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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Maarten - SOLD Friesian Maarten - Sold Congrats to Fellow Saddlebred Enthusiast, Kathe, in New Mexico, on this SPECTACULAR Horse!

Janna –


Just wanted to touch base and let you know that Maarten is snug in his stall and triple layers of blankets. He had removed his halter during the ride, and when we opened the door he backed up very politely to be re-haltered. I managed to find a really outstanding dressage-oriented trainer who has a sense of humor and asked me to teach her driving. I think I will take it slowly with the dressage and just have some fun, as you suggested – but feel better having a great team to coach me and to work him when I can’t.
He is spectacular – I swear I cried as I was driving away from the barn, feeling like I was taking my child to school for the first time. Even after all the wonderful horses I’ve been lucky enough to work with or own, he is a stand-out. He just feels truly significant. Thanks for your patience and also for recommending Steve to haul him. I’ll keep in touch and let you know how he’s doing….and still hope to meet you in person one of these days. I have a new job managing the Computational Biology Group at Sandia National Lab, so I’ll probably be traveling to that part of the world at least once a month and should be able to arrange a side trip to see you.


Take care,
Kathe in New Mexico

 

Luutson - SOLD Friesian Luutson - Sold Sold to NJ

Hello Janna,


Luutzen arrived safely in New Jersey on Saturday night.  We let him rest and played with him all day Sunday.

 Myself and my 11 year old neice rode him out in the snow yesterday he was wonderful and very careful. 

 Thanks again for all your help.

Kelly in New Jersey

 

FRANGELICA - SOLD Friesian FRANGELICA - Sold Congrats to Micaela in Mass, on her 1st Friesian!! A Gelding for Your Family is NEXT:)
Update Aug 30, 2006
I am riding Frangelica at an indoor with another trainer and she is absolutely great - still not in great shape after the baby but otherwise a super horse...and talking about bombproof - she is totally reliable!! Janna, you have helped soo much - I cannot thank you enough!!
Warmly,
Micaela in Mass

 

Reese - SOLD Friesian Reese - Sold Sold to Montana

He is gorgeous and we love him. I wanted to tell you how much I love him and he is doing great. Thanks again or all your help!!!

1 year layer...............................
...all is well up here in Montana and Reese (now Equis Maximus) is the delight of our lives. We have been so busy with loving our new boy! He is so sweet natured. Everyone who looks at him is in awe - he is just different. We have lovely Arabians but this boy has such presence and magnificence at the ripe old age of 10 months! Thank you a million times over - one day we will be talking a filly I am sure! Thanks!!!! Hope everything is wonderful for you!

Update....
"Maximus" is doing great and I love him so much. He is getting big and I love watching him grow. Everyone is so awed by him. I feel so great about my choice and I am glad you recommended him out of the three that were available because he is a good match for me. You should see his feathering - gorgeous.  Thanks again for all your help and your super quick responses - you are great!  - one day we will get another. You do such a great job and I am so appreciative. Several people have asked where I got him and of course, I tell them about you!

He is so spectacular and I just have to pinch myself that he is actually ours. My husband adores him too. We had a trainer working with one of our other horses and she took one look at Maximus and it was love! She looked him over very well and watched his movement etc. She said she could not find one thing about him that was not PERFECT. She said he is the first horse in her career that she could say that about - what a compliment. We were blown away! Thanks again!

Update...
It has been 2 1/2 years since we purchased our beloved Maximus.  He was only 7 months old when we purchased him and we were understandably cautious as this was going to be my "forever" horse.  You were fabulous throughout the ENTIRE process and so patient.  Maximus arrived in Montana in November of 2005 and I was in love the second he got off the trailer.  Truth be told, I was in love the second I saw the video on your website, but you don't dare hope the real thing is as good as what I saw... He was better!!!!  This glorious boy has stolen more hearts in Montana than you will ever know.  He takes people's breath away!  Recently, we were taking some updated photos and a gentleman came along with the photographer.  He actually dropped to his knees and put his head down - he was that impacted by what he saw!  He kept saying he could not believe that such horses existed.   Janna, I cannot tell you the feeling of finally having my fairytale dream horse!  Both my husband George and I are in awe of Maximus and my husband keeps a picture of Maximus on his desk at work!  My parents who are in their mid-70's adore this horse and my father sneaks out to the barn to just look at Maximus.  This was a purchase I am so thrilled we had the courage to make.  He is worth the world to us and has touched the lives of everyone who has seen him.  Friesians do that to people...I was bitten at a county fair where they had a Friesian there and I would not have ever dreamed 18 years ago that I would actually have one of these magical horses myself.  Thank you a million times over and I will be contacting you soon to purchase the saddle and bridle package!  The picture says a thousand words about how close we are - but don't let it fool you - I am 6 feet tall and this boy is already over 16 hands! I am forever Grateful!

Update...

Hi Janna - it has been about 5 years since we purchased our dear "Maximus" from you and I have to tell you - he is the delight of our lives. He has been doing dressage (rider is Olivia Chapeski) and has qualified for regionals! He has received scores up to 77.20%.  He was evaluated by Kari McClain of Miari Stables when he first was sent to Chapeksi Dressage and she stated she looked forward to seeing him in the higher levels of dressage. We were shocked at her comments as we just thought we would be going to open shows and parades (fun also) but never dreamed we would be going to dressage shows and doing so well!

Finding you was a life changing experience for us! This magical horse touches the lives of people. We get so many folks at shows who want to see Maximus and say he is "their" favorite horse! He has indeed grown into everything we could have ever hoped for.

Just wanted you to know you have made a huge difference in our lives and we are so appreciative for the way you brought him to us and your support. We love our Friesian horse! Thank you Janna!
Catherine in Montana  

 

 

Sophia - SOLD Friesian Sophia - Sold Congrats to Mari in Thailand!!

Hi Janna,
Sophia is doing great. She and my gelding are fast friends. In the midst of my purchasing Sophie we were transferred to Thailand and I made the decision to bring both horses over here. Both arrived safe and sound and have made the adjustment really well. After the plane ordeal I think they must feel they have died and gone to heaven. Another mare here is due right after Sophie so the babies will have company. We have built a great mare and foal paddock. I have tons of time to spend with them. It has been great so far. I will send pictures as soon as I can. Mari in Thailand

2 years later

Hi Janna,
I am still in Thailand with my horses. Unfortunately, it is always quite warm over here and we don't get the long summer days, as we are too close to the equator. The horses are doing well. Sophia is progressing well in her training and showing a true apptitude for dressage and I hope to be competing with her by the end of this year. I have put her in the cart and she has done well with that also. She had a beautiful stud colt a year ago April. He is a big handsome boy, already 14.3 hands tall at one year old. I am not sure yet if I will keep him or sell him either here or in the US when I get home.
Some time ago I saw Ploy's young colt. I think she purchased him from you as a weanling . He was just 2 years old when I saw him and a nice looking guy.
Mari in Thailand

 

Hendrik - SOLD Friesian Hendrik - Sold

Janna,
I just want to thank you for your help and understanding.
This horse is one of a kind (In my book anyway) and I am just SO elated to be bringing him home. His stall is all ready for him to move in and I've already bought gallons of hair conditioner!! =) (Grin

Update...
Hendrik is the love of my life already... he is SO special and I'm SO lucky to have him. He settled in straight away as if he's lived with us his whole life. He's loving and friendly...and makes ME feel special as well. I know he and I will be the best of friends for many years to come. I feel like it was all karma and that all this was meant to me, so forgive my "mushyness" when it comes to him... I just cannot believe that he's mine!!
Thanks again!!!

2 years later...
.... and last month we went to a show..up a level to Training Test 1&2 (slow progress, but worth it) and took 2 Second place ribbons out of about 8. Got 7's and 8's on our walk and Canter! He's coming along very well. We are working on 1st level now, but I'm not quite ready to show him at that level yet.. Maybe USDF in the fall.. He 's 17 hands now with mane past his chest..Baby Huey! and is the star of the barn. I just love him so much!
Frits (another BSF friesian) and Meegan are doing great too! Our working student Christine just rode him in a clinic with Melissa Sims and got rave reviews. We're sure becoming a Baroque Barn with all our Friesians and Andalusians! I wish I'd win the lotto.. I'd buy them all! ;')

Update...
We're sure learning a ton, but the right way, a little at a time. All reflected in our test scores..haven't received less than a 65 so far (even with a mess up)..with the best being 76%! Judges love his walk and canter. Always scoring 8's and 9's. He already does a wonderful leg yield, shoulder-in and a canter start from the walk. Not bad for a 4 year old. It's so tempting to push him harder and faster as he's SO smart and willing, but slow is good and engrains the basics more thoroughly.
He is truly my dream horse.

... we've had a tough year or so. I lost both my parents, my two older dogs, my cat, my old 26 year old thoroughbred and recently one of my best friends. Hasn't been easy, but if it weren't for Hendrik I'd be lost. He IS my best friend and the reason I keep going!
Life is too short! So buy a Friesian!!! (Yeah, that's it!)
Hugs,
Sue

 

Issabella-STER - SOLD Friesian Issabella-STER - Sold Congrats to Todd, Jacque and Cody in Nevada!

Hi Janna,
We have now had Isabella home for 2 weeks and she is doing just great! She is so sweet and easy-going. Everyone feels comfortable handling and riding her. I haven't found anything yet that bothers her. And..... WOW, she is so beautiful! We just love watching her play in the pasture. She looks like she is straight out of a fairytale! We can hardly wait to see her baby!


Thank you so much for helping us purchase such a wonderful horse.


Very Sincerely,
Todd, Jacque and Cody in Nevada

 

VICTOR - SOLD Friesian VICTOR - Sold Congrats to Victoria in Florida!

Janna,
I have ridden Victor and I feel so safe on him. He is very gentle and easy. I am really surprised how much suspension he has. I wasn’t expecting such a big horse to feel so light. He is very sweet to ride and very smart. I’m excited about learning dressage on him and feel he will be patient with me. Thank you for suggesting him, I feel like we are a good match and look forward to many years. Everyone compliments me on him.

 If anyone I know asks about buying a Friesian, I will send them your way. Thank you again for working with me thru the process and having the owner from Holland contact me right away when I called.
Sincerely,
Victoria in Florida

 

Amalfi - SOLD Friesian Amalfi - Sold Congrats to Glenda in Maryland!

Hi Janna,
You said I would be in for a treat, he is just perfect! His personality is wonderful, I think my heart skipped a beat when he stepped off the trailer. Amalfi has moved right in to his new home, feeling very welcomed, the rest of the barn was also excited to meet him. I turned him out for a stretch, he really performed, but came right up to me when it was time to go in. I fell in LOVE with him... BIG BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL, WHAT AN AMAZING ANIMAL.

I'm so glad I went with your farm for my purchase, it was love at first sight, my husband could not believe how beautiful Amalfi is in person.
I can't tell you how happy I'm with Amalfi, your the BEST. THANKS! YOUR THE BEST,

Glenda in Maryland

 

FLORIS - SOLD Friesian FLORIS - Sold Way to Go Karen!

Floris is an exceptional horse and we are very happy with him. He is a fast learner in dressage and very talented.
Karen

 

Crimson - SOLD Friesian Crimson - Sold Sold to NY

Janna,
I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful mare, Crimson I purchased from you last summer. She is everything I hoped for in a Friesian...elegance, beauty, intelligence, gentleness, friendliness and a dream to ride! The two for one package of Crimson in foal brought a delight to us on the first day of spring, March 20, 2006 when Crimson foaled a lovely filly we named Katy Scarlett. She is a perfect little package of beauty. This filly will be amazing under saddle some day and we are proud to say that we own two outstanding Friesians from you at Black Sterling Friesians. Thank you for all your support over the past several months. I look forward to purchasing another beauty from you in the future.

Debra in NY

Hi Janna, Crimson is doing very well, she is such a sweety. She loves my husband. Just yesterday, she walked up to my husband with his back to her, and she rested her head on his shoulders and let out a heavy sigh! If I only had my camera. Michael called me over and said he couldn't believe what she was doing. He began to rub her chest and she closed her eyes in bliss! Thanks for your help, and again I love my girl!
Deb in NY

1 year later................................

We are thrilled with our new filly foal, we named Katy Scarlett! She is such a little sweety, we love her. She is the friendliest foal we have ever had. Crimson is a great mom, very attentive and loving. Thanks again for everything.
Deb in NY

Hi Janna,
I am writing to you to let you know that both Crimson and her filly, Katy Scarlett are doing well. The judges loved Katy and said to definitely bring her back next year.They mentioned to the audience that unfortunately, timing can be very important and if Katy hadn't gone through a growth spurt just prior to the Keuring, she would have rated higher that day. They also liked Crimson. Thanks Janna, she is a wonderful girl.
Debbie

 

Dries - SOLD Friesian Dries - Sold Sold to SC

Dries finally arrived late last night. Poor thing, he was traveling for 2 weeks to get here due to hurricane delays, but even after spending all day yesterday in the truck he was really calm and sweet. He's gorgeous and looked relieved to be able to stretch his legs, and didn't seem too put off by my arab's advances. Bet she can't believe such a gorgeous boy has appeared on HER property. I can't believe he's really here! Thank you for importing him, he is truly gorgeous.

Update 3 months later...............................................................
Dries is settling in well. I took him on his first little trail ride yesterday and he was perfect - in spite of having to walk past all sorts of scary piles of hurricane debris that still line the roads out here.... we all love him to bits (and I think my trainer is a wee bit jealous of my amazing new horse.....) :-) Thanks Janna, and thanks again for my beautiful sweet boy.
Amanda

2 years later...................................
I was just browsing your website and found the blurb about your life from a magazine back in 2005 - it hit a nerve as you had level 2 melanoma - last year, about 6 months after I bought the beautiful trick-trained Dries Fan Hensvold from you - my husband was diagnosed with level 4 melanoma - he passed away in March this year.  As I have a very young daughter I thought I should sell Dries when my husband's condition worsened, but my horsey friends all said the same thing 'keep him, he'll keep you sane', and he has.  We may not be doing show circuit but he's still young and he has a good life here in S. Florida.  Having Dries has really helped me get through all this, so thanks again for importing such incredible gentle and fun horses.

Update...
Its been a while since I wrote to you, but thought I should drop you a line about my boy Dries– he is definitely the #1 best purchase I ever made!  He is still very smart and eager to please and now jumps, once he figures out what I want him to do (and its always me that is slow to get the point across) he is so easy.  I love him.  Anyway, he is still a very loved and cherished member of my little family – attached picture shows Morgan  opening the back door yesterday morning…
Amanda in SC

 

Thistle - SOLD Friesian Thistle - Sold Thistle is on his way to Virg, to join another BSF gelding, Theo, in a 2 in hand! Congrats on your 2nd horse from BSF's!

Thistle is doing very well in dressage. Theo and Thistle won the Lord Sterling CDE at prelim level this year (Paul Maye driving). We also got a 4th at Devon doing the Pleasure Drive, which isn't bad at all (me driving -- see attached photo). Thistle is getting great scores doing straight ridden dressage at First Level with Candy Allen. He is a magnificent mover.


-- Judy in Virg

 

Diedert STER - SOLD Friesian Diedert STER - Sold Congrats to Andrea and family in NY

Hello Janna

Finally after 6 weeks of waiting,Thursday was the day... Diedert arrived at 11.30 pm and I was able to see him walk off the trailer. Oh boy is he beautiful, very curious and alert of what was going on as we led him to his stall where he immediately started eating again! ... anyway Don Camillo - that his new name, adopted from a very cute tale/story/book (author is Guareschi) - is doing fine and adjusting nicely to his new surroundings, he is very articulate, greeting every horse with a frenetic neighing in a way 'hey would you like to be my new buddy'. Thanks again for your input and have a wonderful day - I already spent 2 hours with Camillo at the barn and will go back after Benjamin finishes his soccer game...
Andrea in NY
PS my husband thinks our boy is just the most beautiful horse!

Hello Janna
He is doing great and as a matter of fact I just started (about 3 weeks ago) riding him daily. I have to admit that in the beginning I was scared of him because he showed us some good kicks and bucks while being turned out. But now after getting to know him better and longer I came to realize that when I ride him and he hears my voice he is all business and I am grateful for that - who wants to fall off a 16 + hands horse?! Have a joyous and peaceful Holiday time!
Best and kind regards,
Andrea in NY

2 years later............................................

Hope everything is fine with you – I read that you, Julia, Ron and your trainer are very successful in the recent circuits – congratulations!
I am also frequently checking out your site. Marcel is making progress by sporadically sitting on Don Camillo while I longe him – BIG success from being mortified of him!
I think the love between my two men is mutual and Camillo is such a mush!Camillo just takes everything in stride - I just am sooo lucky and blessed to have found such a great Friesian! 

 Andrea in NY

 

MIRKE-STER - SOLD Friesian MIRKE-STER - Sold Congrats to Lisa in Washington!
Thanks -
Here are a couple sort of grainy pics of Mirke and Tonnes from day 3, still in the foaling stall --- I will have the first turn out pictures here on Monday and will send - they are almost the highlight of having foals - all that running and frolicking is adorable. Mirke doesn't like us to look at the colt too closely and tends to walk over and block the view, but she is very attentive to the little guy and that is a positive thing. They have since been moved to a double stall with their own pasture for day time turn outs. Tonnes is a cutie pie, just wish we could play with him. He let me pick up the feet, pat the hooves, touch him all over. Thanks for your effort to get these all important documents out to me.
Lisa in Wa

 

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