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Learn, Ride, Buy & Sell With Us. at our 2nd Friesian Fun day. Saturday March 20, 2010: Open House/Fun Day and Friesian Clinic & Vending Day near Sulphur Springs in northeast Texas by Heather Bonser and Anneke van den IJssel, rain or shine, open with food/drinks (b.y.o.b.), viewing, clinic, demos and rides start at 11 a.m. Directions with reservation.Some of day's topics & activities:
Special thanks to www.MultiSteelConstruction.net; for all your equine building needs in north-east Texas hassle free from A to Z. Heather and Anneke are very happy customers. Special thanks to www.bornesaddlery.com. Ride in their Ambassador saddle on Anneke’s full papered 1st premie ster imported gelding Allard fan ‘e Berkwert (for sale)! Free saddle evaluation and fitting valued at $100 if you use promo code ‘Anneke.’ Promote YOUR Friesian farm, horses for sale (bring yours!), tack swap/sale and products (even by mail by sending us flyers for display), hear the latest Friesian information (Anneke always receives the latest from KFPS, dedicated to the purebred KFPS Friesian since 1981), find great Friesian products for sale, and enjoy rides on a Friesian or even bring your Friesian for sale or a lesson/info (limited availability) and enjoy a great informational clinic as well as a riding demo. Food & beverages provided at purchase, b.y.o.b. Kids need to be supervised by accompanying adults. $25 p.p., $20 p.p. for SCFHA chapter members, to attend/vend, due with reservation, nonrefundable after 3/1/2010. For details/lesson/horses-for-sale info/reservations e-mail Anneke at AnnekesFriesians@yahoo.com. Update on Activities. We have been incredibly busy this year with training young Friesians and keuring prepping them in addition to our other services of sales and information. Various youngsters are now going great under saddle and the Texas keuring was a big success with full service by Anneke's Friesians for our customers. Our trip for the 2009 Mare Show was wonderful, with a terrific anniversary show and translation service, which we will provide again at the 2010 stallion show. Currently, we are wrapping up projects for 2009 and prepping for 2010. Find a full service overview on our Services page. We are excited to start fresh in the new year; 2010 will be our 5th year in business! Back to index. May 2009 Keuring 2009 Information and Self Study. Visit www.fhana.com for the 2009 KFPS/FHANA studbook inspection tour with dates this September, information on judges, and registration forms. 10% discount on registration by June 15 and 5% discount on registration by July 1. Read more about the keuring on our Friesians 101 page by clicking here. Arm yourself with information by ordering and viewing the Sjoerd Meekma keuring prep & keuring process dvd set and the Lammert Haanstra training dvd listed on our Gift Shop page (click here). Back to index. Heinse 354 sport and Atse 342 Passed Away. Late May Heinse 354 sport passed away and mid April Atse 342 passed away. Heinse leaves us sons Bente 412, Meinse 439, and Tjalf 443. Atse was disapproved on offspring in 1999 and did not leave us any sons. Back to index. Don't Miss Out on The Latest! In depth information on the breed, latest developments of KFPS, the latest news, reader news, and more. Subscribe to Anneke's Friesians News! Back to index. Join Wind Spirit Friesians for the third annual KFPS Friesian clinic by KFPS Inspector Jan Hendriks, Saturday & Sunday May 16 & 17, 2009 at Saddlebrook in Argyle, Texas by Dallas.
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AGM Information. Fri/Sat February 20-21: join us and our SCFHA chapter for the FHANA AGM at the Castle in Rockwall by Dallas TX. Below please find more information on the event, which SCFHA is arranging many details for, what we will be offering for sale, and come meet us before, during or after to see our sale Friesians. Dinner-reservation deadline is NOW, due to FHANA! See reservation form below. Schedule: Friday 2/20
Saturday 2/21
AGM Hotels selected: Hilton Bella Harbor and Holiday Inn Express in Rockwall. Please book under the FHANA block of rooms and inform FHANA of your reservation. Details available on www.fhana.com/calendar/. Transportation is unfortunately not available so do rent a car or arrange for rides with fellow travelers or Friesian friends through networking. Delicious boxed lunches are available both days for your convenience for a great price. Continental breakfast provided.
It started Wednesday evening with a fun evening in Warga, the viewing of the Vitens-auction stallions. On Thursday the 2nd viewing with commentary, which allowed people to really learn from the selection process. That evening the PAVO stallion competition finals took place for the approved stallions, not yet approved on offspring, competing under saddle and in harness. It gave us more information on what these stallions are capable of, what they look like, and how they move. Interesting to also see the different riders and how they had the stallions perform. Always keep in mind the rider can add or detract. Then on Friday the third viewing and final selection for the 2009 stallion performance testing, the Vitens auction, clinics, and a show evening. Saturday was the day the approved stallions and the stallions selected for the testing were presented, along with the championship round, the elite auction of 9 previously selected stallions (some going on to the testing, and some not, an interesting gamble on purchasing an expensive ster stallion/foalbook breeder abroad or perhaps a pretty good deal on an approved stallion), various shows, and the presentation of Tsjerk preferent with his sons. It just about brough tears to your eyes. Various people were honored, and it was the conclusion of three pack-jammed days. Don’t miss out on the Mare Show with 130th anniversary celebration of KFPS in October, 10/23 & 24. I’ve already been asked back to translate at next year’s stallion show. That is fantastic. Doing this every day didn’t leave much time for shopping or socializing, but having a wireless mike, great food three times a day in the back restaurant, and being able to stay to myself in the sound tower with view over the arena on the busy Saturday made a big difference. Every year I meet more people and every year it thus becomes more fun. This spring Phryso, the KFPS studbook magazine, is celebrating its 60th anniversary with an anniversary publication in English! Over time there will be more issues but for now that is the one for this year. Back to index. December 2008 Stallion News December 2008, 12/14/08. Five stallions approved on offspring: Doaitsen 420, Rindert 406 sport, Wierd 409 sport, Aan 416, and Bente 412. Five stallions preferent with the new 1000 point system: Tsjerk 328, and posthumously Tsjalling 235, Jochem 259, Lammert 260, and Naen 264. New arrival in the U.S.: exciting Heinse 354 sport x Dirk 298 sport son Meinse 439, at Iron Springs. Newly approved at the fall 2008 testing for the 2009 season: Sjerp 446, Stendert 447, Pier 448, Sake 449. Back to index. October 2008 In Memoriam, 10/13/08. We lost several people and horses. We honor Bonne Bosma, the ring master at the stallion inspection, former KFPS Inspector and record team driver Piet de Boer, Anita Mellot, Genevieve de Montremare, and Pam Jackson. Thank you for your valued contributions! On 10/12 Tonis 393 passed away and late July former breeding stallion Oeds 318. Back to index. 2008 Texas Keuring Results, 9/30/08. For the results visit our other website of the chapter we founded and head: www.SouthCentralFriesianHorseAssociation.com/keuring.htm. Back to index. March 2008 Lolke 371 is now in the U.S.! 3/9/08. The stam 15 Oege 267 pref x Reitse 272 pref stallion is now standing at Royal Oak in MD! Owner Gloria Bowman wrote: One of Holland's finest breeding stallions, Lolke 371, will be in the US in time for the 2008 breeding season. Lolke, who was bred by P. L. Folkertsma in Pingjum (same breeder as Anton 343), is the last approved son of Oege P out of a star daughter of Reitse P. He is tall (16.1+ h), modern, sport predicate-qualified and exceptionally-bred from Stam 15. Always a 1st premie, he is permanently approved on offspring with high scores (109, 111, 104, 105, 103). He is the sire of the popular young stallion, Felle 422. Lolke is owned by the Lolke 371 LLC and wlll be standing in Royal Oak, MD 21662. $1,750 LFG. For more information, call 410-745-2423 or email: lolke371@yahoo.com. Website coming soon at: www.lolke371.com. Source: Gloria Bowman and Holland-Friesians. Back to index. Relationship percentages of mares on website, 3/5/08. The relationship percentages of the mares will very soon be available on the KFPS website through the member section/inbreeding calculation. Source: KFPS website, translated by Anneke. Back to index. January/February 2008 U.S. Stallion Testing CA 2/28/08. Harry Witteveen's stallion Michael W. (Tsjerk x Leffert is now an approved KFPS breeding stallion! Stam 103, www.michiel442.com. Harold VR (Sape381 x Oltman), Klaas (Feike 395 x Ids 300), and Maurus (Tsjerk 328 x Teunis 332) were not approved. Source: FHANA members. Back to index. Breeding and Foal Information 2007, 2/21/08. The breeding and foal information for 2007 is now available. You will find information about the number of breedings in 2007, the number of foals born, markings, and inspection results of the stallions’ offspring. You may download the info under the heading Fokkerij Informatie, Dek- en Veuleninformatie. Also published: the 2008 relationship-percentage index, based on the 2006 filly population and corrected for missing lineage information. Source: KFPS website, translated by Anneke. Back to index. Separate scores for driving and show driving during performance testing, 1/25/08. The evaluations during the stallion performance testing in harness with driving and show-driving will from this year be scored with two separate sets of scores. Up to now there was only one score for the harness disciplines. By separating driving and show driving the specific show-driving and driving abilities of a stallion will be made visible, which will give breeders more information. The scores are composed as follows. Source: KFPS website, translated by Anneke. Back to index. December 2007 New breeding values for exterior and sport aptitude, 12/24/07. The annual breeding-value estimation for stallions and mares has been adjusted. In addition to adding the inspection results and ABFP-test results of 2007 there are three more adaptations. One of the adjustments: Basic adjustment. Breeding values are estimated compared to a population average. This average is set at 100. Up to this year all horses inspected and born in 1991 were used as the basis for exterior. For the breeding values for sport aptitude 1998 was the basis. For both components, exterior and sport aptitude, the basis is now defined as all horses born in 2001. Given the fact that in the 10 years between 1991 and 2001 the horses have improved genetically, the stallions will compared to the population average score slightly less high. For exterior this difference is about 2 index points and for movement (in hand) 3 to 4 index points. This adjustment is the same for all stallions and thus does not influence the order of quality for the stallions. Breeding values compared to the new basis (2001) give a better insight into the quality of a stallion. Find the new Breeding Values on the KFPS website and more info in my newsletters. Source: KFPS website, translated by Anneke. Back to index. Results testing on offspring, 12/22/07. Based on the 2007 testing on offspring of the KFPS studbook stallions the inspection team came to the following decisions. Approved on offspring: Wikke 404, Beart 411, Brend 413, Andries 415 Preliminarily approved on offspring: Aan 416. Of Aan 416 fewer than the required 40 offspring have been inspected as required for permanent approval. The stallion will be looked at again at the end of 2008, at which time a permanent decision will be made. The following stallions do no longer have a breeding permit per January 1, 2008. Tsjipke 399 (After the 2nd year of testing on offspring still too few offspring have been tested in the performance (ABFP) testing. The stallion will complete his testing on offspring in 2008 and is with that placed on hold.) Tsjesse 400 (After the 2nd year of testing on offspring still too few offspring have been tested in the performance testing.) Winand 405 (The stallion died and did not complete his testing on offspring. Possibly still available frozen semen of the stallion may therefore not be used anymore.) The reports of the testing on offspring will soon be available on the KFPS website. Source: KFPS website, translated by Anneke. Back to index. U.S. Stallion Performance Testing Underway, 12/20/07. The (first) central stallion performance testing in North America started last week. Of the 7 stallions selected during last fall’s inspections four met the x-ray and semen-testing requirements. In addition one stallion is too young for participation (born 2005). The stallions are tested by DG Bar Ranch (www.dgbarranch.com) in Hanford CA, under the supervision of Willy Arts. The set-up of the testing will as much as possible be the same with the Dutch testing. The stallions that may be entered in the studbook will obtain the same status as the stallions approved in The Netherlands. The participating stallions are: Harold v.R 200206921 d.o.b. March 21, 2002 stam 18. Harold is a Sape 381 son out of Maaike Wimke K., a 1st premie ster mare by Oltman. The grand dam is ster mare out of Oege. Klaas 200305542 d.o.b. May 6, 2003 stam 31. Klaas is a Feike 395 son out of a 1st premie ster preferent daughter by Ids 300. The grand dam is a ster mare by Bendert out of a ster preferent Laes daughter. Maurus 200403706 d.o.b. May 22, 2004 stam 15. Maurus is a Tsjerk 328 son out of a 1st premie ster mare by Bente (s. Teunis 332). The dam line is further made up out of a ster mare by Nykle 309 and a studbook mare by Jochem, going back to one of the stam dams of stam 15, Tjiliana Model. Michael W 200402871 d.o.b. April 18, 2004 stam 103. Michael is also a Tsjerk 328 son. In the dam l ine we find ster mares by Leffert 306 pref and Hearke 254 pref, followed by 4 generations of model mares by Peke, Jarich, Ritske, and Auke. Source: KFPS website, more info in my newsletters, translated by Anneke. Back to index. 71 stallions to 2nd viewing, 12/19/07. Of the 92 stallions selected for the 2nd viewing, 71 meet the requirements for participation. The other stallions failed the x-rays, semen testing or veterinary testing during the first viewing. To see the stallions invited to the 2nd round visit the KFPS website. Source: KFPS website or ask for my newsletter #336, translated by Anneke. Back to index. Stallion Show KFPS 2008, 12/12/07. Note from Anneke: I'm excited to announce that I will take care of the simultaneous translation of the judges' comments in English on the big Saturday! The program of the KFPS Stallion Inspection 2008 will take place at the WTC Expo (formerly FEC) in Leeuwarden, with the exception of the presentation of the auction stallions. This presentation will take place on Thursday evening at WB stables, Wergeasterdyk 4 in Wergea. In the December Phryso you will find a detailed feature on the program of the clinic afternoon that Thursday in the blue studbook section. The KFPS stallion inspection starts on Thursday 1/10 with a clinic afternoon. The clinics are free for all Dutch and foreign interested parties. The clinic afternoon is a combination of theory and hands-on, of course with the focus on the Friesian horse. The use of the Friesian horse in all disciplines is explained in clinics by Alex van Silfhout, Sybren Minkema and Jacques Poppen. In addition there will be various lectures, among other things about wellbeing, horse & law, and riding techniques. Veterinary issues and physical therapy will also be featured. On Thursday evening, the auction stallions will be presented in the new location for the ABFP tests: WB stables in Wergea. On Friday the 2nd viewing of the young stallions takes place. The stallions will be presented in the cage. After de 2nd viewing the auction of the young stallions from the stallion-raising project takes place, following by a fantastic show evening. During this show evening you will enjoy three beautiful musical kurs, harness shows, a marathon show, KFPS breeding stallions, and the HipHop show by Esther Liano with Ielke 382. Saturday starts with the 3rd viewing of the young stallions, this time presented in hand, followed by the 13-year-and-older stallions. At the end of the morning you will enjoy a fabulous marathon show with lots of horse power! In the afternoon the approved stallions through age 12 are presented. The presentations will have a break in between with a musical show of four breeding stallions. At the end of the afternoon the always exciting championship round takes place. Source: KFPS website, more info in my newsletters, translated by Anneke. Back to index. November 2007 Five new approved breeding stallions, 11/24/07. The translated stallion reports are par of my weekly Anneke's Friesians News subscription service. E-mail me if you'd like to subscribe to receive it. Of the six stallions qualified for the final evaluation of the Fall Stallion Testting five have been registered in the studbook as approved breeding stallions. During the final evaluation, consisting of a driving and show-driving test, the stallions showed well, which resulted in good scores. The following stallions have been registeed with their new names. Maurits 437 (Ulbert 390 x Ulke 338) Mewes 438 (Teeuwis 389 x Oege) Meinse 439 (Heinse 354 x Dirk) Maeije 440 (Beart 411 x Goffert 369) Maurus 441 (Tsjalke 397 x Krist 358) The results: Geb = date of birth. V = sire. M = dam. MV = sire of the dam. Fokker/Eig = Breeder/owner. Behaalde punten onder het zadel = scores under saddle. Behaalde punten aangespanne = scores in harness. Stap = walk. Draf = trot. Galop = canter. HSW = self carriage, acceptance of the bit, flexibility. Overg. = transitions. Rijproef = test under saddle. Totaal = total. Menpr. = driving test. Tuigp. = show-driving test. Vb = foalbook. Tongnr/chipnr = tongue/chip number. 02 Mauritz fân it Pompeblêd 200400178 Vb Ster Maurits 437 Geb.: 19-02-2004 Tongnr/Chipnr: 528210000494558 Aft.: - V. Ulbert 390 199809241 Stb M. Wendy fân it Pompeblêd 199901650 Stb Ster MV. Ulke 338 199000721 Stb Fokker/Eig.: W. Wester, Strjitwei 12, 8522 ML Tjerkgaast Behaalde punten onder het zadel: Behaalde punten aangespannen Stap Draf Galop HSW Overg. rijproef totaal Stap Draf HSW Overg. Menp. Tuigp. totaal 7.5 7.5 7.0 7.5 7.0 7.5 81.0 7.0 8.0 7.5 7.0 7.5 7.5 82.0 10 Oebele van het Houkumhuis 200401502 Vb Ster Geb.: 25-03-2004 Tongnr/Chipnr: 528210000520706 Aft.: - V. Mintse 384 199633551 Stb Sport M. Wimkje K. 199927310 Stb Ster MV. Anton 343 199217731 Stb Fokker/Eig.: D.T. Pijper, Andelsterweg 1, 9955 VN Rasquert Behaalde punten onder het zadel: Behaalde punten aangespannen Stap Draf Galop HSW Overg. rijproef totaal Stap Draf HSW Overg. Menp. Tuigp. totaal 6.0 6.5 7.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 75.0 5.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 62.0 12 Meneer-Vrouwkje 200401257 Vb Ster Mewes 438 Geb.: 01-04-2004 Tongnr/Chipnr: 528210000511286 Aft.: - V. Teeuwis 389 199804091 Stb M. Oekje-Vrouwkje 199632390 Stb Ster MV. Oege 197702671 Stb Preferent Fokker: J.G. v.d. Linden, Mouwewei 5, 8407 AH Terwispel Eig.: F. Wemmenhove, Vogelkerslaan 4, 7921 BP Zuidwolde Behaalde punten onder het zadel: Behaalde punten aangespannen Stap Draf Galop HSW Overg. rijproef totaal Stap Draf HSW Overg. Menp. Tuigp. totaal 7.0 6.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.5 75.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.5 76.0 13 Nimrod v.d. W. 200401387 Vb Ster Meinse 439 Geb.: 03-04-2004 Tongnr/Chipnr: 528210000519451 Aft.: - V. Heinse 354 199401891 Stb M. Femke fan Nes 199315480 Stb Ster MV. Dirk 198202981 Stb Fokker: J. v.d. Wal, Tsjerkebuorren 2, 9222 NJ Drachtstercompagnie Eig.: A.P. Both, Hunnenweg 30, 3781 NN Voorthuizen Behaalde punten onder het zadel: Behaalde punten aangespannen Stap Draf Galop HSW Overg. rijproef totaal Stap Draf HSW Overg. Menp. Tuigp. totaal 7.0 7.0 7.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 78.0 7.0 7.0 7.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 78.0 14 Maeije 200401841 Vb Ster Maeije 440 Geb.: 04-04-2004 Tongnr/Chipnr: 528210000510598 Aft.: - V. Beart 411 200008071 Stb M. Annegjen 200024980 Stb Ster MV. Goffert 369 199413361 Stb Fokker: J.Tj. Bouma, Huniadijk 1, 8771 KK Nijlân Eig.: J.A. Meijer &J.Tj. Bouma, P/a Keizersveldweg 17, 8106 AG Marienheem Behaalde punten onder het zadel: Behaalde punten aangespannen Stap Draf Galop HSW Overg. rijproef totaal Stap Draf HSW Overg. Menp. Tuigp. totaal 8.0 7.5 7.0 8.0 7.0 7.5 83.0 8.0 7.0 7.5 7.5 8.0 6.5 81.5 19 Oepke Gestüt Friesenwiese 200403319 Vb Ster Maurus 441 Geb.: 29-04-2004 Tongnr/Chipnr: 528210000508550 Aft.: - V. Tsjalke 397 199821321 Stb M. Wytske van de Leidijk 199921690 Stb Ster MV. Krist 358 199510631 Stb Fokker/Eig.: Mevr. Chr. Meinecke-Twele, Hinter den Höfen 20, 29399 Wahrenholz Behaalde punten onder het zadel: Behaalde punten aangespannen Stap Draf Galop HSW Overg. rijproef totaal Stap Draf HSW Overg. Menp. Tuigp. totaal 6.5 7.0 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 72.5 6.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 8.5 79.0 Source: KFPS website, translated by Anneke. Back to index. Feitse 293 Pref. Passed Away, 11/2/07. On Wednesday morning 10/31 Feitse 293 pref died at the age of 24. Feitse was from stam 70, stood at 1.60m at age four, Jochem 259 x Bjinse 241 x Noldus 198. He did his testing in the spring of 1987 at age four. He was bred by G. Wijbenga of Roodkerk and stood at Hengstenhouderij Toonen since 1999. He just produced another model mare at the 10/20 Central Mare Show in Leeuwarden. Visit www.kfps.nl for his stats. For pictures see also http://www.markus-neuroth.de/html/feitse_293_p.html. I'm glad I still go to see him at the stallion show. Here's my translation of a portion of the July 2007 Phryso feature on www.hhtoonen.nl (see the Toonen website for fabulous Feitse pictures). The Master’s Eye At that time Bertus traveled throughout the country with the stallion but along the way he would also buy foals he liked. It’s hard to describe what that was like. “It is the total of self carriage, conformation, and movement, but definitely also the way in which they look out into the world. My father once said that the best teacher is your wallet and I believe there is a basis of truth there. If you paid a lot of money for the wrong purchase then you pay much more attention the next time. At that time Gerlof foals brought in 1500 to 2000 guilders but I purchased a stud colt here just across the river in March 1990 for 4500 guilders. I would always call my purchases in to Jeanne who kept up a book at home which horse I purchased where and when we would have to pick it up. I did not really dare to tell her this though.” Jeanne Toonen: “He came home in the evening and when after much delay he finally told me what he had purchased and for how much I thought it was ridiculous. I also did not want to go look. After a few months that foal received a 2nd premie at the inspection in Esbeek but also then I did not look at the horse. The next day Bertus picked him up and when he walked off the truck to the barn he right away stole our hearts. He stood there at the bottom of the walk-up and looked around as though to say: “And now dare to say I’m not beautiful.” This stud colt was Teunis 332 (Gerlof 294 x Lammert 260). The first Friesian stallion the third generation Toonen got approved themselves. Teunis died at the age of 12 from a stomach rupture. Although it’s already been five years the memory of it still hurts. Say Bertus: “Teunis was a real special horse and the sweetheart of us all. He stood at 1.69m/16.2 ½ hands and passed that height on perfectly. Therefore he got many small mare of, e.g., 1.54m/15 ¾ hands for breeding. Moreover, he passed along a long forearm and those nice necks. He was also very massive. Already with the first foals I felt that they needed Feitse blood. It didn’t have to be larger and Feitse gives hardness and luxury.” Eight years ago they talked with the (German) owner of Feitse 293 pref (Jochem 259 x Bjinse 241) in Helden-Panningen and a few days later they bought the then 16 year old stallion. Just in time, because otherwise this stallion too would have moved to the United States. From De Paardenkrant: Preferent Friesian breeding stallion Feitse passed away quietly in his sleep. The Friesian breeding stallion Feitse died last week Wednesday quietly in his sleep at the age of 24. “He died from old age and was not sick. Feitse said goodbye to us. First to Bertus, then to our daughter Joke, and then to me,” said an emotional Jeanne Toonen. Feitse has had a big influence on breeding. He left us with countless ster offspring and various model mares. At the last Central Mare Show another daughter became model, namely Arendina van de Zonschate. Another model daughter, Anke R., is the dam of breeding stallion Jorn. Also on the stallions of the brred he had a big influence. Six sons of Feitse serve as breeding stallions: Folkert, Fetse, Tsjerk, Rypke, and Ait stand at stud in The Netherlands, of which Tsjerk was the barn buddy fo Feitse. Feitse son Feike stands at stud in America. Back to index. Ordering of tickets for the 2008 stallion show, 11/2/07. Starting on Saturday November 3 you may order tickets for the 2008 stallion show with the link on www.kfps.nl. General program overview 2008 stallion show. On Thursday January 10 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. clinics and lectures with among others Alex van Silfhout and Machteld van Dierendonck. Entrance is free. On Thursday evening January 10 at 7 p.m. the presentation of young stallions from the stallion-raising project will take place at the WB stables (www.wbstables.nl) in Warga. More information on these stallions (year 2005) may be found on www.opfokproject-tjerkgaast.nl Friday 1/11 from 10 a.m. the second viewing. Friday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. auctionof the young stallions from the stallion-raising project. Friday evening from 7:45 p.m. performances. Saturday 1/12 from 9 a.m. third viewing of the young stallions and premie rating of the older stallions along with various performances. Source: KFPS website, translated by Anneke. Back to index. October 2007 Six stallions continue with the fall stallion testing, 10/27/07. Of the 15 stallions that participated in the finals under saddle, six were selected to continue with the fall stallion testing (in harness). The stallion Oene R.V. was withdrawn voluntarily by his owner, and 14 stallions were presented on Saturday 10/27. The stallions that can continue are: - Mauritz fân it Pompeblêd (Ulbert x Ulke) - Oebele van het Houkumhuis (Mintse x Anton) - Meneer-Vrouwkje (Teeuwis x Oege) - Nimrod v.d.W. (Heinse x Dirk) - Maeije (Beart x Goffert) - Oepke Gestüt Friesenwiese (Tsjalke x Krist) The scores translated are: Name stallion, registration no., sire x dam’s sire, owner/town, under saddle scores: walk, trot, canter, self carriage/acceptance of the bit/ flexibility, transitions, score as a riding horse, total. Vervolgt CO = continues, Verlaat CO = dismissed. You may find the scores on www.kfps.nl and a nice article with pictures for each stallion and the KFPS scores as well (see translation above) may be found on www.holland-friesians.nl. Source: KFPS website, translated by Anneke. Back to index. Dryske fan de Slachtedyk Champion Central Mare Show for the 3rd time, 10/20/07. Dryske fan de Slachtedyk (Teunis 332 x Djurre 284) by breeder/owner J. van der Wal of Bozum won the overall day championship of the Central Mare Show for the 3rd time today! Dryske already showed too strong for the competition in the championship for the older mares and and beat the yearlings, two year olds and three year old mares in the over championship round. Renske van Diphoorn (Onne 376 x Sierk 329) by breeder/owner the Ensing family Ensing of Diphoorn won the reserve day championship after she had already won the championship for the yearlings and two-year olds. Champion of the 3 year old mares became Mira-Viktoria vom Lindenbaum (Tsjalke 397 x Feitse 293P) owned by H. Joriskes of Bruggen. The afternoon program of the show started with the finals of the Young Friesian Horses with aptitude in show driving/mares. The winner became Gouddame fan Bommelsteyn (Onne 376 x Feitse 293P) by breeder/owner J.J. van der Meulen of Broek-Noord. Gouddame was driven by Mrs. T. van Proosdij. First place in the finals Young Friesian Horses with aptitude for show driving/stallions and geldings was for Imko van de Wolfshaar (Folkert 353 x Ulke 338) by owner/driver M. Verboord of Vlijmen. For the model prdicate 15 mares were invited by the judges. They were all awarded model. Because most of them had already scored (more than) sufficient for their IBOP 12 mares became permanent model and 3 preliminary mode. The latter will have one year to do a successful IBOP test. The winners in the competition Young Friesian Horses with dressage aptitude went in the class for 4 y.o. stallions and geldings to Jouk (Olof 315 x Hearke 254P), ridden by K. de Kluis and owned by K.H.A. de Kluis of Nijmegen. Daniël de G. (Abel 344 x Jakob 302) owned by Ted Kop Jansen bv of Wapse was ridden by Judith Pietersen and won the class for 5 & 6 y.o. stallions and geldings. Of the 4 y.o. mares it was Kyra W.T. (Fetse 349 x Olof 315), owned by Demrostables in Mierlo and ridden by J. Veenstra that won (bred by judge Wil Thijssen, Anneke), and of the 5 & 6 y.o. mares I.Klooster with Haitrix (Maiko 373 x Brandus 345) owned by G. Schuurman of Lemele won first place. For the results see the KFPS website. Source: KFPS website, translated by Anneke. Back to index. B-book Update, 10/17/07. Read the exciting update on the B-book to encourage proper breeding by clicking on this link. Source: KFPS website, translated by Anneke. Back to index. English Interpretation of the KFPS Stallion Inspection 2008 Commentary, 10/3/07. The Stallion Inspection has been enjoying increasing popularity amongst visitors from other countries for some years now. As studbook, we are naturally delighted with this foreign interest in our purebred stallions. A simultaneous interpretation will be provided this year in order to make the Stallion Inspection even more attractive to foreign members. Those attending the show will be able to follow the jury’s commentary in the English language via a headset. Seize this chance to learn even more about the Friesian horse! You can apply for this service using the form below. The deadline for applications is 15 November 2007. A headset costs €50.- and this sum must be paid to the KFPS in advance. After registration you will receive an invoice from the KFPS that must be paid before 11 December 2007. We will be unable to provide the service if there is insufficient interest. For details visit the source: KFPS website. Back to index. Preliminary 2007 Texas KFPS Inspection Results, 10/3/07. Now posted on my other website for our South Central FHANA chapter. By Anneke with thanks to Hinke Hoekman for scribing. September 2007 Year plan Breeding Council 2007/2008 (update September 2007). Look at how wonderful our studbook is! You are encouraged to send your input to the Breeding Council at: fokkerijraad@fps-studbook.com Topic / Who / Planning / Status quo September 2007 Formulation policies regarding inbreeding Breeding Council (BC) Determination of policies based on research by University of Wagening (Ducro, Bovenhuis) Inventory in 2005. Development of applications in 2006 and beyond. The status with regard to inbreeding is currently being structured. A number of aids is currently being worked on to reduce the increase in inbreeding. 1 an index to reflect the relationship of an individual horse with the population. (This has meanwhile been implemented in the form of the relationship percentage). 2 Application of the relationship percentage is already in use for the selection of stallions. It will be looked into to what degree “unrelated” mares can be actively used for breeding. 3 A model to maximize the breeding program/selection policies with the goal to maximize the genetic progress of the breeding-goal characteristics and the increase in inbreeding. Selection policies hereditary defects Task group/BC Gathering of DNA material of foals with water on the brain in 2007/2008. Analisis in 2008, depending on availability of technique for analisis. Dwarfism and water on the brain will receive the highest priority in the area of hereditary defects. The strategy consists of the development of a DNA-marker test for both (single recessive) defects. The intent is to track down the markers with the SNP technique. For this DNA material is needed from foals with defects. For dwarfism sufficient DNA material is meanwhile available. For water on the brain material is still being collected. Procedure stallion selection 1 Addition of a second chance for the stallions of the first viewing based on a presentation under saddle or in harness. 2 Evaluation dismissal policies based on offspring. 3 Regulations regarding the evaluation of breeding results of foalbook stallions with breeding permit abroad. BC/task group (Possible) presentation of proposals to regions and member council spring 2008. Started September 2007 Objective guidelines for preferent of stallions BC Proposal regions/member council spring 2008 Started September 2007 Reconsideration policies regarding x-rays stallion selection BC Proposal regions/member council 2008 The Breeding Council is of the opinion that the current policies for OC/OCD resulted in insufficient results. Based also on the results (fall 2007) of a wide-scale investigation of KWPN the selection policies will be reviewed. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Central Mare Show 2007 promises to be interesting, 9/21/07. On October 20, 2007 it’s that time again! The Central Mare Show of the Koninklijke Vereniging “Het Friesch Paarden-Stamboek”, already for the second year as part of the Friesian Show, will take place at the beautiful settting of the WTC Expo in Leeuwarden (FEC). Given the large number of entries the morning program will start earlier than ever. The first of the 183 entered inspection horses will present themselves to the judges and visitors at 7.45 a.m. Last year the yearlings and two year olds were shown separately by the terrace but this year they will also be shown in the main arena so no one has to miss a horse. The participation in the youth class is with five horses a bit smaller than last year but this is compensated by the large number of entries for the ster-mare class. The class three-year-old ster mares is with 49 entries so well represented that this class had to be divided in four groups. Also the number of entries for the class seven-year-and-older ster mares is larger than last year. The 32 entries for this calss will try to earn the highest predicate for the mares, the preliminary model status. For this most prestigious predicate they do not just have to be shown at the Central Mare Show but also achieve a good-enough score in one of the user tests (IBOP/ABFP) and have produced at least one foal. One of the highlights of the show will also be the presentation of 16 model mares that will enter the the main arena in the afternoon. These mares are not ranked but the best mares will be invited by the judges to participate in the championship round. Jasper 366 is the sire of the most entries; 13 entries. Jasper son Beart 411 follows with 12 offspring. Then it’s Folkert 353 and Sape 381 with both 11 offspring, and Doaitsen 420, Heinse 354, and Leffert 306 pref with each eight offspring. On October 20 not only inspection horses can be admired. Also the finals for the competition for young Friesian horses with aptitude for show driving will be held. There is a separate finals for the mares and for the geldings and stallions that qualified at the breeding days. Another important segment is the finals of the young Friesian horses with dressage aptitude. Over the past summer season a large number of young dressage horses qualified for the finals. The sires with the most dressage offspring are Brandus 345 and Jasper 366 with each 5 offspring, followed by Fabe 348, Jakob 302, Sape 381, and Tetse 394 with each 3 offspring. The 53 mares, stallions, and geldings will have their first evaluation in the morning in their own ring by the terrace. The best three of each class will be presented in the main arena in the afternoon where the placement of the top three will be announced. Judging-team member Herman Smit will elaborate on the performances of the combinations for the audience. In short, with such a variety in classes we have something for every Friesian-horse lover at the Central Mare Show 2007! Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Piter 312 is no more, 9/3/07. 19 year old Ygram x Tsjalling son Piter 312 passed away last week (late August) from colic. Mr. Heuker, the new owner of the charming stallion for just under a year, is heartbroken: "Piter had just gotten his second wind. He bred 120 mares this year and had several very good 1st premie ster mares at the inspections." Source: www.holland-friesians.nl. Back to index. August 2007 Wierd 409 national champion honor class, 8/2/07. Studbook stallion Wierd 409 became Dutch Champion of the single show-driving horses during the Concours Hippique horse show in Buitenpost. The Folkert son won with Frits de Jong in de sjees over among others Mark (s. Nikolaas) with Wate Bruinsma, who during the pre season won just about every show with Mark. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. July 2007
Winand 405 Passed
Away, 7/17/07.
From Holland Friesians.com
and an ISF connection. In the Dutch version it said some
sort of infection (from ISP: exploratory colic surgery and
laminitis problems) got the better of him (from ISF: he had
to be put down). Read all about Winand on the Iron Spring
website. Unfortunately he was not available with frozen. At
least he made it far enough through his offspring testing.
http://www.ironspringfarm.com/horses/profile_two.php?unid=1261
Quote. Iron Spring Farm-
Last weekend Winand 405 passed
away at Iron Spring Farm. Winand was bred by T. Hooijmans
in Kerkdriel -Holland and was a son of Pike (Ygram x Lammert)
out of the star/preferent Naen daughter Ulkje H. Winand's
grandmother Ilkje ster/preferent, died last year age 32.,
stam 25. Mary Alice Malone purchased this enchanting Baroque
stallion in 2006, after the death of Sytse. Winand is in the
middle of his offspring testing and there's still a chance
he'll get approved on offspring. Unquote.
Source: Holland Friesians website.
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Website for Stallion raising project Vitens in Tjerkgaast,
7/9/07. You may now keep track of the horses in the stallion raising project of Stichting Beheer Gronden Waterleiding Friesland at their new website: www.opfokproject-tjerkgaast.nl. The horses of this project are auctioned off every year during the KFPS stallion show in Leeuwarden. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. June 2007 Policies regarding hereditary defects, 6/18/07. Click on this link for the text. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Policy on awarding of the ster predicate, 6/14/07. In the June issue of Phryso on page 42 (article on inbreeding) a bothersome mistake was printed. On this page it is erroneously printed that this year the striving is to award 1 in 4 inspected foalbook mares ster, while this was still 1 in 3 in 2006. The author apparently mistakenly interpreted what was printed as part of the inspection policies as printed in the April Phryso on page 62. There it is stated that the ster percentage during the last 10years went up from on average 1 in 4 to 1 in 3. The inspection determined that a ster percentage of 1 in 3 is desirable and it should be strived for to not further increase the ster percentage. The reason for this is the importance to maintain the value of the ster predicate. Of course this policy applies to a complete inspection year. The supposition that this ideal ster percentage would be applied at every inspection is of course incorrect. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. 16 Friesian breeding stallions carrier of the gene for water on the brain and 12 of dwarfism, 6/6/07. DOETINCHEM – The breeding council of the Friesian horse studbook (KFPS) is for now agreeing with the half-hearted measures to protect the breeding population against the hereditary defects water on the brain and dwarfism. The importance of blood distribution and the interests of stallion owners apparently weigh heavier than openness to the breeders. This comes from a confidential letter that ended up at the editors’ office of De Paardenkrant. It’s estimated that this year 80 foals will be born with defects. Stil before the beginning of the new breeding season on April 17, 2007, the Vereniging Friese Hengsten (VFH)/Association of Friesian stallions and the breeding council discussed the problem of foals with water on the brain and dwarfism. Notes of the conversation were sent to the members of VFH. Both organizations agreed on one thing: the serious defects that render horses worthless are undesired and have to be addressed. Source: Paardenkrant website. Back to index. May 2007 Executive Director Bryan Quinsey Resigns, 5/8/07. Bryan Quinsey resigned from his position as FHANA’s Executive Director effective May 8th 2007, citing personal and professional reasons. Though Bryan’s work with FHANA has been short in time, it has been long in organizational progress. During Bryan’s tenure, he physically moved the office from Sisters, Oregon to the Kentucky Horse Park and again into FHANA’s new suite within the Kentucky Horse Park… With skill, he organized the office updating FHANA’s database, worked closely with the FPS to expedite registration papers now printed at the FHANA office, coordinated the 2006 Inspections, produced a breathtaking commercial booth and updated the Member Directory. Bryan, Thank You for providing the organizational bridge from Sisters to Lexington. God Speed, Bryan! Administrator Assistant Kim Hopson will continue Bryan and the Boards belief in Customer Service when members contact the office. Source: FHANA website. Back to index. Agreement between KFPS and FPZV is further shaped, 5/7/07. As published earlier, an agreement was reached on March 30 between KFPS, FN, and the German daughter studbook FPZV about the registration of offspring of FPZV approved stallions in the KFPS registers. On May 4, this agreement was further worked on during a follow-up discussion in Drachten. Foals that are sired by FPZV-approved stallions, that are possibly offered to KFPS for registration, will be registered by KFPS in a new register. This new register is positioned hierarchically between the KFPS main register and B-book I. The register will carry the name KFPS-D. The “D” stands for daughter studbook. Offspring of mares in this KFPS-D register can after one generation be registered in the main register of KFPS, if the sire of the foal is a KFPS approved stallion (see registration chart). Offspring of stallions that were disapproved by KFPS and taken over as a breeding stallion by FPZV will be registered in B-book II as was already the case. It was also agreed that the studbook certificate that goes with the KFPS-D register will have a distinctive color that is to be determined by KFPS. It is also agreed upon that if a hors/foal is registered by a studbook and was issued a certificate by this studbook that such a horse can be reregisteed with another studbook but that such a horse will keep the original certificate and register. In other words, a foal/horse with an FPZV paper that is purchased by a KFPS member (in, e.g., Germany) cannot be issued a KFPS paper (and v.v.) KFPS and FPZV will have close contact to prevent double registrations. On the certificate for foals in the KFPS-D register, the sire will be marked with the register in which he is registered with KFPS: FPZV HB1. The same will be the case for other FPZV horses in the lineage. The agreements will be implemented in the studbook regulations of the KFPS. In how far this will be put into practice is the question. Up to now no foals or breedings by FPZV stallions have been reported to the KFPS. Foals and horses will be registered according to this chart. Registration chart KFPS Sire, read across: KFPS-studbook FPZV HB I *** Foal book and breeding privileges. Foal book Dam, read down. Results in register for the offspring: KFPS-stb/hb/vb KFPS-stb/vb KFPS-D-stb/vb BB I BB II KFPS-D-stb/vb KFPS-stb/vb KFPS-D-stb/vb BB I BB II BB I BB I ** BB I BB I BB II BB II BB I BB I BB I BB II ** After 3 generations of KFPS studbook stallions the offspring will be registered in the main registry. *** or approved stallions of another EU recognized daughter studbook. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. April 2007 Two Friesian stallions continue the performance testing after evaluation under saddle, 04/07/07. Two Friesian stallions will continue the spring performance testing after completing the first part; the evaluation under saddle. That took place this morning in Ermelo. The stallions that will continue are four year old Jesse J. (Leffert x Doeke, see photo) by breeder M. Jellesma in Rotstergaast and five year old Haiko van de Elsenerhof (Sape x Jurjen) by breeder B.C. Nijhof in Markelo. Jesse J. scored 75,5 ppoints under saddle while Haike with 70 points was in the grey zone. “Still we do not want to discard him right away. He may prove himself in harness. The scores are sufficient to have him continue,” Harrie Draaijer, chairman of the stallion-inspection committee. Four year old Lenard (Karel x Teunis) and Jorrit fan Stal Redia (Jasper x Peke) are not allowed to continue for showing too little progress. Two stallions have meanwhile been added to the harness testing. They got injured during the harness testing of the 2006 fall performance testing. They are Leonhard vom Lindenbaum (Onne x Feitse) and Jehannes de G. (Olrik x Abel). The final evaluation in harness takes place on Saturday May 5. Source: De Paardenkrant. Back to index. March 2007 KFPS reaches agreement with FN and FPZV about registration, 3/31/07. The KFPS has reached an agreement with the German FN and KFPS daughter FPZV on a solution for the problems regarding the registration of offspring from FPZV approved stallions. The solution consists of setting up a new register within the KFPS for offspring of stallions that are approved by a European KFPS daughter. It was also agreed that stallions that have been disapproved by KFPS and were “taken over” by the FPZV will retain their current status. The offspring of these stallions will remain registered by KFPS in B-book II. Up to now the offspring of all FPZV approved stallions were registered in B-book II by KFPS. After four generations of offspring from KFPS-approved stallions the offspring could be entered from the B-book back into the main register. In the new situation foals of dams from the new register can after one generation be entered into the main register of KFPS, if they are sired by a KFPS stallion. “This solution provides a more correct status for FPZV stallions. These stallions, given the fact that they underwent an inspection process, cannot be put at the same level as any random foalbook stallion of which possible offspring is entered into B-book II. However, the differences in breeding goals and selection policies between the KFPS and FPZV are still too big to put the stallions of both studbooks on an equal level,” says KFPS director Ids Hellinga further to the choice. The complexity of the problem was especially the fact that many parties have interests in the matter, such as also the DFZ (the KFPS breeding chapter in Germany) and the stallion owners/managers. “The KFPS included all interested parties in the discussions, which led to a solution that is agreeable to all parties in both Germany and The Netherlands,” says Hellinga. Also the Dutch Cattle Meat & Poultry agency PVE supports the new set-up. In the near future more talks will take place between KFPS, FN, and FPZV about further harmonization of the regulations and closer cooperation regarding breeding. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Inspector Arend Mandemaker passed away, 3/10/07. Last evening after a short and serious illness KFPS inspector Arend Mandemaker passed away. Our thoughts go out to Baukje Mandemaker and the children and we wish them lots of strength to deal with the loss. With Arend Mandemaker we lost a multi-faceted Friesian-horse man. Mandemaker was successful as a breeder of Friesian horses with the Ut ‘e Leanen barn name but he was also successful at show-driving competitions where he most recently won prizes with the team Jantyne and Tjallen ut ‘e Leanen. The KFPS benefited from his in-depth knowledge of the Friesian horse with him as a studbook inspector. The KFPS is endebted to Arend Mandemaker for his support for the association and above all his support for the Friesian horse. This Tuesday a farewell service will be held at riding school ‘De Oorsprong' in St. Nicolaasga, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Before that the opportunity to share condolences with the family. The cremation will take place as a private ceremony on Wednesday morning. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. February 2007 Ielke 382 & Gradus 356 to the U.S, 2/25/07. From the FHANA website. So Ielke isn't staying at Henswoude after all as reported in Phryso before. Welcome Gradus and Ielke! Gradus 356 and Ielke 382 to America. Author: John Gray Date: 02/25/2007 Spearmint Rhino Friesian Ranch, Norco, California is pleased to announce they have acquired 2 additional approved on off-spring FHANA/FPS breeding stallions: Gradus 356 (born 1994 - Stam 43 - Reitse 272 Pref X Oege 267 Pref) and Ielke 382 (born 1994 - Stam 28 - Nykle 309 X Tsjalling 235) Gradus and Ielke join Gerryt 360 (born 1994/Stam 70/Reitse 272 Pref. X Doeke) and Maiko 373 (born 1996/Stam 143/Tsjerk 328 X Wylster) already standing at the Spearmint Rhino Friesian Ranch in Norco, California. For additional information, contact: Sheryl Hernandez, Ranch Manager, Tel 951 313 6231, hernandez@srfranch.com, www.srfranch.com, John Gray, CEO, Tel 949 244 9768, jgray@srfranch.com, www.srfranch.com. Source: FHANA website. Back to index. Goffert 369 Passed Away, 2/13/07. Friesian breeding stallion Goffert (Reitse x Cobus) died from colic yesterday. An operation could not save him. 13 year old Goffert left for Iron Spring Farm in Coatesville PA in January 2002. Belinda Narin-Wertman successful showed the stallion in Grand Prix dressage. Goffert was born as Herbie in 1994 and did his testing in Drachten in 1999. He finished his offspring testing in 2 years in 2004. Although there were comments on the exterior he did pass along good movement with sport ability, especially under saddle, and willingness to work (see the 18th insert). Source: Paardenkrant and Anneke/stallion book. Back to index. KFPS/FPZV, 2/8/07. Here’s what I found on this, from KFPS. The December 1 talks were positive and open and all parties agreed to improve the direct communication and cooperation between the mother studbook and the recognized “daughter” studbook and to follow EU regulations for this. The KFPS and FN/FPZV will discuss all principles of the breeding of the Friesian horse, especially those of the studbook and the selection criteria. The results will be sent to the Dutch authorities for filing with the mother studbook. The deadline for this agreement is May 1, 2007. Issues concerning the registration of horses will be discussed this month, February. FN, FPZV, and KFPS agreed not to make any further official statements. Source: Phryso Jan. '07. Back to index. 3 more stallions cross the ocean, 2/2/07. The offspring approved Mintse 384 (Leffert x Lammert) will soon travel to the United States. The 2005 champion will move to FHANA chairwoman Arlene de Boer in Dorr, Michigan. Mintse will join Ouke 313. Also Gradus 356 (Reitse x Oege) is moving to the United States. He will go to Spearmint Rhino Friesians in Californie and will join studbook stallions Maiko 373 and Gerryt 360. The third stallion that will cross the Atlantic is the recently offspring approved Tonis 393 (Tamme x Oege). Tonis will be the first studbook stallion in Mexico, where the Friesian horse population is currently increasing fast. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. January 2007 Stallion show on DVD, 1/15/07. Film company Filmloop taped the stallion show. These images are of course also for sale. You can then again enjoy the young stallions and studbook stallions. It’s a compilation of the stallion show and you may order the DVD via www.filmloop.nl. The price is €15,- plus s&h. It’s also possible to order a DVD of a particular category or stallion. In addition a clip of a certain stallion may be linked to your website. Per late January a promo movie can be seen on the company’s website. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Results Stallion Show 2007, 1/15/07. Cat 3: Stallions from 2006 1e pr.: Jerke 434-Jense 432-Jisse 433-Jorn 430-Loadewyk 431 Cat 4: Stallions from 2006 that participated in the short version of the testing. 2e pr.: Tietse 428 Cat 5: Stallions from 2005 1e pr.: Harmen 424-Gjalt 426-Felle 422-Haitse 425-Hinne 427 Cat 6: Stallions from 2004 1e pr.: Dries 421-Doaitsen 420-Eibert 419-Arjen 417 2e pr.: Beintse 418 Cat 7: Stallions from 2002 and 2003 1e pr.: Beart 411-Aan 416-Wierd 409-Andries 415-Wikke 404-Ait 410-Rindert 406 2e pr.: Tsjipke 399-Bente 412-Botte 414-Brend 413 Cat 8: Stallions from 2001 and 2002 1e pr.: Teeuwis 389-Rik 396- Wobke 403-Tsjalke 397-Tonis 393 Cat 9: Stallions through age 12 1e pr.: Onne 376-Mintse 384-Sape 381-Jasper 366-Ulbert 390-Monte 378-Lolke 371 2e pr.: Olrik 383-Karel 370 Champion: Onne 376, V. Leffert 306 P, MV. Hearke 254 P Fok.: J. Krist, Boornbergum Eig.: Gebr. Van Manen, Ede Reserve champion: Harmen 424, V. Teunis 332, MV. Oege 267 P. Fok.: W. Henstra, Kollumerzwaag Eig.: G. & Joke Toonen, Maren Kessel Source: KFPS website. Back to index. 27 stallions to Performance Testing, 1/13/07. During the third viewing 27 young stallions were selected for the performance testing (70 days Drachten). The stallions are sired by 23 different stallions and 22 different dam’s sires. The selected stallions are: Category number, name, sire, dam’s sire, relationship %, reliability, then breeding values exterior for breed type, built, legs, walk, trot, total. 014 Mathijs H. Piter 312 Leffert 306 17.4% 43 106 104 101 105 105 105 024 Maurits K. Ritse 322 Tsjerk 328 17.8% 44 106 106 107 106 103 105 028 Murk fan Breuningswyck Ulke 338 Folkert 353 17.9% 43 106 105 107 107 107 107 035 Norbert Tsjerk 328 Hearke 17.2% 45 111 108 106 104 110 108 054 Omer R.S. fan Top en Twel Brandus 345 Jochem 18.3% 44 109 106 105 104 106 106 086 Nanne Gestüt Friesenwiese Fabe 348 Teake 16.0% 42 108 107 102 106 108 107 094 Nimrod v.d. W. Heinse 354 Dirk 17.3% 43 106 110 109 107 108 108 103 Nimrod fan Hylpen Gradus 356 Jochem 18.0% 43 108 105 103 107 106 106 128 Nico v. V. Olrik 383 Thomas 327 16.8% 40 110 105 106 105 113 108 143 Odin Onne 376 Feitse 293 17.8% 44 111 109 106 108 112 110 153 Oebele van het Houkumhuis Mintse 384 Anton 343 17.3% 41 106 105 106 106 112 107 157 Meile K. Rindert 406 Lute 304 17.7% 38 107 101 102 105 106 105 162 Mindert v.d Terpen Rindert 406 Abel 344 18.2% 37 106 103 101 106 110 106 181 Muska van de Hanenberghoeve Sape 381 Oepke 17.1% 42 105 106 106 107 111 107 187 Oene R.V. Sape 381 Sjaard 320 16.7% 44 110 108 107 106 111 109 188 Meint S.R. Sape 381 Teunis 332 16.2% 43 110 108 106 110 109 109 191 Meneer-Vrouwkje Teeuwis 389 Oege 18.4% 39 109 109 103 105 106 107 194 Mauritz fân it Pompeblêd Ulbert 390 Ulke 338 17.3% 42 104 107 106 107 107 106 252 Meindert R. Wikke 404 Wander 352 16.8% 37 107 106 106 107 108 107 273 Maeije Beart 411 Goffert 369 17.5% 36 106 107 108 109 109 108 284 Maarschalk van de VrieseVisser Bente 412 Teunis 332 17.5% 35 111 110 106 108 106 108 293 Murk fan 'e Sjongedyk Andries 415 Reitse 17.6% 37 109 107 109 105 109 108 313 Jesse J. Leffert 306 Doeke 17.9% 44 106 103 100 101 107 104 316 Lykle van Zuidveld Nykle 309 Anton 343 16.2% 43 105 105 101 106 106 105 345 Lenard Karel 370 Teunis 332 16.7% 42 104 105 103 104 102 104 396 Haiko van de Elsenerhof Sape 381 Jurjen 16.5% 43 108 106 106 106 110 108 410 Maurice P Wander 352 Tsjerk 328 42 110 111 110 109 107 109 Source: KFPS website. Back to index. FHANA AGM, 1/13/07. Event Name: 2007 FHANA AGM & Board of Directors Meeting. Category: Event. Date: Feb 16, 2007. Time: 09:00AM-09:00PM. Description: Hosted by Friesian Horse Club of Southern California. Friday, February 16. 9 am - Annual Board of Directors Meeting, 1 pm – Open Evening - Social activity to be determined. Saturday, February 17. 9 am - Annual General Membership Meeting, 1 pm - Lectures to be determined, Evening - Dinner and entertainment. Facility Address: 601 West McKinley Avenue, Pomona, California. Facility: Sheraton Suites. Facility Website: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=0612132569&key=4155A. Contact Info: Lora Martin - umtayenta@aol.com or (951) 681-0550. Contact info: Bryan Quinsey - bquinsey@fhana.com or (859) 455-7430. Visit www.fhana.com for full details. Source: FHANA website. Back to index. Stallion show on internet for one month, 1/10/07. Revisit the stallion show at www.provincietv.nl through February 13. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Koningsland, 1/6/07. You are cordially invited to visit Stoeterij Koningsland, www.koningsland.nl, in Elst, The Netherlands during your visit (or any time you're overseas for that matter) to The Netherlands. Elst is easy to reach by highway and is located between historic Arnhem and Nijmegen. Feel free to e-mail or call Theo Jansen of Koningsland: ta.jansen@hccnet.nl, tel. 011 31 481 375 255 or when calling from within The Netherlands 0481 375 255. Theo speaks English. We will have an updated sales listing available at the show and will be updating the Koningsland website this month. We will also have information of Marc Jansen Friesian educational clinic in the U.S. later this month. At any time some 25 quality Friesian horses reside at picturesque Stoeterij Koningsland. Back to index. Confirmed program Stallion Show, 1/5/07. Thursday January 11 Afternoon with clinics in English for foreign members, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Friday January 12 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Second viewing young stallions 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Break From 6 p.m. Show evening 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. Presentation stallions from the stallion-raising project 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Honoring of 2006 champions 7:30 p.m. Individual musical kurs: Peter Spahn and Christa Laarakkers 7:45 p.m. Show-driving class for ladies 8 p.m. -9:30 p.m. Auction of stallions from the stallion-raising project 9:30 p.m. Individual musical kur: Jenny Veenstra and Esther Liano 9:45 p.m. Show-driving open class/honor class 10 p.m. Show Friesian trotters 10.15 p.m. Show Friesian four-in-hand by Stoeterij Groenestein Saturday January 13 9 a.m. Third viewing young stallions 11 a.m. Cat 2, studbook stallions 13 years and older, approved on offspring. 12 p.m. Presentation stallions selected for Central Proving. 12.30 – 1:30 p.m. Break 1:30 p.m. Cat 3, studbook stallions that completed their performance testing in 2006. 1:55 p.m. Cat 4, studbook stallions accepted for the short version of the central proving in 2006. 2:05 p.m. Cat 5, studbook stallions that completed the performance testing in 2005. 2:35 p.m. Presentation by Foppe de Haan 2:50 p.m. Cat 6, studbook stallions that completed the performance testing in 2004. 3:15 p.m. Cat 7, studbook stallions that completed the performance testing in 2002 and 2003. 4:15 p.m. Marathon show Dutch champion marathon driving. 4:30 p.m. Cat 8, studbook stallions that completed the performance testing in 2001 and 2002 and have been approved on offspring. 4:55 p.m. Cat 9, studbook stallions through age 12 and approved on offspring. 5:40 p.m. Championship Stallion Show 2007. Foppe de Haan will give a presentation on Saturday 1/13 at 2:35 p.m. about to sport and selection of horses for it. He will also be the referee for a short match between two horse-soccer teams. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Clinic afternoon in English for foreign members during stallion show, 1/2/07. Especially for the foreign members a clinic afternoon in English will be organized on Thursday afternoon January 11. The interactive program will include several shows. 2.00 p.m. Opening. By: Cees Roozemond, Chairman of the KFPS 2.05 p.m. Stallion selection. By: Feline Minkema 2.30 p.m. Preparing horses for inspection. By: Piet Sibma 3.00 p.m. Show 3.15 p.m. Longing clinic. How and why to longe. By: Jolanda Schreuder and Siebren Minkema 3.45 p.m. Clinic IBOP test, using 2 horses as example to show the judging of the IBOP. By: Herman Smit (performance judging team) 4.15 p.m. Show clinic by Fryso Huys. How to train a horse for dressage, by Peter Spahn 4.45 p.m. Driving horses. Test your own driving skills. By: De Oorsprong 5.00 p.m. Conclusion. By: Cees Roozemond, Chairman of the KFPS. Source: KFPS website. Back to index December Stallion Offspring Testing 2006, 12/20-27/06. Author: Ids Hellinga, KFPS. The results of the approved stallion offspring testing have been announced. The owners of the stallions have been notified. Stallions considered include:Ielke 382 - Approved Rintse 386 - Disapproved Tsjibbe 388 - Disapproved Teeuwis 389 - Approved Tonke 391 - Disapproved Teade 392 - Approved Tonis 393 - Approved Tetse 394 - Disapproved Rik 396 - Approved Tsjalke 397 - Approved Time 398 - Disapproved Tije 401 - Disapproved Wibe 402 - Disapproved Wobke 403 - Approved The reports were published on the KFPS site on 12/27/06. Receive the translation when you subscribe to my weekly news e-mails (click here). Source: FHANA/KFPS. Back to index.
Fridse 423 and Tjesse 400 are coming to America, 12/15/06. Source: FHANA website and Anneke's research. FRIDSE 423 Coming to America! Author: Steven Feys Date: 12/15/2006 Coming soon to Wish Upon A Ster Friesians!! FRIDSE 423 • 1st premium stallion • Performance champion 2005 • Versatile stallion with a lot of potential • Tall stallion with beautiful front end “A promising stallion who excels in versatility. He completed his performance test in 2005 with beautiful marks (saddle test 81.0, driving test 82.9). The opinion of the judges was that he had a lot of potential as a riding, driving, and show driving horse! …the powerful use of his hind legs was mentioned several times. The fact that even after the late start of the breeding season (following the performance exam) he bred the maximum number of mares shows the confidence breeders have in him.” Sire: Teunis 332 Teunis is also the sire of Nanning 374, Monte 378, and Harmen 424, and he now has an approved grandson, Botte 414 (x Nanning 374). Dam: Lobke Y Ster Dam’s sire: Nammen 308 Birthdate: April 26, 2001 Height: 168 cm (16.2¼ in.) Stam: 74 - This mare line has produced Gerke 220, Bente 412, and Jerke 434. Fridse 423 will be standing for breeding at Persistence Farm in Beallsville, Maryland – home of Wish Upon A Ster Friesians & Fell Ponies. Visit www.wishuponaster.com for continuing updates!
TSJESSE 400 Coming to America. Author: Bryan Quinsey, Executive Director Date: 12/15/2006 FHANA has been informed that Tsjesse 400 will be coming to America. He will be standing at JRB Friesians (Jack & Regine Brockway) in Enumclaw, Washington. Details will be announced as they become available.
Foal Report Fridse 423. 185 breedings in 2005 as reported in the 2005 foal report. His 12/06 report reads as follows. The foals of Fridse 423 are a uniform group of stretched foals that are more than sufficiently developed. The heads have sufficient expression but could in some cases be a bit more noble. The necks are of sufficient length, an underneck occasionally was seen. The back and loins are long and a bit sunken. The croups have sufficient length, horizontal croups were seen. The front legs are well set. In some cases they could have a bit more length. The hind legs are sufficiently dry, a somewhat straight hind leg was noticed on occasion. The walk is sufficient but sometimes lacks power. The trot is sufficiently roomy and with sufficient self carriage with some positive high notes. 81% inspected, 4 not inspected, 8 first premies, 46 second premies, 40 third premies, total inspected: 98. 55.1% first and second premie out of 57.1% ster dams, 121 foals registered, 13.2% white, 17 allowed white, 2 non-allowed markings. Breed type: 6.95, built 6.72, development 6.99, walk 6.18, trot 6.45.
Tjesse 400 was standing at the University of Utrecht. You can see his ad on pg. 16 of the April 2006 Phryso and find him on their website with this link. You can even find Tjesse on YouTube! Tjesse was approved for breeding in 2002, with his first foal crop in 2003. He has not yet completed his testing on offspring. His latest foal report from 2005 as printed in the April 2006 Phryso reads 36 breedings in 2005, 47 breedings in 2004, 36 registered foals in 2005, 41 foals born in 2005, 87.2% born in 2005, 0 first premies, 9 second premies, 20 third premies, 1 no premie, 7.3% white, 3 with allowed white, 0 with non-allowed white. Tjesse is from stam 78, a Sjaard 320 x Hearke 254 pref x Pibe Bouke 233. Ielke 382 Rintse 386 Tsjibbe 388 Teeuwis 389 Tonke 391 Teade 392 Tonis 393 Tetse 394 Rik 396 Tsjalke 397 Time 398 Tije 401 Wibe 402 Wobke 403 Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Constructive meeting KFPS en FPZV in Bonn, 12/1/06. Consultation in Bonn on the December,1st. 2006 about future cooperation between Dutch and German breeding organisations for Friesian Horses. Today the studbooks of Friesian horses in Germany and the Netherlands had a meeting in Bonn under the guidance of the German and Dutch competent authorities. Participating in this meeting were the KFPS and the FPZV, the competent authorities, represented by the Product Boards for Livestock Meat and Eggs (PVE) from the Netherlands, the German Federal Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV ) and the Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Forest in Hessen, which has approved the FPZV. The FN was representing all the approved German studbooks for Friesian Horses in the Federal States. It was a constructive meeting where all parties agreed to improve the direct communication and close co-operation between the studbook of origin and the approved filial studbooks and to act completely according EC-legislation. In particular the KFPS and FN/FPZV will come together to discuss the principles of breeding for Friesian Horses, especially the principles of the division of the studbooks and the selection criteria to be applied. The results will be put forward for approval to the competent authority in the Netherlands, the PVE, to be the principles laid down by the mother studbook. A deadline for approval was set to be the first of May. Based upon the above, all parties involved are confident that a framework is set up to improve communication and cooperation in the near future. Short term problems about registration of horses will be further discussed in February. In the mean time FPZV and KFPS will invite each other on a more informal level to inter-exchange thoughts of how to accomplish these short-term goals. In this respect KFPS cordially invited FPZV Board Members as well as the FN to their Stallion Show in January in Leeuwarden. KFPS also gladly accepted the invitation of FPZV that a KFPS inspector will be appointed as a member of the stallion licensing committee of the FPZV during their Körung in March. This is to be seen as a good start of the future cooperation. In the interest of FN, FPZV and the KFPS it was agreed, that apart from this statement, no further official comments will be made. Source: KFPS website. Translation by KFPS. The talk I heard is that the German stallions will go into a separate book for an unspecified amount of time, no other details yet. The foals and mares would be moved over to the regular books of KFPS but would in the future be subject to Dutch judging. Keep in mind that there are only so many mares anyway so our eye needs to be on the stallion developments. In the end I would be excited to have only one registry with the Dutch leading it with Dutch standards. Back to index. November Five New Stallions Entered in Studbook Register, 11/25/06. Author: Ids Hellinga, KFPS Date: 11/25/2006. The evaluation reports are available in English through me. E-mail me at frisian@earthlink.net for details. The fall testing resulted in 5 new studbook stallions: Jorn 430; Loadewyk 431; Jense 432; Jisse 433 and Jerke 434. JORN 430 (Johan R. # 200300438) - Fabe 348 x Anke R. (Feitse 293) Breeder: Jac. Ruiter, Onbekend, Netherlands Owner: Bloemendal, Lunteren, Netherlands LOADEWYK 431(Leon van de Zuiderwaard # 200303203) - Tsjerk 328 x Marianne van de Zuiderwaard (Jurjen) Breeder: J. Fien, Kampen, Netherlands Owner: K. Nixdorf, Berge-Dalvers, Germany JENSE 432 (Jelke T.J. 200303947) - Sierk 326 x Sonja van het Schar (Leffert 306) Breeder: Tj. Jongsma, Boornbergum, Netherlands Owner: van Doorn Family, Schiedam, Netherlands JISSE 433 (Jitse # 200305113) - Jasper 366 x Brecht (Dirk) Breeder: A. en A. de Vries, Siegerswoude, Netherlands Owner: Bangma-Vellinga, Oldeboorn, Netherlands JERKE 434 (Jerke van de Wittewijk # 200307001) - Onne 376 x Reina van de Wittewijk (Tsjerk 328) Breeder: H. Tjassing, Smilde, Netherlands Owner: A.P. Both, Voorthuizen, Netherlands The stallion Jehannes de G. (Olrik 383 x Uralda (Abel 344)) was unable to participate in the final evaluation for veterinary reasons and will continue in the 2007 spring testing. He will then only have to participate in the in-harness segment. Source: KFPS & FHANA websites. Back to index. 400 stallions entered for stallion inspection, 11/9/06. For the first viewing of the stallion inspection 400 young stallions have been entered. The number is a bit larger than in 2005. The first viewing will take place in Ermelo on November 30 and December 1, 2, 4, and 5. The inspection starts at 8 a.m. each day. Tsjerk 328 and Ulbert 390 are with 23 sons the biggest providers followed by Jasper 366 and Sape 381 with 21 sons. Stallions with 10 sons and more: Tsjerk 328 23 Ulbert 390 23 Jasper 366 21 Sape 381 21 Onne 376 15 Rindert 406 15 Andries 415 13 Beart 411 13 Fabe 348 13 Tsjalke 397 12 Folkert 353 11 Time 398 11 Wierd 409 11 Anton 343 10 Brandus 345 10 Fetse 349 10 Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Stallion-show tickets on sale, 11/1/06. Tickets may be ordered with the order form on the KFPS website www.kfps.nl. The lower prices are only applicable for advance sales. At the box office the tickes cost 1 euro extra per ticket. Combi tickets include Friday evening and can only be purchased in advance. Friday 1/12 starts at 10 a.m. and Saturday 1/13 at 9 a.m. Payments need to be transferred within three business days to account number Rabobankrekeningnummer 15.13.31.081 in the name of BCM Ticketservice Eindhoven mentioning the address for your order. International bank codes: IBAN nummer: NL 88 RABO 0151 3310 81 BIC: RABONL2U. Tickets are on order and will be sent after payment has been received. If payment is not promptly received the order will automatically be cancelled. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. October Eight Friesian stallions continue the fall testing, 10/28/06. Eight Friesian stallions continue the fall testing in Drachten. The other ten left for home on 10/28 after the saddle test. The best performer under saddle with 86 points is Jerke van de Wittewijk. This Onne son out of a Tsjerk dam is owned by the Both family of Voorthuizen. Jerke left a terrific impression. He showed good movements and gave his rider a nice ride. The other stallions also continuing on with the testing are: - Jitse (Jasper x Dirk) van de combinatie Bangma-Vellinga te Oldeboorn (84,5) - Johan R. (Fabe x Feitse) van de familie Bloemendal te Lunteren (77) - Lieuwe van Coudenburgh (Time x Jochem) van de familie Folmer te Lunteren (73) - Leon van de Zuiderwaard (Tsjerk x Jurjen) van K. Nixdorf te Berge Dalvers (79) - Jelke T.J. (Sierk x Leffert) van de familie Van Doorn te Schiedam (77) - Leonhard vom Lindenbaum (Onne x Feitse) van Chr. Meinecke-Twele en Lindner te Wahrenholz (75) - Jehannes de G. (Olrik x Abel) van de familie Folmer te Lunteren (74,5) Source: KFPS & De Paardenkrant. Back to index. KFPS members choose for new structure, 10/28/06. At the general member meeting of the KFPS in Wolvega on 10/27 the vast majority voted for implementation of the structure changes. Per 10/28 the Member Council is the highest body of the KFPS instead of the member meeting as has been the case. The board also received approval for the 2007 budget, mandate for extending the rental agreement of the KFPS office for 10 years, and implementation of the Sport predicate for stallions, geldings, and mares. There was also a vote on the possible letting go of board member Bert Blom. The majority of members was against, meaning that Mr. Blom is officially no longer part of the studbook board. Source: KFPS & De Paardenkrant. Back to index. Meeting KFPS and FPZV on December 1, 10/26/06. On December 1, 2006 there will be a meeting between KFPS and FPZV where also representatives of the Dutch authority PVE, the German agriculture department, and German authority FN will be present. Reason for the talks is a complaint that the KFPS lodged with PVE about the way stallions are selected by FPZV. The FPZV separated itself from KFPS in 1991. Since then there has been no contact between the two parties. Based on EU regulations FPZV is a “daughter studbook” of the “mother studbook” KFPS. KFPS is of the opinion that based on this the communication with FPZV needs to be restored. The meeting on December 1 is a first step in this direction. KFPS is of the opinion that looking at the future we need to come to some sort of cooperation. Topics of discussion will be that a daughter studbook needs to hold itself to the guidelines of the mother studbook. As this is not the case now KFPS will for now remain of the opinion that offspring from FPZV approved stallions will be registered in KFPS’ B-book II. KFPS is further of the opinion that a cooperation with FPZV does not have to be in conflict with the current close cooperation with the KFPS members united in the German breeding association DFZ. With DFZ a cooperation contract was recently signed just as has been done with all other foreign breeding associations. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Two stallions leave the fall testing, 10/26/06. Two stallions will not take part in the final fall stallion evaluation under saddle this Saturday. It concerns the stallions Jorrit fan Redia (s. Jasper 366) and Jorn S.R. (s. Sape 381). Jorrit left the testing due to veterinary reasons. He may, if he is healed up, participate in the 2007 spring testing. Jorn was withdrawn from the testing per the advice of the stallion inspection team. This Saturday 18 stallions will be presented under saddle one by one. The judges will partially based on this presentation determine which stallions will continue with the testing and which stallions will be asked to leave. Start: 9 a.m. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Dryske victorious again at Central Mare Show, 10/22/06. The overall championship of the Central Mare Show went again to 5 year old Dryske fan de Slachtedyk (Teunis 332 x Djurre) owned by the Van der Wal family of Bozum. With this she repeated her win from 2004. Dryske impressed all day with her exceptionally strong trot and already won the championship with this for the 4 year and older mares beating last year's champion Gonda F.T. (Onne 376). During the overal championship she faced the most competition from the luxurious yearling and youth champion Rebekka G.T. (Doaitsen 420); she became Reserve champion. During the youth championship she won from 2 year old Martsje D. (Onne 376) with especially her light footed and very rhythmic trot, who in turn impressed with her beautiful breed type. The winners of the 3 year olds did not quite make it in the overall championship. Closest came 3 year old champion Jildau van Nes (Jasper 366). The full sister to Dries 421 won from Mintse 384 daughter Jiska D. for the 3 year olds. Dryske was unstoppable at the Central Mare Show. Next to the championship she also was awarded model. No less than 11 mares received the (preliminary) model predicate. A high point of the day was the impressive parade of older model mares, lead by 20 year old Kora (s. Hearke) with a record number of 17 model mares, including the dams of Sape 381, Ait 410, and Dries 421. Model mare Annichje fan Bokkum later on received the highest number of points with Jolanda Schreuder in the finale of the competition for young Friesian horses with dressage aptitude. There was lots to enjoy for the heavy crowd. "Absolutely a top day during which we had to pay very close attention during the inspections due to the closeness in quality," said Inspector Harrie Draaijer about the quality of the inspection. A long day with Dryske fan de Slachtedyk in the leading rol. As if that wasn't enough she wowed the whole crowd of Indoor Friesland again at 9 p.m. in the evening. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Results Central Mare Show 2006, 10/22/06. So far by catalogue number only, names of champions are mentioned. A review of the day below the scores. Anneke. Rubriek 1A: 8-9-4-6-11-3-2-1-5-10-7 Rubriek 1B: 14-19-21-20-182-13-16-12-15-7 Rubriek 2A: 27-23-25-31-26-29-30-28-32-24 Rubriek 2B: 40-42-33-37-34-41-39-38-35 Rubriek 3A: 45-53-48-51-50-47-46-54-43-52-49-44 Rubriek 3B: 63-65-64-55-61-62-66-60-56-57-59-58 Rubriek 3C: 75-71-70-69-76-67-73-72-77-68-79-78 Rubriek 4A: 84-85-94-82-80-89-83-93-90-86-81-88-92-91-87 Rubriek 4B: 96-101-97-99-102-98-95-103-104-100-105 Rubriek 4C 110-113-111-109-107-116-108-114-106-112-117-115 Rubriek 4D: 122-118-121-119-120-123 Rubriek 4E: 130-127-128-126-129-125-183-131 Rubriek 5A: 138-139-140-141-136-137-143-134-142-133-135 Rubriek 5B: 152-158-144-154-151-150-153-146-149-155-145-156-148 Rubriek 7: 179-181-178-180-177 Rubriek 8A: 1-5-7-3-2 Rubriek 8B: 7-2-1-6-3-4 Rubriek 9: Awarded model: 84-85-96-110-138-139-144-152-158 Prelim. model: 101-140 Rubriek 12: 4/5 y.o. mares: 4-13-14-10-2-9-11-1-5-12-3-7-16-8 6 y.o. mares: 17-18 4/5 y.o. stallions: 22-38-33-30-27-35-23-34-21-44-24-32-36-39-42-43-29-40-41-20- 19-26-31 6 y.o. stallions: 46-45-48-47 Champion yearlings & 2 y.o.: 14: Rebekka G.T., V. Doaitsen 420, MV Folkert 353, Fokker/eig.: G. Talma,Kollumerzwaag Reserve Ch. yearlings & 2 y.o.: 27:Martsje D., V. Onne 376, MV. Nykle 309, Fokker/eig.: M. Dotinga, Ijsbrechtum Champion older mares: 110: Dryske fan de Slachtedyk, V. Teunis 332, MV. Djurre 284, Fokker/eig.: J. v.d. Wal, Bozum Reserve ch. older mares: 122: Gonda F.T., V. Onne 376, MV Feitse 293 P. Fok.: F. v.d. Velde, Terwispel, Eig.: A. Oosterbaan, Tzummarum Champion 3 y.o. mares: 53: Jildau fan Nes, V. Jasper 366, MV. Hearke 254 P. Fokker/eig.: K. Klaren, Akkrum Reserve ch. 3 y.o. mares: 45: Jiska D., V. Mintse 384, MV. Ouke 313 Fokker: C. Damen, Geldermalsen Eig.: Mevr. L. Lammerts van Bueren, Lunteren Overall Day Champion: 110: Dryske fan de Slachtedyk, V. Teunis 332, MV. Djurre 284, Fokker/eig.: J. v.d. Wal, Bozum Reserve Day Champion: 14: Rebekka G.T., V. Doaitsen 420, MV Folkert 353, Fokker/eig.: G. Talma,Kollumerzwaag Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Positive result for 2006, 10/19/06. The KFPS is closing in on a positive financial result for 2006 said Board chairman Cees Roozemond today during a press conference that took place for the General Member Meeting on October 27. “This result is especially due to the fact that there is more rest now in our association.” Legal issues during the tumultuous year 2005 were then still the cause for a negative operational result. Roozemond also reported a continued increase in the number of members. The members of KFPS will during the upcoming General Member Meeting, at the Drafcentrum Wolvega, be faced with a choice that will be a strong influence on the future of the studbook. There will be a proposal to change the regulations to set up a member-council structure. The size of the association, over 13,000 members in over 30 countries, requires a different, more democratic, and workable structure. “The members have too little influence on the policies the way the situation is right now,” says Roozemond. With the new structure the members, represented in a member council, will have a say in important matters such as the breeding goal and the appointment of the members of, e.g., the inspection, the breeding council, and the stallion inspection team. Currently that is all limited to the board. A direct member consult is possible in the new structure for the most fundamental matters of the studbook (e.g. keeping the breed pure) by means of a corrective referendum. In addition to increased influence of the members on policies the new structure will provide a more direct way of communicating with the members. The board will elaborate on the policies annually in the ten inland and three foreign regions. During these regional meetings the (up to) 39 (up to 3 per region) member-council members will be elected. Chairman Roozemond is hopeful about the chance the proposal has to make it. He feels supported by the boards of the twelve breeding chapters that have already expressed their support for the proposal. Mr. Roozemond is hoping for a big attendance at the General Member Meeting. “It is an important decision and that is why a 2/3 majority is needed. We therefore really need the support of the members,” he says as a call to the members. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Members KFPS Sport Council appointed, 10/13/06. The General Management of the KFPS has appointed the members of the newly instituted Sport Council. The tasks of the Sport Council consist of the development of policies with the goal to improve the position of the Friesian horse in sport. Policy areas largely consist of stimulating and creating the conditions for progress. In addition the tasks of the Sport Council will interface with breeding topics by means of the Breeding Council. The Sport Council is just like the Breeding Council an advisory organ for the General Management. With the appointments the various disciplines are being optimally represented by people with a strong (practical) sport background and a clear vision of the possibilities of the Friesian horse in sport. The appointed members to the Sport Council are: Perry Boogaard of Vlissingen, Sjoerd Jan Keuning of Hemrik, Esther Liano of Wirdum, Saskia Meinema of Warmenhuizen, Jaap van der Meulen of Broek, Albert Minkema of Rottevalle. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Five stallions selected in United States for 2nd viewing, 10/11/06. During the inspections in the United States and Canada five stallions were selected for the 2nd viewing of the stallion show in Leeuwarden. The stallions do still have to pass the x-ray and semen testings. Hotze 200244601 Bonne 341 Elske v.d.H. Ster pref Ids 300 Pier VanderHoek, Helm CA Nico F.T 200405757 Andries 415 Wieke F.T Stb Jakob 302 Frank Leyendekker, Visalia CA Maurice P. 200405182 Wander 352 Willy Wieke P Ster Tsjerk 328 Klaas VanderPloeg, Itaca MI Jonas ISF 200307408 Ulbert 390 Toltsje fan.t Boekehof Ster Anton Iron Spring Farm, Coatesville, PA Jelle F 200300816 Onne 376 Tsjerkje F. Ster Tsjerk 328 Mordechay Shahak, Wellington, FL Source: KFPS/FHANA websites. Back to index. September 2006 Promotions in Kootwijk, 9/26/06. At the Post-Kogeko KFPS Championship Dressage in Kootwijk on September 23, 2006 three combinations were able to score the highly desired score of 60% at the Intermediair II level. Saskia Meinema with Remon fan ‘t Wallenstein (s. Melle) was promoted to Grand Prix with a solid score of 62%. Also Esther Liano with Ielke 382 (s. Nykle) and Trea Mulder-Dolsma with Tietse 428 (s. Reyert) can now start in Grand Prix, each with a score of 60%. Great promotion for the Friesian horse. Congratulions! At the levels B through Z2 the riders also showed well in Kootwijk. There were good scores in the finals. Jolien Hoorn with Hidde (s. Gerryt) became champion Level B, Jolanda Schreuder with Glenn (s. Tetse) won level L1, Liesbeth Slootweg with Hearke (s. Adel) won level L2, Esther Liano with Ellie van de Wâlhoeve (s. Abe) won in level M1, and Bennie van Es with Arjen 417 (s. Erik) won level M2. Emmelie Scholtens with Christiaan (s. Feitse) won in Z1 and Marc-Peter Spahn won in Z2 with Fryso Huys Cas (s. Adel). KFPS congratulates all champions on their scores. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. 21 stallions start the fall performance testing, 9/18/06. On 9/18, 21 stallions started the fall central proving performance test. The first day consisted of an extensive veterinary test and a presentation under saddle. Two selected stallions were not presented for veterinary reasons. Of these two stallions the selection of Geurt R. (Sape 381 x Teunis) has been scratched, because he was also unable to participate in the performance testing last spring due to an injury. Jurgen fan Marksate (Fabe 348 x Jakob 302) can be represented in the spring of 2007. The stallion N.N. (Fabe 348 x Jillis 301) was permanently turned down when a marking was found that is not allowed. The stallion Johan K. (Ritse 322 x Nykle) was turned away for veterinary reasons. He will be represented on September 29. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Start fall performance testing on 9/18/06. Start vet check: 8 a.m. Start presentation stallions under saddle around 1 p.m. Location: PCF in Drachten. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Changes in standards for semen quality for the 2007 stallion inspection, 9/14/06. Per the Breeding Council’s proposal KFPS decided to adjust the standards for semen quality. The objective of this adjustment is to increase the number of stallions that qualify. Without lowering the demands for quality. To this effect a new standard will be implemented in addition to the current standard for horses with a lower than 50% score for morphology. These stallions (morphology between 45 and 50%) will have to compensate the lower morphology value with a total number of moving cells that is 200 x 106 above the current standard. This means that stallions in the various age categories have to meet one of the two standards to be admitted to the second viewing during the stallion inspection in Leeuwarden. The KFPS expects that with the adjustments the number of stallions that will meet the standards will increase by about 10%. The stallions have to meet the following standard for the Stallion Inspection 2007: Read it all by subscribing to my weekly Friesian newsletter by e-mail. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Maiko 373 coming to America, 9/14/06. John Gray, owner of Spearmint Rhino Friesian Ranch in Norco, California is pleased to announce that KFPS Studbook stallion Maiko 373 will be coming to Southern California. Sired by Tsjerk and now ten years old, Maiko was approved on the basis of his offspring last year. Before his departure, Maiko was judged by aspiring inspector Hompe who awarded Maiko a second premium. Maiko will not be alone in his new stables; in addition to a number of mares, Gerryt 360 has been here for some time already. Congratulations to John and Sheryl Hernandez on this new addition to the list of approved stallions in North America. For additional information about Maiko 373, please contact Sheryl Hernandez at 951-313-6231. Source: FHANA website. Note: see also www.srfriesians.com. Back to index. Receive the latest news in your e-mail inbox twice a week with Anneke's Friesians News. Post-Kogeko KFPS Dressage Championships, 9/7/06. September 23 IN KOOTWIJK, WITH CLINIC BY LAURENS VAN LIEREN. The best Friesian dressage horses will be shown on Saturday September 23 in Kootwijk. That is where the finals will take place of the nationals for levels B through Z2, organized by the breeding chapters of the Friesch Paarden-Stamboek. Every year the number of participants grows. This year over 530 combinations take part. The first show was held in Reusel, province of Limburg, and the last in Sint Nicolaasga in the province of Friesland. It promises to be a beautiful dressage day for everyone with passion for the Friesian horse in sport. The breeders are more and more making sport achievements part of their breeding decisions as among the finalists are also a number of studbook stallions. The young studbook stallion Haitse 366 will be shown in L1, Arjen 417 is part of M2. Z1 is exciting with Andries 415, Brend 413, Wikke 404, and Tjesse 400. Ulbert 390, Tetse 394, Monte 378, and Tonis 393 made the finals for Z2. In the class for ZZGP combinations the absolute dressage top will participate, including participants from Belgium and Germany. In this show among other horses studbook stallions Tsjabring 429 and Ielke 382 will participate. The progress of the Friesian horse in the dressage sport cannot be stopped. The organization is very proud that Ted Kop Jansen arranged the young and ambitious Laurens van Lieren to give a clinic at this dressage day. He just returned from the WEG in Aachen where he wond the team silver. Laurens will take one of his new talented horses with to ride a musical kuer together with Christa Laarakkers on Tsjabring 429. The participants can again win wonderful prizes. All finalists receive a stall plate from Post-Kogeko. The overall winner will receive a Fryso saddle from Tweespan Ruitersport of Boornbergum and there are show blankets for the champions. The best mare in class B/L of that morning will receive three private lessons from Light Tour rider Esther Liano. The champion and reserve champion of each class will get a clinic by top rider Christa Laarakkers from Ted Kop Jansen B.V. Location: Paardensportcentrum Gert vd Hoorn Asselseweg 35, 3775 KV KOOTWIJK PASSION FOR FRIESIANS, PASSION FOR SPORT: Saturday September 23 to Kootwijk , LAURENS IS THERE TOO! Organization: work group joined breeding chapters Morning program from 9:30 a.m. Clinic Laurens van Lieren from 1 p.m. Show for ZZGP combinations from 10:00 a.m. Grand final from 1:45 p.m. Info and participant list: www. FPS-studbook.com, click on sport: POST-KOGEKO KFPS-KD. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. KFPS New-Structure info, 9/3/06. To the members of executive committees of organizations in other countries. Drachten: September 30, 2006 Our reference: 06.0156.sdb. engels Subject: New structure for the KFPS Dear Sir or Madam: Enclosed is a summary of the new structure being proposed for the KFPS. I ask that you place this summary on your website and in your association’s magazine/newsletter so that your members can become acquainted with it. I am also asking you to draw your members’ attention to the Dutch version of the structure report, the charter and the bylaws that can be downloaded from the KFPS website at www.kfps.nl. I hope this letter has provided you with sufficient information in this matter. On behalf of the structure committee, Yours truly, Sietse de Boer THE STRUCTURE OF THE KFPS This year’s autumn general membership meeting for the members of the KFPS will be held in the Drafcentrum Wolvega in Wolvega on Friday, October 27. The documents for this meeting can be found in the supplement included in this issue of Phryso. Listed on the agenda for the meeting is the change in the organization’s structure along with the motion to amend the charter and bylaws of the KFPS. (The supplement provides the entire text for this.) The structure report, the charter and the bylaws can also be viewed and/or downloaded from the KFPS website. We have now been working on this for four years. The new structure was supposed to have been voted on two years ago but having already heard the reactions of members to the proposals made at that time, it was decided not to put them to a vote. After discussing the issue with the breeding associations, a new committee was assembled. For various reasons, the structure committee installed at that time underwent a number of changes. In the meantime, the structure plan has now been prepared and a number of important parts have been refined. It is very important that we proceed with the new plans. An association that has 13,000 members in around 20 countries throughout the world and that involves millions of euros and major commercial interests can no longer be administrated as if it were a local equestrian association. Yet this is exactly what is going on at the moment. A few hundred members who come to the annual meeting are now determining what happens. If we want an administration that is efficient, in touch with regional associations, and that considers the input of members from future regions, you will have to take the time to attend the annual meeting and vote for the new structure. Great advantages offered by the new structure The new structure provides for ten regions in the Netherlands that correspond to the existing breeding associations and another three regions outside of the Netherlands: one for Germany, one for North America and one for other countries. Indirectly, all members will have the same influence and can easily address the representatives in their own region. The executive committee will attend the regional meeting where it will listen to the input of members. The council of members will be the association’s highest body, and each region will elect two or three representatives to this council of members. The most important tasks of the council of members will be: Ø appointing executive committee members and electing the chairperson Ø establishing policy Ø supervising financial procedures Ø assessing the functioning of the executive committee Ø establishing the charter and bylaws Ø approving appointments, including those for the inspection team, breeding council, sports council and stallion inspection committee Ø establishing breeding objectives and policy Ø establishing sports objectives and policy Still based in Friesland The studbook has its roots in Friesland. Important facilities and events will have to remain in Friesland, and certain important issues will still have to be dealt with in Friesland. These are established in the charter before you and can be changed only by means of a referendum held among all members in which 90% of the members vote in favor of such a change. Included are: Ø merger, dissolution, being absorbed in another organization Ø purity of the Frisian breed of horses Ø having the association’s registered domicile in Friesland Ø holding the central mare inspection in Friesland Ø holding the stallion inspection in Friesland Ø dispensing with the referendum Administrative procedure Members can lodge complaints about procedures or indicate their objections if they do not agree with a decision. The executive committee will then handle the complaint or objections and can be guided in this by a complaint committee. If the party who submitted the complaint or objection does not agree with the decision, an appeal can be made to an independent board of appeals. Preventing concentrations of power A term of office for practically every position will be four years with a maximum of two terms. Blood relatives and partners can no longer hold important positions simultaneously. Neither will it be possible for the same person to hold double positions. Preventing apparent conflicts of interest Stallion managers and persons whose main occupation is the keeping of horses may no longer occupy important positions. Summary of the major advantages: Ø a new structure for the association that includes regions and a council of members Ø the establishment of the position of associations/members in other countries Ø all members represented in the same way Ø a control over appointments Ø a complaints procedure and the possibility of appeal Ø reinforcement of Friesland as the basis of operations Ø prevention of conflicts of interest and concentration of power The Structure Committee Source: KFPS. Back to index. August 2006Entries Central Mare Show already coming in, 8/30/06. The entries for the central mare show 2006 are already starting to come in. Because the show is not held until October the entry deadline has been moved from August 29 to September 15, 2006. Only horses that received a 1st premium at regular inspections can be entered for the central mare show. To the model mares a different regulation applies regarding the show. They are not required to receive a 1st premium, they even receive a 100 euro bonus if they participate in the central mare show. Do you want to know more about the entries? Visit www.fps-studbookcom, click on “keuringen/inspections, then aanstaande keuringen/inspections-upcoming inspections, and go to 10/21/06 or 21/10/06” and you can keep an eye on who is going. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. KFPS/FHANA keuring runners, 8/22/06. My partner Sjouke Plantinga has been running on the FHANA circuits since 2003, running his family's Friesians well before that, and he also runs the Triple S. Holsteiner horses at their fall keuring for the De Groot family in Sulphur Springs TX. He has built up a wonderful reputation. Sjouke is an excellent rider and jumper and has experience driving. We will soon be offering runner clinics to help people become runners, which you can even do individually by appointment. This year Sjouke will run with his partner Luke Tamminga at the following KFPS/FHANA keurings: 9/21 & 22 MA, 9/23 NY, 9/25 NJ, 9/26 VA, 9/27 TN, 9/28 SC, 9/29 CO, 9/30 OH, and 10/3 TX. In the process of finding partners we have made some nice contacts in The Netherlands for next year should we be able to use Dutch runners. Back to index. “A discussion about the topic baroque versus modern is inevitable when you are invited abroad for an introduction about the breeding policies. And so it happened on that Sunday when The Netherlands played Portugal for the world cup soccer. During a gathering in Verden in north Germany the concern about the preservation of the baroque Friesian horse was shared. The same discussion was prominently shared by means of an internet questionnaire on the KFPS website. The central topic was the breeding goal of the studbook. This questionnaire rendered useful information for the breeding council and inspection for the renewed formulation of the breeding goal. For some the change to the modern Friesian horse can’t go fast enough, for others it’s a ghastly image that is categorized with “black KWPN horses.” It is by the way a misunderstanding that baroque or modern has anything to do with breed type. Breed type--characterized by front, shape of the neck, head, hair, and movement--is holy and has in 25 years of KFPS been virtually untouched. The discussion about modern or baroque has especially to do with built. That needs to be functional compared to the usage goal. It is logical that the built of the Friesian horse is/has been strongly subject to change. The baroquely built horse--heavier and with shorter legs--was desired in the period that the horse was used as a draft horse. Now that the Friesian horse is more and more popular in sport the modern-built horse is popular. Just like—and this is often forgotten—over one hundred years ago. The current direction of the Friesian horse is clear. The request for sport horses requires a more modern (sport) horse. It is also clear that this requires more than a lighter and longer-legged horse. It especially requires more of the movement. Genetic trends show, however, that over the past ten years we made more progress in modernizing the Friesian horse where it concerns exterior than where it concerns movement. Just like putting the body of a Ferrari on top of the frame of a Volkswagen Beatle will not render a faster car we will not just focus on built but will prioritize especially movement (and a correct judgement of it) in our striving for a more modern Friesian horse. This will among other things be expressed in the new formulation of the breeding goal and breeding policies. The new formulation by the way will not by definition bring bad news for the fans of the baroque Friesian horse, as was the case recently in Verden for soccer fans. A modern built horse is absolutely preferred. But a more baroque horse with good breed type and good basic gaits can also get the ster predicate within the “new” breeding goal.” Source: Board Column, August 2006 Phryso. Back to index. Sipke Riemersma champion unicorn for the third time, 08/03/06. On Wednesday during the annual category 1 horse show three national championships took place in Buitenpost. Sipke Riemersma with the Friesian horses of Watte Bruinsma took the title with unicorn for the third time. Four driving combinations took part in the title competition. Two of the four went on to the finale. Sipke drove Mark (s. Nikolaas), Hessel (s. Reitse), and Teun (s. Reitse). From the first to the last step they went even, did well, and showed beautiful self carriage. During the finale they showed a bit less of that posture. Sybren Minkema did not make it easy for them. He drove Mette (s. Djurre), Tonis (s. Tamme), and Tetse (s. Gradus), respectively owned by Henk Minkema, Klaas van de Ploeg, and Christine Meinecke. These three horses developed during the competition and kept on doing better. The combinations of Albert Minkema and Frits de Jong obtained a third and fourth place. Source: De Paardenkrant. Back to index. July 2006 Stallion Tsjabring advertisement for Friesch Paarden-Stamboek, 7/19/06. The light-tour combinanations were able to ride two tests during the Bronckhorst Horse Days in Steenderen. Christa Laarakkers with Friesian stallion Tsjabring (s. Brandus) was the strongest combination in the Prix St. Georges and Tosca Visser won with Opportunity the DS-7. “Tsjabring, or Tjibbe Ylcke as he’s known at our barn, has an exceptional amount of potential for a Friesian. It’s wonderful to show him and will continue with him,” says Christa Laarakkers enthusiastically about the Friesian stallion. In Prix St. Georges the two earned 64,13%. “That’s not an exceptionally high percentage but if you take into account that we made three big mistakes in the canter part then 64 is beautiful. Tsjabring had a nice, flawless trot section. Before the canter part I thought: “O great, now the canter. That always goes really well. But not this time as some mistakes came up. It was like our concentration for me or the horse was not quite right.” Christa couldn’t quite say what it was. “The nice thing about Tsjabring is that people who are not into Friesians also think he’s great.” Results Prix St. Georges: 1.Christa Laarakkers, Tsjabring (64,13%); 2.Joyce Vroom, Nysingh Ramanaz (62,75%); 3.Carolien Reverdink, Port Au Prince (62,63%); 4.Nathalie Smeets, Grandia’s Perro (61,88%); 5.Tosca Visser, Opportunity (61,38%); 6.e.a.Diana van der Spek, Mister DS en Olga Boucher, Merudin (61%); 8.Ilse van Cranenbroek, Luciano Pavarotti (60,75%); 9.Alice Schuurman, Pitball (60,63%); 10.e.a.Cor Jager, Jager’s Paganini en Kristel Bodewes, Jonkvrouw (60,50%); 12.Jaap van der Heuij, Juultje H (60,13%). DS-7: 1.Tosca Visser, Opportunity (63,30%); 2.Alice Schuurman, Pitball (61,48%); 3.Monique van den Heuvel, Ernis Ludwig (60,45%); 4.Carolien Reverdink, Port Au Prince (60,23%); 5.Olga Boucher, Merudin (60,11%). Source: De Paardenkrant. Back to index. Laurens van Lieren to POST-KOGEKO KFPS dressage championship, 7/10/06. The workgroup of the joint breeding chapters is extremely exited that the young and ambitious dressage rider Laurens van Lieren will come to Kootwijk on September 23. Sponsor Ted Kop Jansen of Wapse approached the driving top rider and he would like to give a clinic on this special day that will focus on the Friesian dressage horse. Laurens van Lieren especially gained recognition with Hexagon’s Rubiquil and Hexagon’s Ollright. In 2005, he was named Rabo Talent 2005 (sponsored by Rabobank) and he was selected by dressage-league coach Sjef Janssen for the national A level. His debut with the seniors immediately resulted in a silver team medal. At the European championship for juniors he also won silver with the team. In his young-riders’ days he won gold with the team in 2000 and 2001. Laurens van Lieren currently ranks 15th on the word dressage ranking and he is on the short list for the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. June 2006 KFPS-Board Column, 6/30/06, as published in the June 2006 Phryso, by Ids Hellinga. How true this one is. Euro skepticism. Our daily actions are more and more determined by the rules from Brussels. An increasing integration within Europe is inevitable. You don’t have to be a Euro skeptic, however, to occasionally frown upon the effects of said regulations. This most likely happened to Secretary of the Environment Pieter van Geel when his plan to make exhaust filters for diesel motors mandatory per next year was disapproved by Brussels. As not all care makers are able to outfit their vehicles with such filters on short term notice such a regulation is seen s obstruction of free trade within the EU. The conclusion is that free trade apparently is more important in EU law than striving for a better environment. Completely comparable with the above are the EU regulations applicable to studbook registration. These too have as the most important objective the protection of free trade. In this case it’s not a car but its predecessor, the horse. Horse loving Holland obviously benefits from good international trade possibilities. But there is more involved. Studbooks benefit from a strong breeding program to realize breeding objectives. Especially to distinguish itself in a positive sense. Whether it concerns exterior, sport aptitude or reducing inbreeding: the importance of a good breeding program is crucial. And it is exactly the maintaining of a good breeding program that is seriously hampered by the current regulations. The regulations stipulate that the studbooks are to accept each other’s registration but does not set any requirements for the selection criteria and methods used. The studbook with the lowest requirements is herewith put in charge! This has been recognized in 2003 by the interest group of the Dutch horse studbooks, the Industry Council for Horses of the PVE (Dutch agricultural government agency that governs the equine industry) as proven by a publication about the loopholes in the EU regulations. Apparently it did not go any further than an observation. Reason for the KFPS and many of its members to frown upon and be outraged about the recent return of two disapproved stallions (and by daughter FPZV re-approved). It will actually not remain an observation. The KFPS is working hard to solve this problem the right way. Products from an advanced breeding program such as that of the KFPS have to be able to be presented with distinction in the market just like some car makes market their cars as environmentally friendly. Exactly, the ultimate form of honest (international) competition. Source: Phryso. Back to index. Board announcements 6/15/06. Dear members, It has been little while since I spoke to you through the Internet. We the board are of course not sitting still and have fully focused on the structure plan after the general member meeting in Zwolle. That will allow us to present a basis for a new structure at the next general member meeting in October, which will warrant a future in which the KFPS based on proper manageability with trust can enter a new scenario of growth. Growth that will come for a significant part from foreign-member growth. It is good to see that the Friesian horse in many countries where we have representations but also in several new countries such as Spain, Russia, and the Czech Republic is experiencing growth. The Friesian horse has not even come close to reaching its limits. To the contrary! It is clear to us as the board that the Friesian horse is seen as and will continue to be considered a Frisian Cultural Heritage. This means that this value will be anchored into the new structural plan and there can in our opinion be no doubt as to where, e.g., the office, stallion show and central mare show will keep its roots: in Friesland. With our foreign members this is something that has never come up for discussion; they are simply proud to be a member of the family and a friend of our Friesian horse and to work together on beautiful future. It goes without saying that we are also active wherever possible to ensure that possible upcoming registration of foals stemming from breedings to FPZV stallions will take place in a manner that is as clear and as transparent as possible while guaranteeing that we safeguard the high quality of KFPS approved horses. It is still too early to give any definitive answers as the issues are too complex and too international. We do, however, have faith that we can come to a solution that is acceptable for the KFPS members. It’s encouraging to the board in general and to me in particular that little by little we seem to be taking KFPS back into quieter waters. With that comes a new start and looking into the future instead of at the past. There have been quite a few accusations back and forth over the past years. Not in the least with regard to the last change in the board. We have always tried as the new board to distance ourselves from this as best we could because in our eyes it has done KFPS more damage than good and everyone is innocent until proven guilty and not on the basis of insinuations alone. Quite a few people were hurt and that is bad. Again: in our opinion we have to end this and in light of this you need to see our offer to Jaap van der Meulen, former chairman of the KFPS, when we offered him last week to pick his activities back up as a chipper. It should be clear that we as the board want to give a clear signal to both him as well as the other former board members. We assume that if Mr. Van der Meulen accepts our invitation you will welcome him in a fashion that becomes the KFPS members, with the word I so often use: respect. Is there only peace and good cooperation to report? Unfortunately not. We had to make a not so pleasant decision as a board last week. A decision that had to perhaps have been made earlier but I kept having hope we didn’t have to make it. It was decided in our last board meeting on June 8 to revoke our trust in board member Bert Blom. This was a drastic decision and it was needless to say long and well thought of. However, when the basis of cooperation of Mr. Bert Blom is missing combined with a clear feeling of disloyalty regarding the fellow board members no other choice is left. It was therefore a difficult but at the same time unanimous decision. It goes without saying that we shared this decision right away both to the chairman of the Supervisory Committee Mr. Ad de Jong as well as to the chairman of the breeding chapters Mr. Waling Haytema. We had to come to the conclusion that the minimal requirements of manageability were no longer being met and there were disrupted relationships. You as a member have the last word in this of course. Our proposal is therefore to add this item to the agenda for the upcoming general member meeting in October as “board change.” We regret having to bother you with this but in this matter it would have been far worse not to make a decision. C. Roozemond Chairman KFPS Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Sport council in session! 6/14/06. Per the advice of the structural committee the KFPS board decided to set up a sport council. What are the goals and tasks of the sport council and how is it set up? Here is the introduction of the newest section of KFPS. Tasks. The big increase in Friesian horses in (recreational) sport disciplines is one of the most important reasons of the strong growth of the KFPS over the past years. To maintain and build on its sport position policies and strategies need to be developed. The sport council’s task is to advise the board about sport policy. The sport council will occupy itself with the following. Developing, maintaining, and transfer of knowledge of sport with the Friesian horse in the widest sense. Initiating and keeping current of (continued) education programs for sport participants, focusing on the Friesian horse. Bring specific expertise up to and keep it at the right level within the relevant sections of KFPS. Advise on a good registration of and cross referencing sport data to be used for breeding. The sport council can advise the board on profiles where it concerns the objective and tasks of the sport council. Composition Sport Council The sport council consists of members who have affinity with using the Friesian horse in sport. Representation will consist of: 3 persons from the show-driving and driving disciplines; 3 persons from the dressage discipline. One member of the inspection team will be added to the sport council as an advisor. The term limit is four years. Profiles for candidates General Appointment to member of the sport council may not lead to conflict of interest neither direct nor indirect. The candidate also needs to: · have integrity and a good reputation; · be open to the developments in the field of breeding, usage of horses in general and of the Friesian horse in particular; · have an added value to the objectives of the sport council with his/her knowledge and experience; · have affinity with the Friesian horse both regarding breeding and its usage; · be a team player; · be a good listener; · have an innovative attitude; · be prepared to attend continued education; · not be an employee of KFPS or its organizational entities; · not hold two positions within our organization. Chairman and vice chairman · Next to possessing meeting technical qualities and negation skills the persons holding these positions need to be able to manage and be natural leaders. · They also need to be proficient in Dutch and English. Applying for member of the sport council If you are interested in being on the sport council you can apply with the KFPS. You may do so by sending in a resume accompanied by a letter with your reason for applying. Suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. You may send your letter to: Koninklijke vereniging “Het Friesch Paarden Stamboek” attn. Ms. A.M. Smith, postbus 624, 9200 AP Drachten or marjasmith@fps-studbook.com. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Breeding stallion Hannes 296 passed away, 6/2/06. The breeding stallion Hannes 296 passed away on May 26, 2006. Source: KFPS website. Friesian breeding stallion Hannes unexpectedly passed away on Friday May 26 at the age of 22. The Naen son suffered a rupture in his aorta right after breeding. Hannes had been standing at stud at Friesenpferdedeckstation Lueneburger Heide in the German town Behringen since 1991. He was owned by H. Rolofs in Behringen. Hannes was bred by L. van der Zee in Boornbergum from ster mare Florina. She has Mark and model mare Jolinda as parents. Hannes completed his performance testing successfully at age four. He was one of the six approved sons of Naen. There are now two of his sons left: Jakob and Ludse. Source: Paardenkrant. Quick stats on Hannes from the stallion book. Hannes was born on April 8, 1984 and thus died at age 22. He stood at 1.63m/16 hands on 2/12/88. He was from stam 46, a Naen 264 x Mark 232 x Lutsen 192. He doesn’t leave any sons behind. His ster percentage for mares was 25%. Back to index. May 2006 Branding. Not guilty, no fine. Leeuwarden. On April 18, 2006 Gertjan van der Linden of Terwispel finally came eye to eye with the judge, 1 year and nine months after he had branded Oekje-Vrouwkje with an S after she made ster. The judge had postponed his verdict for 2 weeks after he had listened to the prosecutor, the subpoenaed expert Jaap van der Meulen, Van der Linden’s lawyer Tjalling van der Goot and Mr. Van der Linden himself. Van der Meulen was subpoenaed because he was the former chairman of the KFPS and had branded and chipped horses for 17 years. It is possible that also on May 2, 2006 no verdict will be rendered, because the judge eluded to wanting to have the case checked into further. The prosecutor is of the opinion that Van der Linden has violated the law, called the Intervention Decision, with his deliberate actions. Branding is prohibited in The Netherlands since September 1, 2001. The regulation took effect to be in line with European law. But the prosecutor id have some understanding for Van der Linden’s action. Van der Linden is of the opinion that branding of Friesian horses is part of Frisian culture. With his actions he wanted to provoke a discussion because elsewhere in Europe branding is still being done, except for Sweden, Belgium and some German states. “I am a Frisian too. You are fighting for a good cause,” said the prosecutor. But he also said that Van der Linden should have walked the political route to fight for his cause. The prosecutor stated that therefore Van der Linden is guilty of violating the law, but did not think punishment was due. Based on this same EU regulation defense lawyer van der Goot came to the conclusion after an impressive plea—on which he was complimented by the prosecutor—that Van der Linden is not guilty at all. “It’s either allowed everywhere or nowhere,” said Van der Goot. He based this on the agreed upon harmonizing of the law but if the largest part of EU countries does not uphold this regulation then you cannot convict someone, according to Van der Goot. Initially Van der Linden, after the Dept of Agriculture’s inspection service fined him, also received a so-called ban to exhibit. That meant that his mare was not to leave his premises, not even to the slaughterhouse as a matter of speaking. He therefore sent Oekje-Vrouwkje’s foal to the keuring accompanied by one of her daughters. Meanwhile Cees Veerman, Secretary/Minister of Agriculture, has had to turn back this ban. That happened after the verdict of a judge in Den Bosch, in a case not about horses actually but based on said Intervention Decision. It is interesting to mention that the powers-that-be are considering allowing freeze brands. Van der Meulen stated to the judge that freeze branding is not an option: “it results in white hairs.” Also Van der Meulen stated that in his 17 years as a brander he never saw a horse suffer: “they shy for a moment but I have never seen any burn blisters.” Branding is according to Van der Meulen no longer necessary for identification: it’s just part of the Friesian. “It gives the horse visible status,” said Van der Goot in his plea. De brander that branded Van der Linden’s mare has not been banned as a member of the identification team and is allowed to chip. The first judge that was to preside the case on March 8, 2006 did not take the case as he knew Van der Linden as a kitchen installer. The second judge was informed ahead of time of Van der Linden’s daily activities. He too was scratched as he had a kitchen installed by Van der Linden. Judge Bouke Jansen looked at Van der Linden closely when the case started. Both stated that they did not know each other. Source: Phryso May 2006. Back to index. Open house Friesian horse center cancelled, 5/31/06. In connection with a case of strangles at a facility next to the center it has been decided to cancel the open house at the PCF on June 17. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Restriction on number of registered foals per mare lifted, 5/19/06. The KFPS regulations on embryo transfer (ET) stated a maximum number of foals that could be registered per mare per year. This number was five. The KFPS board has decided, as suggested by the breeding council, to lift the restriction. The background of this decision is that the number of mares used for ET is increasing. KFPS is of the opinion that this is beneficial for breeding and that ET should be encouraged rather than restricted by regulations. An assumed negative effect of ET on inbreeding was the reason for the restriction. The breeding council is of the opinion that the effect of ET and lifting the restriction on the number of offspring will be nil. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Stallion inspection 2007, 5/12/06. The first viewing for the 2007 stallion inspection will take place from November 30 through December 6, 2006 in Ermelo. The 2nd and 3rd viewing of the stallion inspection will take place at the FEC in Leeuwarden on January 12 and 13, 2007. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. WEG, 5/11/06. The World Equestrian Games will take place in Aachen, Germany on August 20, 2006. Source: De Paardenkrant. Back to index. APRIL 2006 Reports Tietse 428 and Tsjabring 429, 4/25/06. Report Tietse 428 (previously named Tietse D.), Reyert 337 x Oepke. Exterior and movement in hand. Description. Tietse D. is a beautiful and well developed stallion. His head is nicely shaped. His neck is of good length. The neck is nicely shaped and is of sufficient length. The withers are well developed. The shoulder is sloping and of good length. The back has sunken. The loins are sufficiently muscled. The croup is of good length. The gaskin muscle is of good length. The forearms have sufficient length and the stance is good. The hind leg is straight in the pastern and of good quality. The walk is short and not always regular. The trot is roomy, powerful, and has sufficient self carriage. The front leg is lifted up and is placed sufficiently forward. The front leg could be placed a bit more under the body. The hind leg shows plenty of bend in the hocks. Tietse D. could move a bit more through his body. Height: 1.65m/16.1 hands. Performance. Tietse D. has been shown in dressage very successfully over the past years. He climbed up through the dressage ranks including intermediaire. This meets all the conditions that the KFPS set forth for possible selection consideration for a short version of the testing. In January 2006 the stallion inspection team advised positively to select Tietse D. for the short version of the testing. For the final judging the same criteria, next to the sport data, have been used that are also used for the selection of young stallions. Short Version of Testing. Tietse D. was based on exterior, movement, pedigree, and sport results selected for the short version of the testing. This testing was done from April 3 through April 15, 2006 in Paarden Centrum Fryslan in Drachten. Stall behavior. Tietse D. is an honest and reliable stallion that is easy to work with and quiet in his stall. No stall vices were noted. Willingness to work. On April 10, 2006 Tietse D. was judged by the stallion and performance inspection teams while being ridden by a guest rider. Result: Tietse D. shows good willingness to work while being ridden and lets himself be worked sufficiently to well. Both the trot and the canter give the rider a sufficient to good feeling. Conclusion. Given his exterior, pedigree, sport career, and character test the stallion inspection team is of the opinion that Tietse D. could deliver a positive contribution to the breeding of Friesian horses. The stallion inspection team advises the board to enter Tietse into the studbook registry for breeding. On behalf of the stallion inspection team, H. Draaijer. Report Tsjabring 429 (formerly known as Tjibbe Ylcke), Brandus 345 x Tjimme. Exterior and Movement in Hand. Description. Tjibbe Ylcke is a beautiful and well developed stallion. His head is nicely shaped with a somewhat straight nose profile. The pole lacks length. The neck is vertical and well placed and of good length. The withers are well developed. The shoulder is long and sufficiently sloping. The back is well muscled. The loins are well developed. The croup is of good length. The forearm is of good length. The hind leg is looking from the side a bit straight. The hocks could be of higher quality. The walk is sufficiently roomy. Every now and then there is some loss of regularity. The trot is sufficiently carried. The front leg is well placed forward and the movement is finished nicely. The hind leg is placed sufficiently under the body but could have some more bend. Height: 1.66m/16.1 ¼ hands. Performance. Tjibbe Ylcke has been shown in dressage successfully over the past years. He was also successfully shown one time in Prix St. George. This made him meet the conditions set forth by the KFPS to be eligible for selection for the short version of the testing. In February 2006 the stallion inspection team gave positive advice to select Tjibbe Ylcke for the short version of the testing. For the final judging the same criteria, next to the sport data, have been used that are also used for the selection of young stallions. Remark. Tjibbe Ylcke has been part of the regular inspection process for breeding stallions since November 2005. After the stallion show in January 2006 he successfully completed his test in Prix St. George with a score of over 65%. With this Tjibbe Ylcke met the requirements as they are set forth in the regulations for admission into the short version of the testing. Short Version of Testing. Stall behavior. Tjibbe Ylcke is an honest and reliable stallion that is easy to work with and quiet in his stall. No stall vices were noted. Willingness to work. On April 10, 2006 Tjibbe Ylcke was judged by the stallion and performance inspection team while being ridden by a guest rider. Result: Tjibbe Ylcke shows lots of willingness to work while being ridden and is easy to work with. Both trot and canter give the rider a good feeling. Conclusion. Given his exterior, pedigree, sport carreer and character test the stallion inspection team is of the opinion that Tjibbe Ylcke could deliver a positive contribution to the breeding of Friesian horses. The stallion inspection team advised the board to enter the stallion Tjibbe Ylcke in the studbook registry for breeding. On behalf of the stallion inspection team, H. Draaijer. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. 19th addition to the stallion book now available, 4/25/06. The 19th addition to the stallion book is now available at the KFPS studbook office. You can purchase the addition at the studbook office or order it by means of the downloadable order form with the link below. You can print this form and either fax or mail it to the KFPS with the fax and address information on the form. (Select just 19th addition or complete stallion book. Then fill out: Name, Address, Town/State/Zipcode/Country, and have your bank wire the funds to KFPS (see Phryso contents page for bank info) or if you have a Dutch bank account you can fill that out with bank account no, name on account, and what you are ordering, then KFPS will send it out. I will let you know what they charge me on my Dutch bank account when the charge comes through so you know what to wire to them).
Source: KFPS website. Back to index.
Quilty without sentence for branding Friesian mare, 4/21/06.
LEEUWARDEN – Guilty without
punishment is the verdict of the Officer of Justice Mr. H. Mous.
He subpoenaed Gert Jan van der Linden to the Leeuwarden court on
Tuesday. The Friesian breeder from Terwispel had his mare
Oekje-Vrouwkje branded in her neck in 2004 after she became ster.
His goal: to initiate a trial, because, a brand has cultural and
historical value for the Friesian horse. “Branding is supposedly
illegal for horses but elsewhere in Europe it happens. The EU
strives for unity in Europe and they should treat it the same in
every country. We should not be discriminated against. Either
you brand everywhere or nowhere. That’s why I provoked this
trial by branding my mare and making that publicly known. It
didn’t take long before the inspection team of the Agriculture
Department showed up, as I had planned and so now I’m in court,”
says Gert Jan van der Linden. Source: De Paardenkrant. Back to index. POST-KOGEKO Head Sponsor KFPS-Championship Dressage, 4/7/06. The work group representing the breeding associations of the KFPS in The Netherlands is excited that there is a head sponsor for the dressage championship for Friesian horses in Kootwijk. Mr. Dirk Post of POST-KOGEKO transport group of Maasdijk is very fond of the Friesian horse and especially the sport of dressage with Friesian horses. Mr. Post started ... Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Part of studbook judgings moved from Drachten to St. Nicolaasga, 4/7/06. As a result of the changes in use for part of the FCD (formerly FPC Friesian Horse Center) the KFPS decided to move a part of the studbook judgings to the premises of riding association “De Oorsprong” in Sint Nicolaasga. KFPS is of the opinion that for a proper judging of the horses and foals an indoor needs to be available. This means that all planned judgings for Wednesdays will take place in St. Nicolaasga. The planned studbook judgings for Saturdays will take place in Drachten. The dates ... Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Final judging Central Proving, 4/7/06. The final judging of the Central Proving will take place at the PCF Friesian Horse Center in Drachten on April 15. The final judging of the stallions Hindrik (Teade 392 x Doeke 287) and Grandus von Kimmen (Riemer 379 x Gerlof 294) consists of a show driving and driving test. Next to these two stallions from the regular testing there will also be two presentations under saddle of .... Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Pieter Tuinman esq. candidate board member KFPS, 4/4/06. “They did not ask me for my knowledge of the horse” Mr. Pieter Tuinman Esq., candidate board member KFPS. By: Jacob Melissen. LEEUWARDEN - Pieter Tuinman (60), married and father of 4 children will be presented by the board as a candidate board member at the upcoming KFPS member meeting in Zwolle on April 28. Mr. Tuinman, who is a lawyer and was born in Harlingen, holds office in a stately building that a long time ago offered a view of the famous Leeuwarden livestock market. The matters that Mr. Tuinman deals with most are business law, real estate, and commercial contracts. In addition he is specialized in copyrights, particularly in connection with architecture. Mr. Tuinman became nationally known in the case that was brought to court by the famous Friesian architect Ir. A. Bonnema to prevent that buildings designed by him in the town of Tietjerksteradeel would be equipped with sun screens. These sun screens would have changed the design from what it was intended to be by Bonnema. Mr. Tuinman is the first to describe his specialty as a hobby. He resided in the town of Groningen outside Friesland for three years after finishing his law degree. “If you are not in Friesland you want to be there. If you are in Friesland then you sometimes wonder why. That’s probably my romantic heart.” So where is Mr. Tuinman’s connection with the Friesian horse? “Kaatsen (a Frisian ball game), fierlieppen (a Friesian sport of pole jumping streams), skutsjesilen (a Frisan boat race), the 11 town skating tour, and the Friesian horse are 5 core elements of Friesland where sport and culture are not just connected with each other but are also intermingled. It’s the Friesian element of it with which every Frisian can identify. Every Frisian is rightfully proud of it that all this exists to this day and that is should not just be stimulated, cherished, and developed for the future but also needs to be preserved,” says Tuinman, who wants to make himself strong for this case. In Mr. Tuinman’s eyes when it concerns the Friesian horse it’s about safeguarding the Frisian origins and the relationship with Friesland for the future. “The Friesian horse makes an impression worldwide and is therefore no longer just a Friesian matter but we have to be respectful of the roots of this breed.” Mr. Tuinman is aware of the developments. “The Friesian horse is developing and breeding not a static matter. Innovations in breeding objectives can only be implemented with the utmost care. I also think it is important that a wide variety in use of the Friesian horse is preserved. If I am elected into the board as an outsider to the breeding industry that the board needs to lead in this. My dedication is clear,” and for the first time during this conversation he emphasizes his words: “Conservation of the Frisian heritage within the studbook and within the breed, a horse that with its friendly nature gives the joy that people desire to countless people around the world.” Pieter Tuinman resides in Boksum and his grandfather on his mother’s side was a farmer at “Op Hatsum” in Dronrijp. At his historic farm in Boksum there are no horses. “The fact that I don’t have horses might be an advantage for serving on the board but I don’t think this was a reason for asking me. To be honest I think that my managerial and legal background played a more important role to ask me (I was a board member of the Frysk Museum for 16 years). I said “yes” to the question of becoming a board member as I am proud of Friesland, its culture and everything that is connected to and part of that." Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Source: De Paardenkrant & KFPS website. Back to index. Complete Friesian 4-in-hand at Friesian sport horse auction, 4/4/06. JOURE – Studfarm Bommelsteyn owned by Jaap van der Meulen in Joure will have an auction of Friesian sport horses on Friday evening April 7. Starting at 7:30 p.m. 16 horses will be auctioned. They are all trained in harness and under saddle. It concerns ... Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Source: De Paardenkrant. Back to index. MARCH 2006 Meeting call General Member Meeting April 28, 2006, 3/31/06. The meeting agenda for the General Member Meeting in Zwolle on April 28, 2006 can be accessed with the link "Vergaderstukken ALV 28 april 2006" on the KFPS website www.fps-studbook.com. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Hilbert fan Ferwâlde leaves testing, 3/31/06. Four year old Friesian stallion Hilbert fan Ferwalde owned by T. van Leeuwen-Roks of Overlangbroek left the stallion testing in Drachten. This Sape son of ster-preferent Femke fan Ferwalde (S. Oege) was born at Kl. Bakker's in Ferwoude. Hilbert did not do well during the final testing under saddle. He was therefore approved to do a postponed final judging after a veterinary check. He took the test last Friday. Hilbert scored 68 points in total with a 5 for the walk, 6 for the trot, and a 7 for canter. The self carriage/acceptance of the bit/flexibility scored a 6.5, transitions a 6, and the riding test a 6.5. This was not sufficient and Hilbert had to leave. He went home with his owner. The postponed judging of the stallion Hilbert fan Ferwâlde resulted in his leaving the Central Proving with the following results: Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Source: De Paardenkrant & KFPS website. Back to index. Postponed final judging under saddle Hilbert fan Ferwâlde, 3/30/06. The postponed final judging under saddle for Hilber Ferwâlde will take place on Friday March 31, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. at the PCF Friesian horse center in Drachten. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Warn 335 back from the USA, 3/30/06. The now 15 year old breeding stallion Warn 335 (Hearke Pref x Wessel Pref) is back on Friesian soil. Yesterday evening the stallion arrived at his new owner’s Germ Bouma of breeding station Henswoude in Oldeboom. He is super excited about his new purchase. “Warn looks great and is very peppy. It is terrific to have a stallion from the long time proven combination of Hearke x Wessel at our station. He is preferent on both sides on his paper and that is good for breeding.” After Ids’ death... Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Source: Foundation website. Back to index. Selected Friesian stallions Jerke and Lieuwe closely related, 3/29/06. BIRDAARD – Klaas de Jong can rightfully call himself a proud breeder. He had two of his breeding products selected for the central proving test at the stallion show in Leeuwarden in January. Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Source: De Paardenkrant. Back to index. Postponed final judging under saddle for Hilbert fan Ferwâlde, 3/24/06. The stallion Hilbert fan Ferwalde, part of the spring performance testing, will get a postponed final judging under saddle. During the final judging on March 18 the stallion showed abnormally below expectation. Based on the results of a vet check it was decided to give the stallion a postponed final judging, if the stallion Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Frizo and Rintje not selected for short version of testing, 3/22/06. The inspection of the stallions Frizo van de Oostwal and Rintje V. did not lead to selection for the short version of the stallion testing. Given the fact that a short version of the testing has been requested before for the stallions a new inspection team was appointed for the inspection, consisting of Jaap Boersma of Oudega, Sjouke de Groot of Hylaard, and Lammert Haanstra of Lippenhuizen. Both stallions were inspected under saddle and in hand and were also vet checked. In spite of a successful career in dressage (both Prix St. Georges) both stallions have built up, the overall picture in which among other things exterior, movement, and pedigree play a role, was unanimously deemed Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Results final judging under saddle Central Proving, 3/18/06. Based on the final judging under saddle for the spring Central Proving the stallions Grandus von Kimmen and Hindrik have graduated to the second part of the Central Proving where the stallions will be judged in harness. The stallions Goeie van de Zonschate and Haakon von Hof Klaeperisch will not continue. The presentation of the stallion Hilbert fan Ferwalde was unusual such that the judging team decided to vet check the stallion. Based on the results the judges could possibly decide to postpone a final judging. This possible postponed final judging needs to take place before April 1, 2006 per the regulations. The final judging for driving and show driving will take place on April 15. At that time it will also be determined which stallions will be entered into the studbook registry. The results: (Vb = veulenboek, Tongnr = tongue number, Fokker = breeder, Eig = owner, behaalde punten… = scores for the various performances, behaalde punten onder het zadel = scores under saddle, walk, trot, canter, self carriage/acceptance of the bit/flexibility, transitions, riding test, total). Source: KFPS website. Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Back to index. Almost 7400 breedings in 2005, 3/14/06. The number of breedings for the year 2005 is almost 7400. This continues the declining trend started in 2004. Just like in 2004 Jasper 266 leads the way with 331 breedings. The top 3 is completed by Lolke 371 with 258 breedings and Folkert 353 with 228 breedings. The complete overview... Source: KFPS website. Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Back to index. Short version of testing requested for Rintje V. and Frizo v/d Oostwal, 3/13/06. A short version of the central proving has been requested for Prix St. Georges stallions Frizo v/d Oostwal (Remmelt x Peke) and Rintje V. (Melle x Oege). For both stallions this will concern a request for re-judging. An earlier request was denied by the inspection. The judging in hand will take place on Friday March 17 at the PCF in Drachten at 9 a.m. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Melle 311 Makes His New Home at Friesian Quest, 3/11/06. Friesian Quest is honored to announce that the FPS 1996 World Champion and 1992-1995 FPS Reserve World Champion, MELLE 311 (Frans X Ygram) has joined our family. Melle 311 is sire to the FPS Approved Reserve World Champion Fabe 340, and Grand sire to the Multi-World Champion Sape 381, as well as his most recently approved Grandson Tije 404. Melle 311 is currently the only FPS World Champion stallion standing in the United States. Of the rare Age stallion line and the much sought after dam line 43, which produced legendary FPS Approved Friesian Stallions Age 168, the Preferent Hearke 254, Lammert 260, and Naen 264, Melle offers a rare opportunity for the American Breeder. As his impressive progeny clearly demonstrate, this truly unique stallion reproduces his athletic talent, wonderful temperament, and magnificent Friesian type. Melle 311 will be available to a limited number of outside mares for the 2006 breeding season. Tammy & Rob Hildreth, DVM, Friesian Quest, LLC, www.friesianquest.com, 951-677-9477. Source: FHANA website. Back to index. FPZV approves stallions disapproved by KFPS, 3/10/06. Recently a number of disapproved stallions and stallions that did not make it during the inspection’s selection rounds have again been approved by FPZV. The approval of the KFPS disapproved and not selected stallions is not new but now that two of these stallions are being offered on the Dutch market the KFPS is forced to defend itself. The FPZV is one of the 12 (!) recognized studbooks for registration of Friesian horses in Germany. The FPZV was part of KFPS until 1991 and then split off. The most important reason for the split was that the FPZV members found that the bar of the KFPS inspection standards was too high. A big factor for the split was especially the fact that because of these standards the chance of a stallion owned by a FPZV member being approved was small. At the same time of the split by FPZV a new association was founded in Germany, the DFZ, which became part of KFPS. Meanwhile the DFZ has some 1600 members while the number of FPZV members is some 300 to 400. The number of horses in both registries is similar. In spite of the FPZV’s small size the number of approved stallions is not much smaller than the number of approved stallions with KFPS. Often it concerns stallions that were disapproved by KFPS or stallions that were not selected during the stallion inspection rounds. Since the split there has not been any contact between the former boards of the KFPS and FPZV. Especially regarding the structural changes within KFPS, in which the foreign countries play a crucial role, the KFPS concluded last year that the situation in Germany needs to be studied anew, possibly to revise it, and to bring it in line with EU regulations, which have been in place for this since 1992. A situation in Germany with 12 organizations that register Friesian horses (not working with KFPS) does not make finding a solution simple however. Invitations regarding this issue that were sent to the FPZV last year went unanswered. The KFPS therefore decided at the beginning of 2006, in consultation with the PVE (Livestock Department of the Dutch Department for Agricultural) to instead of an informal route take the formal route, as stated in EU regulations. In this regard a letter was sent to the PVE a few weeks ago in which the undesirable situation in Germany was brought to the attention. The PVE will in turn bring this case up with the German authorities. Until now the activities of the FPZV were tolerated by the KFPS. The reason for this is that the competition in Germany was considered as very minor. Given the recent developments, such as the unfolding of activities by FPZV in other EU countries, the KFPS has revised its position on this, especially given the KFPS responsibilities as the original mother studbook. It happens frequently that mares not awarded predicates abroad are made ster by FPZV. The KFPS feels that the strong position that the Friesian horse currently has in the world is for a large part thanks to the strict and high inspection standards that are maintained as part of the selection process. The use of stallions (and mares) by daughter studbooks that do not adhere to this standard is viewed by KFPS as a very undesirable development. The KFPS thinks it important to clarify this situation and is of the opinion that the activities of the FPZV are harmful to the further development of the breed. This has been stated in abovementioned letter to the PVE. The status of the disapproved stallions will not change with KFPS. This will also be the case if offspring will be offered for registration with KFPS. KFPS is for that matter assuming that the market for KFPS disapproved stallions in The Netherlands will not be big. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. FPZV Stallion Information, 3/10/06. The FPZV apparently wants to hold inspections in The Netherlands per 2007. Approved by FPZV apparently are Abel Boszorg (S. Adel, not selected by KFPS) and Jelke 367 (s. Pyt, confirmed disapproved 12/05), supposedly both at stud for 350 euro. FPZV has 59 approved stallions registered in the US, Belgium, Austria, Germany, and Sweden. Source: the Foundation's site. Back to index. Because one of our coworkers is leaving we are looking for someone to take their place a.s.a.p.: Barn Manager The task include: • Feeding, cleaning stalls • Daily health check-ups of the horses • General care for the horses • Contact with vet, farrier, inseminator, and subsequent admin. • Stocking /management of feed • Minor maintenance For this full-time position we are looking for an enthusiastic coworker who meets the following requirements: • Experience with similar position • Savvy with young horses • Able to work as part of a small team • Positive and flexible attitude If you are intereste please send in a letter with resume before March 26, 2006 to Stichting Paarden Centrum Fryslân, Oprijlaan 1, 9205 BD Drachten, attn. Mr. B. van Kooten. For information you may contact Training Leader Bart van Kooten at tel. (0)6 – 24428780. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Friesian breeding stallion Warn back to The Netherlands, 03/06/2006. Friesian breeding stallion Warn will return to The Netherlands. Roelof van ‘t Oever bought the 15 year old Hearke son last week from Frank Leijendekker in Visalia, CA. Warn was bred by P. and F. Hettinga in Burgwerd. They bred him from model preferent Mefrou, a daughter of Wesel and the ster preferent Doet. The way it looks now Warm will come to Blokzijl next week. Roelof van ‘t Oever is still in negotiations with the possible new owners of Warn. Source: Paardenkrant. Back to index. Clinic dressage champions Kootwijk, April 29 in Winschoten starting at 1 p.m. On Saturday April 29 the champions of the KFPS dressage championship will receive a clinic by Grand Prix rider Christa Laarkakkers. The lessons by the successfull rider are offered by Ted Kop Jansen B.V. in Wapse. The last edition of this clinic was very much appreciated by the participants. That made Ted Kop Jansen spontaneously decide to also invite the reserve champions for this special prize. Source: KFPS website. Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Back to index. Silver whip won by Bennie van Es with Arjen 417. Breeding stallion Arjen 417 won the silver whip at the Northern Dressage Competition for Friesian Horses. Arjen was no. 1 in M1 and he also scored the highest under saddle with Bennie van Es in the competition and thus won the Silver Whip prize. Source: KFPS website. Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Back to index. Meeting call General Member Meeting KFPS 4/28/06. Meeting call General Member Meeting by the board of the Koninklijke Vereniging “Het Friesch Paarden-Stamboek” (hereafter called “the association”) for the general member meeting of the association in Zwolle on Friday April 28, 2006. Agenda... Source: KFPS website. Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Back to index. FEBRUARY 2006 Qualification shows KFPS dressage championship. Under the heading “Sport” of the FPS website you may find the latest data from the qualification shows for the KFPS dressage championship 2006. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. New Structure KFPS. Agenda item “New Structure KFPS” / member meeting spring 2006. After the member meeting of April 2005 the structure committee, in its new set-up, eagerly started their job with as the end goal to present a final proposal for structural changes at the General Member Meeting in the spring of 2006. The proposals have been discussed in the various organizational sections of the KFPS both internally and externally and where possible adjustments have been made in the advisory report. The impression was that both the Dutch members and the foreign managing members who joined in on the discussions were positive about the presented draft. This resulted in the posting of advisory report version 2.0 on the KFPS website back in December 2005. Since the fall of 2005 there have also been various discussions with the DFZ board. During a conversation of a delegation of the KFPS management team and the management of DFZ on January 13, 2006 it became clear, however, that the proposal regarding the membership of the foreign associations was unacceptable to the DFZ. Source: KFPS website. Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Back to index. Domain name www.kfps.nl will be handed over to the FPS by the Foundation on May 1, 2006. The already are using their new name www.friescherfgoed.nl with a 2 month transition period. They emphasize the name was never registered and thus free to use and that it stood for Kijk op de Friese Paarden Site (look at the Friesian horse site). Source: Foundation's website. Back to index. Anniversary The Friesian Harness Horse. Mr. A.K.W. Douma wrote an 88 page anniversary booklet about the society “Het Friese Tuigpaard”/The Friesian Harness horse about the association’s 50 years 1955-2005 with many stories and pictures, making it a nice reference book. One of the stories goes that back in the days the Netherlands Equestrian Sport Federation NHS did not want to recognize a tandem championship saying it was not a traditional Friesian way of harness sport, but Mr. Douma found a picture from the early 20th century showing Jhr. Mr. C. Van Eysinga at the Oorsprong with breeding stallions Alva and De Regent in tandem and so it became a recognized championship. Source: Foundation's website. Back to index. ”Judging I” Class. On Wednesday March 1 another class “Judging I” will start in Friesland. A few spots are still open. Those interested need to contact Annet Wouda, tel. 011 31 (0)512 - 52388 or by e-mail: annetwouda@fps-studbook.com. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Rejudging stallions from 3rd viewing. In a publication it was suggested that the rejudging of the 3rd viewing stallions in Drachten on February 1 had been unnecessary. This statement is based on the regulations “inspection 3rd viewing stallions” in which a procedure is described for the stallions from the 3rd viewing that have not been selected for the Central Proving. These regulations offer the possibility to these stallions, who in hand were just not good enough in movement to be selected for the performance test (also called “fall testing”). In this judging, which takes place in the fall following the stallion inspection the stallions are judged on exterior, do a test under saddle, and a test in harness. The stallion inspection team can based on this performance select the stallion for the next central proving. This idea is, however, incorrect for to the following reason. Source: KFPS website. Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Back to index. Indoor dressage championships KNHS Friesland region. It was proven once again at the indoor dressage championships of the Royal Dutch League for Equestrian Sports (KNHS) that the Friesian horse is performing better and better in the national dressage discipline. In L2, M1, and M2 the winners were all Friesian horses. In the top 5 of these classes even more Friesian horses placed. Source: KFPS website. Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Back to index. Five stallions start Central Proving. Five 4-year old stallions have started the spring central proving. They are Goeie van de Zonschate (Feitse x Gerlof); Grandus van Kimmen (Riemer x Gerlof); Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Tjibbe Ylcke selected for short version of central proving. The stallion Tjibbe Ylcke (Brandus 345 x Tjimme) has been selected by the inspection for the short version of the central proving. In the fall of 2005 a request by the owners was not honored, because the stallion did not yet meet the sport requirements. The stallion went on with the steps involved with the process. In Ermelo the stallion was selected for the 3rd viewing in Leeuwarden. The inspection team did not think it useful to see the stallion at liberty in the cage again given the level he was already performing at. Source: KFPS website. Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Back to index. Three stallions selected during after- and re-judging. The after- and re-judging of the 2nd and 3rd viewings of the stallion inspection resulted in 3 more selections for the central proving. This brings the total of selected stallions to 31. Source: KFPS website. Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Back to index. JANUARY 2006 Terrific prices at auction of stallion-raising project. The auction of the stallion-raising project on the first day of the stallion show resulted in terrific prices. The 15 trained 3 yo stallions went for on average almost 7,800 euro, over 2,000 euro more than last year. Auction stand-out with over 80 points on his ABFP test was ster stallion Joss G., Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Schedule after inspection & rejudging of 2nd viewing on February 1, 2006 Start 1 p.m. at PCF center in Drachten After inspection Start Catalogue numbers 1 p.m. 111, 189 and 239 Rejudging Start group 1 about 1:30 p.m. Cat.no. 35, 50, 147, 150, 172, 179, 182 Start group 2 about 2:15 p.m. Cat.no. 191, 198, 199, 207, 252, 275, 293 Start 3rd viewing around 3 p.m. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Tietse D. selected for short version of stallion testing. Tietse D (Reyert 337 x Oepke) is the 1st stallion selected for the short version of the stallion testing, since this became part of the regulations in 2004. The regulation applies to stallions of 8 years and older who are exceptional performers in sport (such as Prix St. George, driving championships, etc.) Read more by subscribing to my news e-mails. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Judging season 2005. All keuring results of the adult horses can be seen by clicking on the link at the bottom of the news item entitled "Aflevering 2005" on the Dutch version of the FPS website. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Wierd 409 (Folkert x Reitse) is stationed at Spannenburg for 2006, on loan by Doeke Hoekstra. Wierd is 7, was approved in 2003 and will be up for his testing on offspring in 2007. Source: Foundation's website. Back to index. 28 stallions selected to do the central proving test. During the 2nd day of the stallion show 28 stallion were selected for the testing. Below the list with catalogue number, stallion name, sire, dam's sire. fall testing 036 Jelke T.J. Sierk 326 Leffert 306 038 Johan K. Ritse 322 Nykle 309 055 Leon van de Zuiderwaard Tsjerk 328 Jurjen 069 Kay S. Adel 357 Ouke 313 086 Jouke Oo. Folkert 353 Leffert 306 089 Kasmir W. Folkert 353 Wicher 334 105 Johan R. Fabe 348 Feitse 293 110 K.Z.N. Fabe 348 Jillis 301 113 Joop Z. Fabe 348 Leffert 306 137 Janus Karel 370 Ouke 313 155 Jitse Jasper 366 Dirk 157 Jorrit fan Stal Redia Jasper 366 Peke 171 Jehannes de G. Olrik 383 Abel 344 194 Leonhard vom Lindenbaum Onne 376 Feitse 293 204 Jerke van de Wittewijk Onne 376 Tsjerk 328 212 Jelmer K. Mintse 384 Marko 215 Lútsen fân Boazum Sibald 380 Tjitte 333 228 Jorn S.R. Sape 381 Teunis 332 237 Lutsen Teeuwis 389 Pike 262 Lieuwe van Coudenburgh Time 398 Jochem 263 Jerke van Coudenburgh Time 398 Anton 343 286 Joris F.T. Wikke 404 Wander 352 spring testing 288 Goeie van de Zonschate Feitse 293 Gerlof 294 343 Grandus von Kimmen Riemer 379 Gerlof 294 347 Geurt R. Sape 381 Teunis 332 354 Hilbert fan Ferwâlde Sape 381 Oege 362 Hindrik Teade 392 Doeke 406 Tjibbe Ylcke Brandus 345 Tjimme. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Beart 411 champion at the stallion show 2006 Beart 411 is the new champion of the KFPS studbook stallions. In an exciting finale he beat his sire Jasper 366 to the punch. Time became the reserve champion just like in 2003 and 2005, while 2005 champion Mintse 384 also made it to the final round of 4 stallions as a runner-up. "All four stallions showed great movement but Beart was overall in type and movement the winner," said Fetze Veldstra about the judges'choice. The FEC was sold out by noon and the spectators enjoyed a very successful stallion show with great atmosphere. Results: by year of approval 2005: 1A Harmen 424; 1B Haitse 425; 1C Gjalt 426; 1D Fridse 423; 1E Felle 422; 1F Hinne 427 2004: 1A Doaitsen 420; 1B Arjen 417; 1C Dries 418; 2A Eibert 419; 2B Beintse 418 2003: 1A Beart 411; 1B Andries 415; 1C Ait 410; 1D Wierd 409; 1E Aan 416; 2A Bente 412; 2B Brent 413; 2C Botte 414; 2D Ymte 407 2002: 1A Time 398; 1B Wikke 404; 1C Wobke 403; 1D Tije 401; 1E Rik 396; 1F Rindert 406; 2A Wibe 402; 2B Tsjalke 397; 2C Tjesse 400; 2D Tsjipke 399 2001: 1A Teeuwis 389; 1B Tsjitse 387; 1C Tonke 391; 1D Tetse 394; 1E Tonis 393; 2A Ielke 382; 2B Tsjibbe 388 2000 en eerder: 1A Jasper 366; 1B Mintse 384; 1C Onne 376; 1D Lolke 371; 1E Ulbert 390; 1F Olrik 383; 1G Gradus 356; 2A Monte 378; 2B Maiko 373; 2C Karel 37. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Lykele Aardema will step down from board position. On 1/17 Mr. Lykele Aardema informed the chairman of the KFPS that he will step down from his board position immediately. The reason is twofold: - the complexity to according to his opinion and view correctly put the new structure into place, especially where it concerns the structure for foreign countries; - the enormous amount of time the board postion has taken up and the impact of that time pressure. The KFPS regrets his decision very much but also respects it. It has been decided that Mr. Douwe Willemsma will take on Mr. Aardema's tasks, emphasizing that given the importance and the advanced phase in which the start-up of the new structure currently is, the new structure will be a matter all board members are involved with. At the next member meeting--which should be taking place on Friday April 28--both the new structure and filling the vacant board position will be on the agenda. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. KFPS Office Closed on Friday January 20, 2006. In connection with the stallion inspection the KFPS office will be closed on Friday January 20, 2006. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Auction Numbers for the auction at the stallion show. There will be 17 stallions at auction at the auction of the Vitens stallion-raising project at the FEC center in Leeuwarden on January 20. Presentation of the stallions will take place at 5 p.m. The auction will start at 6:30 p.m. The stallions will be auctioned off by Gilbert Bastiaanssen of Ino Meijer auctions and appraisals. A catalogue will be available at the FEC. The stallions at auctions are (catalogue no., stallion, sir x dam's sire, studbook registry, heighth, ABFP under saddle score, ABFP driving score). Registry explanation. VB - foalbook stallion, ster/premies mentioned, RB = gelding book. Cat.# hengst afstamming register stokmaat ABFP-onder het zadel ABFP-aangespannen 1 Jetze K. Rik 396 x Nykle 309 VB-ster 1.66 72.6 77.9 2 Lieuwe Z. Winand 405 x Dirk VB 1.64 3 Joost van de Buitenlust Tije 401 x Remmelt 323 VB 1.59 66.6 67.8 4 Klaes R. Rik 396 x Dirk VB 1.63 68.8 5 Jelle Time 398 x Anne 340 VB-ster 1.63 73.2 68.9 6 Job van de Buitenlust Tije 401 x Gaije VB 1.65 67.6 68.6 7 Lieuwe fan Leons Wobke 403 x Doeke RB 1e premie 1.60 82.6 84.8 8 Jip Winand 405 x Djurre VB 1.65 66.2 64.2 9 Jannes Winand 405 x Abel 344 VB 1.56 71.7 76.2 10 Jelke Wibe 402 x Krist 358 VB-ster 1.63 69.2 75.9 11 Johan T. Wobke 403 x Erik 351 VB-ster 1.66 82.3 81.2 12 Jannus M. Tsjibbe 388 x Olof 315 VB 1.61 68.7 75.1 13 Jodocus van de Weerdshof Time 398 x Olof 315 VB 1.52 63.1 61.9 14 Jopie Wibe 402 x Rypke 321 VB 1.65 66.2 66.0 15 Joss G. Wobke 403 x Dirk VB-ster 1.66 80.8 82.8 16 Joshua v.d. Oergong Tsjitse 387 x Nikolaas VB 1.61 62.5 65.8 17 Julius A. Wobke 403 x Anne 340 RB 3e premie 1.62 72.9 Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Stallion-Show Clinic. The information below has been provided by KFPS Chairman Cees Roozemond. The KFPS Executive Committee invites the FHANA members to attend a clinic for foreign guests on Thursday afternoon January 19, 2006 (prior to the stallion inspection on 1/20 and 1/21). This afternoon program will be in English and will take place at the FEC convention center in Leeuwarden. Clinic program Thursday January 19, 2006 at the FEC in Leeuwarden, free entrance. 2:20 p.m. Opening by Cees Roozemond (Chairman of the KFPS) 2:25 p.m. Introduction: KFPS. What are our breeding objectives for the future? By Ids Hellinga. 2:40 p.m. Introduction to saddle training. What are the steps to be followed? By Bart van Kooten (training supervisor, PCF). 3:00 p.m. Longing clinic. How and why to longe. By Lammert Haanstra. 3:30 p.m. The process of training a riding horse. What is preferred in the appearance of a good riding horse? How can you improve the basic gaits? What can you ask of the horse, and at what age? By Christa Laarakkers. 4:00-4:20 p.m. Break. 4:20 p.m. Inspecting the horse. Scoring and assessing the entire horse (observing and evaluating). How do you give a proper assessment? An opportunity to inspect and assign marks yourself in order to experience what it's like. By Fetze Veldstra (inspector). 4:50 p.m. Clinic ABFP & IBOP. The reason for the tests and preparing for a test using the IBOP as an example. By Herman Smit (performance judge). 5:10 p.m. Driving clinic. Training a horse to pull the cart. The driving horse: what characteristics are required for one horse being driven alone, for a horse being driven as part of a pair, for a horse being driven in tandem? By Henk Minkema. 5:40 p.m. Conclusion. By Cees Roozemond (KFPS Chairman). Source: KFPS/FHANA. Back to index. Ritse and Winand to leave The Netherlands. Stallions Ritse 322 (Oege x Hotse) and Winand 405 (Pike x Naen) will soon leave The Netherlands. Winand will follow Heinse, Erik, Goffert and Teade to Iron-Spring Farm in the US. Ritse will, after he passes his vet tests, move to South Africa. That would make him the first approved studbook sallion to stand at stud in South Africa! It has been 45 years since the last studbook stallion was exported to this country (Lutsen 192, Geert 184, and Meint 196). Ritse is 17, was bred by the same breeder as Ritske 202, he bred in Belgium after his approval where he was also approved on offspring, and has 1 approved son since 2002: Wikke 404. The hope is to eliminate the use of foalbook stallions and to get a handle on the studbook administration as the Auxiliary book was not well kept or used at all, which has lead to horses that have untraceable parentage. Source: KFPS & Foundation's websites. Back to index. 2006 FOAL NAMES. The names of the foals born in 2006 need to start with the letters T, U or V. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. DECEMBER 2005 2006 STALLION TESTS. Dates for the central proving for those stallions selected on 1/20-21: February 7, 2006 start spring testing with final results March 18 and April 15, 2006; September 18, 2006 start fall testing with final results on October 28 and November 25, 2006. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. 72 stallions to Leeuwarden. The number of stallions to be presented on 1/20/06 for the 2nd viewing is 72. Compared to last year a larger number selected in round 1 had to be eliminated after all because of the X-ray and semen-testing results. In spite of a larger selection from the 1st viewing is the number of stallions in the 2nd viewing therefore still a bit lower than last year. Selected stallions for the 2nd viewing are: (catalogue number, stallion's name, sire, dam's sire) 005 Joppe L. Feitse 293 Lammert 010 Jouke G. Feitse 293 Leffert 306 020 Jonker út de Trieme Leffert 306 Dirk 026 Lykle van Zuidveld Nykle 309 Anton 343 033 Kornelis Sjaard 320 Tamme 035 Jouke K. Sierk 326 Tamme 036 Jelke T.J. Sierk 326 Leffert 306 038 Johan K. Ritse 322 Nykle 309 042 Jelte E. Ulke 338 Sierk 326 046 Jodokus Ulke 338 Bendert 050 Jelmer van Twijtel Thomas Jurjen 055 Leon van de Zuiderwaard Tsjerk 328 Jurjen 069 Kay S. Adel 357 Ouke 313 086 Jouke Oo. Folkert 353 Leffert 306 089 Kasmir W. Folkert 353 Wicher 334 096 Karel fan 'e Goëngamieden Fetse 349 Olof 315 104 Jippe fan Keatlingwier Fabe 348 Djurre 105 Johan R. Fabe 348 Feitse 293 110 K.Z.N. Fabe 348 Jillis 301 111 Jurgen fan Marksate Fabe 348 Jakob 302 113 Joop Z. Fabe 348 Leffert 306 130 Leo fan de Tibsterwei Gradus 356 Gerlof 294 132 Komopkrist Boszorg Krist 358 Folkert 353 137 Janus Karel 370 Ouke 313 142 Luke L. Lolke 371 Ygram 147 Jelmer fan 'e Welle Jasper 366 Naen 148 Jonker fan Lutke Peinjum Jasper 366 Melle 311 150 Lolke van Zweins Jasper 366 Diedert 155 Jitse Jasper 366 Dirk 157 Jorrit fan Stal Redia Jasper 366 Peke 166 Jorren Bl. Nanno 372 Tsjerk 328 171 Jehannes de G. Olrik 383 Abel 344 172 Koert fan Marksate Olrik 383 Nammen 174 Jannes R. Nanning 374 Foppe 179 Lammert S.J. Nanning 374 Peke 182 Kay van 'n Broamberg Onne 376 Bonne 341 184 Johannes K. Onne 376 Jochem 189 Jendrik M. Onne 376 Ulke 338 191 Jamai B. Onne 376 Jelte 365 194 Leonhard vom Lindenbaum Onne 376 Feitse 293 198 Kai Onne 376 Jakob 302 199 Jolmer fan Twillens Onne 376 Oege 204 Jerke van de Wittewijk Onne 376 Tsjerk 328 207 Jannes H. Mintse 384 Brandus 345 212 Jelmer K. Mintse 384 Marko 214 Jaco fan Veenhuysen Sibald 380 Melle 311 215 Lútsen fân Boazum Sibald 380 Tjitte 333 228 Jorn S.R. Sape 381 Teunis 332 237 Lutsen Teeuwis 389 Pike 238 Lútsen fan Ferwâlde Teeuwis 389 Brandus 345 239 Jarich van de Zonschate Ulbert 390 Jochem 252 Jouke fan Hickaerd Ulbert 390 Bonne 341 253 Leco-C van de Wijdewormer Tonke 391 Romke 262 Lieuwe van Coudenburgh Time 398 Jochem 263 Jerke van Coudenburgh Time 398 Anton 343 264 Job van 't Smitjesland Time 398 Jakob 302 275 Jeen fan Bokkum Tije 401 Gaije 281 Jurjen B út 'e Buorren Wibe 402 Teunis 332 286 Joris F.T. Wikke 404 Wander 352 288 Goeie van de Zonschate Feitse 293 Gerlof 294 293 Hugo Pyt Gaije 302 Henrik af Karmark Tsjerk 328 Jurjen 309 Guus Adel 357 Leffert 306 323 Gerke Gerryt 360 Leffert 306 334 Gouke P. Otte 375 Nammen 343 Grandus von Kimmen Riemer 379 Gerlof 294 347 Geurt R. Sape 381 Teunis 332 348 Halbe F. Sape 381 Remmelt 323 354 Hilbert fan Ferwâlde Sape 381 Oege 362 Hindrik Teade 392 Doeke 369 Fedde fan Horp Jasper 366 Oege 406 Tjibbe-Ylcke Brandus 345 Tjimme. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Results testing on offspring. Based on the testing on offspring the stallions Maiko 373, Monte 378, Olrik 383, Mintse 384 en Ulbert 390 were approved. Maiko 373 was put on hold last year because he could not be judged properly with a small number of offspring. The stallions Otte 375, Marten 377, Riemer 378 were disapproved based on the testing. The stallions Jorrit 363 and Jelke were reviewed again per the request of their owners and remain disapproved. On the KFPS site you can click through to the fokwaarden = breeding values. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. New breeding values for exterior and sport aptitude. The index of December 2005 provides us with the newest breeding values for stallions and mares. The breeding values for exterior are based on the linear-score information at the time of studbook entry and the breeding values for sport aptitude are based on the data from the ABFP tests. There is a link on the KFPS site for the breeding values of all KFPS studbook stallions. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Leffert 306 preferent! The KFPS approved studbook stallion Leffert 306 is now preferent! 2 years ago the request was not honored by the inspection team to wait for more offspring-testing information. With the recent approval of Mintse 384 the number of approved sons is now 3. Next to Mintse there is Heintse 354 and Onne 376 who are approved. The for now last preliminarily approved Leffert son, Tsjalke 397, will go through his offspring testing in 2006. 20 year old Leffert is owned by Mr. Doller in Haulerwijk and is known for passing on excellent exterior with especially good front. Next to 4 approved sons Leffert already has provided 249 ster mares and 5 model mares. Leffert offspring also play an important role in harness. His sons Tsjalke, Heinse, and Onne are multiple champions at the highest levels. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. 2 day stallion inspection 2006. The stallion inspection 2006 will take place on Friday Jan 20 and Saturday Jan 21 in the FEC convention center in Leeuwarden. The first viewing already took place from Mon 11/28 through Fri 12/2/05 in Ermelo. On Friday 1/20 the young stallions for the 2nd viewing will be presented in the cage. They will move at liberty and per group the judges will say which stallions are selected for the 3rd viewing. On Friday evening, just like in Jan 2005, the Friesian stallions of the stallion-raising project will be auctioned off. The evening program starts with the presentation of the stallions, followed by the acution. After the acution you are invited to join everyone at the "terrace" in the center where you will hear live music. On Sat 1/21 you will see the 3rd viewing with selection for the central proving test. Next to the young stallions you will see the studbook stallions who will receive a premie and get their breeding permit for the coming season. Highlight is the presentation of the new breeding stallions for 2006 in the morning. The afternoon program wil again contain some shows, which are still a surprise....! You as the audience will also determine which stallion will get the Best In Trot award. The finale of the stallion inspection is the Championship Round. Program (Europe's military time) Friday 1/20/06 10.00 uur: 2nd viewing young stallions. 12.30 uur: Break. 13.30 uur: 2nd viewing continued. 17.00 uur: Presentation stallions of stallion-raising project. 18.30 uur: Auction of project stallions. Sat 1/22/06 Start: 09.00 uur Cat 1 3rd viewing of young stallions. Cat 2 Judging studbook stallions 13 years and older, approved on offspring. Show Presentation stallions selected for central proving test 2006. Break Cat 3 Judging studbook stallions who completed 2005 central proving test, not yet tested on offspring. Cat 4 Judging studbook stallions from 2004 central proving test, not yet tested on offspring. Cat 5 Judging studbook stallions from 2003 central proving test, not yet tested on offspring. Cat 6 Judging studbook stallions from 2002 central proving test, not yet tested on offspring. Show Cat 7 Judging studbook stallions from 2001, 2000, and 1999 central proving test and tested on offspring. Cat 8 Judging studbook stallions through age 12, approved on offspring. Championship Round Finale of stallion show: stallions with 1A and 1B premie from cat 3 through 8 can participate. The terrace As every year you will find stands with items and services for sale on the "terrace": riding, driving, arts, stallions onwer booths, etc. as well as refreshments/snacks/food. Tickets By phone through 1/18 with BCM Ticket service: 0900-2022709 (€ 0,30 p/m) in Holland. Abroad: + 31-40-8447682 (€ 0,50 p/m). Advance sales prices through 1/6/06. Tickets will be available at the FEC entry unless sold out by advance sales. Ticket prices (adults left, children through age 12 right) Volwassenen Kind. t/m 12 jaar Vrijdag 21 januari 2006* € 10,50 p.p. € 9,50 p.p. Zaterdag 22 januari 2006 € 20,00 p.p. € 17,00 p.p. Combikaart 21 en 22 januari 2006* € 27,50 p.p. € 22,00 p.p. * including Friday evening. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Gerryt 360 coming to the US. KFPS studbook stallion Gerryt 360 is working on an international carreer. After breeding in Germany in 2005 he will soon travel to the US. Gerryt (Reitse x Doeke ) has been purchased by Spearmint Rhino Friesians in Norco, California. He received a 1st premie at the 2005 stallion show. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. 2006 stallion inspection. After the first viewing of stallions for the 2006 stallion inspection 102 young stallions have been selected to come to Leeuwarden in January for possible selection into the 2006 testing. Update: 8 more stallions were selected with the after and re inspections. X-ray and red factor tests will now determine which stallions will actually be shown at the 2nd viewing. Source: KFPS website. Back to index. NOVEMBER 2005 New approved stallions 2005. 4 new stallions approved with fall 2005 testing: Harmen 424 (Teunis 332 x Oege), standing at Hengstenhouderij Toonen; Haitse 425 (Jasper 366 x Rypke 327) standing at De Nieuwe Heuvel; Gjalt 426 (Pyt x Lukas), and; Hinne 427 (Tsjerk 328 x Falke). Already approved after the 2005 spring testing: Felle 422 (Lolke x Gerlof) and Fritse 423 (Teunis x Nammen). Source: KFPS website. Back to index. Return to top of the page. Events 2009/2010
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