Testimonials

I just cannot believe that this magnificent stallion is mine! Even the fellows who unloaded him off the truck were asking me if I minded them taking pictures of him because they had never seen such a beautiful animal. He is such a pleasure to ride and I cannot wait to begin training and lessons soon. Thank you so much again for everything; you were terrific to deal with and I would do it again in a heart beat if I didn't already now own the most perfect horse in the world!!! He doesn't seem to mind the cows at all or all the machinery and vehicles so that is great. I am sure I will have him out on a cattle drive before he knows what's hit him.
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Hard to believe it has been about six months now since he arrive here in Canada! Time sure flies but it's been such a blast owning this guy let me tell you! He is the most gentlemanly stallion I know, everyone who meets him (once they pick their jaws up off the floor from his stunning good looks) comments on his manners and how lovely he seems. He has his own little fan club with all the little girls at the facility...one day a young gal asked me if she could touch him....of course I let her and she went off squealing with her friends saying "oh I'm never going to wash my hand again!!!" So cute; and he just sops it up! We are planning to show a bit this year and have also been working on a Freestyle so that should be exciting as well if we can get that together in time for this show season. I should tell you Janna that this horse has met and exceeded not only my expectations but my dreams as well. He is not only gorgeous but he is so trainable and athletic as well...what can I say....he's perfect! Thank you again for everything!
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I just wanted to email to acknowledge again all of your efforts in helping me with the purchase of Alwyn. You have made this whole process feel effortless. I had never purchased a horse almost sight unseen before and especially not a Friesian stallion of his caliber. I truly felt like you wanted to match me with the right horse. You have been extremely easy to communicate with and your relaxed nature has kept me calm through it all so I thank you for that! I still feel your interest in how he and I are doing and I really appreciate that.I will never hesitate to have you find me another Friesian again should the need arise, your descriptions of the horses are bang on and it's obvious you do this because you love it! I have already recommended BSF to a few people and I look forward to hopefully hanging out with you guys in person again one day! I have attached a photo of me on Alwyn on the day we met down there.
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He has been terrific and I am still thrilled to call this amazing stallion mine. I still get a charge out of people when we walk by them as they rubber neck around to look at him. He is such a good boy and I am able to take him out trail riding and hacking which is such a treat. We have competed successfully at second level pulling scores in the low 70 percentile range so that is awesome. We even received a nine for a mark on our artistic mark in our second level freestyle.We will be moving up to third level next year so that is very exciting for us.We are thrilled and have received a lot of positive feedback from many of our fellow Friesian enthusiasts here. He is such a crowd pleaser and SO popular where ever we go. His gentle nature allows people to come right up and pet him and have photos with him, and trust me they do!
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Alwyn is great! We've been training hard and just had a clinic with Leslie Reid, one of our Canadian Olympic Dressage riders. The clinic was awesome and Alwyn is doing really well. He is proving that Friesians can do all the movements and just as well as a warmblood or better! We are working on solidifying all the 3rd level stuff....if he keeps improving at the rate he's going he will be amazing next year at 3rd level. Update...Alwyn and I are both doing very well and I have been training hard since we last communicated.Alwyn and I competed extensively last year at third level open and had a tremendous season. Alwyn was awarded the Sport Predicate from fhana for his success in 2009. All of his scores were well over 60% with the majority of his scores over 65%. We had many championships, all of these competitions were Equine Canada Gold sanctioned shows under FEI judgesfrom all over the world. Alwyn and I will be competing at FEI advanced Prix St Georges in 2010.
Chelsea and Alwyn in Canada

Thanks so much, Again! Always a pleasure doing business with you, Janna---quite simply, you have, and import, the BEST.

Leez is very very pretty. Love her head and neck. Love her spunkiness too. Very very pretty. I like her a lot. Cant wait to get to know her.-Lynn of Dream Gait Friesians in Ohio

I meant to send this before now, but have had my hands full with the new love of my life, who arrived just in time for Christmas. What started as a casual trip to SF, then Sonoma to go riding at BSF quickly turned into the most incredible birthday EVER! I spent the entire day becoming acquainted with Daemus (Dustin), who I know was meant to be mine. A life-long dream come true... I'd been admiring the horses on your site for years, though I am certain this particular stallion appeared at precisely right time. Everything about him--from the shape of his head, expressive face and eyes, to his personality--suits me perfectly. Daemus is the only Friesian at our barn and everyone is taken with him. When we walk along the perimeter trail, literally anyone who rides by will stop to comment on my beautiful guy... Sharing space with such striking creatures is truly a wondrous thing. :} Being in the market for my first Friesian, it wasn't always easy getting answers... So thanks, Janna! You are a fantastic businesswoman and have been responsive and professional and every step of the way. Jack also adores this amazing beast and already wants one for himself. Uh oh. ;} Happy New Year! ~ Erin Layne

Thanks so much Janna, for all your advice, for all your help and friendship in getting me involved with such nice horses.

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Janna, We had the best time this weekend (in Reno)! I think the mare class was my favorite as well. You are a joy to watch on a horse. You look amazing up there, no matter what horse your on! We are so excited about getting Zenobia. I am not at all surprised that you kicked butt in the ride a buck.  I am so glad you like Terry (our trainer). We just love him and the way he is with horses is a joy to watch. He was also very impressed with you and your horses. You are a package that is hard to beat in the show ring, but you look so natural on the back of a horse that none can mind losing to you! Both Jerry and Terry are protective of me and both said that after meeting you, seeing your horses and how good you are with them, feel confident that your advice to me over the past year has been dead on correct for me and that you have helped me to pick out a very high quality string of horses.

Lynn in Ohio
Dream Gait Acres

Update 7 years later.... Janna these are photos of Zenobia and you in Reno. The first time Lynn Schmidt Gerald Schmidt and I met you in person. You've brought so many horses to Dream Gait and this one was spectacular.
-Terry, Trainer at Dream Gait Friesians

Great to meet you, too! I am so excited about Neo and thrilled to get him to Colorado.

Kacy in Colorado

Lynn from Tapp farms just loves her and just goes on and on about her. She says it will most definitely surprise her if she does not make Ster. And says she is also one of the most personable mares she has ever been around.

Terry (my trainer) saw her this past weekend and he says I will just love her.That she has a softer eye and maybe prettier head than Merlot and I have always thought she has the most pretty face of all my horses.

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She is stunning ... She has nice feathering and a drop dead gorgeous mane. She has the softest most expressive eye of any of my horses. I cant wait to see the tietse baby that she gives us. Terry cant wait to ride her.

Lynn in Ohio

Dream Gait Farm

Hi Janna,

Just a quick note to let you know that Hugo (Maximus) arrived safely on Monday afternoon.  

He is beautiful and I love his size! 

Thanks much!

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Just thought I’d give an update a bit on Max. He is doing great! Had him with a trainer last fall who LOVED him. He didn’t want me to bring him home and said he was his favorite horse in the barn. He even started him on cows a little. Have to try that here in Montana! He is an incredibly friendly horse and has discovered where my office window is and will come and look through the window at me and wait for me to come out for a visit. Quite the personality. Attached are a few winter photos. 

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Hello Janna, Hope this finds you well! Max (Hugo) is doing great. We’ve been team penning and sorting on him for something to do in our cold Montana weather.
Kari in Montana

Hi Janna

I wanted to thank you and your staff for the help.   Cobalt, now Maurus is doing just fine and is such a fine young man. Thanks again… I will watch to see any other youngsters you may have coming in, as I would be interested.

Thanks Kindly

Robert

 I am so excited to get her!   She is going to be such a nice companion for me—I am really looking forward to the experience.   She is really precious.
As soon as I walked in she recognized me, the girls saw it—it was neat.   She was playing with me too—putting her face in my arm and holding it there all careful, she is such a neat horse. I love Sahara so much--she is absolutely wonderful. Thanks!

Update Two Years Later... Hi Janna, Sahara made 2nd Premie Ster at the Santa Rosa Keuring—I am SO proud of her. It was so much work, and was my gift to her for being such an awesome part of my life:) I hope you continue to match people, like me, with the friesians of their dreams---no one is as good at it as YOU!
Mari Anne

We're so excited!! Thanks for everything!

Just a quick email to let you know how Tabe is doing. He settled in right away and I mean right away. From the minute he got off the trailer he was relaxed and made himself at home. He is definitely the most beautiful horse at the barn, and the friendliest. The tack we bought from you is beautiful and he looks stunning in it.  I still keep my eye on your website, I think we will be needing one more friesian  for trail riding. Also, my trainer loves Tabe, he keeps saying "why would anyone want to sell this horse?" You can be sure I won't be selling him! You have been a joy to work with, Janna!!!
Thanks,
Kelly in Vancounver

Gin arrived!

I really like his head and his calm eye. He is very gentle. and very respectful of your space.

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Really a Gentleman. Terry rode him the day before we yesterday. He looked great. Wonderful natural head set with lots of front end action. Really seems to enjoy it! We have a lady we are working with to maybe get her to do a side saddle demo at the friesian show at the state fair in august. We think Gin might be perfect for that. Nice smooth trot and canter. We really like him. I really like the way he feels and the peppy walk  and trot he has.
-Lynn in Ohio