Testimonials

Janna,

--we were very happy and may use you again for another purchase sometime next year! 

 I will send you pictures, etc. Kerry in KY

Andries arrived in good form, and is doing great.

 We just love him.

Shirley in Arizona

I must brag and show off my new horse. Now that he is settled in and comfortable with his new home and mom, his personality is blossoming; he's quite the character and very smart. He also loves EVERYBODY and it's nice to know that he and my non-riding husband can hang out together and be safe. We still have lotsof work to do, but hope to be in shape by late spring in time for the show season. We'll keep you posted. What a great way to start the New Year! THANK YOU!
-Jill

I LOVE HER! Lolkje is so friendly and comes right up to anyone standing in or outside her stall. Sunday, I brushed her all over for at least an hour. She loved it and didn't want me to stop. I'm so happy and excited to have her and can't wait to play with her more. I can see her from my kitchen window and slider door and have a hard time getting much else accomplished besides watching her.

Well Janna, we couldn't be happier. And I absolutely love her!! Thank you so much!!!

4 Years Later......

Lolkje is doing great. She's a big girl and very sweet. We just returned from the Pomona Keuring.  Unfortunately  I thought she did great!  She is just 4 1/2 years now and I will be concentrating on riding her and exposing her to as much as I can.  She is such a sweetheart! 
I'm so glad she is a part of my life.  I know we will have many fun and happy years together.  Allyson

6 years later...

My dream of owning a Friesian came true on Valentine's Day of 2004 when my husband bought my first mare, Vera, 9 months in foal. Mercedes was born 2 months later.

You probably don't remember, but you are the one who got me my first Friesian, Vera. She has had 3 fillies and 2 colts since I bought her in 2004 and the first filly she had, Mercedes has had 2 colts so far.

June in Tenn

Hello Janna, Thank you so very much for these beautiful horses,Siep and The Majestic!!!! I could not have found horses that are more beautiful and well mannered as these. I still feel as if I am dreaming. I appreciate all the time you spent with Jim on the phone setting up my surprise, not to mention, answering all of our questions. Thank you Janna!!!! Sincerely,
Cheryl in Ohio

Just wanted to say Wieteke arrived safely in NH this morning. She is incredibly beautiful and has the kindest, sweetest nature. I am very, very pleased with her and want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your professionalism and precise information.

Catherine in New Hampshire

I LOVE Woute. He is so much fun! So different from the Arabs I have been riding. The reason I bought a new horse was I had an accident with my dressage mare and had enough of her unpredictable behavior. Woute is very predictable and thinks before just reacting, and I love that. He is very forward too, but sensible about it. And, my husband is green with envy, as is everyone else that has seen him. He is quite the attention getter! Thanks for everything.
Laurie in Washington

We are so pleased with and proud of our new Sake. Everyone at our barn admires his wonderful disposition and adorable personality. He is a pleasure to ride and work with on the ground, we can't get enough of him! Thank you for all your help and the time you took with us. He is a dream come true for me! We LOVE him!
Yours Truly,
Marilyn and Wayne

4 years later
Hi Janna!
Just an update on Guinness [Sake] : He is being shown at third level dressage this year. Just won his group with a score of 65%. He is being trained and shown by my son's (Zack's) girlfriend, Crystal Willis, who is a trainer at my barn, La Jolla Equestrian Center in Pleasanton, CA. He is now confirmed in his changes (and he looks gorgeous). Everyone LOVES him, and I have been told that I got "the bargain of the century". Nancy, is very happy with her new Friesian she found at Black Sterling. It is fun to have another Friesian there. Wayne and I have moved to Grass Valley, CA. I will be moving Guinness up here with me when the show season is over. He will be my trail horse and best buddy. I think he will miss his dressage work, as he now thinks he is "the bomb" and loves the attention his dressage brings him. I hope all is going well with you.
Marilyn

UPDATE OCTOBER 11, 2004
It will be one year October 13th since Victor arrived. Yesterday, we went to a dressage show entered in two Training level classes. There were 13 riders in the first class with Slick being last to compete. He won his first blue ribbon with a score of 66.818 Then in our second test there were 14 riders he took second place ribbon with a score 68.846. He was the only Friesian competing and everyone loved him. A few people asked were I purchased him and was proud to say Black Sterling Friesians in California. The bond Slick and I have together is hard to explain. But the day I purchased him from you is one of the happiest days of my life. And just think you and I did it together over the phone. You’re the best and thanks for giving me this special horse.
Your friend in Massachusetts,
Mary

Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know Victor (Sinbad) is doing great. I have been riding him and he is quite the gentlemen.. I truly do love him. We are doing a clinic on Saturday together that will be quite fun. Everyone at the barn loves him to, we had show last week and people were taking pictures of him. All day long you could here people saying did you see the Friesian here. He truly is a black pearl!!! Thanks so much for a dream come true. I couldn’t of done it without you and your husband.
Sincerely,
Mary and Victor

I hope you remember us Dr. Michael and Gigi Downs. We would like to tell you how much we love Wybe our gelding we bought from you. Wybe has been in full training for almost two years now and he is wonderful. His form is stunning his trot and canter are smooth and fluid !
Gigi in So. CA!!

Update
Hi Janna, My name is Marti and I am the happy new owner of "Wybe". I hope you remember him. He was imported about 4-5 years ago through you for a woman named Gigi, (well actually for her husband Mike). I have since then purchased him and first of all just wanted you to know how amazing he is and how happy I am to have him!! Yes, he is looking wonderful and LOVING his new job and we would love to start showing him!! He is extremely kind and bright and seems to really take to the technical work of dressage, as long as he gets to strech out for a nice gallop up in the hills every now and then...!
With Sincere Thanks,
Marti

Just wanted to tell you again how EXTRAORDINARY this horse is. My 11 year old daughter will also be showing him!! He's the most gentle and sweet horse and so willing to work and please! A true gem!! We are so happy you found him and brought him here!
Marti

Update
Wybe aka Saxon , is with the love of his life Alisa. I can't tell you what a connection they have and how he has blossomed! You would be so proud. He is being trained and shown dressage and is winning EVERYTHING!
I am kind of ashamed to say but I cry watching him go in alone and perform for the judges , like he is my own born child! Can anyone say Menopause?lol so handsome and muscular he is like a stud horse . He is really everything you said in desire for pleasing his rider and his extreme kindness. What a guy and Alisa is thrilled to finally have bought him after being his exerciser for so long. Love ,Gigi

I am so excited I can't stand it!! Thank You for helping a dream become a reality!!
Jerrianne, Bob and Grace in Calif