Top 25% in the World!
One of the most incredible Friesian stallions for crossbreeding you will ever find!
We are pleased to announce Baron is now double registered with Friesians of America (FOA) as well as FPS.
Read on to learn more about Baron the Friesian and this rare and exquisite horse breed.
What makes a Friesian a Star?
Baron the Friesian is a Star Status Stallion!So, what's that mean?
Baron (Berend) made Star (ster) status in 2003, putting him in the top 25% of his breed.
Only 6 other stallions made Star status that year in the entire USA!
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What does Star/Ster Status mean, anyway?
An inspection known as a "keuring" (Dutch term) is an exciting and nerve-wracking judging event. Horses are exhibited individually, meticulously examined and reviewed against the standard of perfection. Ratings focus mainly on conformation and movement.
"Ster" (pronounced star) is a classification that may be awarded at a keuring, to horses that are 3 years old or older. Mares, stallions or geldings may be rated ster status, but only the most exceptional animals are given this honor.
Baron the Friesian in action ...
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BARON the model
Baron at the Michigan Horse Expo 2008
Baron the Friesian at MSU Stallion expo
This is "Baron" a imported Friesian Star status Stallion sired by Tsjerk. Learn more about him at www.friesianspirit.net
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The Wiki on Friesian Horses
The Friesian (also Frisian) horse is a breed of horse from Friesland, a province of the Netherlands. Although the breed's conformation resembles that of a light draft horse, Friesians are graceful and nimble for their size. During the Middle Ages, the ancestors of Friesian horses were in great demand as war horses throughout continental Europe. Through the Early Middle Ages and High Middle Ages, their size enabled them to carry a knight in armor. In the Late Middle Ages, heavier, draft type animals were needed. Though the breed nearly became extinct on more than one occasion, the modern da...
Baron's Prestigious Pedigree
BARON aka Berend (Tsjerk x Meier)Born in March 2000, Baron is a world class stallion of noble breeding.
This beautiful imported stallion descends from a very productive mother line.
His grand-dam is one of the most famous and productive mares in history: Wijkje -Model -Pref -Prestm by Nanne 197
Wijkje's dam is Wietsche Ster+ Preferant
This mare line is known for producing powerful hindquarters.
Baron's grand-sire Feitse 293 is one of the last living Preferant stallions in the world.
Feitse stamps his offspring with great conformation, powerful gaits and great minds.
Baron's sire Tsjerk is one of the most revered stallions standing in the Netherlands today, producing a high number of ster offspring known for their powerful forward movement and beautiful faces.
Baron always puts a strong and recognizable stamp on any breed he is crossed with.
While the hair -- and lots of it -- is the first thing many notice, you'll also find he passes along his kind disposition, big powerful movement, substance, bone and presence.
He imparts his "look at me" attitude, and his willingness to be a noble and proud partner.
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more than just a pretty face
Baron has previously in Classical Dressage training with Ken Jameson. Ken has worked closely with Karl Mikolka at Temple Farms, and thought Baron was an honest, energetic stallion, with a good work attitude like his sire.Baron always tries his best.
We were so honored when Baron was selected to be the mount for Chief Riding Instructor: Ritmeester Robert van den Berg, (MRg) (KCE) Royal Netherlands Army, during the 2006 Dutch Days Festival in Holland, Michigan.
Baron was ridden by Robert (he rides for the Queen!) in the Governors Parade, where they were inspected by Gov. Granholm.
They also did the big parade as well as a ceremony for a fallen soldier followed by the induction of the newest member of the Blue Devils Horse Platoon.
Baron and Robert started out by getting to know each other in a beach training exercise, where Baron led a group of Friesian mares through gunfire and smoke bombs.
Baron did all this with only 60 days under saddle! He is an impressive horse.
He really is a horse of the people.
Baron is also a bit of a celebrity, complete with a fan club of children that love to visit him. His kind loving nature endears him to people of all ages.
Baron is an approved Bronze Status Stallion with Friesians of America.
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You can add Baron the Friesian to your Myspace friends! Just visit his profile at Baron the Friesian and click ADD to send a friend request to Baron.Or, check him out on Barn Culture ... a Myspace alternative for equestrians.
You can "follow" Baron on Twitter ... and add to friends on YouTube as well. (Check out the favorite videos!)
New artsy design based on Baron the Friesian photograph, just added on CafePress.
Don't forget to join Baron's fan club here on Squidoo as well. We love meeting new people!
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is the standard Friesian color, although some may fade or bleach out in the summer to appear bay or brown.
Black foals are born a smoky gray or mousy gray-brown, and their sleek jet black coat comes in at around 4-5 months.
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Friesian Spirit Horse Farm
Want to put a little Friesian Spirit in your barn?Foals can be registered with several registries including the Friesian Sport Horse Registry and Friesians of America.
Friesians of America has judgings similar to the purebred Friesian keurings, and micro chipping is required.
Shipped semen and live cover available. Live foal guarantee. Email for pricing.
Contact:
Rachelle and Bob Grabowski
Friesian Spirit Horse Farm
Perry, Michigan
spirithorsefarm@aol.com
http://www.friesianspirit.net/
Bob and Rachelle live out their dream on 80 acres in mid-Michigan, complete with lush rolling pastures and acres of hay.
Tsjerk: the sire of Baron
(Find the pedigree of his dam, Meier, here as well.)
Check out this great video of Tsjerk, the sire (father) of Baron! See this one, too!
KFPS Friesian Stallion Tsjerk 328
Tsjerk 328 (Feitse 293 x Nanne, stam 38) is a living legend. In 2007 he already had sired four approved sons (Maiko 373, Andries 415, Hinne 427 and Loadewyk 431). Also as of that year he had sired 255 star mares, resulting in a phenominal 53.6% lifetime star rating. In this clip from the 2007 stallion show he is 17 years old and still going strong. Tsjerk is the damsire of our ster broodmare Dahlia (see her video by looking at my video list).
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