Goatherd
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I saw this colt for sale on Craigslist and he caught my eye. As I said, I don't know anything about horses, let alone a Friesian, but he appears to be put together very well for such a young horse.
I don't know anything about horses, but...
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I saw this colt for sale on Craigslist and he caught my eye. As I said, I don't know anything about horses, let alone a Friesian, but he appears to be put together very well for such a young horse.
DonnaBelle
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Well, I don't know much about them either, but that is a beautiful animal.
Thanks for the photo.
DonnaBelle
Thanks for the photo.
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I just wonder about the hoof/pastern angles and is that hair cut real weird or ringbone? Though, so young, I'd bet a weird haircut.
Otherwise, real cute.
Otherwise, real cute.
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I love me a friesian!How old is he, like, 1 year, 2 years ? They're still considered colts / fillies until their 3rd year I believe.
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Goatherd
Overrun with beasties
I don't know the age, but here's the wording from the ad. I would post a link to the ad but then this whole post would be moved to the selling section, which is not my intention.
It's not even my horse.
It's not even my horse.
By the way...he's $7000.
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Goatherd
Overrun with beasties
I don't have to save my money as I wouldn't even think of owning a horse! I like to look at them, but that's as far as it goes. Again, I was just admiring this horse.
Alice Acres
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Freisians have a very strict registry and grading process. I have a friend with a mare who is going through the Dutch judge eval process - it's very closely monitored - which is wonderful for their breed and maintaining it's quality.
However - the wording in the ad is quite misleading - to say he will make you lots of money as a stud is a far reach. Very few stallions in this breed make grade and their registry controls which animals are good enough...more so with stallions than mares. Based on that wording...I would not consider this animal...run!
(And I saw you were just sharing this photo, not purchasing.)
However - the wording in the ad is quite misleading - to say he will make you lots of money as a stud is a far reach. Very few stallions in this breed make grade and their registry controls which animals are good enough...more so with stallions than mares. Based on that wording...I would not consider this animal...run!
(And I saw you were just sharing this photo, not purchasing.)
He looks small, guessing age to be 2-3yr old. Of course they grow until age 7, but usually have more height
at that young age, if they are going to be tall.
His hooves need the attention of a skilled Farrier to get them trimmed correctly. It appears that
his leg feathers, were trimmed up to the fetlock, have grown back some
to give the oddly bumpy look at coronet area. Front of hoof is nowhere near the same angle as his
shoulder, with some other leg stuff covered up in that coronet band hair. Fresians CAN need some
special hoof care in shoeing, to get the best movement from them when you compete.
Could be he is going to be a nice horse, but even with his approved parents, I think the price is
a bit high for such a young, untrained animal.
We see a lot of them around here, but I am not into the "hair breeds" for myself. I would rather
be working the horse instead of combing or braiding manes and tails to gain length! If I owned
him, he would probably be roached to prevent getting the reins tangled in that mane! I like
a neat and workmanlike appearance over clouds of hair blowing in the wind.
at that young age, if they are going to be tall.
His hooves need the attention of a skilled Farrier to get them trimmed correctly. It appears that
his leg feathers, were trimmed up to the fetlock, have grown back some
to give the oddly bumpy look at coronet area. Front of hoof is nowhere near the same angle as his
shoulder, with some other leg stuff covered up in that coronet band hair. Fresians CAN need some
special hoof care in shoeing, to get the best movement from them when you compete.
Could be he is going to be a nice horse, but even with his approved parents, I think the price is
a bit high for such a young, untrained animal.
We see a lot of them around here, but I am not into the "hair breeds" for myself. I would rather
be working the horse instead of combing or braiding manes and tails to gain length! If I owned
him, he would probably be roached to prevent getting the reins tangled in that mane! I like
a neat and workmanlike appearance over clouds of hair blowing in the wind.
Alice Acres
Ridin' The Range
Here's some info and pictures:
From my friend Katie: Took my horse Luna to her first keuring (judging by the dutch) last year. She did great and received a 3rd premie rating. We are going back next week to try for ster (star) which would put her in the top 15% for purebred fresians and would give her babies the abilty to try to become an approved stallion.
These pictures were from last year -
From my friend Katie: Took my horse Luna to her first keuring (judging by the dutch) last year. She did great and received a 3rd premie rating. We are going back next week to try for ster (star) which would put her in the top 15% for purebred fresians and would give her babies the abilty to try to become an approved stallion.
These pictures were from last year -
