Tag: Friesian Heritage Horse & Sporthorse International

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!

I couldn’t help myself, and blurted aloud the first thing that came to mind: “Well that’s an interesting cross!” I was immediately embarrassed by this seemingly rude comment. Without skipping a beat, my trainer spoke up and said “He’s a nice looking horse, you just never know.” Little did I know what life had in store for me.

Dolce is one in a million. Every time I sit on him, it is like coming home.  He has incredible talent for piaffe and passage, his lateral work is easy, and he is an absolute joy to ride every day. By Kristen Aggers

Life is short. Find joy. Buy the horse. Ride the horse! By Julie Williams

The mighty Friesian! We are celebrating this fairytale-looking breed as our May Breed of the Month on #YourDressage! Did you know that dressage riders who choose...

Originally, dressage wasn’t my main focus, but I quickly became enamored by the sport. Once I was “bitten” by the “dressage bug”, that was it, and I completely focused on training him up through the levels. 

Orion is one of the sweetest horses I have worked with. He always wanted to please the rider, and tried his best to accomplish the demanding tasks required in upper-level dressage tests.

The mighty Friesian! We are celebrating this fairytale-looking breed as our May Breed of the Month on YourDressage!  Join us all month long as...

The mighty Friesian! We are celebrating this fairytale-looking breed as our May Breed of the Month on #YourDressage! Did you know that dressage riders who choose...

Friesians have been my dream for many years.  The regal stature, expressive trot, and amazing hair have always drawn me to the breed.  When I started working with the breed I fell in love with their sweet and calm nature.