Learn About Friesians. Find Your Friesian.                                                                                                                                           Last updated: 02/03/12

With this page you are entering the Friesian Sale Barn. Click on the index below to start horse shopping.

• Colts

• Fillies

• Geldings

• Imports from The NL/FRL

• Mares, in foal

• Mares, open

• Stallions

• Shopping resources:

• Roadmap to the Friesian Breed

• KFPS Stallion Book

• Friesian dvds

• Ad info

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The KFPS Stallion book is available in English in digital version through Anneke's Friesians. Includes approval reports (learn what the judges look for and consider), advice for breeders, foal reports, stats, extra info collected from studbook publications, how to select a stallion, offspring-(dis) approval reports, historic information on all the stallions since 1879, and more. Translated by Anneke. Special offer: $20 off coupon on initial, complete orders for members of Anneke's Friesians (click here for membership info & benefits). $70 ($50 for AF members) first digital order by e-mail (add $10 for disk orders with USA address, $20 for disk orders with non-USA address), $20 for the annual update by e-mail thereafter. This digital information does not include the book's photos (those are easily found online).  Payment accepted by PayPal (e-mail us first for invoicing) or send a check/money order (made out) to: Anneke van den IJssel, P.O. Box 135, Como TX 75431, USA.

Advertising Information

• For Buyers/Why here
• For Sellers / Why here
• Selling On Consignment
• Ad Format

For the Buyers / Why here:

• WE CARE about the right match, not a quick sale. We are Friesian-obsessed ourselves!
• Needless to say one can buy from many sources. We stand out with knowledge, experience, honest input, true Friesian love, and we offer unique services.
• We work with buyers and sellers who care as we get it how much we all love these horses;
• We know the excitement of finding the Dream Friesian.
• We also know the pain of parting with a Friesian or getting duped.
• Direct-connect for what you need.
• Direct prices, no extra fees.
• We know just about every seller, outlet, horse, and buyer from so many years in the biz, which helps us help others.
• Buyer advice included with what to think of throughout the process.
• We sniff out scams quickly and help vet.
• Can't find what you want? Want to make an offer? E-mail us, we will ask you some questions for more input.
• Free, anonymous listing of your request on our Wanted page and/or in our Friesian e-newsletter.
• Unbiased, proven, expert information.
• No sales nonsense, privacy respected.
• Check out our many successful matches on the Sold page (click). Return to top of the page.

For the Sellers / Why here:

• WE CARE where your horse goes according to your wishes and you have the last word.
• When we agree to work together you have access to the following:
• We receive some 100 visitors to our site a day with many inquiries and returns,
• and rank mostly on the 1st page of search engines.
• We have a huge network / market knowledge / experience from 31 years in the biz, our website, events/exposure, and a ginormous Friesian mailing list of Friesian lovers.
• Check out our terrific matches made on the Sold page (click).
• Full sales guidance so you know what to expect & do with our support.
• We sniff out scams quickly and help vet.
• Placing an ad is cheap and easy. Scroll down or click here for the Ad Format.
• Special features in our Friesian e-newsletter and at our events included.
• If a lead of ours turns into a sale a 6% commission applies minus the ad fee. No commission is due if you sell direct. No restrictions on advertising elsewhere as long as we can share the same information and price.
• Discounted ad rate for members of Anneke's Friesians at $10 per horse per year. Regular ad fee is $25 per horse per year/for multiple horses from the same seller it's $15 per horse per year. Return to top of the page.

Selling on Consignment

Ad Format

• copy of the horse's KFPS/FHANA studbook paper and linear scores;
• 3 good photos showing conformation, movement, and accomplishments/training;
• create a brief text of about 500 words (if you can't we will edit it) for the following information:
• background of the horse--where it came from, training, accomplishments, show experience, height at the withers & hair, any vices/shortcomings, health, why you are selling, what home you are looking for, any restrictions (e.g., will not sell to....); we will go over it in private with you.
• price (we will give input);
• your contact information, horse location.
• Discounted ad rate for members of Anneke's Friesians at $10 per horse per year. Regular ad fee is $25 per horse per year. If multiple horses from the same seller are advertised it's $15 per horse per year.
• E-mail us for questions. Return to top of the page.

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