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when to ride

by linda turner

I just purchased a 3-year old freisian and he is not trained. Could someone please tell me when it is right to start his training to ride and drive? Thanks so very much. linda

Posted on May 16, 2002, 7:33 PM
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Friesian Riding

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Hi... Now is a great time to begin training your Friesian for whatever you want... they don't actually fully mature for riding until 3-4 so just taker EZ... but you can begin the driving at anytime. Friesians are big & bold and are very willing to do anything you want... you are very lucky to own one... ENJOY!
HAPPY TRAILS...........
Nancy :)

Posted on May 31, 2002, 8:38 PM
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Riding Friesians

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Hello,
I have owned my Friesians for about a year. I have been driving mostly, but am now interested in riding. I am having trouble locating a good western saddle that will actually fit them comfortably. Most are too narrow in the wither area. Do you have any suggestions? Dressage saddles are great, but not very practical when climbing and descending mountains.
Thank you.

Posted on Oct 21, 2002, 3:51 PM
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Re: Riding Friesians

by Anonymous



Posted on Oct 6, 2005, 7:12 PM
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Answer

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The right time to start training for driving is 2 1/2 or 3 years old. But you should not havr your horse be doing constant hard work driving until he is at least 5. The right time to start riding training is 3. Just don't over do it, or he will get bored and not want to do it anymore.

Posted on Mar 5, 2004, 7:59 AM
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New Friesian and Friesian cross magazine!!

by Anonymous

News Flash!
Friesian Blood Horse
Coming Soon!
Friesian Blood Horse
Long Awaited!
Friesian Blood Horse

The magazine dedicated to the Friesian-cross and purebred Friesians alike.
This bi-monthly magazine will keep you up todate on:
Breeders of both the purebred Friesian and the Friesian-Crosses.
Learn what registries are available for the Friesian-cross.
Read about the "new" Quariesians, Moriesian, Friesian Sport Horse and the Warlander
You'll find show information on Friesian-Crosses and Friesians. How are the Crosses being used and what are they best suited for. Articles from top professional trainers. News from Veterinarians on important issues for you and your horse.

Each issue will have Featured Stallion, Featured Horse and a Featured Farm, and have many gorgeous pictures of these wonderful horses.

The Friesian Blood Horse is looking for pictures and information from you, the Friesian-Cross and Friesian owners. We want to hear from you about your triumphs and failures, your thoughts and feelings on the Friesian-Cross and Friesian horse. You can be a part of this exciting and informative magazine. The Friesian Blood Horse wants to hear from you on any subject that pertains to the Friesian and Friesian-Cross horse. As we would like to print all articles and pictures that are sent, that just is not possible, but most will appear at some time during the following year.

The Friesian Blood Horse promises to be spectacular, colorful and informative, as well as fun! www.friesianbloodhorse.com



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Friesian Stud service

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Looking for a Friesian stallion to breed to my dapple gray morgan/percheron cross.

Posted on Mar 11, 2002, 6:27 AM
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Re: Friesian Stud service

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Hi, if you are still looking for a stallion, check out Quirin at www.tinkerbellfarms.com. Or contact me at 352-518-0582. He is a dream come true!

Posted on Jun 4, 2002, 1:33 PM
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how many registered?

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how many friesians are registered in the U.S? In the world?

Posted on Jan 20, 2002, 6:14 PM
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How many registered?

by Laurie

The total numbers of FPS registered females and Approved Stallions from the 2001 data worldwide is:
18,192 females and 76 Approved Stallions

The total numbers of FPS registered females and Approved Stallions from the 2001 data just in the Netherlands is:
12,928 females and 55 Approved Stallions

These figures do not include geldings, only breeding animals.

These do not include any horses registered in any other studbook.

Posted on Mar 5, 2002, 1:37 PM
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Growth and Feeding

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I recently purchased a Moriesian. I have no experience with the breed whatsoever, but am totally intrigued by them. (The Friesian that is) Since I have no experience, I, would like to learn as much as I can. I would like to know about their growth rate compared to other breeds. I have had many other foals that have grown rapidly and I have fed them accordingly. I have been noticing that my new foal doesn't require the amount of food that my warmblood does. She is 8 months old and is also part Morgan. The warmblood is, like I said, 8 months old and 14h. The Moriesian is 6 months old and is 12.3h. Is this a normal size for this age? He is out of a 15.3h Morgan and 17h Friesian.

My other question is what percentage protein should he be getting? I have him on Purina's Equine Junior. I do believe it is a 14% feed. Is this sufficient, or to much?

Any information you can give me about these questions, and anything else, would be greatly appreciated. I am seeking whatever knowledge I can obtain about this breed.

Thank you so much for your time,
Cathy Nardozzo

Posted on Jan 15, 2002, 5:31 PM
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Growth and Feeding

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I recently purchased a Moriesian. I have no experience with the breed whatsoever, but am totally intrigued by them. (The Friesian that is) Since I have no experience, I, would like to learn as much as I can. I would like to know about their growth rate compared to other breeds. I have had many other foals that have grown rapidly and I have fed them accordingly. I have been noticing that my new foal doesn't require the amount of food that my warmblood does. She is 8 months old and is also part Morgan. The warmblood is, like I said, 8 months old and 14h. The Moriesian is 6 months old and is 12.3h. Is this a normal size for this age? He is out of a 15.3h Morgan and 17h Friesian.

My other question is what percentage protein should he be getting? I have him on Purina's Equine Junior. I do believe it is a 14% feed. Is this sufficient, or to much?

Any information you can give me about these questions, and anything else, would be greatly appreciated. I am seeking whatever knowledge I can obtain about this breed.

Thank you so much for your time,
Cathy Nardozzo

Posted on Jan 15, 2002, 5:31 PM
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Draft Horse Classic, Grass Valley

by Jif

I witnessed a performance, if one could call if that, of Friesians being hot-rodded around the arena and subsequently ending up in a wreck. I was appalled that the folks involved in this wreck never bothered to cool down the four horses involved but rather immediately loaded them in their trailer and departed.

Surely members of this entourage must be knowledgeable enough to cool down an animal who has just been rampaging (for the thrill of the driver) rather than brusquely loading them, with their sides heaving, and driving away.

What a sad initial inroduction to this breed for me. It was pathetic and I feel so very sorry for the horses who must be suffering. Does this happen frequently?

Posted on Sep 24, 2001, 3:04 PM
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Unfortunate Circumstances

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Where is Grass Valley? I'm not familiar with many draft horse shows. I would have to say that this type of action is not at all represntative of the breed but it does happen in every breed and can happen at any show. I wouldn't hold the entire Friesian community responsible for the stupidity of a few. I would have to say that most of us have the utmost respect for our horses because they are so hard to obtain. Unfortunatly because of the willing attitude of the Friesian, it makes them easier to take advantage of; they will forgive you and go on. They are a beautiful breed and I suggest you catch them at a local show. They are especially fine dressage horses as well as carriage horses. Don't let this experience spoil you from enjoying the breed, I'm sure we as both a Friesian community and a horse community don't condone this sort of treatment of our partners.

Marsha

Posted on Oct 5, 2001, 11:06 AM
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Untitled

by Beth

Only as frequently as there are idiots on the lines. It is not a sad introduction to the BREED. It is a sad introduction to a DRIVER! Happens no more, and probably less, than with any horse situation out there.

And as a driver of Friesians for demonstrations (where they are often trotted in a tight pattern or cantered for the shear fun they and we have doing it) I've, in my turn, been appalled at watching some draft horse people load their hot, tired, worked-giving-rides-all-day horses into their trailers complete with full harness, bits, and vehicle still attached!! So what is common practise to some is not the norm for the others. And it sure isn't the BREED's fault!

Posted on Oct 7, 2001, 8:12 AM
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Feeding a young growing stallionin training?

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Do Friesians differ from other breeds in respect of feeding? A friend of mine is helping out with training a 4-yo stallion, which at least in my ears is on a very light nutritional regime. On top of this the horse is mildly said very even tempered, and perhaps not that much forward.
I say this with an experience solely in thorough breeds and warm blood horses, which all compared to this young stallion both eats more and have enormously much more temper and energy.
To the contrary I have been told that Friesians as some other heavy original breeds do need less food - is this correct?


Posted on Aug 12, 2001, 7:53 AM
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PICYURES

by Abbey

DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY PICS OF FRESIANS?>

Posted on Jul 7, 2001, 5:41 AM
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Sure

by Marsha

Anything in particular you're looking for? Try the FHANA's home page. They'll have some sort of photo album. Or are you looking for something special?

Posted on Jul 7, 2001, 10:25 PM
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looking for friesian stud in ocala or williston fl

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i would like to contact the owners of the friesian stallion in ocala florida and in williston florida but do not have a contact address
please respond

Posted on Jun 15, 2001, 3:45 PM
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