Hendrik
"The Magician"
Hendrik is a 2002 Friesian Stallion Born of FPS Dutch Approved Stallion Wander 352. I chose Hendrik after visiting with over 15 other yearling stallions across the state and country. Hendrik was the first stallion I inquired about and adored via video.... when I decided to breed Friesian crosses, which was not "allowed" in 2002. But he was in British Columbia, so he ended up being the last to be seen, after I exhausted all my local options.
I knew the minute I met Hendrik he was the one. He was curious, but not clingy. Respectful and playful but never dangerous. I was a beginner with stallions and I could have not got a better one. In our journey over the next 10 yrs of showing, breeding, camping, trail riding, etc.. No one ever knew he was a stallion. He stood on the picket line at night with all the other horses when overnight camping, he was out in a herd during the days at home, he even stayed with his foals when they were weaned from their dams. Hendrik was a leader, but in a kind and gentle way. He continues this way even today in retirement with our young colts and fillies. I can put him with anyone.
Hendrik is now 18yrs old and is no longer breeding, but his foals live on in his foot steps. Beautiful tall and proud mares and geldings that show exactly the traits their sire bestowed upon them from their sharp tipped cute ears to their willing attitudes. We are honored to see his legacy live on in them.
Breed Characteristics
The Friesian is a powerful horse with high stepping action. Today, the horses are bred to be exclusively black. Darker colors have always been dominating, but up to the turn of the century about twenty percent were chestnut or bay. The black color was advanced by strict selection, white is not allowed.
The preferred build today is the lighter sporthorse rather than the heavier draft type. The modern Friesian is strong but slightly taller and lighter on its feet than its coach-bred forebears. For this reason, the Friesian has re-emerged throughout Europe as both a champion dressage and driving performance horse. Friesian beauty is more than skin-deep. Its easy-going temperament makes him a great companion to riders of all ages. The breed is honest and willing to please. But its versatility is what brings lasting value to the owner. Whether Dad wants to get a quality dressage mount for his daughter, or a dependable cross-country horse for his wife, or to take family and friends for a carriage ride, the Friesian does it all!
I knew the minute I met Hendrik he was the one. He was curious, but not clingy. Respectful and playful but never dangerous. I was a beginner with stallions and I could have not got a better one. In our journey over the next 10 yrs of showing, breeding, camping, trail riding, etc.. No one ever knew he was a stallion. He stood on the picket line at night with all the other horses when overnight camping, he was out in a herd during the days at home, he even stayed with his foals when they were weaned from their dams. Hendrik was a leader, but in a kind and gentle way. He continues this way even today in retirement with our young colts and fillies. I can put him with anyone.
Hendrik is now 18yrs old and is no longer breeding, but his foals live on in his foot steps. Beautiful tall and proud mares and geldings that show exactly the traits their sire bestowed upon them from their sharp tipped cute ears to their willing attitudes. We are honored to see his legacy live on in them.
Breed Characteristics
The Friesian is a powerful horse with high stepping action. Today, the horses are bred to be exclusively black. Darker colors have always been dominating, but up to the turn of the century about twenty percent were chestnut or bay. The black color was advanced by strict selection, white is not allowed.
The preferred build today is the lighter sporthorse rather than the heavier draft type. The modern Friesian is strong but slightly taller and lighter on its feet than its coach-bred forebears. For this reason, the Friesian has re-emerged throughout Europe as both a champion dressage and driving performance horse. Friesian beauty is more than skin-deep. Its easy-going temperament makes him a great companion to riders of all ages. The breed is honest and willing to please. But its versatility is what brings lasting value to the owner. Whether Dad wants to get a quality dressage mount for his daughter, or a dependable cross-country horse for his wife, or to take family and friends for a carriage ride, the Friesian does it all!
