Testimonials

Hi Janna,

Xander has arrived. He is just awesome! He is more beautiful in person.  He is very regal looking. We already love him. Thanks a bunch!

-Kelly in Detroit

Hello Janna: It was wonderful to meet you!  We can not be happier. We love Bentley.
THANK YOU!!!!  Appreciate all of the attention given to him while he is in California. We will be purchasing a blanket from you. We were looking at the ones on your website .....  Cindy is very excited. I personally want to thank you for making her trip last weekend a very positive experience for her. Everyone at the barn was so kind. Please let them know Bentley will have a very special forever home at our horse farm. Cindy is already trying to figure out how and when to get her 3rd BSF :). You are a very special person to bring such happiness to so many people and their Friesians.You do a wonderful job! Thank you again for our new family addition!

  Update...Another happy partnership formed at Black Sterling LLC.....Janna: Bentley arrive at 9:30 pm Sunday night. He came out of the trailer after the long ride like a trooper. It was dark and cold and you could see he was scared, but he followed me right to his warm stall and allowed me to put on his blanket. He is so sweet and trusting. A very special horse. Cindy couldn't wait just like Christmas Eve so was out in the barn at 3 am. She just sat with him as he took naps and got used to his new stall. They have totally bonded and Bentley is feeling right at home. Cindy could not be happier. We both can not thank you enough. He will have a wonderful home with us.
update...  Hello Jana: Just a quick note to let you know that Bentley is totally awesome!!!!!!! He is such a sweet boy and Cindy is spending hours and hours every day just being with him. The blankets are working perfect as we had a major snowstorm with over a foot of snow last week. He enjoyed his Easter treat of apples, carrots and mints. We are so grateful to you as we now have two wonderful BSF friesians at our farm! Steve in wisc

Hello Janna: I really don't know how I can say thank you enough to you. It was 9 years ago that I flew out to California to meet my wonderful Boo. Every single day since has been a joy with Boo. He truly has been the perfect horse and companion for me. Each morning I look forward to my morning nicker as I walk to the arena. I also want to thank you for Bentley. He has been the perfect second horse for our farm. Bentley is my impossibly sweet little boy and has quickly become a friend to Boo and part of our family. He is amazing for me to ride and Steve is looking forward to starting our trail rides together. You truly have the most amazing Friesians and I am so grateful for both of my wonderful boys. We are already planning to bring home another one of your amazing horses in the future. Update 1 yr later......
Hard to believe that it was one year ago that we were flying out to meet with you and find our second dream horse. Bentley is amazing.He is polite and respectful with Boo so we have had zero issues introducing him into the family. I love being around him and he is wonderful to ride. He has enjoyed the hay we produce on our farm and has put on a new layer of muscles and looks fantastic! I just wanted to once again say Thank You! Both Boo and Bentley have brought great joy to my life!
-Dr. Cindy Conway in Wisc

He is a doll, what a great boy. Thanks again for everything.

-Nicole in So Cal

Hi Janna,
he arrived and is gorgeous and already quite calmed down. What a beautiful boy- Nicole is totally in love with him!

-Sabina

She is a sweet and wonderful horse, she's about 5 months pregnant now, I can't wait until her baby comes!

-Suzanne

Hi Janna,

I am so happy Lamborghini's mine and I still have a hard time believing he is. He is truly a special horse and I love bonding with him! 

Thank you again and see you soon!

Best, Johanna

Hi Janna,

Cielia is wonderful and my daughter and I love her very much. She is doing fine. She also arrived well as scheduled and she seemed not to have suffered from the trip. She is spending most of her time inside the stable since the weather here has turned quite cold. She gets outside with a winter blanket a few hours a day for exercice. I am very pleased that everything turned out well and I won't be shy to recommend you to anyone who wants to acquire a nice friesian horse. Happy Hollidays and a very successful new year.

Update...

Hi Janna,

Cielia gave birth to a nice colt on July 26th!

Colette in Canada

P.S. I have enclosed a picture of Cielia and her foal, Mykérinos.

This new dream boy is a partner and friend that fills my heart with happiness.

Thanks for all of your help Janna.

-Helen in NM

Nobby has made it safely to his new home, he is stunning and I love him, I even hopped on for a few minutes, thanks for everything!

debbie in Mass

1 year later....
Update

Nobby is doing GREAT! 70 Prix St George!!!! 67 Intermediare!!!!!

Jane, Trainer

Thank you! 

HE HAS ARRIVED!!

We love him already. Can not wait to get to see him play in the pasture :)

And thank you again. Don't worry about Hilbrant. We'll take good care of him.

Chrissy in Texas

I am absolutely thrilled about Zena. I am trying to figure out when I can escape to come visit again!

We played with her for about an hour. We both just love her! -

katie

Hi Janna,
It was so nice to finally get to meet you. We are all very thrilled and soooo looking forward to enjoying Stefano. Janna, your horses are lovely and Stefano will have a fantastic home. He is a dream. I will send pics of Jolanda and Stefano and where they live after he gets here and is settled. Thank you so much for everything. We have truly enjoyed our relationship with you. Thinking of you.
Update...Hi Janna, Well Stefano finally made it  and is having a grand time. He is so cute and has a wonderful personality. Jim and he are bonding well and Jim is looking forward to a lot of trail rides with him. Stefano seems very happy and already has begun to adjust to his new environment. Thank you for everything.
Update... Your boy is doing GREAT! We love him, he is sooo sweet and willing. Jim has been spending a lot of time just hanging out with him, grazing him and last Wed. he rode him. Jim really thinks he is wonderful and is looking forward to many years of companionship with Stefano.
WE LOVE OUR GORGEOUS FRIESIANS.....THANK YOU JANNA!!!!!  Laurie, Jim Stefano, Jolanda, Lilly too, in Oregon
Update two years later....Stefano and Jolanda are still amazing me....they are the loves of our lives. Jim and Stefano have a special and incredible bond, it is so wonderful to see the love between them. It truly makes me smile just thinking about it.

Hello Janna!
Wow, is he beautiful! We have been getting him used to Max today.... the cutest ears! They curl in more than any I've seen before. He does have more high stepping action than Max. They are going to make quite a team with their movement and action. He was incredibly relaxed when he got off the trailer. We were all surprised by how calm he was. He is just taking his time checking everything out. And we had quite the party. Friends showed up and after we got him settled in his paddock, we all had to sit on the front porch and drink wine while watching he and Max. We will be taking them both to the indoor arena tonight and spending a little time riding.  Please let Tim know that I think he is most special too and I will be taking very good care of him! Thanks again for another gorgeous, stunning Friesian! 
Update...
Just wanted to let you know how Marciano is doing. Very nice horse! I took him on his first mountain ride yesterday and he loved it! He was great on trails, over rocky areas and logs, up steep hills and down and totally outwalked the other two horses on the trail! I mean I left them behind! He REALLY moves out and I love it!!  He is so sweet and a joy to be around. He is a very kind horse and has a great work ethic. He really has a lot of "try". I am working with a trainer with him and we are doing great. Thanks again for another wonderful Friesian. Please tell Tim that I just love him and he is getting the best of care.
Update... Just wanted to send you an update on Ulco (Marciano). Recently rode into the Bitterroot Selway Wilderness area to North Star Ranch that our friend owns. It is one of only 3 remaining private ranches in the backcountry. Ulco did fantastic! His work ethic is incredible and he just loves to move out. Very forward moving! Two of us rode in (three hour drive to trailhead and 3 hour ride in) and the rest flew in. You can only get to it by riding or flying (or hiking). All supplies are brought in by plane or helicopter. He has really become my buddy and Max’s, too. I think he might be my favorite one that I have purchased from you! Here are a few photos of us arriving at the cabins. Everyone that flew in got there by 10 am and Sharon and I arrived via horseback at 1:30 in the afternoon. So much fun with a great Friesian partner! (photo enclosed)...us having a good time with the boys. Summer evening picnic; brats, beer, and Friesians!...that's Monte on Max (Hugo) and me on Ulco (Marciano). Love my boys! THANK YOU JANNA!!!! Kari in Montana

Hey Janna,
Thank you so very much for this opportunity and joy to own Escada. I really am excited and even though I have never laid eyes on him in person and have only been able to see him in pictures and on video, I really love him. He is so beautiful and he will have the best home and owner ever, besides you of course. Again, thank you so much for Escada.
Debbie in Texas

Andre made it here safe and sound last night! I will give him a couple a days to get used to everything and then sent you a full report! Smile... But he is gorgeous... that's for sure!

Update.. Now a couple a Days have past by and Andre has settled in pretty good! I have to tell you.... this is the most laid back, safe Stallion I have ever seen and he is just 3 years old....WOW! Gaits, Personality, Manners .....1A+++ I am very proud to own this magnificent Stallion!

Thank you so much, whatever you have said about him is absolute what he is!!! Karin in Alabama

Marcello has settled in like he's lived here all his life.

Easy going, eating well, friendly to everyone. 

I absolutely love him and so does everyone else!

BTW if u dound Marcello's twin, my husbnad might want one.:)

-Lauren in Texas