Recent content by mark nichols

You are as a lot of people finding out they do not build there strength up until a lot later than other horses, Mine has been a very weak horse, excellent breeding and had all the issues of getting him to work from behind. We have done well in competitions allways getting first or second, but i...

where does the cost aspect come into this, a friesian is the same price as a good warmblood, simple they are overpriced in this country and you get far more horse for your money in holland. Shope wisely, my wife has icelandics and she has bought from iceland and holland, get better quality...

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Havig one out of harmen 424 impeccable breeding imported from holland, i can say yes they are not the best for dressage, terrible at jumping and can be a handfull. But when handeld correctly they are a breeze of a horse. I bought mine for dressage and its been a humbling experience...

Intresting at times to keep open so others can add knowledge and then anyone with intrest can read, such limited information on friesians out there.

Oops, high stepping poor aerobic capacity horse. Uphill struggle to get them using backend and building condition. But a great horse super characters..

You basically have a high stepping horse with

The question was Friesians as dressage horses. Yes there are many at grand prix and a lot of trainers will tell you they can compete at levels as high as the warmbloods and other types. They have an amazing ride and will give 100% and like to please. Sabine Schut-Kelly wrote a good...

Not for the beginner or for someone wanting to progress quickly. Mine is behind the leg, poor work ethic and has canter problems. Poor aerobic capacity. Hard to get round,hindleg engaged, false bend and a host of other issues. May sound negative but quite honest. They are the most...

having owned one fro 3 yrs, i would only recommend one if you have patience and commitment. Mine is out of harmen 424 a very well bred modern type imported from holland. He has taken a long time to mature and has never been very keen to work. His temperament is second to none, but he has been...