Buying a Friesian

[Jemima50]

This is my first post so I am slightly nervous
It has always been my dream to own a Friesian and my dream has finally come true!
He is being delivered on Saturday morning after a long journey from Holland.
I would love to hear from any Friesian owners who have 2 year olds and what they plan to do with them

 

[SpotsandBays]

You can’t post on here about a new horse and not include a photo!! no experience myself with Friesians but they are gorgeous

 

[pistolpete]

Oh wow!! I’ve ridden a few and they were all fantastic! So looking forward to the pics!

 

[meleeka]

A friend imported one many years ago now. What I’d say is they’re unlikely have an experience of life at all. Hers was broken to ride, but that’s all. He had no experience of seeing anything and his reaction was quite dramatic, especially being such a big horse.

I’d say start how you mean to go on and teach your horse as much as you can about life from the off, while he isn’t fully grown. Friesians like to be busy. If you can keep their brain active they are marvellous horses. The mare I had was wonderful and would have done anything I asked of her, without question.

Can’t wait to see photos!

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

I’ve had a couple ..got a mare now …all were bred and raised in Scotland so no sweetitch etc. My mares have been lovely people and will try anything. Congratulations on the purchase of your new friend!

 

[littleshetland]

How exciting for you! I imported mine from NL a few years ago now as a 3yo. When I tried him out in Holland, he was solo hacking around a small housing estate just near the yard, cantering quietly in open spaces and happy doing basics in the school. I bought mine with the intention of dressage and hacking. To be honest, I wouldn't say he was much different from any other 3yo, but he's always had a lovely quiet temperament. He's pretty clever and picks things up quickly, but like all babies, take things slow and steady with him. Unfortunately I had to retire him 7 years ago now due to a field accident - he badly damaged his knee, so Ive done some liberty work with him to keep his brain engaged, and he seems to like that.
Prior to his accident his ridden work was just coming along lovely, he was a really good and steady boy - It really broke my heart to have to retire him, but he's still here and as beautiful as ever...they don't call them 'black pearls' for nothing!
Wishing you many happy years ahead with your Friesian....some photos would be good!

 

[ycbm]

I love the look of them but I've never had one. Congratulations!
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[Lucky Snowball]

Well done. Photo please!

 

[Hormonal Filly]

How exciting!

 

[Nicnac]

I bought mine as a foal in '93 and imported (to Belgium at the time) as a weanling. Then imported into UK when she was rising 2. She was always well handled then bitted, long reined etc at 3 but not broken to saddle. Sent her off to Karen Barrett for a month for breaking when she was just 4 as she was experienced with the type and I'd never broken in a horse to saddle before. She was the most amazing mare - opinionated, stroppy, beautiful and lovely to ride. We did everything including hunting.

I unfortunately lost her in a field accident in 2012 at the age of 19. Still miss her and think I may get another for my dotage. WHERE ARE THE PHOTOS of yours???!!!

 

[millreef]

I feel like a slight fraud because my gal isn’t pure. She’s a Friesian cross barb. But I agree with the comments about temperament. She’s keen to learn and please. I LOVE her so much. Mine was a broodmare which had been backed but absolutely nothing else. I’m training her to do dressage.

 

[millreef]

Oh I also forgot that I wrote to the Friesian society and they were lovely!!! They said I could take bronze membership so I can keep in touch with news and events to do with the Friesian society.

 

[Barton Bounty]

This is my first post so I am slightly nervous
It has always been my dream to own a Friesian and my dream has finally come true!
He is being delivered on Saturday morning after a long journey from Holland.
I would love to hear from any Friesian owners who have 2 year olds and what they plan to do with them

I dont have one but a friend has two, both imported, one imported two years ago unbroken from NL as a 3 year old and now doing dressage, she did everything from scratch herself. She is an utterly stunning girl


Lets see your boy, he must have arrived this morning sooo exciting

 

[vmac66]

Yard owner has five. Beautiful to look at but definitely not the easiest, they're very strong minded.

 

[meleeka]

Yard owner has five. Beautiful to look at but definitely not the easiest, they're very strong minded.

I think they are either saintly or difficult, nothing in between. Mine was saintly, but I do know one that’s not. I have many photos of me doing hoof poultices while mine was grazing in the field. She was also tubed without any sedation in the field with previous owner, and didn’t move an inch. They remind me a bit of Arabs, without the drama

 

[pistolpete]

Ridden a couple and soooo comfy except one Teapot knows him!

 

[Jemima50]

I feel such a fool , I think I have been conned
He didn't arrive and the dealer has blocked me..
The haulage company do not exist..I was so excited I did not check them out

 

[Barton Bounty]

I feel such a fool , I think I have been conned
He didn't arrive and the dealer has blocked me..
The haulage company do not exist..I was so excited I did not check them out

What method did you use to pay them if any?

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

I hadn’t realised you hadn’t viewed or arranged transport yourself…get onto your bank asap but I fear you may have been scammed orrrr it’s half term.

 

[Glitter's fun]

Any updates?
If this was a scam it would be really helpful to know about it.

 

[HopOnTrot]

Oh no! Horse buying is a minefield at the best of times without con artist getting involved.

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

Perhaps we were being “scammed” Goldies mum?.

 

[Glitter's fun]

Perhaps we were being “scammed” Goldies mum?.

Time will tell.

 

[Glitter's fun]

Just popping this here , thought it was the easiest place to reach the Friesian fan club! (Eta no personal knowledge of them)

Friesian Driving Horses

Outstanding team of Friesians for sale, three mares & one gelding with age ranges from 8 to 13 years old. All are KFPS reg and have worked together on commercial work for the last four years. They all can be driven as a team, pair or single. All are 16-16.2hh.

www.dragondriving.co.uk

 

[Nicnac]

Just popping this here , thought it was the easiest place to reach the Friesian fan club! (Eta no personal knowledge of them)

Friesian Driving Horses

Outstanding team of Friesians for sale, three mares & one gelding with age ranges from 8 to 13 years old. All are KFPS reg and have worked together on commercial work for the last four years. They all can be driven as a team, pair or single. All are 16-16.2hh.

www.dragondriving.co.uk

that's so sad - it's Maple Leaf carriages. Not sure £15k per horse is really the DD target market but guess as they're not broken to ride it is the driving market. Just hope they end up somewhere where they are well treated.

 

[meleeka]

that's so sad - it's Maple Leaf carriages. Not sure £15k per horse is really the DD target market but guess as they're not broken to ride it is the driving market. Just hope they end up somewhere where they are well treated.

It says £15k per pair. It’s very sad when they’ve probably earned the owner a good living, only to be sold on before they break/get old and need a bit of care. They aren’t the only ones who do it, I’ve seen it before with Freisians

 

[Glitter's fun]

that's so sad - it's Maple Leaf carriages. Not sure £15k per horse is really the DD target market but guess as they're not broken to ride it is the driving market. Just hope they end up somewhere where they are well treated.

I thought someone would know who it is.
I hope they get a good home. Can't be a lot of people doing funerals etc .
I can see the mares being snapped up for breeding.