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Congrats to Mary in Minnesota!!!
Janna,
Just to let you know about Virte. She is settling in wonderfully. I have even been riding her. Three different people rode her last nite in the barn. My other friesian and Virte have bonded, happy about that. Thanks for your help. Virte is a wonderful horse.
Mary in Minn.
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Congrats to Jane in Texas on this INCREDIBLE Schoolmaster!!!!!!!!!
Hi Janna,
I'm sending a photo.... She is doing very well, gets along with everyone, and everyone who sees her thinks she's wonderful! We're in training, and she's being very gracious and forgiving to me as I learn which buttons to push! She has a great temperament, kind and very curious -- she is blacker than black, and gorgeous in every sense of the word!!
Jane in Texas
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Congrats to Dara
Janna,
A quick update on our two boys...in a word they are absolutely fabulous. Both have settled in just fine at a wonderful dressage facility in the Napa Valley. Desperado is in full training with your trainer Caroline Frierman and in her words, he is stupendous and should be shown in early spring. Twister is breath taking to ride and completely content to be at his new forever home. Everyone at the barn has made very positive comments on how nice it is to have Friesians around and how beautiful they are. Thanks again for two outstanding lovely boys!
Dara |
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Congrats to Jeanne in Illinois on this Special Sape Gelding!
Hi Janna,
We ran him in the outdoor arena today and got to see his beautiful movement!!! My trainer thought he moved beautifully too!
I have never seen a horse with a sweeter temperment than he has!! He is a very special guy and we're gonna have a lot of fun years ahead of us.
Fiorucci is a wonderful horse full of heart and very, very sweet. Everyone that sees him falls in love. He is in full training now and the trainer absolutely adores him and says he has had good previous training.
He is so mellow for a four year old! I will give him a big hug for you.
Thanks,
Jeanne in Ill |
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This Big Sweet Boy is Headed to Texas for Karen:)
What a sweetheart. He took a bath just fine. Overall, he is absolutely the sweetest, most wonderful horse anyone could ever ask for. He has impeccable manners and is very personable. Everyone at the barn pets him, which he eats up, and he has figured out that a kiss equals a cookie. Half the people at the barn had green cheeks yesterday. I had to tell people to stop, for fear he would get a tummy ache.
Thank you for the opportunity to own this wonderful horse, which my horse hating husband actually called "magnificent." I took him out for his first trail ride and he did wonderful. He is very curious and gives new things the "hairy eyeball," but that is about it. He hasn't spooked from anything, just double-takes. I am very pleased.
Update...
Bas is adapting well. I am starting a new job as the State Court Coordinator in the county where we are building our new house and where Bas is. He has been a complete angel, aside from hating the fly spray and longing a little closer to the barn every circle. He is a hoot. When you do something to him that he doesn't like, he gets this look like he is much too dignified to put up with this kind of treatment, and is only allowing you because he is way better than we common people. My daughter cracked up when I was giving him a bath. She told me that he looked like one of the old Dutch master paintings of royalty looking down their nose at everyone. I can't remember if I told you, but one of the times I was out riding him we were on a causeway between a small lake and the valley below. The guy that owns the development commutes via helicopter. He flew over so close I could see his eyes and Bas didn't miss a lick. It didn't bother him at all. I, on the other hand was freaking out just waiting to see where Bas would go if he decided he didn't like it.
Score one for Bas.
I'll keep you up to date on Bas, or "the prince" as he likes to think.
Karen in TX |
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Congrats to Toni in Vermont!!!!!!!!
2 years later.... I certainly had a positive experience from your farm.
Rembrant is a stunning horse, sweet and lovely! I am sending you a photo which was taken at our property while we were hosting a wedding.
The children loved him! Toni in Vermont
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Congrats to Gina
Thank you very much for all your help and information, it's very helpful. I meet Gina every afternoon around 4pm, we walk or ride Steffan and Tjarda every day. They seem to be very happy and willing to please. We love their attitudes and continue to turn heads from everyone on the ranch.
Take care,
-Bob
Update 6 years later...
Thank you so much for bringing Tjarda over from Holland!!! Look at all of the wonderful lives you have changed! I cannot even imagine what your life must be like. Thank you so much for letting me go on and on about Tjarda. I grew up with horses in Texas, but Friesians are the most amazing creatures I have ever come to know. I will look for you and your gorgeous horses at the Grand Nationals!
It's most impressive to see all of the Friesians you have imported over the years! Perhaps someday we will come to visit your amazing farm!
Cheers,
Monica |
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Congrats to Kim in Canada!!!
Hi Janna,
Oliver and I LOVE Marijke! I can't tell you how much I appreciate everything you've done for us. Oliver and I are both enjoying teaching her new things and are happy with how quickly she picks everything up. We stopped many many times on the way back home, spent lots of time with her, brushing her, talking to her and walking her around the rest areas we stopped at. She encountered many scary things while in the parking lot at one rest stop we were at in Oregon, semi trucks driving past her and using their air brakes, a gang of noisy motorcycles zooming past her and various strangers vying for her affection but none of it fazed her a bit, she just rested her head up against my chest and watched everything quietly out of the corner of her eyes. I fell in love with her instantly the first time we stopped and I got to spend some time with her. I'm so glad that she's taken to us and that she seems to be happy. If I ever decide to get another Friesian I will definitely come to you for it, your service, patience and knowledge of the Friesian breed is impeccable and I owe so much to you for such a fantastic horse.
I'm very glad you like the portrait I did of Sterling. Thanks again, I will definitely keep in touch and send you some pictures of the three of us in Canada very soon =)
Kim in Canada
Kim,
I want to thank YOU for bringing me such a lovely gift when you and Oliver came to pick up Marijke, to take her to Canada. I LOVE the portrait of Sterling--you are quite an artist!!! It will be displayed proudly in my new office, which is just being finished, in the loft of our barn.
Thank you, again, for such a lovely and thoughtful gift.
Cheers,
Janna
1 year later...........................
Hi Janna,
it's been a while since Marijke came to live with us and we last spoke so I thought I'd drop you a line and give you an update. She's doing wonderfully, her name has been changed to Brie (like the cheese) and she always answers with a whinny when I call her name no matter how far away I am (although she only does this for me). Brie is very affectionate, she loves it when I kiss her right between her nostrils and she wiggles her upper lip like she's kissing me back, it's very cute =). She's also the most vocal horse I've ever come in contact with, she whinnies when I get home from grocery shopping or if I go out of sight and she thinks I'm leaving the property and she nickers whenever I approach her. People who have witnessed how attached to me she is are always enamoured that a horse could be so attached to a person but I just love it. She's grown quite a bit since you last saw her, she's about 15.1 hh and turned two years old this month. Oliver brought home a new halter and matching lead for her as a birthday gift and we spent the whole day taking her for walks in the woods and brushing her and then at bedtime she got a bucket full of apple pieces, baby carrots and her favourite treat, honey oat bread drizzled with molasses, talk about a happy birthday girl =)! She's very spoiled but is very deserving, I love her so much. She's also very popular in our neighbourhood and has even managed to outshine the very lovely Andalusians down the street from us who are not nearly as sweet and affectionate as Brie is. Besides Oliver and myself Brie's other favourite friends are my three Chihuahuas. At first I was worried about them getting too close as Brie has gotten quite big and they are so small but they still insist on sneaking a visit with her whenever they're outside and I'm not paying attention, and she just LOVES them! A while back a rail on the fence broke sometime in the night setting Brie free. Much to my amazement the next morning we awoke to her standing at our front door =), she didn't even attempt to leave the property. Oliver went outside to catch her but she ran around the yard like a crazy horse refusing to be caught until I poked my head out the door to see what was going on. As soon as she saw my face she let out the biggest happiest whinny and came galloping back to the front door and stood perfectly still for me to put her halter on she then proceeded to nuzzle me and make cute soft sounds as I rubbed her neck. Man do I ever LOVE this horse! Her training is coming along very well, I decided to do all of the groundwork myself ( rather than hiring a trainer ) which I'm really enjoying! She's highly intelligent and learns everything quickly. She's a blast and I'm so glad I got her at this age. While I am inexperienced in training such a young horse I'm actually happy that I get to go through everything with her the first time rather than having an already experienced horse. She's made me so confident and I know everything the two of us are going through right now will be so helpful when she's old enough to breed and I'm having to train more youngsters.
Janna, I cannot thank you enough. My Friesian baby has brought so much joy to my life and even to my non-horsey husband's life and we will be eternally grateful. This breed is truly special and my only hope is that more people may come to know the love of a Friesian as we have.
With all our thanks and best wishes,
Kim in Canada
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What A GREAT Present for Elaine in Fla, from her incredible husband!
Ytzen arrived this morning...gorgeous, gorgeous gorgeous!!!! His beauty is also inside because his temperment is to die for!! I can't wait to ride but for the next couple days he will get pampered. Thank-you Janna for sending me my best friend.
Elaine in Florida
Two years later....
Hello Janna,
Yetzen is doing fabulous, with a wonderful girl in North Carolina, I started having some physical problems so he went to a great dressage home. When I had him he did score a 79 on one of his first rated show and we were very excited.
Hope you are doing fantastic! Take care
Elaine in FLA |
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Congrats to Theresa
Hi Janna,
I purchased a friesian gelding from you in June of 2005 named Erik van de Westfriezenhof. Eric is a wonderful horse, I have enjoyed him greatly since buying him from Black Sterling Freisians. He is kind, smart and needless to say beautiful. Every time we go on a trail ride people will stop to ask me about him. There are other freisians in our area but none as beautiful and sweet as Eric! Hopefully I can start to show him in dressage this year, he is so talented. Thanks for selling me such a wonderful horse, he is very loved and appreciated!!!!
He makes me smile each time I'm on his back. My husband Mitchell goes on the trails with him and really enjoys him.
Thank You, Theresa
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Congrats to Marco in Ariz on his 2nd Friesian From BSF's!!
Hi Janna,
I can't really tell you how happy I am with Evert.
He is just a gentleman and everyone at the barn loves him.
He is a fast learner and he has been so good at adapting himself to the Arizona summer.
I just want to thank you, for being so patient with me on the process of choosing him.
I share with you this pic that reflects how happy we both are, smiling, eating apples and learning dressage in the "Sonoran desert".
Thanks again and take care.....
Marco in Arizona |
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Congrats to Rachel and Pamela in Minn!!!
Hi Janna,
Willy is absolutely wonderful!!! I just love her. She is so sweet and so beautiful – a dream come true! We are already looking at stallions for her next year’s baby while we are anxiously awaiting her July baby. I will have to send you some pictures when I get them! In getting to know Willy we discovered that she loves apples! She gets a rather serene look on her face while she is eating one and makes a big slushy mess in my hand. Thank you so much – Willy is perfect! I will keep you updated on her baby! Thank you!!
Update...
Willy and her baby, Syntsje are doing well! Here is a picture finally!!! Syntsje is a silly filly (I call her Willy’s silly filly). She has wandered the farm not minding that she wasn’t following Willy. Willy didn’t mind either that her baby was not with her. Syntsje wanted to check out the indoor arena and then she followed a thoroughbred mare and her colt into their stall! I will be taking Syntsje with Willy to the keuring in St. Paul on Oct. 3. I will keep you posted on how she does. Willy is bred again for next year to the stallion Anne. We are so excited! I can’t wait to ride Willy. For now she just gets babied – groomed, fed, and fussed over! I watch your web site regularly to see the horses that you have – all so gorgeous!
Update...
I just wanted to send you a quick email to let you know that Syntsje (Willy’s baby) earned a 2e at the keuring on Oct. 3 in St. Paul, MN!! I was very pleased. The judges comments were, “Good conformation, nice movement.” Thanks,
Rachel in Minn
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Congrats to Heather in Montana!
Janna,
Just wanted you to know that "Anke" is doing great. We are getting to know each other and the weather is finally co-operating. Thanks for helping me find my dream mare.
She is a gorgeous mare. After only 6 rides, she scored a 62.5 in USDF Intro test A and 63.3 in USDF Intro test B, her first schooling show at Creekside Ranch!
2 years later.............................................
Hi Janna,
I am getting in lots of riding and training time, it is wonderful! I showed in six shows this year locally, and got 6 blues. Very happy.
Heather in Montana |
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Congrats to Lori in NC, on her 4th friesian from BSF's!!!
Janna,
I feel the time has come to give you a written update on my mares. As you know Felicity arrived here safely yerterday. I find it amazing that they seem to get more beautiful as they arrive.
I feel like I should have named my business BSF's East Coast Foaling Facilty instead of Absolutely Exquisite Friesians, Inc.
I am so glad I found you and hope to have a long relationship with you both personal and business. I don't know how to thank you for all the time you have spent with me and your continued support.
Everyone who comes here is mesmerized by this spectacular breed. Whether they are horse people or not, they just stand in silence as they watch the 3 of these Black Beauties as they seem to float on air as they trot in unison across my fields. I have owned a lot of different breeds in my life and yet the Friesians have stolen my heart and soul.
When they can finally speak the most frequent question is "How do you tell them apart?"
Well, let's start with Tessa my 8th generation Stam Line 50 sensation. She is big and has the most upright neck. Feathers to die for. She is definetly the dominant mare. She mothers everyone and tries to always keep the peace. She keeps everyone in line but never raises a hoof. She is sweet and gentle, spooks at nothing, calm cool and collected at all times, and loves everyone.
Now Brechtsje, my 7th generation (mother line full of preferents), Tsjerk mare. HOT!!! HOT!!! HOT!!! After some long research I found out that is what most of his off spring inherit. They make Ster because they come flying in the ring snorting with their tails flagged and usually on their hind feet! It is getting them to walk that is a problem but the judges seem to love it. They mature late mentally and spook at everyting and nothing. She is stubborn and wants everything her way or no way. She looks like a magnificent Stallion. Thick cresty neck with a mane down past her shoulders and a forelock that almost reaches the end of her nose. She tries to put on an act of not liking anyone, but when we're alone she puts her head under my arm and moans while I rub her ears. If anything (human or animal) appears she jumps away from me with an indignant look as if to say "How dare you touch me, you know I hate when people touch me!" I've blown her cover now.
Felicity my VERY pregnant Star mare. She has the face of an angel and the personality to match. Her big brown eyes have the look of a little innocent puppy. She melts your heart. She is loving, trusting, quiet, and very well mannered. Felicity is only 4 so I can only imagine how much more breathtaking she will get as she matures.
That leaves Beitske, my beautiful Jasper Star mare. Only time will tell since she will be coming soon. I look at her pictures constantly, she is exquisite and exotic to look at. I can't wait to touch her.
A simple thank you just can't explain how happy you have made me and how much gratitude I hold in my heart. You are a well rounded honest horse woman and we both know how rare that is!
With Much Gratitude,
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Congrats to Sheryl
Janna,
Greetings,
ynte is settling in well. he is a very sweet boy and great with andrea. he is very calm and patient.... he really is a doll.
thanks much!
Sheryl
two year later...
Janna,
After working Ynte, he blossomed into an amazing little boy. I ended up selling him to an 11yr old girl. The first time she rode him I and everyone else knew they were meant for each other. In their first year of showing together – they won champion young rider and training level jr. Their average score was 70%. They continue to show this season and have advanced to 1st level. Placing in all of their classes. Ynte is the love of her life and lets her do anything with him. I’ve attached a picture of the pair so you can see for yourself how awesome they are together.
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