AbAbove, some of Winters Friends and pasture mates, Note the diversity of animals she has
shared her life with ....oMooi
shared her life with ....oMooi
WWWinter has been worked with DAILY , here she is surrounded by all different ages of
people and activity . In this shot she is being led by a young man who is mentally
handicapped-Yet she is not taking advantage of him even at this young age... Picture taken
Dec 2007
people and activity . In this shot she is being led by a young man who is mentally
handicapped-Yet she is not taking advantage of him even at this young age... Picture taken
Dec 2007
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by J.SkadeLand, ... .-unless otherwise
noted(c)
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Alot of people have asked '"You must really like to take photos, and whats with the Black and
White ones?" Thank you for taking the time to view all of my photographs, I am very
passionate about Photography, especially Black and White Photography. I feel it has the
ability to stand out based on its power to communicate rather then just its "color visual
presentation". In Black and White Photos the composition, lighting, originality are all there for
the eye to behold. Black and White Photography is so emotional and beautiful, I like to say It
really makes you Look at "the art in the photo". Photography is so special, It captures
moments that will be gone forever in an instant. And if you have a camera grab it the next time
your on your way to the barn, or when visiting someone who is dear to you. You will be glad
you did! Thanks to all, QuietWinter Farm Moonlight in V Gallery. J Skadeland
White ones?" Thank you for taking the time to view all of my photographs, I am very
passionate about Photography, especially Black and White Photography. I feel it has the
ability to stand out based on its power to communicate rather then just its "color visual
presentation". In Black and White Photos the composition, lighting, originality are all there for
the eye to behold. Black and White Photography is so emotional and beautiful, I like to say It
really makes you Look at "the art in the photo". Photography is so special, It captures
moments that will be gone forever in an instant. And if you have a camera grab it the next time
your on your way to the barn, or when visiting someone who is dear to you. You will be glad
you did! Thanks to all, QuietWinter Farm Moonlight in V Gallery. J Skadeland
TThe Comfort Of a Touch
VWillow, Very well bred and nerves of steel. Lesser horses might
bulk or jump when they see an 18 wheeler barreling down the
road, Not Willow. Like a true working mother with a job to do she
just keeps on going~!!erWyWillow passes well bred
bulk or jump when they see an 18 wheeler barreling down the
road, Not Willow. Like a true working mother with a job to do she
just keeps on going~!!erWyWillow passes well bred
Bjorn-Father of In
utero Foal.
utero Foal.
Willow, Nerves of Steel ! Her Foal is
for sale
for sale
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Bjorns Mother Star(Ster) mare "Odalien ", Imported from the
Netherlands Odalien was a very Famous & well known Driving
mare. She went on to foal many 1st and 2nd premie foals! Including
one of Australias Finest Friesian stallions "IEPETJ" (Ipp-uh-tee-jay)
Look at Odaliens Motherline...Ster SterPreferant, Ster preferant,
Ster! This is what serious breeders look for.
Netherlands Odalien was a very Famous & well known Driving
mare. She went on to foal many 1st and 2nd premie foals! Including
one of Australias Finest Friesian stallions "IEPETJ" (Ipp-uh-tee-jay)
Look at Odaliens Motherline...Ster SterPreferant, Ster preferant,
Ster! This is what serious breeders look for.
Friesians are a mixture of a lot of things ,Bold and strong,
sensitive and mild. Eager to please &Curious to try new things,
yet shouldnt be rushed too much.They have a Deep love of
people and naturaly strive to please their human companions
however they will be more then happy To take over the reins if
you dont show then whos "the head of the herd" They are in a
word "multi -layered." ...Winter has been worked with daily,
and treated with kindness. Here she can be seen on the
right,getting one of her daily hugs and calm words of
reassurance that she is a loved girl. Friesians are truly,
unique and special horses..
sensitive and mild. Eager to please &Curious to try new things,
yet shouldnt be rushed too much.They have a Deep love of
people and naturaly strive to please their human companions
however they will be more then happy To take over the reins if
you dont show then whos "the head of the herd" They are in a
word "multi -layered." ...Winter has been worked with daily,
and treated with kindness. Here she can be seen on the
right,getting one of her daily hugs and calm words of
reassurance that she is a loved girl. Friesians are truly,
unique and special horses..
AAntique Friesian Postcard
FEI Article 401 OBJECT AND GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF DRESSAGE
1. The object of dressage is the development of the horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education. As a
result, it makes the horse calm, supple, loose and flexible, but also confident, attentive and keen, thus achieving
perfect understanding with his rider.
These qualities are revealed by:
2. The freedom and regularity of the paces.
- The harmony, lightness and ease of the movements.
- The lightness of the forehand and the engagement of the hindquarters, originating from a lively impulsion.
- The acceptance of the bridle, with submissiveness throughout and without any tension or resistance.
3. The horse thus gives the impression of doing, of his own accord, what is required of him. Confident and attentive,
submitting generously to the control of the rider, remaining absolutely straight in any movement on a straight line and
bending accordingly when moving on curved lines.
4. The walk is regular, free and unconstrained. The trot is free, supple, regular, and active. The canter is united, light
and balanced. The hindquarters are never inactive or sluggish. They respond to the slightest indication of the rider
and thereby give life and spirit to all the rest of his body.
5. By virtue of a lively impulsion and suppleness of the joints, free from the paralysing effects of resistance, the horse
obeys willingly and without hesitation and responds to the various aids calmly and with precision, displaying a natural
and harmonious balance both physically and mentally.
6. In all the work even at the halt, the horse must be “on the bit”. A horse is said to be “on the bit” when the neck is
more or less raised and arched according to the stage of training and the extension or collection of the pace,
accepting the bridle with a light and soft contact and submissiveness throughout. The head should remain in a steady
position, as a rule slightly in front of the vertical, with a supple poll as the highest point of the neck, and no resistance
should be offered to the rider.
7. Cadence is shown in trot and canter, and is the result of the proper harmony that a horse shows when it moves with
well-marked regularity, impulsion and balance. Cadence must be maintained in all the different trot or canter exercises
and in all the variations of these paces.
8. The regularity of the paces is fundamental to dressage.
1. The object of dressage is the development of the horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education. As a
result, it makes the horse calm, supple, loose and flexible, but also confident, attentive and keen, thus achieving
perfect understanding with his rider.
These qualities are revealed by:
2. The freedom and regularity of the paces.
- The harmony, lightness and ease of the movements.
- The lightness of the forehand and the engagement of the hindquarters, originating from a lively impulsion.
- The acceptance of the bridle, with submissiveness throughout and without any tension or resistance.
3. The horse thus gives the impression of doing, of his own accord, what is required of him. Confident and attentive,
submitting generously to the control of the rider, remaining absolutely straight in any movement on a straight line and
bending accordingly when moving on curved lines.
4. The walk is regular, free and unconstrained. The trot is free, supple, regular, and active. The canter is united, light
and balanced. The hindquarters are never inactive or sluggish. They respond to the slightest indication of the rider
and thereby give life and spirit to all the rest of his body.
5. By virtue of a lively impulsion and suppleness of the joints, free from the paralysing effects of resistance, the horse
obeys willingly and without hesitation and responds to the various aids calmly and with precision, displaying a natural
and harmonious balance both physically and mentally.
6. In all the work even at the halt, the horse must be “on the bit”. A horse is said to be “on the bit” when the neck is
more or less raised and arched according to the stage of training and the extension or collection of the pace,
accepting the bridle with a light and soft contact and submissiveness throughout. The head should remain in a steady
position, as a rule slightly in front of the vertical, with a supple poll as the highest point of the neck, and no resistance
should be offered to the rider.
7. Cadence is shown in trot and canter, and is the result of the proper harmony that a horse shows when it moves with
well-marked regularity, impulsion and balance. Cadence must be maintained in all the different trot or canter exercises
and in all the variations of these paces.
8. The regularity of the paces is fundamental to dressage.
Pyt Pyt, Photos- The Ghost Ranch
Friesian Foal for Sale, Born May 17th 2010 75% Friesian Filly ( Scroll down for Photos) Top Bloodlines Imprinted at birth, handled
daily, Extensively socialized
Prices are Subject to change according to training, experience, growth phases, husband yelling, or the whim of the breeder :J S
daily, Extensively socialized
Prices are Subject to change according to training, experience, growth phases, husband yelling, or the whim of the breeder :J S
Fetus Development Timeline
Day 9
With the naked eye, you can see only the "embryonic vesicle" which houses the embryo. The vesicle looks
like a shimmering, firm, translucent bubble, less than ¼ inch in diameter. On the ultrasound screen, you will
see it as a black circle in a sea of grainy gray (your mare's uterus). At this point, the embryo is no larger than
a pinpoint.
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Day 24
The vesicle has grown to 1 inch in diameter. It's a shimmering, flabby, translucent bubble with a dark red dot
(the embryo) at one end. A network of threadlike blood vessels emanates from the ¼ inch dot. You can barely
make out the beginnings of animal features: a head, tiny bumps that will become eyes; a fleshy tail nub; and
four little buds that will eventually become legs. On the ultrasound monitor, you will see the vesicle as an
irregular, guitar-pick shaped black blob in a sea of grainy gray. Generally, around Day 24 an embryonic heart
is large enough to be seen on the ultrasound screen. To find it, focus on the "floor" surface of the blob. You
will see a white smudge, about ½ inch in diameter, resting there; this is the embryo. Within the smudge, a tiny
black dot, about the size of a pinpoint, will be flashing on and off like a computer's screen's cursor-this is the
pea sized embryo's beating heart.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 40
The vesicle is now 2 ½ inches in diameter, roughly spherical in shape, and somewhat collapsed. The ¾ inch
embryo within is now recognizable as a four-legged critter: it has a blobby dome for a head, eyelids,
rudimentary ears, ridges where the nostrils will be, and functional elbows an stifle joints. An ultrasound would
reveal the vesicle as a roundish black blob: look for the white smudge of an embryo to be suspended from the
blob's ceiling, rather than resting on its floor. This shift of position is step one in what researchers call "the rise
and fall of the embryo." It results from filmy membranes at the top of the vesicle coming together to form the
umbilical cord. As they do so, they shorten, pulling the olive-sized embryo up to the ceiling like a chandelier.
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Day 50 to 55 of Pregnancy
The embryo is now slightly over an inch long, nesting within the confines of the 3-inch vesicle. You can see
tiny ribs under its skin; its domed head looks like that of a Chihuahua, and has developed a distinct skull. Little
triangles represent its ears; the hock and fetlock joints have developed. At this stage, your future foal officially
will graduate from embryo to fetus. On an ultrasound monitor, you'll find the fetus back on the vesicle's floor,
due to a lengthening of the umbilical cord. Because of its size-now about that of a pecan-this will be your last
opportunity to view the fetus via ultrasonography; in a matter of weeks, it'll be too large for the screen.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 60
The vesicle is now flabby and shapeless, conforming to the uterine walls; the fetus is about 2 1/2 inches long.
You can see that it clearly resembles a horse, thanks to the developemnt of tiny hooves, complete with soles
and frogs. Its head is still tucked, but less so than before. The fetus is hairless, and about the size of a
hamster.
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Day 80
The fetal head and neck will be untucked, and are being held level with the spine in the "normal" horse
position. Its sex is now visable: you can see that little lumps have formed for the scrotum, if it's a male, or the
udder, if its a female. The fetus is now about the size of a chimpmunk.
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Day 100
Your mare's 7-inch fetus is about the size of a 6-week old kitten. You can see a bit of hair on its lips; its ears
are unfurling from its head. They're now nearly 1/2 inch long and are curled forward. The coronary bands look
like raised lines encircling the tops of its tiny 1/4-inch hooves.
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Day 150
Gaining more than a pound every 10 days, the fetus now is about the size of a rabbit. Hair graces its chin,
muzzle, and eyelids. If you look closely, you'll see that eyelashes have emerged.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 180
The fetus has quadrupled its weight in just 30 days. Mane and tail hairs have appeared; it's about the size of
a Beagle.
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Day 240
Now about the size of a small lamb, the fetus has whisker-like hairs on its chin, throat and muzzle.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 270
Your mare's fetus now looks like a foal: fine hair covers its body, and it now has a swatch of hair on its tail. It's
about the size of a German Shepherd.
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Day 320
In the last week or so, the fetus's lungs have developed to the point that they can function in the "real world";
its legs have strengthened to the point that they can support is weight; and its hair has coarsened, from the
fine, silky texture of fetus hair, to that of a bonafide foal. As far as development goes, the fetus is "done."
You;ll get the chance to meet your mares's foal in a matter of days or weeks. (Normal equine gestation can
range from 320 to 365 days.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 9
With the naked eye, you can see only the "embryonic vesicle" which houses the embryo. The vesicle looks
like a shimmering, firm, translucent bubble, less than ¼ inch in diameter. On the ultrasound screen, you will
see it as a black circle in a sea of grainy gray (your mare's uterus). At this point, the embryo is no larger than
a pinpoint.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 24
The vesicle has grown to 1 inch in diameter. It's a shimmering, flabby, translucent bubble with a dark red dot
(the embryo) at one end. A network of threadlike blood vessels emanates from the ¼ inch dot. You can barely
make out the beginnings of animal features: a head, tiny bumps that will become eyes; a fleshy tail nub; and
four little buds that will eventually become legs. On the ultrasound monitor, you will see the vesicle as an
irregular, guitar-pick shaped black blob in a sea of grainy gray. Generally, around Day 24 an embryonic heart
is large enough to be seen on the ultrasound screen. To find it, focus on the "floor" surface of the blob. You
will see a white smudge, about ½ inch in diameter, resting there; this is the embryo. Within the smudge, a tiny
black dot, about the size of a pinpoint, will be flashing on and off like a computer's screen's cursor-this is the
pea sized embryo's beating heart.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 40
The vesicle is now 2 ½ inches in diameter, roughly spherical in shape, and somewhat collapsed. The ¾ inch
embryo within is now recognizable as a four-legged critter: it has a blobby dome for a head, eyelids,
rudimentary ears, ridges where the nostrils will be, and functional elbows an stifle joints. An ultrasound would
reveal the vesicle as a roundish black blob: look for the white smudge of an embryo to be suspended from the
blob's ceiling, rather than resting on its floor. This shift of position is step one in what researchers call "the rise
and fall of the embryo." It results from filmy membranes at the top of the vesicle coming together to form the
umbilical cord. As they do so, they shorten, pulling the olive-sized embryo up to the ceiling like a chandelier.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 50 to 55 of Pregnancy
The embryo is now slightly over an inch long, nesting within the confines of the 3-inch vesicle. You can see
tiny ribs under its skin; its domed head looks like that of a Chihuahua, and has developed a distinct skull. Little
triangles represent its ears; the hock and fetlock joints have developed. At this stage, your future foal officially
will graduate from embryo to fetus. On an ultrasound monitor, you'll find the fetus back on the vesicle's floor,
due to a lengthening of the umbilical cord. Because of its size-now about that of a pecan-this will be your last
opportunity to view the fetus via ultrasonography; in a matter of weeks, it'll be too large for the screen.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 60
The vesicle is now flabby and shapeless, conforming to the uterine walls; the fetus is about 2 1/2 inches long.
You can see that it clearly resembles a horse, thanks to the developemnt of tiny hooves, complete with soles
and frogs. Its head is still tucked, but less so than before. The fetus is hairless, and about the size of a
hamster.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 80
The fetal head and neck will be untucked, and are being held level with the spine in the "normal" horse
position. Its sex is now visable: you can see that little lumps have formed for the scrotum, if it's a male, or the
udder, if its a female. The fetus is now about the size of a chimpmunk.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 100
Your mare's 7-inch fetus is about the size of a 6-week old kitten. You can see a bit of hair on its lips; its ears
are unfurling from its head. They're now nearly 1/2 inch long and are curled forward. The coronary bands look
like raised lines encircling the tops of its tiny 1/4-inch hooves.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 150
Gaining more than a pound every 10 days, the fetus now is about the size of a rabbit. Hair graces its chin,
muzzle, and eyelids. If you look closely, you'll see that eyelashes have emerged.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 180
The fetus has quadrupled its weight in just 30 days. Mane and tail hairs have appeared; it's about the size of
a Beagle.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 240
Now about the size of a small lamb, the fetus has whisker-like hairs on its chin, throat and muzzle.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 270
Your mare's fetus now looks like a foal: fine hair covers its body, and it now has a swatch of hair on its tail. It's
about the size of a German Shepherd.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 320
In the last week or so, the fetus's lungs have developed to the point that they can function in the "real world";
its legs have strengthened to the point that they can support is weight; and its hair has coarsened, from the
fine, silky texture of fetus hair, to that of a bonafide foal. As far as development goes, the fetus is "done."
You;ll get the chance to meet your mares's foal in a matter of days or weeks. (Normal equine gestation can
range from 320 to 365 days.)
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D Day 50 Day 60 Day 80
DaDay 100 Day 150 Day 180
DaDay 270 Day 320
Fetus Development Time line
Only through art can we get outside of ourselves and know another's view of the universe.
Marcel Proust (1871 - 1922)
Marcel Proust (1871 - 1922)
Willow -1/2 Friesian Dam of Foal
Bjorn -100% Friesian Sire of foal
BELOW Past Friesians We have sold , and
Past Foals of Willow we have sold...
Past Foals of Willow we have sold...
The Friesian is an ancient breed going back at least as far as
the 13th century and in all likelihood even farther. It hails
from Friesland in the Netherlands and through the 16th
century was used primarily as a destrier, or Knight's horse
for battle. Threatened with extinction in the early years of the
20th century, the breed gradually bounced back and is now
enjoying new popularity as a dressage . Driving and riding
horse.
the 13th century and in all likelihood even farther. It hails
from Friesland in the Netherlands and through the 16th
century was used primarily as a destrier, or Knight's horse
for battle. Threatened with extinction in the early years of the
20th century, the breed gradually bounced back and is now
enjoying new popularity as a dressage . Driving and riding
horse.
A stunning 8yr old Dutch Friesian Stallion. Bjorn is by The
famous Dutch Approved Stallion Pyt (198803251 Stb) and out of
a famous Dutch Friesian Driving Star-Ster mare Odalien
(1988993690 Stb, Ster) Bjorn is gentle and passes his
conformation and kind disposition on to his offspring. He Loves
human companionship and has the high knee action his father
was famous for. A rare True blue black his coat is a non fading
black even in the summer . This is one of the many fine traits that
Pyt passed on to his offspring. Our foals are imprinted,
extensively handled and halter trained, registered, and exposed
to everything that a farm has to offer! Black and White photos
below are of the Late 4 times National Champion, fully approved
on offspring Friesian Stallion "Pyt ",Bjorns Mother Star(Ster)
mare "Odalien " Papers, Imported Bjorns Mother Star(Ster) mare
"Odalien ", Imported from the Netherlands Odalien was a very
Famous & well known Driving mare. She went on to foal many 1st
and 2nd premie foals! Including one of Australias Finest Friesian
stallions "IEPETJ" (Ipp-uh-tee-jay) Look at Odaliens
Motherline...Ster SterPreferant, Ster preferant, Ster! This is
what serious breeders look for.from the Netherlands
famous Dutch Approved Stallion Pyt (198803251 Stb) and out of
a famous Dutch Friesian Driving Star-Ster mare Odalien
(1988993690 Stb, Ster) Bjorn is gentle and passes his
conformation and kind disposition on to his offspring. He Loves
human companionship and has the high knee action his father
was famous for. A rare True blue black his coat is a non fading
black even in the summer . This is one of the many fine traits that
Pyt passed on to his offspring. Our foals are imprinted,
extensively handled and halter trained, registered, and exposed
to everything that a farm has to offer! Black and White photos
below are of the Late 4 times National Champion, fully approved
on offspring Friesian Stallion "Pyt ",Bjorns Mother Star(Ster)
mare "Odalien " Papers, Imported Bjorns Mother Star(Ster) mare
"Odalien ", Imported from the Netherlands Odalien was a very
Famous & well known Driving mare. She went on to foal many 1st
and 2nd premie foals! Including one of Australias Finest Friesian
stallions "IEPETJ" (Ipp-uh-tee-jay) Look at Odaliens
Motherline...Ster SterPreferant, Ster preferant, Ster! This is
what serious breeders look for.from the Netherlands
Photos below 1 day Old
Photos below 5 days Old
Willow is a mare who has foals AND works in the fields. Many breeders
have mares that do nothing but have foals . While this is fine for some
people, Personally when Im looking at a prospect for sale, Bloodlines
are paramount ..but I also want to know " Do the parents have jobs?
Do they fox hunt, do they do hunters, do they do dressage, do they
drive., do they trail rides.. .. do they do anything "? Work ethic is
important. Yes- while each horse is an individual, Much of Work ethic is
passed on in the genes and for me at least it is a requirement.... In
short I want to know do the parents have jobs and are they willing or
lazy?? Here Willow is hooked with some tough Blondes! 16.2 & 17
hand Belgian mares to be exact and she can work in a field all day
hooked next to these hard chicks and believe me they dont quit !
have mares that do nothing but have foals . While this is fine for some
people, Personally when Im looking at a prospect for sale, Bloodlines
are paramount ..but I also want to know " Do the parents have jobs?
Do they fox hunt, do they do hunters, do they do dressage, do they
drive., do they trail rides.. .. do they do anything "? Work ethic is
important. Yes- while each horse is an individual, Much of Work ethic is
passed on in the genes and for me at least it is a requirement.... In
short I want to know do the parents have jobs and are they willing or
lazy?? Here Willow is hooked with some tough Blondes! 16.2 & 17
hand Belgian mares to be exact and she can work in a field all day
hooked next to these hard chicks and believe me they dont quit !
Willow
Look at Odaliens Motherline ( Stam Line) ...Ster SterPreferant, Ster preferant, Ster! This
is what serious breeders and Performance horse buyers look for.
is what serious breeders and Performance horse buyers look for.
Pyt, Photos- The Grandsire, ( Wanders brother! are only about 80 Dutch-registered (FPS)
stallions approved for breeding *in the world* and only about 16 in North America. Pyt the
Gransire was one and Wander 352, born and raised in the USA, is one of them.) Black and
White photos below are of the Late 4 times National Champion, Fully Approved on Offspring
Friesian Stallion "Pyt "
stallions approved for breeding *in the world* and only about 16 in North America. Pyt the
Gransire was one and Wander 352, born and raised in the USA, is one of them.) Black and
White photos below are of the Late 4 times National Champion, Fully Approved on Offspring
Friesian Stallion "Pyt "
Stam Lines
Stam lines or mare lines are a
historical order/overview of the female
breeding horses on the mother's side
(dam of the dam of the dam, etc.),
graphically shown with lines per family.
A family is a tree shape leading back
to the origin of said line, the first mare
of that line and what she produced. In
the Mare Books/Merriestammen van
het Friese Paard (a set of two books
containing all this information through
1996, by Author Reiner Geurts) these
lines are depicted with registration
through 1996 of the mare's names and
numbers, year of birth, predicate, and
sire. Stallions are offspring and simply
listed as Hv (hengstveulen) with a
number referring to how many stud
colts and if they became ster or with
their approved name if an approved
breeding stallion and thus top product.
t with today's studbook paper you can
still trace the lines by sometimes going
a bit further back on the paper and
looking up the mare line (dam of the
dam of the dam, etc.) with the grand
dam or great grand dam and so the
mare books are still very important.
There are now too many horses to
make publication feasible, especially
with today's technology online. The
books show what a line produced, if
the line gained in importance, what a
line might add to your breeding
program (bigger is not always better)
what a line passed on in quality, and
what an individual mare produced.
Most of the stam lines have an
introduction with information on that
family in Dutch, German, and English
along with a general introduction on
the research. Volume I includes an
alphabetical overview of the mares so
it's easy to look a mare up. The books
are no longer in print but some copies
are still availble.
Stam lines or mare lines are a
historical order/overview of the female
breeding horses on the mother's side
(dam of the dam of the dam, etc.),
graphically shown with lines per family.
A family is a tree shape leading back
to the origin of said line, the first mare
of that line and what she produced. In
the Mare Books/Merriestammen van
het Friese Paard (a set of two books
containing all this information through
1996, by Author Reiner Geurts) these
lines are depicted with registration
through 1996 of the mare's names and
numbers, year of birth, predicate, and
sire. Stallions are offspring and simply
listed as Hv (hengstveulen) with a
number referring to how many stud
colts and if they became ster or with
their approved name if an approved
breeding stallion and thus top product.
t with today's studbook paper you can
still trace the lines by sometimes going
a bit further back on the paper and
looking up the mare line (dam of the
dam of the dam, etc.) with the grand
dam or great grand dam and so the
mare books are still very important.
There are now too many horses to
make publication feasible, especially
with today's technology online. The
books show what a line produced, if
the line gained in importance, what a
line might add to your breeding
program (bigger is not always better)
what a line passed on in quality, and
what an individual mare produced.
Most of the stam lines have an
introduction with information on that
family in Dutch, German, and English
along with a general introduction on
the research. Volume I includes an
alphabetical overview of the mares so
it's easy to look a mare up. The books
are no longer in print but some copies
are still availble.
The Friesian can best be
summed up by saying it's one of
the easiest breeds to deal with
but also one of the strongest.
They have a good and calm
head on their shoulders but are
also strong and determined like
the Frisian people and can be
pushy. The latter can be
resolved with awareness and
training of course and in a
Friesian you have a friend for
life. Friesians are very clever
and personable. They tend to
"talk" a lot with whinnying and
many love water, which is fun
if you have a pool on your land
but tough when they mess with
the water trough. What we love
about Friesians is that they are
people oriented and pick things
up quickly. You don't have to
keep repeating so if you are
busy you don't have to worry
about getting your time in,
because they will generally not
go bonkers or forget. We love it
when we haven't had time with
ours and weeks later we pull
them out of the pasture for a
Ride and they are good to go.
Needless to say you need to
know the horse before this
conclusion is foolproof.
summed up by saying it's one of
the easiest breeds to deal with
but also one of the strongest.
They have a good and calm
head on their shoulders but are
also strong and determined like
the Frisian people and can be
pushy. The latter can be
resolved with awareness and
training of course and in a
Friesian you have a friend for
life. Friesians are very clever
and personable. They tend to
"talk" a lot with whinnying and
many love water, which is fun
if you have a pool on your land
but tough when they mess with
the water trough. What we love
about Friesians is that they are
people oriented and pick things
up quickly. You don't have to
keep repeating so if you are
busy you don't have to worry
about getting your time in,
because they will generally not
go bonkers or forget. We love it
when we haven't had time with
ours and weeks later we pull
them out of the pasture for a
Ride and they are good to go.
Needless to say you need to
know the horse before this
conclusion is foolproof.
Willow Dam of Foal
Tera sparrow to me
show details 7:12 PM (4 hours ago) Reply
Hi Jacquie
My experience with Jacquie Skadeland and Quite Winter farm has been more than I could have ever hoped for. When I first
decided to purchase the most beautiful Friesian mare I had ever seen I was a little more than nervous, I mean buying a horse is a
big decision, especially expensive ones. But after my first chat with Jaquie I realized that I was purchasing a quality animal, from
possibly the most sincere, honest, down to earth person I have ever met. From our phone conversation, that effortlessly flowed for
over an hour, I learned so much about the kind of person I was buying from, thus allot about the kind of animal I was buying.
Jacquie was able to answer every question and concern I had as well as everything else I needed to know. She did not try and
push a sale but instead wanted to ensure that I was ready and would provide a good home for one of her own. Since I lived so far
away from Jacquie I could not go and see what I was buying, but relied on the many supplied pictures and Jacquies word. Which
turned out to be golden.
Because I couldnt come up with the funds up front Jacqiue, who is remarkabley understanding, set up a payment plan for me and
alloted enough time for me to pay for my darling mare. She even asked me how much I could afford monthly because she didnt
want me to be broke. If I was a little late with my payment she never once bother me about it. And I ended up being $160.00 short
after the final payment cause of currency change.
Jacquie also stayed in very close contact with me, sending beautiful photos of my mare everyday!! She called it my daily Winter,
best part of my day. She also called me often to let me know how Winter was doing, and continued to train Winter, even though
she was sold. You will not find this kind of dedication and concern with any other breeder. Not only does Jacquie truly adore the
animals that she breeds but she loves them like family. Just ask her to tell you about cold weather goat kidding, or her horse Red
Wing, and you will see that she is absolutely the sweetest little animal lover ever!
Jacquie's concern for Winter did not stop when my mare left her property. She called me everyday to find out where my mare was,
during her very long trip to Canada. Jacquie was also generous enough to send Winter with a brand new Gatsby blanket(since it
was cold) and a nice leather halter free of charge! Jacquie still contacts me asking about Winter and we still have awsome chats.
When Winter finally arrived at my house, I couldnt keep my eyes off of her, even though it was -30 C out. The mare I couldnt wait to
meet, and heard all about, exceeded my expectations. She is the gentlest, quietest 3 yr old mare ever. All the work Jacquie has put
into her has thoroughly paid off. She doesn't spook at anything, she is easy to halter, bridle and saddle she has even been driven.
She has been so thoroughly socialized and sacked out that her summer training will be a breeze.
I could honestly go on for pages with great things to say about Jacquie and the animals she sells. She is so knowlegable and
incredibley honest, and truly breeds for quality and not to make a quick buck. She is my go to gal for any questions I have
regarding animal health or training, and she is always willing to help. The only bad thing I can say about Jacquie is that she lives a
million miles away from me. I hope that my begging for her to come out to Canada and enjoy the Calgary Stampede will pay off,
and I will finally get to meet her. I will always consider her my good friend and the angel that sold me the horse of my dreams.
Tera Sparrow
show details 7:12 PM (4 hours ago) Reply
Hi Jacquie
My experience with Jacquie Skadeland and Quite Winter farm has been more than I could have ever hoped for. When I first
decided to purchase the most beautiful Friesian mare I had ever seen I was a little more than nervous, I mean buying a horse is a
big decision, especially expensive ones. But after my first chat with Jaquie I realized that I was purchasing a quality animal, from
possibly the most sincere, honest, down to earth person I have ever met. From our phone conversation, that effortlessly flowed for
over an hour, I learned so much about the kind of person I was buying from, thus allot about the kind of animal I was buying.
Jacquie was able to answer every question and concern I had as well as everything else I needed to know. She did not try and
push a sale but instead wanted to ensure that I was ready and would provide a good home for one of her own. Since I lived so far
away from Jacquie I could not go and see what I was buying, but relied on the many supplied pictures and Jacquies word. Which
turned out to be golden.
Because I couldnt come up with the funds up front Jacqiue, who is remarkabley understanding, set up a payment plan for me and
alloted enough time for me to pay for my darling mare. She even asked me how much I could afford monthly because she didnt
want me to be broke. If I was a little late with my payment she never once bother me about it. And I ended up being $160.00 short
after the final payment cause of currency change.
Jacquie also stayed in very close contact with me, sending beautiful photos of my mare everyday!! She called it my daily Winter,
best part of my day. She also called me often to let me know how Winter was doing, and continued to train Winter, even though
she was sold. You will not find this kind of dedication and concern with any other breeder. Not only does Jacquie truly adore the
animals that she breeds but she loves them like family. Just ask her to tell you about cold weather goat kidding, or her horse Red
Wing, and you will see that she is absolutely the sweetest little animal lover ever!
Jacquie's concern for Winter did not stop when my mare left her property. She called me everyday to find out where my mare was,
during her very long trip to Canada. Jacquie was also generous enough to send Winter with a brand new Gatsby blanket(since it
was cold) and a nice leather halter free of charge! Jacquie still contacts me asking about Winter and we still have awsome chats.
When Winter finally arrived at my house, I couldnt keep my eyes off of her, even though it was -30 C out. The mare I couldnt wait to
meet, and heard all about, exceeded my expectations. She is the gentlest, quietest 3 yr old mare ever. All the work Jacquie has put
into her has thoroughly paid off. She doesn't spook at anything, she is easy to halter, bridle and saddle she has even been driven.
She has been so thoroughly socialized and sacked out that her summer training will be a breeze.
I could honestly go on for pages with great things to say about Jacquie and the animals she sells. She is so knowlegable and
incredibley honest, and truly breeds for quality and not to make a quick buck. She is my go to gal for any questions I have
regarding animal health or training, and she is always willing to help. The only bad thing I can say about Jacquie is that she lives a
million miles away from me. I hope that my begging for her to come out to Canada and enjoy the Calgary Stampede will pay off,
and I will finally get to meet her. I will always consider her my good friend and the angel that sold me the horse of my dreams.
Tera Sparrow
Below Photo of Another one of Willows Past foals 75% Friesian Winter, We Sold Winter in
December 2008 , now in Canada with new Owner Tera Sparrow. Photos courtesy Of Tera Sparrow.
December 2008 , now in Canada with new Owner Tera Sparrow. Photos courtesy Of Tera Sparrow.
Height Conversion
Friesians have been officially measured since 1863. Horse height below in centimeters, inches, and hands. Friesians are
measured just above the withers at the first vertebrae in front. 1 inch - 2.54 cm, centimeters x .3937 = inches. Source: 2004
FHANA directory. There are minimum heights but no maximum heights although it is preferred that the horses do not grow
too tall and don't keep increasing over 17 hands. Friesians grow, more and more slowly as they age, through about age 6 to 7.
Most of the growth occurs through age 4. Most Friesians are measured at age 3; upon entry into the studbook. KFPS studbook
stallions are re-measured preceding the fifth breeding season. On average you can add about 3 centimeters 1 1/4 inch to get
to the adult height, sometimes even more. Friesians mature later than the average American breeds, just like with the
European warmbloods. The average starting age for starting them in harness is 2 1/2 to 3 1/2, under saddle 3 to 3 1/2,
focusing on stretching and balance with a light work load. Of course you can ground work and play with them before that but
no heavy longing: that is hard on the joints!
Centimeters Nearest 1/4 inch Hands Minimum Height for:
150 cm 59 inches 14.3 hands Studbook mare/gelding
151 cm 59 1/2 inches 14.3 1/2 hands
152 cm 59 3/4 inches 14.3 3/4 hands
153 cm 60 1/4 inches 15.0 1/4 hands
154 cm 60 3/4 inches 15.0 3/4 hands
155 cm 61 inches 15.1 hands Star mare/gelding
156 cm 61 1/2 inches 15.1 1/2 hands
157 cm 61 3/4 inches 15.1 3/4 hands
158 cm 62 1/4 inches 15.2 1/4 hands model mare or 3 y.o. approved stallion
159 cm 62 1/2 inches 15.2 1/2 hands
160 cm 63 inches 15.3 hands 4 y.o. approved stallion
161 cm 63 1/2 inches 15.3 1/2 hands
162 cm 63 3/4 inches 15.3 3/4 hands
163 cm 64 1/4 inches 16.0 1/4 hands
164 cm 64 1/2 inches 16.0 1/2 hands
165 cm 65 inches 16.1 hands
166 cm 65 1/4 inches 16.1 1/4 hands
167 cm 65 3/4 inches 16.1 3/4 hands
168 cm 66 1/4 inches 16.2 1/4 hands
169 cm 66 1/2 inches 16.2 1/2 hands
170 cm 67 inches 16.3 hands
171 cm 67 1/4 inches 16.3 1/4 hands
172 cm 67 3/4 inches 16.3 3/4 hands
173 cm 68 inches 17.0 hands
Friesians have been officially measured since 1863. Horse height below in centimeters, inches, and hands. Friesians are
measured just above the withers at the first vertebrae in front. 1 inch - 2.54 cm, centimeters x .3937 = inches. Source: 2004
FHANA directory. There are minimum heights but no maximum heights although it is preferred that the horses do not grow
too tall and don't keep increasing over 17 hands. Friesians grow, more and more slowly as they age, through about age 6 to 7.
Most of the growth occurs through age 4. Most Friesians are measured at age 3; upon entry into the studbook. KFPS studbook
stallions are re-measured preceding the fifth breeding season. On average you can add about 3 centimeters 1 1/4 inch to get
to the adult height, sometimes even more. Friesians mature later than the average American breeds, just like with the
European warmbloods. The average starting age for starting them in harness is 2 1/2 to 3 1/2, under saddle 3 to 3 1/2,
focusing on stretching and balance with a light work load. Of course you can ground work and play with them before that but
no heavy longing: that is hard on the joints!
Centimeters Nearest 1/4 inch Hands Minimum Height for:
150 cm 59 inches 14.3 hands Studbook mare/gelding
151 cm 59 1/2 inches 14.3 1/2 hands
152 cm 59 3/4 inches 14.3 3/4 hands
153 cm 60 1/4 inches 15.0 1/4 hands
154 cm 60 3/4 inches 15.0 3/4 hands
155 cm 61 inches 15.1 hands Star mare/gelding
156 cm 61 1/2 inches 15.1 1/2 hands
157 cm 61 3/4 inches 15.1 3/4 hands
158 cm 62 1/4 inches 15.2 1/4 hands model mare or 3 y.o. approved stallion
159 cm 62 1/2 inches 15.2 1/2 hands
160 cm 63 inches 15.3 hands 4 y.o. approved stallion
161 cm 63 1/2 inches 15.3 1/2 hands
162 cm 63 3/4 inches 15.3 3/4 hands
163 cm 64 1/4 inches 16.0 1/4 hands
164 cm 64 1/2 inches 16.0 1/2 hands
165 cm 65 inches 16.1 hands
166 cm 65 1/4 inches 16.1 1/4 hands
167 cm 65 3/4 inches 16.1 3/4 hands
168 cm 66 1/4 inches 16.2 1/4 hands
169 cm 66 1/2 inches 16.2 1/2 hands
170 cm 67 inches 16.3 hands
171 cm 67 1/4 inches 16.3 1/4 hands
172 cm 67 3/4 inches 16.3 3/4 hands
173 cm 68 inches 17.0 hands
.... With young foals we work on some de spooking exercises with Tarps, plastic,
balloons, umbrellas, scarves, shaws, etc. ...These sessions are low stress and short,
We do start them early and often
balloons, umbrellas, scarves, shaws, etc. ...These sessions are low stress and short,
We do start them early and often
1. A single swirl between or above the horse's eye is the standard displayed by the majority of horses in her studies.
This positioning indicates a horse with a generally uncomplicated nature, but there are variations. Swirls may be set to
one side or the other. Swirls set to the left as you face the horse will tend to indicate a bit more complicated horse, but
still trustworthy. Swirls set to the rightmay be less cooperative horses than those with center or to the left swirls. In
general, swirls of this sort are less indicative of character than the more complex patterns.
2. A single swirl several inches below the eyes, Linda found 80% of horses with this feature are unusually imaginative
and intelligent. They like to amuse themselves creatively like: turn on water, open stall doors, untying complicated
knots ("locking picking" horses), find ways to escape pastures ("Horse Houdini's"), etc. These horses are usually of
above average intelligence and are interesting characters to deal with.
3. A single long swirl that may be between the eyes,] or extend below, indicates a horse who is friendly and
particularly enjoys relating to people.
4. Two swirls adjoining, either one above the other,] or side by side these can be above, between, or below the eyes
and are sometimes set at an angle to each other: Horses with this tend to be more emotional and over-reactive than
average. They tend to become upset without apparent reason, and at unexpected moments. When such horses blow
up, the best way to handle them is to back off and allow them to settle. Punishing them doesn't help; in fact it usually
only aggravates the behavior more and can even bring on more resistance. However, Linda says, a horse like this
can be a great horse; she has had some of her best show horses with this configuration, but generally, horses with
this pattern are not ideal for inexperienced riders.
5. Three swirls close together on the forehead (not up under the forelock) is r]are. In geldings and mares this
indicates a complex individual but not an unpredictable one; stallions, however, with three swirls are another story
about 80% of the stallions Linda has observed having this three-swirl marking have exhibited unreliable, often
dangerous behavior.
Linda feels the best way to use facial swirls in analyzing horse personality is to evaluate them in conjuction with all
other characteristics of the horse's head. This information is from her book."
This positioning indicates a horse with a generally uncomplicated nature, but there are variations. Swirls may be set to
one side or the other. Swirls set to the left as you face the horse will tend to indicate a bit more complicated horse, but
still trustworthy. Swirls set to the rightmay be less cooperative horses than those with center or to the left swirls. In
general, swirls of this sort are less indicative of character than the more complex patterns.
2. A single swirl several inches below the eyes, Linda found 80% of horses with this feature are unusually imaginative
and intelligent. They like to amuse themselves creatively like: turn on water, open stall doors, untying complicated
knots ("locking picking" horses), find ways to escape pastures ("Horse Houdini's"), etc. These horses are usually of
above average intelligence and are interesting characters to deal with.
3. A single long swirl that may be between the eyes,] or extend below, indicates a horse who is friendly and
particularly enjoys relating to people.
4. Two swirls adjoining, either one above the other,] or side by side these can be above, between, or below the eyes
and are sometimes set at an angle to each other: Horses with this tend to be more emotional and over-reactive than
average. They tend to become upset without apparent reason, and at unexpected moments. When such horses blow
up, the best way to handle them is to back off and allow them to settle. Punishing them doesn't help; in fact it usually
only aggravates the behavior more and can even bring on more resistance. However, Linda says, a horse like this
can be a great horse; she has had some of her best show horses with this configuration, but generally, horses with
this pattern are not ideal for inexperienced riders.
5. Three swirls close together on the forehead (not up under the forelock) is r]are. In geldings and mares this
indicates a complex individual but not an unpredictable one; stallions, however, with three swirls are another story
about 80% of the stallions Linda has observed having this three-swirl marking have exhibited unreliable, often
dangerous behavior.
Linda feels the best way to use facial swirls in analyzing horse personality is to evaluate them in conjuction with all
other characteristics of the horse's head. This information is from her book."
Interesting Information Regarding Swirls on Horses From Linda Tellington Jones
The Foal !
Martha Masiello to me
show details 1:01 PM (38 minutes ago)
We purchased our beautiful percheron/thoroughbred gelding, Shawn, from Jacquie Skadeland in Elverson a year and
a half ago and I have to say that having been involved with horses for over 20 years, Jacquie is the most honest,
knowledgeable, trustworthy person that I ever met in the business. Everything she said about Shawn was exactly on the
money (and she didn't leave out the bad parts)! If anything, when we first talked to Jacquie about Shawn, she was TOO
honest and just wanted to make sure he was the right match and was almost reluctant about showing him to us....it's
rare to find someone with such integrity.
Jacquie has helped us with many issues/questions about Shawn's training and care and we have remained friends (she
visited last year and took some beautiful photos of him as she is an accomplished photographer). Lastly, she bred
Shawn and he has EXCELLENT blood lines and is an awesome horse.
Martha and Gary
show details 1:01 PM (38 minutes ago)
We purchased our beautiful percheron/thoroughbred gelding, Shawn, from Jacquie Skadeland in Elverson a year and
a half ago and I have to say that having been involved with horses for over 20 years, Jacquie is the most honest,
knowledgeable, trustworthy person that I ever met in the business. Everything she said about Shawn was exactly on the
money (and she didn't leave out the bad parts)! If anything, when we first talked to Jacquie about Shawn, she was TOO
honest and just wanted to make sure he was the right match and was almost reluctant about showing him to us....it's
rare to find someone with such integrity.
Jacquie has helped us with many issues/questions about Shawn's training and care and we have remained friends (she
visited last year and took some beautiful photos of him as she is an accomplished photographer). Lastly, she bred
Shawn and he has EXCELLENT blood lines and is an awesome horse.
Martha and Gary
Bjorn is a beautiful 8yr old Dutch FPS Friesian Stallion out of
Pyt (198803251 Stb) x Odalien (1988993690 Stb Ster).
Bjorn is gentle and passes his beauty, confirmation and calm
personality onto his foals.
Pyt (198803251 Stb) x Odalien (1988993690 Stb Ster).
Bjorn is gentle and passes his beauty, confirmation and calm
personality onto his foals.
| CLICK HERE--- Willows( Dam of the foal)- Her Grandsire is one of only 2 Living Preferant Friesian Stallions in the World! Click here for video |
Willow, "The working mother" of
the foal - Working hard bringing
in the Alfalfa summer 2008
Willow has a tremendous work
ethic.W
the foal - Working hard bringing
in the Alfalfa summer 2008
Willow has a tremendous work
ethic.W
Hearke
Coming from the little used
Ritske line of Friesians,
Pyts offspring are now Rare
and sought after to broaden
the gene pool. His Older
lines yet "modern" look are
very dominate and pass on
through his offspring.
Ritske line of Friesians,
Pyts offspring are now Rare
and sought after to broaden
the gene pool. His Older
lines yet "modern" look are
very dominate and pass on
through his offspring.
Full Papered .... "What does Full Papered Friesian "Mean?
Full papered means that the horse's dam, grand-dam, and great grand-dam are all STER (top 10% of all
mares) or MODEL (top 2% of all mares). PREFERENT means that the horse has many STER offspring,
and it is an indication that they have excellent quality offspring. Full paper can be equated to to coming
from a family that is Beautiful, Intelligent , and talented in sports generation after generation. Same for
Friesians. Full paper horses are more expensive, And harder to find one for sale, they are also rare.
Buying a Full paper Friesian when you are planning on breeding is worth the extra expense.
When they are STER, an S follows their name. M follows their name. When they are model
When they are STER plus PREFERENT S+P follows their name
WHEN THEY ARE MODEL m fOLLOWS THEIR NAME
When they are MODEL plus PREFERENT M+P follows their name. Model+Preferent is the highest
ranking you will find for Friesian mares.
Full papered means that the horse's dam, grand-dam, and great grand-dam are all STER (top 10% of all
mares) or MODEL (top 2% of all mares). PREFERENT means that the horse has many STER offspring,
and it is an indication that they have excellent quality offspring. Full paper can be equated to to coming
from a family that is Beautiful, Intelligent , and talented in sports generation after generation. Same for
Friesians. Full paper horses are more expensive, And harder to find one for sale, they are also rare.
Buying a Full paper Friesian when you are planning on breeding is worth the extra expense.
When they are STER, an S follows their name. M follows their name. When they are model
When they are STER plus PREFERENT S+P follows their name
WHEN THEY ARE MODEL m fOLLOWS THEIR NAME
When they are MODEL plus PREFERENT M+P follows their name. Model+Preferent is the highest
ranking you will find for Friesian mares.
Since 1879, the Friesian Horse has been registered by the Royal Society Het Friesch Paarden
Stamboek (FPS). It is the oldest horse Studbook in the Netherlands and there are different
registers within it for foals, mares, stallions and geldings. The young foals were originally
tattooed under the tongue for permanent identification and then branded at 3 years of age
(if of sufficient quality to enter the adult studbook), but both these practices have now
ceased with the introduction of microchipping and DNA recording.
In short, the primary aim of the FPS is to promote the Friesian and to breed horses with fine
exteriors, yet maintain the typical racial features that are capable of high performances in
both sports (show-driving, driving, and dressage under saddle) and recreation. The only way
this can be done is by careful selection within the breed itself. Whilst maintaining breed traits
and “fine exteriors” is important, each horse is also judged on movement (60%) and
conformation (40%), and it is a final mark on each of these (in combination with breed traits)
that finally determines the horse’s place in the FPS register.
The breeding of Friesian horses has a relatively narrow basis with only three main bloodlines –
Tetman, Age (pronounced ‘Arkuh’) and Ritske. Every single Friesian alive today WORLDWIDE
can trace their bloodlines back to these three stallions.
In Australia, the Age line was available through Lyckle ‘B’ (WA) until his passing in 2000 at 25,
the Ritske line through Maurits Friso (WA) until his passing in 2003 at 27, and through Iepe Tj
(QLD) and his son Reitse (WA) whilst the Tetman line first became available through Geert W
(SA) and is now also available via Age B (Vic). The Stallions mentioned here are those that
have / had breeding permits, but all lines are available through mares and offspring
Stamboek (FPS). It is the oldest horse Studbook in the Netherlands and there are different
registers within it for foals, mares, stallions and geldings. The young foals were originally
tattooed under the tongue for permanent identification and then branded at 3 years of age
(if of sufficient quality to enter the adult studbook), but both these practices have now
ceased with the introduction of microchipping and DNA recording.
In short, the primary aim of the FPS is to promote the Friesian and to breed horses with fine
exteriors, yet maintain the typical racial features that are capable of high performances in
both sports (show-driving, driving, and dressage under saddle) and recreation. The only way
this can be done is by careful selection within the breed itself. Whilst maintaining breed traits
and “fine exteriors” is important, each horse is also judged on movement (60%) and
conformation (40%), and it is a final mark on each of these (in combination with breed traits)
that finally determines the horse’s place in the FPS register.
The breeding of Friesian horses has a relatively narrow basis with only three main bloodlines –
Tetman, Age (pronounced ‘Arkuh’) and Ritske. Every single Friesian alive today WORLDWIDE
can trace their bloodlines back to these three stallions.
In Australia, the Age line was available through Lyckle ‘B’ (WA) until his passing in 2000 at 25,
the Ritske line through Maurits Friso (WA) until his passing in 2003 at 27, and through Iepe Tj
(QLD) and his son Reitse (WA) whilst the Tetman line first became available through Geert W
(SA) and is now also available via Age B (Vic). The Stallions mentioned here are those that
have / had breeding permits, but all lines are available through mares and offspring
Explanation of the Studbooks
Studbook – this is colloquially
known as the ‘Main’ studbook and
horses must be 3 years and
over and have two Studbook
parents to be eligible for entry.
The Studbook is further divided
up by predicates or awards for
excellence ie – Ster, Model,
Preferent and Prestatie or
‘Performance Mother’ (for mares
whose offspring are excelling in
the sporting disciplines).
The only way a stallion can gain
entrance to this Studbook is to
pass stringent testing
including semen analysis, x-rays,
performance exams (both ridden
and harness) and be
judged and graded on his
manners, behaviour,
temperament, ability and
willingness to learn.
Once he has passed all of these,
only then can he be granted the
privileged status of
“Studbook” and he is given his
new name and 3 digit Studbook
number. Even then his status
is not assured, as his offspring
must then pass the progeny test
before his rating is considered
permanent.
Foalbook – this is the register for
all Friesian foals of two Studbook
parents prior to their testing
and entry into the Main Studbook
at 3 years of age. Horses that fail
the entry judging remain
in the Foalbook for life (this is
most stallions as less than 1% will
become Approved as sires!)
B-Book 1 Studbook – this is the
adult Studbook for all Friesians
who have been sired by either a
Studbook stallion and a mare from
either of the B-Books or by a
licensed Foalbook stallion
and a mare of any status. B-Book
1 horses are judged exactly the
same as Main Studbook
horses and are eligible for the
same predicates.
An important fact about B-Book 1
is that the offspring of horses
registered in it are eligible to
be “upgraded” to Main Studbook
after 3 generations of breeding to
Approved Studbook
stallions. Naturally, this does
depend on the quality of the
horses themselves and the
opinions
of the FPS judging panel.
B-Book 1 Foalbook - is the
register for all Friesian foals sired
by either a Studbook stallion and a
mare from either of the B-Books
or by a licensed Foalbook stallion
and a mare of any status.
Foals are judged for entry into the
Studbook at 3 years of age and
as with Main Foalbook,
those not considered good
enough will remain in the
Foalbook for life.
B-Book 2 – is the register for all
Friesians whose sire is not
licensed, nor in the Studbook and
from any mare, regardless of
status. The FPS will not judge B-
Book 2 horses, and thus they are
not eligible for increases in status,
nor for predicates.
Studbook – this is colloquially
known as the ‘Main’ studbook and
horses must be 3 years and
over and have two Studbook
parents to be eligible for entry.
The Studbook is further divided
up by predicates or awards for
excellence ie – Ster, Model,
Preferent and Prestatie or
‘Performance Mother’ (for mares
whose offspring are excelling in
the sporting disciplines).
The only way a stallion can gain
entrance to this Studbook is to
pass stringent testing
including semen analysis, x-rays,
performance exams (both ridden
and harness) and be
judged and graded on his
manners, behaviour,
temperament, ability and
willingness to learn.
Once he has passed all of these,
only then can he be granted the
privileged status of
“Studbook” and he is given his
new name and 3 digit Studbook
number. Even then his status
is not assured, as his offspring
must then pass the progeny test
before his rating is considered
permanent.
Foalbook – this is the register for
all Friesian foals of two Studbook
parents prior to their testing
and entry into the Main Studbook
at 3 years of age. Horses that fail
the entry judging remain
in the Foalbook for life (this is
most stallions as less than 1% will
become Approved as sires!)
B-Book 1 Studbook – this is the
adult Studbook for all Friesians
who have been sired by either a
Studbook stallion and a mare from
either of the B-Books or by a
licensed Foalbook stallion
and a mare of any status. B-Book
1 horses are judged exactly the
same as Main Studbook
horses and are eligible for the
same predicates.
An important fact about B-Book 1
is that the offspring of horses
registered in it are eligible to
be “upgraded” to Main Studbook
after 3 generations of breeding to
Approved Studbook
stallions. Naturally, this does
depend on the quality of the
horses themselves and the
opinions
of the FPS judging panel.
B-Book 1 Foalbook - is the
register for all Friesian foals sired
by either a Studbook stallion and a
mare from either of the B-Books
or by a licensed Foalbook stallion
and a mare of any status.
Foals are judged for entry into the
Studbook at 3 years of age and
as with Main Foalbook,
those not considered good
enough will remain in the
Foalbook for life.
B-Book 2 – is the register for all
Friesians whose sire is not
licensed, nor in the Studbook and
from any mare, regardless of
status. The FPS will not judge B-
Book 2 horses, and thus they are
not eligible for increases in status,
nor for predicates.
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When reviewing Friesians, check out the designations behind the names. You will see that most of our horses have Ster (Star) status,
or Premie (Premium), or even Preferent (Preferred) status in their bloodlines. These statuses may be given during or after a "keuring"
(a judging event to review horses). Here is what these mean:
Premie (Premium): Status given to the very top quality horses at a keuring. Those judged as Premium may then be listed as 1st Premie,
2nd Premie, or 3rd Premie.
Studbook (stb): A Friesian judged to be fit for breeding and placed in the Studbook.
Ster (Star): Status given when a mare or gelding is judged to be in the top 25% - 30% of Friesians at a kuering. If a mare has a stallion
offspring make it through the second round of the stallion approval process, she may be considered a 2-Star mare (rare).
Model: Designation given when a mare is considered the very, very best of the Star mares.
Perferent (Preferred): Status given when a mare has at least four of her offspring achieve Star status or better.
Prestatie (Performance Mother): Designation given when a mare has at least three of her offspring competing at the top levels of their
sport.
Approved: A stallion that has passed inspection for breeding purposes and his get are inspected and of quality. This is a very difficult
status to achieve, with less than 100 stallions rated as "Approved" world-wide.
Also, when a horse is of exceptional bloodlines, they may be considered Full-Papered. This indicates they are out of at least 3
generations of Ster mares.
or Premie (Premium), or even Preferent (Preferred) status in their bloodlines. These statuses may be given during or after a "keuring"
(a judging event to review horses). Here is what these mean:
Premie (Premium): Status given to the very top quality horses at a keuring. Those judged as Premium may then be listed as 1st Premie,
2nd Premie, or 3rd Premie.
Studbook (stb): A Friesian judged to be fit for breeding and placed in the Studbook.
Ster (Star): Status given when a mare or gelding is judged to be in the top 25% - 30% of Friesians at a kuering. If a mare has a stallion
offspring make it through the second round of the stallion approval process, she may be considered a 2-Star mare (rare).
Model: Designation given when a mare is considered the very, very best of the Star mares.
Perferent (Preferred): Status given when a mare has at least four of her offspring achieve Star status or better.
Prestatie (Performance Mother): Designation given when a mare has at least three of her offspring competing at the top levels of their
sport.
Approved: A stallion that has passed inspection for breeding purposes and his get are inspected and of quality. This is a very difficult
status to achieve, with less than 100 stallions rated as "Approved" world-wide.
Also, when a horse is of exceptional bloodlines, they may be considered Full-Papered. This indicates they are out of at least 3
generations of Ster mares.
Want to end up with a million bucks in the horse business? Start out with five million. -- Anonymous
Mare titles:
Foalbook -- not entered in the registry for breeding
Studbook -- average mare for breeding
Studbook 3rd Premium-- Just under Star Status, if passes performance
test can go Star
Star 2nd Premium Quality breeding mare-- only 20% make star
status
Star 1st Premium Top breeding mare -- only 5% attain this status
Model mare Must make 1st premium star in the year to be
presented for Model
if selected for Provisional Model, must pass performance
test--only
1% of Mares World wide make Model mare
Preferent Breeding mares that have had 4 star offspring
note: sometimes a mare
does not make star but becomes preferent, giving her a
full pedigree
Crown Jewel Breeding mare that has had 8 star offspring
Prestatie Breeding mare that has had 4 offspring winning in
high levels of sport
Foalbook -- not entered in the registry for breeding
Studbook -- average mare for breeding
Studbook 3rd Premium-- Just under Star Status, if passes performance
test can go Star
Star 2nd Premium Quality breeding mare-- only 20% make star
status
Star 1st Premium Top breeding mare -- only 5% attain this status
Model mare Must make 1st premium star in the year to be
presented for Model
if selected for Provisional Model, must pass performance
test--only
1% of Mares World wide make Model mare
Preferent Breeding mares that have had 4 star offspring
note: sometimes a mare
does not make star but becomes preferent, giving her a
full pedigree
Crown Jewel Breeding mare that has had 8 star offspring
Prestatie Breeding mare that has had 4 offspring winning in
high levels of sport
In foal Keurings, foals can be awarded
the following Premiums & Titles:
- 0 premium- lame or bad
conformation or movement;
- 3rd premium- average;
- 2nd premium- well above average
only 20% achieve;
- 1st premium- the highest foal award
and only 5% achieve.
-Champion or Reserve Champion of
his group
-Champion or Reserve Champion of
the show
the following Premiums & Titles:
- 0 premium- lame or bad
conformation or movement;
- 3rd premium- average;
- 2nd premium- well above average
only 20% achieve;
- 1st premium- the highest foal award
and only 5% achieve.
-Champion or Reserve Champion of
his group
-Champion or Reserve Champion of
the show
Please note some photos are of Friesian
Filly Furrys Full Brother Samuel- Now in
Maryland with his new owner.
Filly Furrys Full Brother Samuel- Now in
Maryland with his new owner.
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