Testimonials

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

I cannot believe that my dream is finally coming true...thank you both so much for this wonderful opportunity! I want to assure you that Dutton will have a fabulous life as I am very diligent about taking the best care of my animals.I still cannot believe that Dutton is mine! I'm so excited!!! Thanks so much for talking me through it, I know you don't have to do that with all the folks you have lined up waiting to buy your horses.
Update... He is so magnificently beautiful, I could stay at the barn all day and just watch him! I did get the tack, thanks again for sending everything.Thanks so much for the opportunity to own this magnificent horse...this is one of the happiest days of my life!
6 months later...I wanted to give you an update on Dutton (now Cairo). He is such a super-special horse, so good and kind and sweet! I go to the barn every morning before work and do ground work with him and groom him. On weekends I spend hours with him . I'm taking weekly lessons with my trainer. He knows his name, comes when I call him, and follows me everywhere. He is the hit of the barn and the light of my life!
(My trainer) was so, so happy when she saw the tack you sent...the bit is the exact one she uses and she loved the saddle. She says it is clear he has led a good life and thinks he will make a great dressage horse.

Cairo (Dutton) is doing really well, he's such a good boy and teaching me to ride!
Cathy in Colorado

Thanks for all of your help and for the pictures. He is absolutely beautiful!!!! They (Jello and Phillips) are both such nice horses.
Update... The boys are doing very well and learning their English. The horses are both so beautiful and very well behaved. We put them together in the arena and they are now fast friends. They were very quickly itching each others' backs and nuzzling one another. We are looking forward to many new adventures with them. Our saddles and bridles are beautiful.Update.. Janna,Our Friesians are doing well,and Jackie an I have been taking dressage riding lessons.The boys are the favorites at the new barn. They are getting plenty of hugs and attention. The people there just can not get over their personalities and the interaction with them. These two just love the attention and always want more. The people at the barn were amazed we bought them after only seeing the video. I guess it was a risk, but Jackie and I both feel you did a great job picking the right horses for us. So many thanks for doing what you do, in the most honest, upfront way possible!!!
-Jackie and Gary in NY