things - he offered to do so much after he understood what was expected. He was not forced in ANY way - not spanked - nothing - we could not be prouder... he is real beauty - and his intelligence and willingness has made him a great little partner already!! Thanks!!!
Update...
Our boy is doing great and just growing all of the time .-- thanks for the wonderful guy - he's quite the character these days-- and thinks he is the king of all -- which of course he is... we call him tango pants - when he struts around...showing off for the ladies...:)  Janna - I can hardly believe we have had Tango almost a whole year!! He is really spectacular. We have a trainer coming to work with him regularly now and he is really something - but you know that!!! I shot this bit of video of his first paying gig... he is going to be on the equispirit website to promote their Horse play balls ---- and we get free play balls --- :-) it is also working out to be great promotion for us - everyone says how athletic he is.... sooooo true...:-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I76rz9z3lm8 2 years later...
We missed you at the St. Louis Show… I am sure you would have blown them all away…I wanted to show you Tangos handiwork – this is the first of his offspring out of our registered black percheron.  Our vet told us that we would not have any foals when we had everyones final check in September 07 – and that my 3 mares had stopped cycling for the year.  HAH! Midnight legend was born 11/14 – he is EXACTLY what we were looking for. Tango (Tsjebbe)  lives with these three older mares on 20 acres and we are lucky enough to have a stallion with the BEST temperament.   When we allowed the mare and foal back into the acreage…he has proven to be kind and laughable—this little pumpkin Legend – has even played with his Daddy – it was the cutest thing ever. 
Thanks AGAIN!!
Update...
--he has a busy spring and summer coming.  First we are attending a local “horse fest” and plan to introduce him.    Then off to the trainer to prepare for his Keuring in Sept – I think – then off to the Kansas City Women and horses expo for the stallion parade…We are in the process of making some changes and adding a covered arena – to support his Friesian crosses ( showing them off) – and it all started with you all.  we have been discussing a new Stallion – if Tango’s book gets full – and I am sure it will… you will be hearing from us again this year to find the right little guy….:-)
Apryl in MO

Cannot express how wonderful...and a bit intimidating...it was to meet Jelle. He is such a magnificent animal and just so much horse, if you understand what I mean. I cannot wait to have him here with me and thank your staff for their outstanding efforts in showing me everything about him and answering my questions about him. Tamka was a delight as well - what a spunky (and fast) young girl. Your staff turned her out in the arena with Moulin - who is also quite spectacular - and the two of them raced from one side of the arena to the other. Tamka has a lot of confidence and pride in her movement and actions.
Lorna in New Mexico


He's here!!! ....and he's terrific. The guys in the truck said that the horses they have picked up from your facility are always top notch. Nico, my Arab mare just stared...I think her jaw was actually unhinged. She nickered; he nickered and then she went nutso - wheeling, bucking, rearing, spinning.....all within about a 4 foot radius. Jelle just majestically continued his walk down the driveway. I had builders here putting finishing touches on a storage facility and they all stopped what they were doing and, just like Nico, stared with their jaws unhinged. He is a very awesome horse. Just want to say once again how much I appreciate your part in the representation of this magnificent breed. Thanks many times over and my best regards to you and your staff.

Lorna in NM

Hope you had a wonderful time in Holland!! Gypsy is doing well. I love his personality, he is a big cuddly horse. He is very patient and kind! Has wonderful ground manners, loves to be brushed, actually he loves all attention. I could have not asked for a better temperment!! Thanks again Janna for all your help and for a wonderful horse!!

Robin in West Virg

Hi Janna,

Fritzi (aka Dawg) is doing great. We are happy to have him, he is just stunning and the talk of the stable! He's enjoying the San Diego climate now that it's cooling off a bit!
Thanks for everything,
Theresa :)

3 months later.............................
Hi Janna,

I hope you are doing well. Fritzi is doing beautifully. Thanks,

Theresa 

Hi Janna,

Everything is going great with Tjibbie (aka Gia--sorry, we went back to  her real name). She is an incredible horse. She is the star of the stable  here in Mannheim Germany. She is with a well-known baroque trainer who has  been taking her to exhibitions where she is the standout in the crowd. The trainer told me she was seriously thinking about giving up on riding/training until Tjibbie brought back the joy of riding. She is just so sweet and tries so hard to please. She is one of the most 'forward' Friesians they have ever seen at the stable (home to 5 Friesians  currently).

She is equally happy doing high level dressage with the professional  rider or out riding the fields bareback with me and the dogs. For a while she  was also driving a couple times a week with one of the better marathon drivers in Germany--he loved her too but it got to be a fight with her dressage trainer so we put that on hold. I am extending here in Germany for another year but then I will be contacting you for help with shipping.

Thanks so much,

Teresa in Germany

Hi Janna:
Just wanted you to know that Alba is settling in great! He has been a dream come true! He is adjusting to the Pacific NW just fine. The large dressage arena with mirrors had him very interested. He did not miss a step even though I know that he had never seen them before. He is great with my daughter doting on him, as well as the adults. I am very pleased with his temperament and he is a very trusting and gentle soul. Thanks again for all your help.
It did take me awhile to find just what I was looking for and he is definitely it!

Update...
 He is such a sweet horse. I want you to know that he is a wonderful creature with a sweet and smart mind.I am planning on showing this horse USDF hopefully this year, the A circuit. He is a lovely horse. I have found him to be a very loving horse and he tries very hard. I hope that the rest of your Friesians are doing well. Hopefully one day I can add another one!

Update...
Hope you are having a successful shopping trip. Alba went to his first USDF rated Dressage show this weekend and did beautifully. It is a big indoor ring that can be very spooky and they have to enter alone. He was a star and looked at everything and went to work. We placed 2nd today with a score of 66.5%!! He is a sweet, hardworker and a joy to have around. He received "8's" on gaits and 8's in some of his canter and walk work. He is coming along very well. I also saw 2 other friesians there --both came from you. Karen Parkey's boy and Chenoa's. They were entered in 1st level and did great too. Just thought you should know how the "Friesians" are doing up here in the northwest.

1 year later............................
Here is a picture of Alba and me. Well . . . mostly Alba competing in Training 4. He is doing great! The sweetest and best horse. I am competing in our final USDF competition this weekend and hope to qualify for Championships this weekend. We should be able to do it no problem. Just want you to know that he is doing very well. . . showing T4 this year and hopefully 1st level next year. A very loving and willing partner.

Update...
I purchased Alba from you about a 18 months ago and he is doing great.  We just returned from our first USDF show of the season and he was super.  Scoring an impressive 70.8% at Training Level 4 with me, his amateur rider.  We are working on all the first level movements and I will be moving him up at the next show.  He even went through the jump shoot at the barn like a superstar and showed everyone how it should be done!  He is an amazing horse and never ceases to surprise me!  I love him to death. . .  Thank you again.
Just checking in to let you know that Alba and I recently finished the USDF Region 6 Dressage Championships in Nampa, ID.  Alba(Rixt L) was super and we finished 8th in the Region at Training level for the year(USDF Great American Championship class).  He is schooling 2nd level and I will be (and have) started showing him First Level, test 4. 

He is a wonderful horse and I love him to death!    He has never disappointed me and is a joy to have.  Thanks again. 

Laura in oregon

Janna,
Just wanted to let you know that Jelmer (Oliver) and I are having a wonderful time getting to know each other. He is absolutely gorgeous! He is the sweetest boy with lots of personality. He has a real willingness to please -
Thanks for your advice,
Linda in Chicago