december 13, 2023 Rosettes KFPS Stallion Inspection 2021 © DigiShots With the end of 2023 in sight, it is time again for the election of The Horse of the Year 2023. Who will be Nane 492’s successor? The voting is open until December 31 via this link. Five nominees Where previously three or four horses…

Our most heartfelt congratulations to Cole Sanders on his Purchase if Wybren 464 Sport AA! Feike 395 Sport x Wicher 334 Wybren is negative for dwarfism and Hydrocephalus. He passes on his hind end power, willingness to work and excellent temperament, along with thick and luxurious hair! He was born and approved right here in the USA!…

The voting is open for the 2023 The Tom Hannon/FHANA Lifetime Achievement Award. The 2023 nominee for this award is Tjaarda 483 Sport Elite. Tjaarda 483 Sport Elite has won many championships in both ridden dressage and driven dressage (single, double, & 4 in-hand), along with show driving. Tjaarda continues to prove how versatile a…

Congratulations to the Mare Show East Participants.  This was a wonderful event with some terrific horses of all caliber. Category 1- 1e Yearlings & 2 yr. Olds Champion-Roza KCF (Julius 486 x Stendert 447) owned by Rachel Mulder of St. Thomas, ON. Reserve Champion Savannah HHF (Julius 486 x Tonjes 459) owned by Hopeful Harvest…

FHANA had 3 stallions selected to move on in the stallion selection process pending Vet check and passing the semen, x-ray, and scope which will take place in the next week or two Congratulations to the owners and breeders of each horse. Meet Sepke van de Meerbos (Tiede 501 x Bikkel 470) owned by Lisa…

Meet Remington, EFF (Mees 497 x Norbert 444) bred and owned by Annette Carpenter has passed the second viewing of the “Official Stallion Viewing” West.  The next stop in his process is X-Rays, Scope, and Semen Testing.   Congratulations to Annette and Remington, EFF   In total there were 6 horses viewed today with 2…

Congratulations to the Mare Show West Participants.  This was a wonderful event with some terrific horses of all caliber. Category 1- 1e Yearlings & 2 yr. Olds Champion and Overall Junior Champion- Queen Bodacious (Thorben 466 x Doaitsen 420) owned by Daniel England of El Sobrante, CA Category 3- Ster Mares 5 yrs. & Older;…

Three stallions through to next round of Central Examination

Friesian breed finally recognised as sport horse by WBFSH

The Stallion Inspection will take place on 14, 15 and 16 January 2021, but this time no full stands can be followed in front of the TV at home. Unfortunately, the public is not allowed, but via the Omrop Fryslân livestream the Stallion Inspection can be viewed by everyone, anywhere in the world. This always sold out…

Congratulations to Pier & Darlene Vanderhoek and their stallion Atze (Julius 486 x Tsjalle 454) for being selected to move onto the 70 day Central Proving at DG Bar Ranch.  While dates for the testing haven’t been determined, Atze will remain in training with Alex Gibson until he transitions to DG Bar. It should also…

At last weekend’s measuring moment in Snelrewaard Epke 474 acquired his last points for the Sport Elite predicate! His regular lady rider Sabine van der Loenhorst is terribly proud of him. ‘He keeps getting stronger and better and he’s capable of so much more. The Grand Prix is beckoning…’ Van der Loenhorst is especially pleased…

Because of the Corona guidelines training of the Friesian horses is predominantly done at home. Judith Pietersen and Peter Spahn provide tips to get the best out of this period. Improve suppleness Judith dots the i’s and crosses the t’s. ‘Because if you improve your horse it hopefully helps to achieve even higher scores. The…

With the cancellation of the 2020 FHANA Inspections.  FHANA will be conducting our first ever virtual horse show.  This show is for fun with no official awards.  Each participant will receive a special award for participating to memorialize this special event.  Awards will be issued to two classes: Costume & Riding/Driving Exhibition. Each member will…

In response to the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic that has negatively impacted our performance members’ opportunities to ride and drive competitively this year, Maddi’s Friesian Ranch, supporting both riding and driving, will sponsor a special 2020 recreational use program for all FHANA members! Recreational use is unique and important to promoting our breed, because it affords…

Sometimes a horse owner can be in a situation that makes him or her wish the horse could speak and say what’s the matter. Or when you would like to be able to explain to the horse what’s going to happen, like moving to another stable or an operation. Symone Ottevangers from Groningen works as…

Jasper 366 viert volgend jaar zijn 25ste verjaardag Jasper 366 is celebrating his 25th anniversary next year(Foto: Karin Sevink) Jasper 366, the “King of the stallions” is celebrating its 25th anniversary next year. A good reason for an article in the first issue of Phryso in 2020. In addition, there is also room for fun,…

The SCFHA trail ride at the Highland Park Trailhead at Lake Lavon (northeast of Dallas) took place on October 19th, an absolutely perfect day!  Our “trail boss” Karen Rosenberg did a terrific job planning the event, drafting the informational flyer, getting the info we needed, and even taking a “test drive” …..  or rather a…

Warrior’s Prayer, Whistling Water and Assiniboine Nation, not exactly names we usually associate with Friesian horses. But they are, and in ownership of Leon and Cherie Stewart,  native American Indians by origin. In the heart of the prairie in the state of Montana, United States, they lovingly run their L-Heart-C Friesian Horse Ranch. It was…

Wes and Kylee Dunn of Pitch Black Stables in Cookeville, Tennessee are honored to announce the purchase of the one and only Uldrik 457 (Dries 421 Sport x Tsjerk 328 Sport Preferant). Uldrik 457 will be standing at Black Pearl Friesians in Rockton, Illinois in the very capable hands of Tiffany and Willem van der…

Congratulations to Frank Leyendekker for the purchase of Haike 482 Sport (Argen 417 x Lute 304).  Haike 482 Sport will be standing at Leyendekker Friesians in Visalia, CA.  Currently Haike 482 is in quarantine and should be available for breeding within the next 30 days.

Don’t miss the lunchtime entertainment at the FHANA/KFPS Texas Friesian Horse Inspection on Saturday September 29th in Weatherford, TX at Willow Draw, the venue of choice for many nationally sanctioned horse competitions. Open to the public! We have TWO demonstrations that friends of SCFHA have volunteered to do! First, Denise Hinder will be doing a…

2018 Annual Texas KFPS/FHANA Friesian Inspection will be held on Saturday, September 29th. The Inspection is open to the public, so come and enjoy all the majestic Friesian horses of all ages and genders. There will be a silent auction, vendors and food available for purchase and a lunch time demo. Learn about the Friesian breed and…

Mark your calendars! The Texas Friesian Inspection will be held on Saturday September 29, 2018 and will once again be hosted by South Central Friesian Horse Association. We will be needing volunteers, silent auction items, sponsors and lunch time entertainment. Please let us know if you can help in anyway. Also if you’d like to…

Back by popular demand, FHANA will offer two separate Education Weeks for members to attend.  This year the Education Week which is Education Level I will be held Sept 18-20, 2018 at Maddi’s Friesian Ranch in Gardnerville, NV hosted by Ruth Page & Greg Walsh.  There will be a second course taught Oct. 4-6 in…

FHANA is currently looking for Bene 476 and Date 477 offspring to participate in the ABFP testing.  If you have a coming 3 year old or older and would like your horse to participate in this program, please contact FHANA  at 859-455-7430.  If you have horse that you would like to participate in the program…