Our Friesian Page - Photos and news about the Friesians at our barn!

MARCH 2008

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Tim will be two years old

in June. 

Look how big he's getting!

And he has a beautiful trot.

We welcome the newest Friesian to our barn. 

Photos of Pam

SEPTEMBER 2007

DANCING WITH HORSES

at Gale's Equine Facility

This year, Gale donated her facility to Robin Rodgers and friends to conduct their annual "Dancing with Horses".  This fun event involved musical choreographies of performances with horses. 

It was an enjoyable time for all.   Robin is going to produce a DVD of all the rides that were performed today.  Watch for it to be available soon.

Click on the photo below to see Gale & Pam's Pas De Deux, video taken by John, from the hayloft.

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June 2007

INTRODUCING

out of our mare Beike fan 't Zand

This is a photo of Whisper at one hour of age.

Please visit "Whisper's" own webpage by clicking "HERE".

February 2007

We had a large snow fall on Valentine's Day.  There was so much snow, and such a huge wind-chill, that we kept all 42 horses indoors and just exercised them in the indoor arena.  Finally, on the 17th of February, we did full turnouts.  Lots of fun!

Tim continues to grow well... he's nearly as tall as AJ now....

Tim and AJ had a good time playing in the snow.  It was Tim's first experience in "real" snow.  He came out the barn door and was so surprised! Click "HERE" to see video of him playing in the snow.

Beike went right out the door to the first big pile of snow and laid right down and roll:

Beike and Karolien enjoyed their romp in the snow as well.

More action of them playing, along with the rest of the "Backyard Mares" can be seen by clicking "HERE".

February 20th, Sleigh Ride with Beike.

Click on the PHOTO above to watch a little video action of the sleigh ride.

and this photo was taken on February 18th, when we gave a couple Sleigh Rides in the Blizzard.  There was one point, that there was such a "white out" that I couldn't even see Beike out in front of me.

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December 30, 2006

Beike & Gale had a little fun - watch the video - Click HERE

and that was so much fun, we made another little video on

December 31st.....  click HERE to see this one.

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December 1, 2006 -

Beike and Gale made their Carriage Driving Debut at Eldridge Park

We participated in a Christmas event for the Carousel, donating our time to provide carriage rides around Eldridge Lake.  This photo was taken just before the sun went down, as the event was held in the evening, after dark.  Beike proved a true heroine to her breed as she behaved well during loud music, HUGE WIND GUSTS, blowing tarps and plastic, bitter wind-chill, and HUGE HORSE EATING BOULDERS that bordered the lake trail.  This was our FIRST carriage drive "away from home" and it went very very well (except for the wind-chill!).

September 2006 - Visitors from Holland

WHOA......those horses don't look like Friesians!

Miek & Jan Reitsma, from the Netherlands,

were Beike's original owners and trainers.

They came to visit us, here in the USA, for a week during September.

What a great time we had!  Riding horses and touring New York.

Miek & Jan wanted to learn the "western" style of riding.

Our AQHA PHBA geldings, Impress and Sylvester, were picture perfect for their western ride!

They also coached Gale and helped to prepare Timothy

for his FHANA inspection that was

held on September 23, 2006 at the

magnificent equestrian facility at

Cazenovia College.

Timmy was awarded a Second Premium...which is very good, by Friesian standards. 

We were VERY pleased. 

At the inspection, we offered to the organizers, to have Miek ride Beike and

do a demonstration of Beike's skills.  The organizers, and the Dutch judges were delighted and accepted

our offer whole heartedly.  Beike performed nearly flawlessly for Miek in front of a large crowd. 

Then... on the Sunday, the 24th, Jan & Miek delighted all of us with a magnificent clinic on

Introduction to Carriage Driving & High Level Dressage

using Karolien (Pam's mare) and Beike.

Jan got Pam into the carriage for a test drive....

and then Miek did her demonstration and musical ride.

CLICK on the photo BELOW to watch a MUSICAL DRESSAGE DEMONSTRATION

Performed by Miek Reitsma on Beike fan 't Zand

To Jan & Miek:

There are not enough words, in Dutch or English, to express my thanks to you for all that you have done for me.

Thank you so very very much.

Fondly,

Gale

PS - We also want to thank Janna Goldman of Black Sterling Friesians as she helped to make my dream come true.

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Let it SNOW, Let it SNOW, Let is SNOW!

December 2005

Beike did perfectly with her first sleigh ride.

....and she was a great horse for Zorro at Halloween!  October 2005

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Congratulations to Pamela Schneider on her purchase of

"Karolien"

11 year old FPS Friesian mare

imported from Holland in January of 2006!

"Karolien" is "Beike's half-sister...

so Pam and Gale are really looking forward to riding their mares together:

Beike is on the left with the white polo's on, ridden by Gale.

Karolien is on the right, ridden by Pam.

Gale is using Beike, a 4th Level Dressage mare, for private lesson in dressage,

and she is also now teaching carriage driving in group and private lessons.

See more photos of Beike at my

TACKSHOPPER PHOTO GALLERY

Visit Timmy's Webpage  click photo