This is a musical freestyle dressage performance by Jasper 366 and his rider Peter Spahn, from the 2007 stallion show in Leeuwarden Friesland. January 12-13, 2007.
This is Tara. Sire is Wander 352, mother is Dahlia ster (Thomas x Tsjerk). This video shows some of the foal training we do each day with the little ones. Note: in September '06 at 6 months old Tara was named 1st premie, champ filly at her inspection.
There are only about 80 Dutch-registered (FPS) stallions approved for breeding *in the world* and only about 16 in North America. Wander 352, born and raised in the USA, is one of them. Here he is at his keuring in 2003.
January 13, 2007 in Leeuwarden Friesland. The approved stallions compete for world champion. This is the finals where 5 competed. Winner - Onne 376, Reserve went to Harmen 424.
Brandus is a very popular stallion with a big trot and a huge heart. His offspring seem to do well in dressage, that is no doubt due to their honesty and desire to work. He epitomizes Friesian character.
Approved for breeding in 2007, this young stallion was imported to America in December 2008. He was a popular breeding stallion in his first breeding year, and in November of 2008 he won the dressage competition for the young Friesian stallions.
Meinse is the 4th son of Heinse 354 to be approved for breeding. We are very pleased to have this impressive stallion in America.
This is the final from 2003 in Leeuwarden, Friesland. Time 398 won this year, with Bradus 345 2nd and Sape 384 third. It was a very exciting run - the crowd was very enthusiastic.
Cori had her baby June 15, 2007 at 11:25pm. He is a lovely Heinse colt. His new owner named him Wikke, a beautiful Friesian name. Wikke is very sweet, and also feisty. Looking forward to seeing how he develops.
For some reason, this music makes me think of my mare Cori. Like that musical piece, Cori is beautiful and fluid. At one time I did a video montage of Cori under saddle and in harness back in 2003, when she was being trained. Tonight I dug that up and reprocessed it. YoYo Ma is playing Bach, accompanying Cori as she does a nice horse ballet for us.
