Submitted by Regine Brockway: This is Valentino JRB Star Sport-Elite AAA. I bred and raised him, had a wonderful trainer who trained and competed him for several years. For the last 6 years, he’s been my dance partner and helped me get my USDF Silver and Gold Medals.
He’ll be 20 this year and is retired from the dressage ring. Jessica Farren Photography
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.
One of many amazing photos of this amazing guy. Lord Hof. Multiple I1 reserve championships in 2025 (freestyle and otherwise) 70+%, competed in CDI events in Del Mar and Temecula CA with scores to 67%! He’s a dream! Owned by Nikki Lucas who is the best horse mom ever! Ramping up for GP in 2026 💪🏼 – Blair N.Katzenjammer JLT, aka Kat, is a 2010 Friesian Heritage Horse Mare – a Friesian X Paint – with Rider/Owner Paige Parham in 2022. Photo by Kelly & Kelly – Paige P.This is Dirck, a 16 yo Friesian gelding. I switched to dressage from H/J in March 2025. He has been an amazing teacher. I will always cherish the connection & partnership we built. – Kim D.Submitted by Raquel Santos: I’m a dressage trainer in Coto de Caza, CA, and I have a lovely client who owns 8 friesians. It’s our mission to promote this breed in top levels of dressage. With a couple, we have competed successfully at the US Dressage Finals and CDIs in SoCal. This is one of our main show horses, EOS Van de HONDSHOEVE. I have shown him from Prix St. Georges to Intermediate-1. We placed 6th in the California Dressage Society (2025) I1 Open Class. This year we are aiming for Grand Prix! Photo by Terri Miller PhotographyMy trainer’s late Friesian Sultan. He passed away in Dec 2025. He was a gentle giant! – Kyla S.Submitted by Pegasus Hill NH; Note, USDF strongly recommends riders wear protective headgear and closed toe footwear when mounted.Submitted by Jen C.Friesian Hanoverian Cross. Baron’s CoverGirl 🌟💝 – Michelle H.-K.Romeo and Jill – Jill G.I was trying to teach my gray friesian cross mare the changes and having a tough time. We visited Greensboro for Thanksgiving and I found Fellowship Farm. Tami had a schoolmaster on who I took a few lessons to get the feel for the changes. Those rides changed my life❤️🩹 – Shoshana B.Klaas s.f sport elite is a purebred friesian stallion out of Mintse 384 and tsjerk 328 He’s currently going into his first year in Grand Prix!! and is the goofiest and sweetest stallion ever, most people forget he’s a stallion because of his gentle and goofy personality. ❤️❤️ – Addisen H. Note, USDF strongly recommends riders wear protective headgear and closed toe footwear when mounted.Wilson Friesian/percheron . Schooling show 1st level. – Jennifer E.Sarah Schaaf Photography – Emily E.Wiebren van Mirns – Leslie d.Ineke and Audrey Zehnder showing 4th level @ Donida Farm. I started her at W/T through PSG. With her I earned my bronze and Silver medals. She was a once in a lifetime horse for me. She is loving retirement. Jenni Terp Photography – Audrey Z.Mynke van de Zogglesestraat & Stacey Hastings Dressage placing top 10 in the Nation two years in a row at Dressage Finals ❤️ – Elizabeth S.My handsome Hanoverian/Friesian cross Lance! Schooling first level! – Jenna C.This is my Georgian Grande, Firehawk. He believes that efficiency is the product of laziness and accountability… only he has no accountability. – Alyssa P.My handsome Friesian cross, Felix❤️ – Delice M.Douwe and I at our first first level test – Annemarie d.Pfifer. 18 year old Friesian/paint mare. Shown through I1, schooling Grand Prix. – Natalie P.Namke fan Dunegea (v. Haike 482) owner Roel Hofstee, she got crown at the last inspection at DG Bar; FMH Fotografie – Marieke Y.This is Ryklof aka Kingsley, my STER Friesian gelding (Wimer 461 x Felle 422) 👑 He is currently schooling 2nd/3rd level and competes with me avidly in recognized shows all around. He was the 2025 Breed Bonanza Winner at Equine Affaire in Columbus, OH this past year. He also enjoys representing FHANA and the Friesian breed at Equine Affaire. Kingsley absolutely adores kids and people and he loves to show others just how kind and beautiful this breed truly is. In our spare time we love to go on trail rides, enter in parades, and enjoy riding around the farm together. This breed is truly one of a kind and I am so thankful to own such a captivating , versatile , and kind horse. ♥️ Tracy Tabor Photo – Alexis M.
