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www.MultiSteelConstruction.net:
builders of our indoor arena, fencing, and additions!
(Equine) construction worry free from A to Z in
north/northeast Texas. Stalls, shelters, arenas,
clear spans, shop bldgs., fencing, concrete, the works. Free quotes, good rates, superb
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www.SherJewelry.com, artist in Gold & Silver. Lifelike
portrayal of the Friesian horse in precious metals and
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Keuring prep by Flight of Fancy
Friesians, North Scottsdale, Arizona,
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Dana's Doodles,
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Free barn cats & kittens
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appreciated.
Call (903)
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Quarterly
Friesian Educational Clinic
Series / Raising, Riding & Training the Friesian @ Anneke's Friesians
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All-Friesian
weekends in Feb, May, Aug & Nov.
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Different Friesian topics each
season.
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Like what we do?
Come learn & ride
our Friesians!
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Next: February 25 & 26.
After the remodeling of our home is complete this winter/spring, the
clinics will offer overnight spaces for a Friesian clinic-retreat
weekend!
FRIESIAN
EDUCATIONAL, RIDING & TRAINING CLINIC, Sat/Sun Feb 25 & 26, 10
a.m. - 5 p.m., gate opens 9:30 a.m. WITH 11 KFPS FRIESIANS ON SITE,
incl. stallion Tropical Rider's Wieger.
KFPS STALLION SHOW * BREEDING & STALLION SELECTION * WHAT NO-ONE WILL
TELL YOU * RAISING & TRAINING THE FRIESIAN * PRIVATE LESSONS * THE
KEURING * FUN STUFF & RIBBON COMPETITION.
Rain or shine/all under cover.
At & by Anneke's Friesians by Sulphur Springs, northeast TX (31 years
KFPS Friesian experience) and Rose Hill Friesians of Rockwall TX (top
KFPS Friesian breeders/home of Sake 449's dam).
SATURDAY 2/25
9:30 a.m. Gate opens. Refreshments throughout. Sign-in & hand-outs.
10 a.m.-1 p.m. KFPS STALLION SHOW.
Review of all 3 days of the KFPS Stallion Show with the latest news,
stallion selection process, the show's clinics in review (IBOP,
training/showing, breeding, inspections, care), Friesian products from
Holland, approved stallions, travel tips for your own show attendance.
Q&a.
BREEDING & STALLION SELECTION.
Special presentation on breeding, selecting a stallion, stallion
indexes, frozen vs. fresh semen, embryo transfer, mare care, and foaling
by Rose Hill Friesians. Bring your mare's paper and linear scores! Q&a.
1-2 p.m. Break for lunch & feeding
horses. Goodie/gift bags. Q&a.
2-5 p.m. WHAT NO-ONE WILL TELL YOU.
Buying & selling tips with unique insights and tips, incl. import v.s.
domestic. How to find the right Friesian, what to look for, vetting,
papers/ratings/linear scores versus use & enjoyment. Care, grooming &
health. Sample riding for trying out the Friesian and prepping for
Sunday's training day. Q&a.
SUNDAY 2/26
9:30 a.m. Gate opens. Refreshments throughout. Sign-in & hand-outs.
10-11 a.m. Intro of participants with Friesian/horse interests & riding
skill overview.
RAISING & TRAINING THE FRIESIAN.
How to 'break' a horse. Preventing/solving common pittfalls. Friesian
personality types-characteristics/how it relates to training & use. Q&a.
11-1 p.m. PRIVATE LESSONS/auditing with training/Friesian-matching tips
& goal input. Q&a. Q&a.
1-2 p.m. Break for lunch & feeding horses. Goodie/gift bags. Q&a.
2-3 p.m. KEURING prep & keuring info for all ages & genders. Q&a.
3-5 p.m. FUN STUFF. Desensitizing/training the horse for trail, expos,
events, parades, etc.
RIBBONS competition for all. Q&a.
For all details & goodies
INCLUDED use the index below.
The
Goal.
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First
and foremost to share in abundant Friesian Love, true enjoyment
of the horse, the great outdoors to feed our souls, real
information and to be among
(new) friends.
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The KFPS worldwide
Friesian registry is not just the recognized, worldwide mother studbook of the
Friesian horse but also one of the oldest and most well organized
studbooks. We dissect and demystify to help you navigate and make
choices for your Friesian dream.
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Responsible Raising & Training the Friesian education to avoid
commonly seen and unnecessary pitfalls, including lessons.
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We have
the latest info for the savvy, continued education for the
intermediate, and a well-rounded introduction for those new to the
Friesian breed.
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Each
clinic features different topics and consists of 2 weekend days to
choose from or attend both: on Saturday education with hands-on
sampling and on Sunday a full raising & training day.
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We are
dedicated to and promote the KFPS but respect everyone's choice and
touch upon all things Friesian.
When: dates & times.
Every
season (2012, Sat/Sun: February 25 & 26, May 12 & 13, August 4 & 5,
November 12 & 13) from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. (gate opens 9:30 a.m.); feel free to hang out, relax, and enjoy the evening while we
finish the day.
We will
share with you our lifelong passion/obsession for the Friesian horse
(since 1981), featuring different Friesian topics at each clinic,
for all from beginner to savvy, and at times guest speakers.
Where.
Anneke's Friesians by Sulphur Springs TX (directions
with paid reservation).
Rain or
shine as it's all under-roof and lighted!
For Whom.
We welcome all who
enjoy the Friesian horse, regardless of who you are, discipline, and what level
you are at or if you will ever own a Friesian. Our KFPS Friesians love on everybody.
Included.
11 KFPS
Friesians on site for hands-on; mares, geldings, and stallions;
different ages, strengths, levels, and personalities;
unique informational & colorful hand-outs;
gift/goodie bag for all;
computer presentations;
one day for education & hands-on sampling, one day for full-spectrum
raising & training with a fun ribbon competition;
choose one or both days to attend;
ride our Friesians & get a private lesson;
$10 discount on our private lessons on our Friesians at either
location, valid to schedule during 3 months after the clinic;
valuable Friesian-product coupons;
free promo ops;
3-month free membership to Anneke's Friesians newsletter;
good food & drinks while we learn.
Future clinics.
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Spring - Sat
& Sun May 12 & 13, 2012,
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: with special focus
on: starting the new 'green' crop under saddle, raising a foal,
trimming & shoeing, the latest news, setting up a keuring prep schedule, and of course general breed
info with hands-on sample riding and
handling. Sunday: fully focused on training with private
lessons/auditing and ribbon competition.
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Summer - Sat
& Sun August 4 & 5, 2012,
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: with special focus
on summer survival, the final weeks of keuring prep, weaning
foals & raising youngsters, the latest
news, and of course general breed info with hands-on sample riding and
handling. Sunday: fully focused on training with private
lessons/auditing and ribbon competition.
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Fall - Sat
& Sun Nov 12 & 13,
2012, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: all things Friesian, with special focus
on preparing for your KFPS Stallion Show trip, winter prep/pregnant-mare
care & winter training fun, and of course general breed info
with hands-on sample riding and
handling. Sunday: fully focused on training with private
lessons/auditing and ribbon competition.
Promo ops.
Want to promote your
horses, farm or products or even do a mini presentation at our clinic(s) and in our
clinic mailings? It's free for attendees and cheap & easy for
everyone else (bartering welcome for non-attendee-advertisers). Contact us at
annekesfriesians@yahoo.com or
frisian@earthlink.net.
Price.
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EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL: send in your
paid reservation postmarked by 1-31-12 and receive a $20
discount on either a day sign-up or weekend sign-up, not to be
combined with other discounts (see below).
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A member of Anneke's Friesians receives an extra $10 discount on
his/her rate.
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$95 per person all in per day or $180 for the weekend.
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If a party includes 2 people or more, each
person receives a $10 discount on either the day rate or the value weekend
rate on top of the potential AF Membership rate (click
for membership details).
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Part of the proceeds go to the Sulphur Springs animal shelter.
Sign-up/directions.
E-mail us at
AnnekesFriesians@yahoo.com or
frisian@earthlink.net to
reserve your spot & cover info/questions,
then mail your check made out to Anneke van den IJssel to P.O. Box 135, Como TX 75431. Directions
will be provided
with paid reservation.
Hotels/Friesian
retreats.
For
suggestions on local hotels just e-mail us at
AnnekesFriesians@yahoo.com or
frisian@earthlink.net.
After our remodeling is complete (to be announced) we will have a
limited number of overnight spaces
available at our home for Friday and/or Saturday nights for a
quarterly weekend Friesian retreat.
Refunds.
Rain-check provided for
the next clinic weekend if a paid reservation is cancelled (i.e., no
refunds).
Products.
Friesian educational dvds and various other Friesian products for sale on site.
Sponsored by:
More
information needed?
E-mail us at
AnnekesFriesians@yahoo.com or
frisian@earthlink.net.
Disclaimer applies (click here).
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Our Friesian Services
Click on
the headers below or
e-mail us if you have questions about these Friesian services we
offer:
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Friesian Love.
See how and why we share
the joy of Friesian horses.
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Friesian Educational Clinics /
Raising,
Training & Riding the Friesian at Anneke's Friesians'.
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Q&A. Get the answers to
your Friesian questions.
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Friesians 101: a roadmap to navigate the breed
and shop informed.
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Friesians for sale
in the sale barn.
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Sale Friesians on consignment.
Our boarding & sale service at our farm making selling your
Friesian much easier.
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Lessons and rides on
our Friesians.
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Translations. We are
the KFPS interpreters at the annual KFPS Stallion Show and translate
various, unique materials.
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Join us for our
e-newsletter
with Friesian benefits.
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Photo shoots: wedding,
glam, special-event, and princess photo session.
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Tropical Rider apparel.
We model for, work, train, and show in
www.TropicalRider.com equestrian apparel and offer a special
discount on your next TR order.
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Friesian Shop:
dvds, collectibles, related accessories, baroque & keuring tack in the Gift Shop.
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Consults for buyers & sellers. We work
closely with our committed buyers and sellers to guide them through the
shopping and sales process for a good match & comfort with
detailed breed
and sales advice. We can also be hired for it for shopping &
sales, which we are not involved in.
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Import & transportation.
We offer assistance with transportation
details or full door-to-door service either domestic or
international, for our customers and Friesians purchased
not through us.
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Training. Attend our
quarterly clinics for training or have us train your Friesian.
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Boarding. Read up on
our variety of boarding options on the Lesson/boarding/training
page.
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Advertising & Sponsoring. We
offer a great
variety of promo outlets such as on our website, in the
e-newsletter, and at our events. Cheap & easy/with
bartering.
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Living the Country Life:
visit our Hinnehok page.
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Mission Statement
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Why Here?
We have
been
dedicated to the purebred Dutch KFPS / FHANA Friesian horse since
childhood (1981) with promotion, breed education, training, showing, sharing our KFPS
Friesians with others, and making our Friesian dream come full
circle by helping customers with a wide range of Friesian needs. We
live for the fun stuff in training, selling, promoting & showing our
Friesians.
Over the
years we have built up a valuable Friesian/customer network, an
extensive resume, we are multi-lingual, informed about the Friesian
market worldwide, and have a large library of
both practical and book knowledge. Our personal touch, experience, and hands-on
sharing sets us
apart. Currently we are reworking Anneke's Friesians to better share our Friesian
& country-life passion.
Our
approach is simple, focused on peaceful enjoyment, and centered around
living the dream of our 'My Little Pony' Friesian farm and the
Bible.
If we can share with you our life-long passion for this magnificent breed; owners, non-owners, future owners,
regardless of registry, memberships or discipline, connect with us
through the Contact Page
or frisian@earthlink.net
or
AnnekesFriesians@yahoo.com.
Disclaimer applies.
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We
welcome
your Friesian-horse questions and inquiries.
Fragen
auf Deutsch willkommen, Preguntas en Espanol bienvenidos, Questions en
francais bienvenues. Vragen in het Nederlands en Fries welkom. To learn
about the Friesian horse and/or Anneke's Friesians we offer 4 options.
- Option 1:
Join our free basic e-newsletter to learn about the
Friesian horse and (translated) headlines of goings-on.
- Option 2:
Subscribe to our full-version e-newsletter for in-depth, translated,
unique Friesian information with great additional benefits (click
for details).
- Option 3:
Contact us with your Friesian questions (click
here for the Contact page). Be
very specific what your needs are. Then we will let you know if we
can help you for free or what the cost for the service in question
is, and/or refer you if for any reason we cannot help you or you
have no need for our paid service.
- Option 4:
Make an appointment for a visit to our farm or attend one of our
public-event days (see
Clinic page
for event details) for great breed info and riding
our Friesians. Affordable lesson/clinic/visit-consultation fee
applies, see also the
Lesson
and
Clinic pages.
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Where We Are / Visits
We are located in
northeast Texas, between Dallas and Texarkana, outside Sulphur
Springs, conveniently close to I30. Please
e-mail
us for directions and to schedule a date and time if you would like to come
visit. Please share the nature of your visit so we can
properly assist and inform you. For all contact information please
visit the
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We are
members in good standing of
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KFPS,
Koninklijke Vereniging Het Friesch Paarden-Stamboek.
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FHANA, Friesian Horse Association of North America.
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Flying Dutchmen, a local
N.E. Texas Dutch-heritage group.
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Hopkins County Rodeo Committee,
committee member.
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NRA, National
Rifle Association.
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NTW, North Texas Whip, driving club.
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Texas Ladies Aside,
side-saddle club.
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We
subscribe to various magazines including (in addition to
Phryso and The Friesian) Equus, Practical Horseman, and
Dressage Today.
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Disclaimer
We do our
utmost to provide you with accurate information. All information is
subject to change without notice.
We provide
great practical horse information, however, for specialized fields
such as veterinary care, nutrition, etc. we always recommend (also)
contacting a licensed professional.
We support and promote the KFPS/FHANA
Friesian according to the organizations' rules and regulations.
Sales and training of B-book, other-registry or crossbred Friesians
only occur occasionally, ad hoc, and often behind the scenes, with full disclosure
if such a match is an option,
however, it is not what we promote or seek out.
We encourage everyone as always to research this breed
like you would anything else and make up your own mind, deciding
what is right for you.
Be sure to share any questions you have so we
can provide all information you need.
We do not accept
responsibility for misprints. Misprints and no longer up-to-date
information will be corrected a.s.a.p. upon becoming aware of the
item.
Anneke van den IJssel and Anneke's Friesians do
not accept liability/responsiblity for outside/third party sales
transactions and all sales are final.
Under Texas law (Chapter 87, civil practice and
remedies code), an equine professional is not liable for an injury
to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from
the inherent risks of equine activities. Added by Acts 1995, 74th
Leg., Ch. 549, Par. 1, effective September 1, 1995.
Liability forms
need to be signed for all equine events and activities.
Guard dog and protection on site at all times.
Appointments required for visits to properly
assist you.
Minors need to be accompanied and supervised by adults.
Appropriate riding gear (long pants, boots without heels, we have
helmets if you need one) is mandatory. Lessons start on the lunge
line. With appropriate skill level the riders ride on their own
(which applies to most riders).
Please note: a
kind/trained horse never takes away the responsibility of the rider
to learn/know how to ride properly.
No outside dogs (or other animals) without approval. Be aware of allergens; hay, hair,
critters, the usual rural stuff. We have horses, a dog, cats, and
free-range chickens on site.
We do our
utmost to answer everyone, however, at times messages may not come
through and there can be a delay due to large volumes and other
obligations.
This site is
the creation of webmistress Anneke van den IJssel and inherently is
a work in progress. E-mail us at
frisian@earthlink.net or
AnnekesFriesians@yahoo.com with feedback.
Copyright © 2005-2012 Anneke's Friesians. All rights reserved. Usage/copying without express written request and permission
is prohibited.
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(Photo header: Anneke on
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Anneke. Photo by John Dumford.)
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