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Tickets for the Friesian ShowMay 15, 2013
Anyone who would like to book spectator tickets for our 2013 Friesian show should download the 2013 Friesian show schedule as all details required for ordering tickets are on this. Many thanks Janine
Still looking for part time staff!May 13, 2013
Please be aware that this is not a trainee position nor will your sole duties be to pet the pretty ponies all day! Applicants must be experienced in all aspects of horse care including mucking out, grooming, leading in and out from fields, handling youngsters etc. Must be confident handling horses as well as being [...]
Karen McGilvray massage and spa therapiesMay 12, 2013
Sponsoring the ‘fastest trot’ class of our Friesian horse show 29th June 2013 is ’Karen McGilvray massage and spa therapies’ Based in beautiful Perthshire, it is the perfect peaceful location for a little relaxation and treatment of your choice. Karen has lots of years of experience in massage and spa therapies. She is a lovely, friendly lady who has even managed [...]
Janet and WiekMay 5, 2013
Hi Janine Hope you enjoyed the pictures we sent Minstrel (Wiek) has been with us for just about a year I have enjoyed him immensely, he is so gentle. He loves all the attention he gets from the two mares. But we think his true love is Billy the cat, who he plays with in [...]
Eric Gillie Horse TransportApril 25, 2013
Sponsoring the championship class at our 2013 Friesian show is Eric Gillie Ltd Eric Gillie Ltd is one of the most well known (if not ‘the’ most well known) and trusted horse transport companies in the UK. Having been set up since 1975, with over 35 years of experience in horse transportation you know that your horse [...]
Scottish Greyhound SanctuaryApril 23, 2013
Many of you will already be aware that the money we raise with this years Friesian horse show ( 29th June 2013 ) will be going to the ‘Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary’ which is a registered charity in Ayrshire. The charity was set up in 2008 by a group of people who are dedicated to caring [...]
Caroline and SilkeApril 18, 2013
“One year ago today my Silke arrived. I can honestly say its been the best year of my life. I’d never done a pleasure ride, dressage or entered a show before I got her, she made it all possible. Caroline”
Staff requiredApril 17, 2013
Friesians Scotland are currently looking for a new member of staff. This is a part time position, days and hours can be flexible. General yard duties including mucking out, grooming and riding. Applicant must be fit or prepared to get fit quickly as is a very physical job and must be a confident/competent rider capable of basic [...]
SERC-TentsmuirApril 15, 2013
Scottish Endurance Riding Club – Tentsmuir – 14.04.13 Yesterday was a miserable cold, windy day with driving rain at times but despite the weather Oscar and I had a thoroughly enjoyable day out. We completed a 31k endurance ride at Tentsmuir, which never fails to be a fantastic venue. We haven’t done any pleasure/endurance rides for several months [...]
Video in the snowMarch 20, 2013
For anyone who doesn’t follow us on facebook, here is a little video in slow motion of Oscar in the snow. Enjoy!
Friesian show 2013 informationFebruary 23, 2013
I know many of you are keen to have the schedule as soon as possible so that you can plan your trip. Preparations are coming along well and I am busy thinking of ideas to keep everyone entertained as well as well as making it as relaxed as possible for entrants. The date of the [...]
ScamsFebruary 18, 2013
Scams involving Friesian’s seem to be on the rise again at the moment and a lot of these people are/have been using my adverts and pictures of horses for sale, claiming they own the horse and offering them for loan or sale. Please be aware that no one has permission to use any of my photos of [...]
Louise and GeatsjeJanuary 18, 2013
Hi Janine Thought Id drop you an email to let you know how Geatsje is doing. She travelled well to her new home and has settled in very quickly, she took to my other friesian straight away and the pair of them get on really well. She is so easy in every way, such a [...]
KFPS stallion show 2013January 16, 2013
The 2013 Friesian stallion show lived up to the high expectations this year as was entertaining as well as being a magnificent display of this stunning breed of horse! There were lots of beautiful boys there and the champion for the second year in a row was Norbert 444.
‘Champions of the Horse’November 11, 2012
‘Champions of the Horse’ by Lynn Parr This is a fantastic book about saving rare breeds and the efforts of some determined people who have and still continue to save particular breeds of horses from extinction, such as the Carneddau ponies who roam free in Snowdonia, Wales. These are ponies that I had never [...]
Marise and KuisOctober 21, 2012
As some of you are aware, I do also take Friesians in for backing/training. I had the pleasure of working with Kuis recently and pleased to hear him and his mum are getting on well together. “Dear Janine, I would just like to thank you for the work you did with my young Friesian Kuis [...]
Nicola and AfkeOctober 17, 2012
Hi Janine, first of all I would like to thank you for introducing me to Afke! I never in my life thought I would ever own my dream horse and you have made that possible for me so I thank you for that. Afke is absolutely perfect and I knew from the minute I rode [...]









