Testimonials

Testimonials from our happy friesian owners!

When we sell a friesian horse, we produce a happy customer. All of our customers have been excited and more than satisfied with their new companions.

Read on to see what these horse owners have to say about their new friesians and their buying experience with Black Sterling Friesians.

Records 781 to 781 of 781
James - SOLD Friesian James - Sold On His Way To Illinois for Pam!!
Dear Janna,
 I can't thank you enough for all you've done to help me pick out what must be the most perfect horse. I always would look at him on your web site and think to myself what a beautiful horse he is. Every time I visit your web site there are so many new beauties too. I must look at your site at least once a day, just can't keep my eyes off of it.
You are a very kind and loving person of horses. Thanks for all you've done.

Update...
I am so impressed with James. I call him "Handsome" James. He is so much more handsome in person. He is the talk of my stable and everyone loves him and comes down to his stall to see him. When he's turned out in our indoor arena he just likes to stand by the fence and visit with all the people. He follows me around like a puppy dog. He's so impressive and well trained. James is also so easy to groom as he stands very quietly. He has settled in very nicely and is pretty used to everything and not spooky at all. My father calls him a gentleman's gentleman. Everything's going very well and I couldn't be happier. All my friends tell me this was meant to be.
...I've been dying to tell you how well he's doing. I guess that James really was the horse for me, I could hardly take my eyes off of him on your site every time I visited. He is so well mannered and sweet. He's teaching me where his itchy spots are. What a gorgeous animal, I'm in love.
Thanks so much for everything that you've done Janna, I think James was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Update...
Jelmer [Friesian #2 from BSF] arrived yesterday and is he ever so gorgeous. So shiny. Our manager put him right next to James and they were getting acquainted last night. It would be great if they could be turnout buddies.
Thanks so much.

Update...
Hope all is well with you and your beautiful horses. I've been dying to write but trying to get a halfway decent photo isn't easy. James and I are coming along splendidly. He's very sweet and affectionate. He whinnies or nickers at me all the time. I would have to say that James is one happy horse.  I'm so glad that I chose him. He is darling to work with and very well tempered and relaxed. I've really gained his trust.  He is the cutest most lovable fellow and so happy, and vocal too. He does like everyone, people or animal, except when I give away any of my attentions.

6 months later......

James is doing very well and is very content and happy.  I'm really enjoying him. He is a very good boy and an extremely quick learner.He sure is a gorgeous guy.
Pam in Ill

 

Zegna - SOLD Friesian Zegna - Sold Congrats to Mary Sue and Ken in Indiana! It was a Pleasure Meeting You Both!!

Janna,
She is more gorgeous than when I saw her in CA. There was ice and snow on the drive from the road to the barn and she handled it like a trooper. Her barn mates are all guys and she let them know she had arrived!!!. My 14 yr. old son who has never been too fond of horses went with me to see her and stayed in the barn talking to her after I left!! She definitely makes an impression.
Thanks so much for all your help. We plan on taking her to Ohio in October for the Friesian World Championships!! My husband is going out to see her this weekend and I think he just might decide he needs one too.  She is just a dream and the envy of the barn. Ken (a confirmed warmblood enthusiast) is just in love with her. She is so kind and forgiving when you give her mixed messages and she just loves everyone. She has become a peppermint addict and knows exactly where the box is in the barn as well as which pocket you have them in. Thanks so much for a wonderful horse.

Ymke (Zegna) did fantastic at her first show in the states. She took overall high point champion and ended the weekend with an average of 67%. This was great considering the judging was extremely tough and the scores were very low. This weekend we head off to the Ky Horse Park for a 3 day show and we hope to continue with our success. By the way, the BSF saddle we received from Holland fits Ymke like a glove.
Ken, (trainer in Indiana)

Just wanted to let you know that the weekend was a success at KDA(Kentucky Dressage Association). We had a great show with good scores in Training Level and First Level. One of the judges from California was really impressed with Ymke(Zegna) and there were several friesians there. I can't tell you how thrilled I am with her. She is so kind and level headed but such a hard worker. Thanks again for such a great horse.
 
Just an update to let you know that Ymke is now qualified for regionals (training level) and has one qualifiying score at First Level and will hope to get the second one in August. She has caused quite a buzz!!! Just to let you know she got a 79% score at the Kentucky show!!! She is averaging over 63% in first level and over 68% training level. What a great horse!!!
Mary Sue in Indiana

She has become the talk of every show that she has attended. We are qualified for Training level and with one attempt at first level we scored 70%. Her last show she took overall high point and High Point at both Training and First levels. Her first show she scored a 79% and won overall high point. I took her to a Jeff Moore clinic and after riding her Jeff commented “WOW, this Friesian has REAL Dressage gaits”. Of course we all knew that ahead of time.
Marysue, Ymke’s owner is madly in love with her and everyone in the barn has a bad case of Friesian envy. When we look to add another Friesian to our stable, you will be the first place we look.
Ken, trainer at Legacy Farm Dressage in IN

 

Anton - SOLD Friesian Anton - Sold Congrats to Patsy in NC on her 2nd Friesian from BSF!

Janna,

You are so patient with your clients, I know it is your business, but you stay on top of things, your clients feel good and come back to you.

That is the making for a good business woman.


Patsy in Wilson, N.C.

 

Tonger - SOLD Friesian Tonger - Sold This Handsome Boy is Headed to Texas for Jim!!

Janna,
Went to your web site and couldn't find my boy. Then I saw the sold category and when I saw him and your message that hour was heading to Texas, I think it finally hit me that it was all happening. Wow. How exciting is that? Thank you so much for all your help. Hope you don't mind if I call you from time to time with questions. I really want to do what is right by Tonger and it truly feels like a new baby is on the way. Again, thank you for all your help in making this happen.
I guess sometimes dreams do come true if you're patient and work hard.

1 month later...
 I wanted to pass along my thanks for everything. Be assured he is already bonding with me and he will have a wonderful life here with me.

He's absolutely everything I ever dreamed of.

1 year later...
He sure is growing like a weed. He's aready 15.3 hands and he just be 18 months old on October 8th. He loves being around the other horses when they're all out grazing and has developed a wonderful persona. He'll turn 3 in April, 2009 and that's when I plan on riding him for the first time. I can hardly wait. In the meantime, it's been training, training, training. But he takes to his lessons well and is a quick study. I attached a couple pictures so you can see how much he's grown.
Jim in Texas

 

Fedi STER - SOLD Friesian Fedi STER - Sold BIG Congrats to Nancy, and trainer Alicia, in Michigan!!!!!

Hi Janna!
We are having a champagne, chocolate, etc. party for Fedi upon his arrival. We are having it in our upstairs party room at the barn and then will have him on the lower level in the arena, running by himself loose so that people can go out on the balcony to admire him. I feel so lucky to have him. He is the horse of my dreams. Alicia is so excited that she will be showing him in the professional classes and I will be showing him in the amateur classes. We also wanted to thank you for your gracious hospitality. The Black Sterling Villa was more beautiful than we could ever have imagined! Thank you once again. Oh - also, we got to have dinner over at Ghiradelli Square downtown San Francisco. Saw Fisherman's Wharf - went over the Golden Gate Bridge and drove through Nob Hill. What a great time we had and also were lucky enough to find Fedi.
Best wishes to all of you at Black Sterling Friesians.

Update...
I just wanted to let you know that Fedi arrived this morning about 11 a.m., safe, sound and in beautiful condition. He was so majestic!  He is extremely fascinated with the mirrors in the arena and would walk from one mirror to another. He was very peaceful and looked as though he thought "wow, that horse is really beautiful". He would trot to me and let me pet him all over. He is more than I could ever dream of. My husband was in tears as he thought he was the most beautiful horse he had ever seen. We are very fortunate to have him. I can't thank you enough.

Update...
Just wanted to let you know that Fedi Ster (we unofficially renamed him Ferrari), is doing even better than could be expected. Alicia is taking a class on him this afternoon with Maryal Barnett.
...I just wanted to let you know that at Copper Creek Dressage, Ferrari (Fedi) took High Percentage Champion that weekend. He needs two more qualifying scores to qualify for the National Regionals and we are going to try for those in August. He is very intelligent, but also quite a character.He seems to win everyone's heart who knows him with his kind nature and ease to be around.
Again, if I am in the market for another Friesian, I will definitely be heading to you.

Update...You are always so on top of things that I don't know where you get all of the energy you have. If I get another horse it will definitely be from you! Bettina Drummond saw him at Michigan State in a clinic and was very impressed with his suspension, etc. If you ever need a reference as to the quality of Friesians that you have, just have them call me. I got a great one and am thrilled. Everyone says he is the most beautiful Friesian they have ever seen and there have been many at the shows, but everyone says they have not seen any as beautiful as Ferrari.  I can't tell you Janna, how convinced I am that this horse is Grand Prix material.
This horse has become my life and I think he really has bonded with me. I am very lucky that I have a husband who loves him like I do.

 

2 years later...You may not remember me, but I purchased a 5 year old Friesian gelding from you several years ago.  I am from Petoskey, Michigan and  I just wanted to let you know that Ferrari has been doing very well and qualified for the Regionals this past Fall.  He qualified at Training and First Level and did get 7th in the Championship - so he got his championship ribbon, ceremony, etc. and earned Alicia a special riding award for a Professional Rider.  He is currently training with Alicia and is being coached by Bettina Drummond, who was a student of Nuno Oliviera's for 17 years.   He is now training 3rd and 4th level.  Not only is Ferrari everything you could dream of in a dressage horse, such as flexibility, suspension, etc., but he is the world's best pet.  You can't help but love him as he has an extremely gentle nature.  His lineage is perfect for dressage and his sire is the great Gerryt 360.   I feel blessed that I have him and also that I found you, who seems to have a wonderful eye for that very "special" Friesian.  To see that large black horse do piaffe is amazing.  He always seems to know when he has an audience and carries a "look at me" attitude, but with a marshmallow temperament. Thanks again.

Nancy in Mich

 

Nino - SOLD Friesian Nino - Sold

"Last February my husband gave me the best Valentine ever - a Friesian horse named Nino.

I visited Black Sterling Freisians and Janna Goldman had such great horses for sale that just trying them out was fun.

It didn't take long for me to find my match - a seven-year-old gelding named Nino. His looks are incredible and his movement is elegant and animated, his mane falls to his shoulder and he is completely sweet and gentle to be around. I enjoy grooming him as much as riding him. Friesians are so much fun and they are unusual. You and you're new Friesian will really turn heads wherever you go.

If you are interested in this breed, you must visit Black Sterling Friesians.

4 years later...
I wanted you to know that Nino is showing this summer. Last month we took him to the Del Mar Dressage Show - he placed third thru fifth in a VERY competitive setting with all sorts of fancy warmbloods and fancy riders and 12 -15 horses in each class. It is not a place where Friesians are as appreciated - there were only two others there - one of Sabine's stallions and another young gelding who misbehaved so much they hardly showed him. We felt really good about Nino. It was great to see him there. He got amped up but behaved well. He was ridden by the assit. trainer. This week we are taking him to Pebble Beach Dressage and Tanya Vik will show him second level - now that she is riding him, his outline is beautiful and his movement is really fabulous. I know she will do well and I'm really excited to see her ride him as she is such a top notch rider. I rode at the last Riverside show and had one really good test at first level (first place out of five) and another one that was also pretty good. I'll probably do the last Riverside show on Sat. August 30th. My riding has improved tremendously since working with Tanya - confidence is much better and of course Nino now had a lot of training in him - he's always round, on the bit and has a beautiful canter. Needless to say - we get attention everywhere we go! People at Del Mar wanted to know his breeding, how did we get him so soft and bendable in the head, etc... He is working on his lead changes and I know he will get them confirmed so he'll show third level next year. His lateral work is really nice. I hope to have a legitimate show season on him myself next year (for my 50th birthday!).

FYI, his show name is "Knight Flight".  ...met a lady at Riverside who bought a mare from you that she loves (third level). Hope all is well with you, Ron and the kids. I see Julia is really showing/riding.

Susan Jane

 

Rossini - STER - SOLD Friesian Rossini - STER - Sold Happy Birthday to Mary in Minn, on her 3rd Friesian from BSF:)
Thanks so much!
Rossini had her foal May 24. She had a little filly and is a sweetheart. Very good looking foal. We love her! Thanks for your help!!!


All of the horses (you sold us) are doing great. Rossini and her filly are doing great. She is really friendly. I think she will do good at the inspection in September. I think she is going to have her mom's movement. Gina is still pregnant. Virtie's baby of last year is at my house. She is my baby. She is going to be gorgeous just like her mom. And she is already a monster. Hope things are going will with you and I will try to get some pics over to you!
Angie in Minn

 

Aike - SOLD Friesian Aike - Sold


Janna -  I've attached a picture that was taken shortly after his arrival. You can tell not only does he feel comfortable but he seems to be actually posing for the camera. A bit of a ham perhaps? He is the first Friesian in our barn and everyone here loves him. His personality and beauty have won everyone over the very short time he has been here. What a great example of the breed for all of us to get to know. I also just wanted to say thank you. I searched for a while for the "perfect horse" and I've found him in Aike. He is super sweet, gorgeous and talented. Working with you and your team at Black Sterling made this match possible. Everyone was completely professional and extremely patient with this new horse owner.
THANKS!

7 months later......
Hey Janna!
It doesn't surprise me at all that you are checking in on Aike. Actually, it is yet another reason I am so glad that I chose your organization to work with to find my dream horse.
Aike is wonderful. He is happy, healthy and building up good dressage muscle. He is the toast of the barn. He has gotten the barn nick name of Herman for Herman Munster. My trainer is just in love with him and the breed. She just can't say enough about how much she likes him. Then there is me. I think I'm in heaven. Not only do I have a completely willing and eager dressage partner, I get a wonderful friend and animal to love. In other words my dream horse. I couldn't be happier. Thank you so much for your patience with me through the process.

Aike was wonderful at his first sleep over dressage show. Our scores were good mid to high 60's. One of the judges comments included "this is an extraordinary horse." Everyone was blown away by him. Thanks again for making all of this possible.

Allyson in GA


 

Fieke - SOLD Friesian Fieke - Sold

Fieke and baby are doing great. The filly’s barn name is Zoey. She is 5 months old now and is tall, but not too large. Our daughter Morgan is riding Fieke as much as possible. We lead Zoey with halter and lead rope and she goes in the trailer and clips very well. Zoey is worth judging. She is growing very proportionate which is unusual. Her head is as beautiful today as the day we brought her home. Her hind end is very rounded and heart shaped. We are very impressed by her intelligence She only has to be shown something once, maybe twice and she learns it. It is hard to believe that we have to wait 3 more years to ride her. Thanks for the offer of assistance (at the keuring).
Thanks, Debbie

 

Volare - SOLD Friesian Volare - Sold HAPPY NEW YEAR to Betty !!!

Hello, Janna & Staff:
Just a few lines to say hi and THANK YOUUUUU!!! For the sale of "Welmer" (Volare) by the way, we are keeping his original dutch name and he knows it very well. His new name "Volare" was cute, too, I think he prefers "Velmer". It's been only 3 weeks and he's a total SWEETHEART!! He is so well trained as a second level dressage horse and trail rides (we love trails.) The minute he arrived at our stable he was so curious and got along with our other horses so well. Velmer acted as the PERFECT GENTLEMEN and even offered to scratch their necks/mane. What a wonderful personality! He does look impressive, too. As you know, we visited your gorgeous Friesian Stable and fell in love with him ASAP. We never bought a horse soooooo fast! Especially us, that we are used to Peruvian Paso Horses for so long. But, when I rode him at your stable and noticed something so special about him----THAT WAS IT!!! My husband, usually likes to take his time and "think about it"--- as you know......we went to lunch and came back to your ranch as fast as we could and wrote the check!

We could not be happier with him. He loves his new home. He adapted instantly. Yesterday, we took him with our other horse Meridian for a walk around the great trails of Woodside, CA and this gorgeous Friesian was a "traffic stopper"------ he behaved so well the entire time. We have ridden him in the ring many times; however, tomorrow, we are going for a trail ride thru traffic and downtown Woodside, too, time to SHOW HIM! Thank you and your wonderful staff for the courtesy and patience you offered us. Since Friesians were a total new experience for us; we had TONS of questions.

Update...
We will send you this time pictures of Welmer (Volare) at the Parade. He is a very happy horse; needless to say, SPOILED!!!! and he loves it :-) Parade will be May 5th in Woodside. If it works, we will bring our two horses to the Los Altos Parade, May 15 or around that date. We're practicing to all kinds of noise, balloons, (that experience was funny) traffic, etc. etc.

Update...
Here is Betty at the Kiwanis Parade. Last May, 2007. Betty is riding 'Welmer' (Volare). We are like a couple of "kids" with our "boys" ....(kids at heart :-)
The Schotts 

 

Hylke van 'e Sanharst - SOLD Friesian Hylke van 'e Sanharst - Sold This GORGEOUS Boy is Going to Indiana for a lucky Michele!!

He is so much more than I could have ever dreamed!! You have been amazing throughout the entire process. So happy I can hardly stand it,  Janna,  Hylke is doing great! He calls out to me when I come to the barn and it totally melts my heart! He's been enjoying the snow here. Esther Liano sent a note tucked into his passport and we've been in contact. She obviously loved him and was concerned about his sensitivity. He has been a sensitive guy , but extremely loving and coming along.Thanks, I love my new boy!

8 months later...............................
We're in training with a Grand Prix trainer. He is an extremely sensitive horse and I'm happy to have a sensitive trainer as well. I am absolutely thrilled with my dream horse. I wouldn't trade him for the world.
He's teaching me dressage. My trainer is amazed with his sensitivity.
He's really bonded with me and it just melts my heart! Hylke is doing great! I LOVE my boy!!!
 
1 year later....
Wanted to give you an update on Hylke. We had a ball at the FHANA World Show! Hylke took 1st place in the 5 year and older gelding in-hand class and then took the overall championship for geldings in hand. He turned into 'Mr. Show Boy' when he entered the arena. He liked it!  Will make a trip out to VA this weekend for Hylke's 1st parade. 
I LOVE MY HORSE!!!

Update...Would  like to give you an update on my boy. I couldn't be happier with him. He is truly special and I know I'll NEVER run out of horse with him. You sold me an amazingly high quality horse! He's been in training with Bruce Griffin in VA.  I travel to VA monthly and our progress individually and together has been significant each trip.I feel he's the perfect horse for me. I couldn't love him more.

You made a great recommendation! He's a spectacular gelding. Hylke went to keuring in Leesburg, VA, and made 1e premie ster and grand champion gelding. Jan Hendricks really liked him and actually went and got his own camera to take pictures of him! He  did great!!!

Michele in IN

congrats to hylke on his NUMEROUS world and national championship victories at the 2008 IFSHA  grand nationals in st louis! 

 

Valentino - SOLD Friesian Valentino - Sold Lovely Sweet Boy Going to Nancy in Utah!

Hi Janna,
Valentino (now Lancelot) arrived safe and sound about a week ago. The transporter said he wished all horses traveled so well. A total gentleman calm and patient he stood silently while we handled the paperwork.
I must tell you that his pictures don't even begin to do him justice. Granted, I thought he was beautiful in the photo's, but really, the way he carries himself, arching his powerful neck and his graceful slow motion prance, his coat glistening in the sun and the stark difference between his jet black coat against the deep white snow was quite breathtaking, you really have to see it in person to believe it.
I would be lying if I said I wasn't more than a bit nervous buying a horse with only photo's, video and your staff's testimony, but after getting to know him for a week and looking back at the pictures he really is everything you said he would be and more.
He seems to be getting used to my cues which under western tack are pretty new to him but my trainer came out yesterday to give an initial assessment. He crosses over nicely with his front leg when lead gently in a circle which is actually the beginning of a spin for western reining. We went to an arena and they brought in this huge CAT loader to move the panels (you know the enormous orange/yellow machines with 5 foot tall wheels!) It didn't even begin to phase him. Ho hum,no biggie. My husbands horse was about to come out of his skin!
Just he and I took a nice little day ride this afternoon through a big field covered in about two feet of snow. He was quite happy to be out and when we got to the dirt road area along the fence I could tell he wanted to go so I let him canter for just a bit, I didn't really want to open him up fully because we are still getting to know each other and the road was not dry but I could tell he had another gear in there.
Thanks again for everything.

I have ridden him a handfull of times now and each time we are communicating better and better. What a difference from the first time I asked him to canter and he just kept trotting faster and faster. He goes straight from a walk to a canter with a kiss and a squeeze now. His manners are phenomenal, I feel so safe around him despite his size and I am getting used to those exagerated upward then forward motions in the canter. By the way he does love his food and treats -oh yes he does!
My six year old is bound and determined to ride him in the Junior Bit and Spur which starts in April and I am nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs about him riding any horse, we usually start the littler ones out on the 20 year old quarter horse, but believe that Lancelot will take good care of him.

Hi Janna,
 We trailered over to the indoor arena and both my 4 year old and my 6 year old rode him around (with the other horses in the arena) without any parental intervention!, this is the first time we dared that, all the other times we would walk beside or hold the reins or lead rope etc. and he was a dream. Went where they wanted, at the speed they wanted. Here's the fun part - I saved it for last. With VERY LITTLE EFFORT I have taught this beautiful boy (on my own, never having taught this before) to bow! I must recruit someone to take a picture and send it to you! By bow I mean stretch out just a tad, bend the left leg and drop to one "knee" and tuck his nose down on the ground next to his knee.
By the way we did take first place in "Walk Trot Pleasure" at our local show last month. We were 15 minutes late for the full "Western Pleasure" class - darn the traffic anyhow. He is so much fun to watch other people ride, I have let several beginners ride him for the sheer pleasure of the smiles on their faces and because I know he is so safe and sweet.

Hi Janna,
I've been switching him to Western and although we don't ride as much as I'd like, he seems to be transitioning well. The photo with my 6 year old was at a local show and we both placed first on Lancelot (valentino) in our western divisions. This week my 11 year old niece from Texas who had never ridden a horse before has been riding him all week and just loving it. I almost forgot. I was not going to ride him in Team Penning (cows you know) assuming it would not suit him. So opening night, when all the cows and all the horses were VERY fresh! a friend offered to let me ride his "experienced team penning" horse. Long story short when the announcer said 'riders ready' two out of the three quarter horses on our team decided to go for a bronc ride. I survived with dignity in tact and dismounted and handed him back his horse with a very polite - no thanks! I re-saddled Lancelot figuring hey I had already paid my fees and nothing could be worse than that! When our turn came up again Lance and I took a stab at team penning, and I am happy to say that he engaged the cow, was a perfect gentleman, and although we broke no land speed record time we were the only one on our team to get our cow down to the pen. Thanks for everything!

Hi Janna,
I wanted to send you this picture of me and Lancelot taken moments before our local parade. OK, we did go a bit overboard on all the glitter hooves, stars and jingle coins - next time we will probably leave the coins off the breast collar and the fluffy stuff off the bridle. Just the same he was a good sport about it and we had a lot of fun. True to Friesian nature he was an angel at the parade. Honestly these are the best horses ever! I will never go back to quarter horses! Thanks again for everything.

7 months later....
Just wanted to let you know that we are having the best time with Lancelot. I know you don't have many "Western" customers so I wanted to let you know that YES Friesians can compete in Western events. We've had Lancelot for a little over 6 months now and despite he and I both being "rookies" in the sport we are having a fantastic time. My husband and I placed 3rd in Pairs Western Pleasure in the Bit and Spur Club Show about two weeks ago which means we move on to the "District" USWRCA competition. Lancelot (Valentino) and I placed 4th in Ladies Western Pleasure in the same show (the ladies like the sport more so the competition was a lot tougher - since Lancelot and I are both rookies I was very pleased to make it that far). I must brag on him a little. When I first got Lancelot he really struggled with his leads and didn't like to take his left lead at all. We've been working on it and during the show Lance did the most beautiful flying lead changes in the reining pattern that we actually got cheers and whistles from the audience. I've attached some pictures from the club show. I just love him (Lancelot) and am trying to convince my husband to consider getting one. Next time I will probably get a pregnant mare that way at some point the entire family can have a friesian. I think this is a case of once you've had a friesian you never go back.
If you have other people calling and asking about how friesians do in Western events here's what I've decided thus far. Lance does the barrel pattern and poles very well, very much correct but I do not believe he will ever have the agility and speed to win. By the same token he does not rear or dance around or act like an idiot when entering the arena for those events like other horses. He does a very fine job on Keyhole, Water Race and Potato Race because he's such a thinker and so obedient. He never blows through the keyhole or freaks out with the water etc. I think I mentioned before that he does better in the team penning (cows) than my quarter horse ever did! Which was a total shock for me. A friesian will engage a cow! So, if a person wants to do the Western events and really enjoy their horse doing it a Friesian is an excellent choice. If they want to "win" at speed events. I think they are not built for it, but you will definitely enjoy it - have a great success working with your horse as a willing and thinking partner who is safe and sane and LOOK GOOD doing it. Also, this horse loves me. I think they really do love people. He has the softest eye and kindest personality and never ever turns his butt to me or pins his ears back or give me any trouble with his feet or trailering or bathing. My little four year old rides him by himself and leads him all around and I never worry about his safety. Granted - if allowed to, Lance will EAT. He loves his food!
Thank you thank you for everything. I always tell everyone what a great reputation you have for selecting and delivering fine quality animals sight unseen.
Nancy in Utah

 

Aletta - SOLD Friesian Aletta - Sold Aletta is On Her Way to Oregon for Marion
Hi Janna and Happy New Year,
Just wanted to let you know that Aletta arrived last night around 8pm safe and sound. She is far more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. She arrived calm and collected, had a chance to look around the arena, roll in the dirt and look at and smell the other horses. She went willingly into her stall and seems to be feeling at home already. I am very much looking forward to working with her and seeing all she can do. Thank you so much for all your help and for such a wonderful new pal.
I absolutely love her and rode her yesterday. She is a wonderful horse and I thank you.

Update...
You are truly wonderful, did you know that??? Thank you so much for all the info. Aletta is doing well, exercising every day and I rode her the other day, she has quite the trot!!! I can see that I need more practice to hold on to her but it was totally fun and she's a wonderful mare. I will keep in touch and again, thank you.

Hi Janna,
I was just thinking of you yesterday, I wanted to send you a pic of Aletta's foal. She had a colt and he is spectacular!!!! We named him Zorro. He is just the best. Here we are when Zorro was first born. Aletta is doing great. I have her working with a dressage trainer and she will hopefully show next year. I am enjoying her very much and love her to pieces, she is the hit of the stables and she and Zorro are the talk of the county. People (strangers) honestly call me to come and see her and now that Zorro is here we have had many visitors. Zorro is doing really well in his foal training and Aletta is excelling in her Dressage training so all is good around here.
Hope all is going well with you and all your horses. I check back from time to time on your website just to see who you have around the stables.

Marion in OR

 

Corina - SOLD Friesian Corina - Sold Merry Christmas to Debbie in Texas:)

From Corina's previous mommy in Holland:
Corina is leaving on Saturday. Everything is taken care of. I have all her papers together. Now I’m really counting the days but I’m ready for it. It is going to be very strange to not have her around. I really want to thank you for letting me hold on to her for such a long time!!!!!!!! You’re really great!!!! You made it possible for me to say goodbye to her and to prepare myself for it. It is still going to be hard, but you really made it a whole lot easier for me. I can’t thank you enough!!!!!!! So……thank you……thank you……thank you……thank you……thank you……thank you……thank you……thank you……thank you……thank you……thank you……thank you……thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O… did I already thank you for being so patient with me? So, everything is taken care of and soon Debbie [corina's new mommy] will be able to see why I love her so much! She really is the best!!!!!!!!! She is nice and calm and such a pleasure to train with. I’m really going to miss her. I would love to visit her sometime when I’m able to.I wish I could go with her, maybe I can hide myself under her blanket?You really made it easier for me! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dyan in Holland, who showed Corina up to M level before she was imported

I might get a different horse since Lynn Tapp [cem quarantine owner] says that she loves Corina and she is going to send me her Friesian in place of Corina! Lynn says that Corina gives hugs and kisses and stands without a problem for all her checks etc. I have been emailing Dyan [Corina's former owner] and she has sent me alot of photos of Corina and her babies. In addition to a wonderful horse I have found a new friend through buying Corina.

Corina arrived here today and is just lovely and sweet as can be. We had champagne to celebrate her arrival. I cannot wait to get to know her. Everyone that has met her through her travel to Houston have said what a wonderful, sweet horse she is. The driver from Equine Express said that she was the sweetest Friesian he has ever seen. I am so please and the wait was worth every moment. In addition I have gained a new friend with Dyan and have invited her over to spend time with Corina and perhaps show her after her foal is born. Thank you again.

She is just wonderful and very special. Thank you also for introducing me to Dyan - it is great to get to know someone [Corina's former owner in Holland] and learn about Corina from her. Corina is doing well - She is a very sweet girl. 

Corina and I are doing well.  I am planning to attend the Friesian event in October and hopefully I will get to meet you.
Corina has been a wonderful addition to my family and the barn folks love her dearly also.
12 months later........
I have a lovely 4 month old filly (out of Corina) that I will treasure forever. Thank you for bringing Corina into my life, I love her dearly.
Debbie in TX

 

Hanno - SOLD Friesian Hanno - Sold MERRY XMAS to Kim, and especially Austen

Janna,
Thank you so much for the time you spent with us. It was very nice meeting you. My son, Austen, was so excited when he saw Hanno on your website with the "Merry Christmas" note you write below his picture tonight. I think it sunk in just then!! He is looking through his 101 Dressage Exercise book to pick out what he can work on when Hanno arrives. Hanno will have a very loving home with Austen. Thank you for your assistance getting Hanno to us. Thank you for helping to make this Christmas extra special and an unforgettable one!
You have been such a pleasure to do business with. I hope we will meet again.

Update...
Hanno is doing great. He and Austen have become fast friends. Hanno truly enjoys playing with him. Austen is having a great time riding him and they are doing well together. We've taken Hanno out on trails and he crossed the creek after a little coaxing. He was steady as they come! Hanno will be in a show in a couple weeks and we are all looking forward to it. I meant to mention to you that we now have 3 of your BSF's at our barn (Hanno, Xanadu and Fiore). It's nice to have them together as they seem to enjoy seeing one another. We can't thank you enough for giving us the opportunity to add Hanno to our family. We love him!!!

Update 2 years later...
We LOVE Hanno!  He is such a character. We have 3 Friesians at the barn now and would  love to have more. I keep looking at your babies...one day!…we are loving Hanno and having a great time with him.
Kim

 

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