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If you have any queries regarding our programme, our stock or our approach in breeding, or rearing, Friesians, then we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you. Email: tracey@blackhorses.co.uk

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Gift a Frieisian experience

An exciting new opportunity for Friesian lovers to get hands on experience of what it’s like to ride and / or drive a Friesian in one of the most scenic parts of the country.

Experienced riders are invited to join us on a quiet hack round the lanes and through Cartmel village. Or for those wanting a little bit more we can explore the local network of bridleways and enjoy the stunning views from the top of Hampsfell overlooking the Cartmel valley and Morecambe Bay.

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Gift a carriage ride experience

Black Horses offer bespoke carriage excursions for any event, be it to celebrate a sunny day, birthday, anniversary or even a wedding proposal.

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2011 UK CHAMPION STALLION

Wouter Vb STER (Arjen 417 x Brandus 345) DOB: 14.04.2007

Wouter qualified for the finals of the BD Shearwater Young Dressage Horse competition by winning the Richmond Qualifier in 2011 but unfortunately we were unable to go to the finals at Hartpury.

This young horse came over to England with us in October 2009 as a gangly 2yo. We were drawn to him because of his lovely temperament, beautiful head and most importantly his very elegant, easy paces. A winter spent living out in a 10 acre field on a slope did Wouter the world of good and allowed him to naturally build up his own strength. He is now 5yo and, without being pushed, has shown a very natural ability in dressage. He is sensible, willing and talented.

2012 Competition Record

9th March

Myerscough Premier League - 5yo Potential International Dressage Horse - 7.08 (12th)

18th February

Richmond Equestrian Centre - P14 70% (1st) / N34 69.58% (1st)

31st January

Richmond Equestrian Centre - P12 (1st) / N28 67.08% (1st)

Wouter's papers are very interesting. His mother, HEDWICH L Stb Ster, is from Stam 1, the oldest bloodline for the Friesians. He has full papers (Ster, Ster Sport, Ster, Ster Pref) and has inherited his dressage ability from his sire Arjen 417 who competes with great success at Prix St George in the Netherlands. Arjen 417 was approved on his offspring in 2009 which have proved to be of a consistently high quality with particular note being made of how easy his offspring are to work with.

This is certainly the case with Wouter. He has immaculate manners both in and out of the stable. He was very straightforward to back and has always been willing and quick to learn. Wouter is very laid back but by no means is he lazy. He hacks out alone, with geldings, stallions or mares without any trouble. Travelling is not a problem, alone or with others and he is happy loading and unloading.

Although we originally bought Wouter over to the UK to sell we have decided to keep him on for the forseeable future in order to establish his dressage career. We have had the pleasure of working with a couple of Arjen offspring now who have been naturally athletic and willing. Because of this we are now bringing Wouters two full sisters (3yo & 4yo)over to the UK in February 2012. Once they have been acclimatised and assessed they will be available for sale.


Wouter - 3rd Dressage Training session - Oct 2010

We took Wouter to the 2011 Friesian Gradings where he proved once again what a fabulous temperament he has and showed himself off beautifully to the inspectors who awarded him STER and BEST STALLION.


Wouter