RIDING A FRIESIAN STALLION FOR THE FIRST TIME

𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒚 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚

𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

[pamelapeterson]

I really appreciate how she refers to her horse as a "baby" at six years old and talks about the time it takes to develop the strength in the hind end. So important to take time to develop our young horses in the proper way.

[WendyBeall]

Friesians aren't "lazy, " but their natural temperament is relaxed compared to what we think of as hot-blooded breeds, and this can make them seem less sensitive. But many regard this as a feature--Friesians tend to be a quieter, more chill breed, and that can be good for less experienced rider or for using them in situations that might be challenging for a more sensitive breed . I used to train Arabians, which are naturally very sensitive. For riders that are not used to that sensitivity and for less experienced riders, their naturally quick responsiveness can often seem like a problem. In a way, it's all what you're used to working with.

[berinlist]

Friesian Horses on YouTube shows what they do in breeding the horses and so much more. Would love to see Matt & Jesse meet Yvonne. Think you both would be thrilled to see the Friesian herd

[chrisnore]

Hi Matt, just a little history of Friesians. They were ridden to war in Roman times and later used by knights in armour.They were a cold blood working horse that did all the heavy work, such as plowing and pulling heavy loads. During the 18th century the mercantile class were becoming very rich and were after beautiful high stepping horses for their new carriages. The Friesians were beautiful, high stepping but too heavy, so they were crossed with Andalusians. So now there were two breeding strains, the heavy cold blood working horse and the lighter and finer carriage horse. As time went on, tractors replaced farm horses and the carriage horses were replaced by cars. During the WW11 there was no fuel for cars or tractors and only three Friesian stallions left in Europe. Without the big horses to again pull ploughs and machinery, the Dutch and others would have starved to death. The breed was virtually extinct. Breeders put these stallions to any big mare they could find. I believe there is a line of chestnut friesians in the stud book that comes from this period. As time went on and circumstances changed, these big horses were again crossed with Andalusians to breed the modern Friesian riding horse. The history of the Friesian is the history of Europe.

[lovesbriardi]

The very last horse I have ridden was a Friesian stallion. He "took care" of me for the entire time = If he felt my weight shift he would adjust his gait to accommodate my balance. I had driven horses rather than ridden because of arthritis and this smooth gaited big boy gave me the ride of a lifetime even though we were in an arena the entire time!

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Her horse is so in tune with her. He's constantly looking at her. It's adorable.

[a-]

I noticed how much this Friesian moves an ear back towards the rider, many times in a minute; i saw it in the September hacking video too; whereas in that video Emporio was steadfastly ears to the front for most of the ride. The frequent ear flick gives me the impression that Wybren is always listening and tuned in to his rider, ready and anticipating the riders voice and next direction. So aware and so attentive! When Matt came to a halt just before dismounting, it was "both ears back", as if preparing for whatever would happen next. It's a lovely trait to see, and no wonder Maureen feels a special bond with this animal who appears so inclined to align its awareness to her and engage with her intentions.

[michellevdg]

I remember I took care for half a year of a 22 yr old Friesian, not only was she my best friend in no time, she was so damn smart and when u rode her u can see that her trot was very elegant and prancing. She looked so beautiful even walking. They’re the best ❤️ - I had a small breathing issue, suddenly during a canter I had a moment where I felt like I couldn’t breathe n since then I’m not the best at cantering and she recognized it once and stopped w out me pulling cuz I was too focused on getting air. she was older than me she took good care of me.

[maggiepie]

I've tried riding a Friesian mare once. They've got quite special gaits and a lot of energy in their movements. The difference from riding a warmblood is huge.

[shellysonnen]

The inbreeding issue was due to the fact that this breed of horse was almost gone! Friesian breeders are very aware and careful of bloodlines now. I have never had more health issues with my Friesians than any other horse. And the UNBELIEVABLE BEAUTY is worth anything you have to deal with!!! Haha hands down the most stunning horse on earth...in my opinion.

[niklasmurray]

We live in Portugal and have five Friesians at home, training some of them for Dressage competitions. They are not lazy, you just need to find the right "buttons". You see a lot of people riding them heavy on the hands, the opposite is what works in our experience - keep them light in the contact and give them space, so they can actively work from behind. The canter can be more challenging, but once they build their strength they are wonderful horses to work with!

[harlcc]

They are not lazy. They are more relaxed and easy going. Especially great for beginners.

[jillw]

Friesian horses are not lazy they are sensitive. I would rather have a horse that was sensitive to my needs and actually followed command which is a very light touch❣️ The most beautiful horse in the world🖤

[BarTGila]

Friesians were originally bred to be war horses, to carry men in armor. The two I have ridden were wonderful, calm, and giving. I would compare the ride to that of a draft cross one of my friends owns.

[andreagagne]

They are stunning horses. I'm learning about them from Yvonne and I can watch her videos for hours. Queen Uniek is 1 of the most beautiful horses I've ever seen. ❤️

[gingabee]

The Friesian has been my favorite breed of horse for all my life.

[jhorvers]

I just love this horse! He's obviously stunning but his character is also so incredible.. He has such a sweet nature and the most amazing eyes. Maureen is a very lucky lady with this handsome man! I would love to see her ride Emporio some time because I think she will understand him and his way of moving very well.

And Matt... You should definitely go look for a Frisian stallion!!! No need to rush anything but just keep your eyes open and start with looking up the different bloodlines etc.. You looked good on this amazing horse!

[rebeccawalker]

My go to breed is off track thoroughbreds, but I've worked and ridden Friesian horses occasionally in the past. The difference between the breeds is like night and day. I would never say a Frisian doesn't have a motor, because they do, it's like a huge 4 wheel drive truck vs a sports car. Both have the power, but the build distributes the power differently. I still gravitate to the thoroughbred due to the versatility, but at some point will add a Friesian for some more focal work. Plus I love their temperment.

[someonedifferent]

The friesian breed was almost gone. So the genealogical tree was once very narrow. Trough good breed management it is getting better and better. In 1913 there where just 3 registed stallion (500 marres), luckely there where also some stallion foals aswell. And with alot off hard we have the beautiful breed we see today!!

[sharrynjack]

Regarding the mites and itching on the feet, I am in Australia and had to treat a pony with severe "Queensland itch" in the mane tail and rump, which nobody else could cure. I washed the area every day, and fleshed out and juiced fresh Aloe Vera leaves and drenched the areas three times a day with the juice. The pony was white with black skin, with the white coat rubbed off in large patches due to the pony constantly rubbing to ease the itch. The Aloe Vera cleared up the rash and the white coat grew back in a couple of weeks of treatment with the fresh daily Aloe vera. It must be cut fresh on the day, not bottled or otherwise. Great success for the pony. Thought you may be interested. Beautiful horse. 👍❤️❤️