Most Friesian horses have their first inspection as a foal and again when 3 years old.

The best quality horses will get a 'premium', the first premium will be the highest and it's given to the top 5% of the horses.

The second premium will be for the top 15% and third premium for the tp 25%. A Friesian horse with no premiums can be registered in the breeding book (F.P.S. stamboek) and will be accepted for breeding. But horses with premiums are better but also higher in price.

Mares can proceed into Model (confirmation and training) and Preferent Model (confirmation, training and high quality offspring). Model mares form only 1% of all the registered (Dutch) Friesian mares, 7 years or older!

The most impressive inspection for Friesian Horses is in january for the approved stallions. People from all over the world are coming to this 3 day event in 'Leeuwarden' To hear and see the impressive approved stallions is a exciting event. There are several events available to see on the internet. The shows given at that time are spectaculair and it's great to see so many people with so much passion for the famous black pearls.

Besides the anual Dutch inspections (keuring) you have the smaller (local) inspections for foals, mares, etc. and championships for friesians in front of the sjees (like two horses in front, or three or four etc. Even this smaller events are great to see. The Friesian horse is always  a impressive horse to watch.

Take a look at all of our wonderful Friesians! 

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