Tag: Friesian Cross

It was a snowy February day when I rode Minerva for the first time. She was a mover, responsive to my leg, & had gentle eyes that reminded me of my first love.

This amateur was preparing to take a break from horses, until a Friesian cross stole her heart & landed them at one of the nation’s most prestigious shows!

Read how a rider from Region 8 brought her Friesian Sporthorse mare all the way up the FEI levels after a half-decade-long career as a broodmare.

Dressage riders who compete with a member of this stunning breed are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program!

After a riding career in various breeds & disciplines, this Region 5 rider found her true calling in the dressage ring with a very special Friesian cross.

After experiencing a cascade of loss, an adult amateur shares how a golden Friesian cross filled the void left in her life, and helped her find happiness again.

Searching for a part-time show horse/part-time husband horse, this rider found a Friesian Sporthorse broodmare who was the perfect horse to fill both roles.

After unexpectedly falling in love with a Friesian cross mare at a trail horse auction, this adult amateur wishfully hoped she’d see her again - and she did!

A rider from Region 7 shares how, after years of hiatus, she returned to riding and found joy in showing - with a bit of help from a Friesian cross, that is.

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