Submitted by Finn Kriess: This is Tabe Fan De Lege Geagën (Tsjalle 454 x Liaukje Fan De Lege Geaën) aka Mochi. He is such a personable guy and there is no one that dislikes him. He has been trained by me since training level and now we are schooling PSG so hopefully we can show it this year! Im so proud of how far hes come along 🥰
We recently asked our social media followers to share a photo of their favorite Friesian or Friesian cross, and tell us a little about them, for a chance to be featured on YourDressage, and we are so excited to share all the beautiful photos we received! Throughtout the month we will also be looking for stories from folks who love this breed. If you have a fairytalesque Friesian you’d like to share, send us an email at yourdressage@usdf.org.
Fauston NAF. Bred here in Oklahoma by Linda Clair. He has been a family affair. My oldest daughter was his original trainer when she worked for Linda. Then my youngest took over and we ended up buying him. That is my youngest on him back in 2018 at Region 9 Regionals. Since then I have taken over the ride and last year got my silver on him even with flying lead change issues. But he can get 8s on his pirouettes and many of the other double coefficients. As Dolly Hannon said at a clinic last year, so you have a horse that can do all hard stuff really well. Changes are getting better and the I1 movements set him up for better changes. So who knows….He is 17. – Pamela D.My mother and grandmother own a Friesian Andalusian cross. His name is Shivago, and some of us call him Zeus because of his very dramatic thundering canter! He will be eight here soon. He’s had a rough bringing up due to being kicked in his mouth when he was young. He had a whole mouth brace and all. Though now he’s flourishing and breaching second level! – Peyton B.My super fun Friesian/morgan Amish pony!! – Sierra C.This is Tango he is a 8yr old gelding Friesian Sport horse. He competes in region 2 and has been grand champion for training level. Scoring just over 75%. Now competes 1st level. Currently working towards second level. He also has been seen in Midwest Horse Fair a part of the Grand March representing the Friesian Sport Horse breed. He is one of the best temperate horses I’ve ever ridden. He has some incredible movements and one of the largest canters. He also has a natural passage movement. My name is Eva and I’m 18 he has become my heart horse forever and had given me hope when I had none. I’ve had him for a year and a half. He truly is a lifetime horse for me. – tango_mango_dressageLuigi aka Louie – a friesian/morgan cross. I’ve had him for just under a year and he has proved his athleticism and willingness to learn! Can’t wait to see what our 2026 show season brings! – Abby G.This is my 8yo 3/4 Friesian 1/4 Standardbred Friesian Cross mare, Freya. I’ve had her for 5 years and am currently schooling 2nd with her. The word for her is FUN! I keep my two mares at home so one of the most important things to me is personality and she’s just a delight. She has so much try in her, I feel she really does “go forward with joy”. I have had so much fun learning with her, I recommend Friesian crosses to all the AA friends that I have! Her origin story at my farm is really that it was meant to be. She originally came from Amish country in Ohio as a 3yo and was sold at the Great American Ranch and Trail Horse sale in VA – I met her and fell head over heels for her: I watched several people ride her of all levels and she just was so kind and forgiving to all of them, even in a highly stressful environment. I didn’t win the bid, but two months later I saw an ad on FB for her in a random group; the new owner wasn’t a fit for her. I talked to my husband (who was tired of the lingering sadness I had over not getting her) and called the lady immediately. The next month I drove 6.5 hrs to bring her BACK to Virginia and the rest is history! She’s here for life 🩷 – Kate S.I would like to introduce Djurre út ‘t Westen – Sport Elite AAA! He has won the Iron Spring Farm IBOP Cup, had a podcast done about him, competed at Festival of Champions at Prix St. Georges, and has so far accumulated reserve champion and champion All-Breeds titles, in addition to numerous clinics and other qualifications. – Julie R.Me and my coming four year old, Tiebout Fan Black Pearl! out of Thorben 466 x Tsjalle 454. my dream horse🖤🖤 – Emily B.Me and my Willem! Friesian gelding Jasper 366 x Tsjerk 328. Dressage, tricks, trail rides! We also showed at Equine Affaire in Columbus Ohio for many years! – Erin V.One of the coldest horse shows we’ve been at to date! This is Saapke Fan Ljocht en Skaed. She is truly my once in a lifetime horse! She’s helped make so many dreams come true and has made me feel like we can achieve and and all goals I have, I’m truly grateful to have such an amazing mare – Mykal G.Wilson. Fries/draft – Jennifer E.My gorgeous Mocha. USAWE L2 Champions for Region 5. This girl gives all her heart and I love her to pieces! – Julie L.Maxime Anne-Joke T Ster – Amberly F.Submitted by Sarah W. Note, USDF strongly recommends all riders wear protective headgear when mounted.This is my 17y/o girl, Bartja (Nanning 374 x Olof 315), barn name Bellini. I got her as a green- broke 5 year old who would only walk and trot. We had a looong journey to build trust to be able to show successfully and I’ve learned so much from her. Last year we achieved my goals I had set when I got her. I earned my bronze medal and she earned her Sport Predicate. 💕 – Heidi C.Audrey Zehnder’s Ineke and I in Region 6 Championships many years ago 🏆 – Alexandra C.This is my coming 20 year old FSHR mare Savannah (Hula Girl at Heart). This mare has the biggest heart and I feel so lucky to have her. Savannah joined our family in 2018 and we started working through the levels together. In 2025, she made my dream of earning my bronze medal come true. – Stephanie P.Tysen last son of Remmelt 323. Will be 20 this year. Has sired over 100 Friesian Sporthorses. Some have gone on to big titles, others just the love of their owners is enough❤️ He is so gentle a magnificent horse. – Laurie B.The Friesian/Arab cross BR Dannys Secret competing GP dressage with her AA owner. Multiple USDF All Breeds awards and regional awards. This is our century ride. – Linda S.Hollyhock Volare, Friesian/Morgan cross. At 15′ 2″, Lara is the very definition of small but mighty. She has endless energy, loves to dance and excels at lateral work and collection. – Susan F.This is my best boy Sikke MF aka Fish. Hes been with me since birth hes my sun, moon, and stars. He always tries his hardest to please – Angela F.Reinder, Friesian FEI gelding. Currently ridden by a junior rider, qualified for a trip to NAYC and two trips to Festival of Champions – Kari H.
