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This is what I've been playing with!

hoofpick May 03, 2009 February 22, 2011

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(although nursing a broken femur at the moment..) Hope it comes up.... Marten Fan Skarren in harness and ridden/watching his front legs cos he doesn't know he has back ones!

hoofpick Mon, 05/04/2009 - 01:29

LOL ummmm black??
He's not mine- I work at Rosedale Equine Stud and he is one of the 2 Friesian stallions. They also have 2 Gypsy stallions.
They are dopey and and very much a trotting breed...but in saying that they are very loving and intelligent and are very classical to ride if trained correctly. They love to watch you get very frustrated and then when you're about to explode they instantly do what you have been trying to teach them with a graceful air about them!!!! I was teaching the other Friesian stallion to bow (my idea anyway) but he just stood calmly until I thought of giving up then promptly folded up and lay down - on my saddle - yep I reckon he was laughing!!! The Gypsys are similar and make the most incredible kids ponies!!!! I worked with one 3 year old filly and within half an hour my 12 year old daughter was riding her (on the lead) and then I tried her in harness which she felt like she had done all her life!!!!
I am used to PRE's and TBs etc so these guys are a lesson in good humour!!!

critterkeeper Mon, 05/04/2009 - 03:31

Wow - somebody has been having FUN, FUN, FUN....and obviously enjoying it. :toast

I ran into a discussion on another board about Friesians just the other day. They had one delivery a foal and one lady comment well they only come in one color -- now you know I could NOT let that go by unchallenged [-x . Needless to say, it started a 30 min. discussion where it ended up with me having to post sites with pixs of Chestnut Friesians like this one http://friesian-crazy.tripod.com/health….." onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. ~x( :laugh1 It is amazing how the truth has a tendency to quiet the most ardent die hard blowhard. :booty

lipigirl Mon, 05/04/2009 - 05:03

Fantastic - I've worked with a Freisian Stallion and used to own a gelding and they do canter but reluctantly at first - also used to jump mine....back in the old days !!!...will try and dig up a picture !

rabbitsfizz Mon, 05/04/2009 - 10:36

The point is they are only [i]supposed[/i] to come in Black, and the Friesian horse society had all that under control until someone decided they liked Chestnut!!!!
So, they cannot be registered in the land of their birth but, hey why worry, you can register them in the US!!
Just like all those horrible plain "Welsh" ponies!!
If it ain't'ent broke, don't mend it, there was nothing wrong with Friesians being black.
OK, getting off the soap box now before I get lynched.
Just think, Hoofpick, if you are very good maybe they will buy you a cart that fits!! :laugh1 :rofl :laugh1
I have to admit, good though he may be, I would not want to sit where you are sitting in that cart, how on earth do you see where you are going??
Hope you mend soon, BTW, how did you do it???

hoofpick Mon, 05/04/2009 - 17:47

Lol Rabbit yep the sulky is somewhat umm ..... The boss didn't want the larger "good one" ruined! (don't worry about me..) No kick strap either! Actually I did have a time of seeing where we were going and as the black one has no idea of his where-abouts in space, was a bit AHHH....
That gypsy filly was the only one I have done that with...she just kept looking at me saying ok what's next.
Yep Friesians to be included in the stud book in the Netherlands must be tested for red and if they have it, well... a pity!
Broke the leg, actually my young mare broke it, as I was mounted ready to move on and she said nup get off!!!! So now have a rod in my leg from hip to knee and scews.