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The Friesian Horse in New Zealand

The Friesian Horse in New Zealand

The NZFHS is an official representative of the Royal Society “The Friesian Horse Studbook”, KoninklijkeVereniging Het FrieschPaardenStamboek (KFPS).

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One of Oldest Breeds in the World

One of Oldest Breeds in the World

The Friesian is one of Europe’s oldest breeds, dating as far back as the 13th century.

Friesian History
Breeding a Friesian Foal

Breeding a Friesian Foal

It is a challenging activity – selecting the right stallion for your mare. Here\'s what you need to know.

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The Friesian Horse

The Friesian is one of Europe’s oldest breeds, dating as far back as the 13th century. Learn more about this majestic breed here.

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KFPS

The “Royal Society Het FrieschPaarden-Stamboek” was founded in 1879 to protect and promote the breed’s bloodline.

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Baldeep Dhillon with Jelle

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The New Zealand Friesian Horse Society is made up of Social and Board Members. Click here to get in touch.

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The Baldeep Dhillon Memorial Trophy

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025Linda Gowdy

Last night Saturday the 12 July the Central District Dressage held their prize giving. The DCD group donated “The Baldeep Dhillon Memorial Trophy” to honour his memory and is to be awarded to a rider successfully competing on a mount that is of a alternative breed, cross breed or is bred with 50% warmblood or […]

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HIGH POINTS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

June 15, 2025Linda Gowdy

BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HIGH POINTS WINNERS DRESSAGE Sponsored by The Hungry Horse Café = Winner Louis Weitenberg SHOWING Sponsored by the NZFHS Inc. = Winner Maria King PLEASURE/CTR/WE Sponsored by Willowdale Ranch = Winners Simone du Bernard-ripa and Phil Ripa Well done to all our winners, now onto the round of High Points – […]

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New Zealand Friesian Horse Society Inc. AGM 2025

May 22, 2025Linda Gowdy

UPDATED AGM INFORMATION, PLEASE NOTE AGM IS NOW VIA ZOOM ONLY. As most of our members are only able to join our Annual General Meeting online, we will be holding the AGM only on Zoom this year, not in person. It will take place at 2pm on Saturday 31st May 2025. This event is open […]

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New Zealand Keuring Results 2025

April 20, 2025April 20, 2025Linda Gowdy

                                              NEW ZEALAND KEURING APRIL 2025 First of all, well done to all our participants and their beautiful horses.  WOW what a big couple of days have been had here at the bottom […]

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Full Digital NZ Keuring Programme for both Auckland and Palmertson North

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025Linda Gowdy

Dear members please find attached the digital copy of the Full NZ Keuring Programme, this covers both the Auckland and Palmerston North Keuring in full details. Just a reminder that the times are approximates and that only the Auckland Keuring is open to the public. We are looking forward to seeing all the wonderful Friesian […]

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PALMERSTON NORTH KEURING 2025 – THURSDAY 17TH OF APRIL

April 9, 2025Linda Gowdy

Dear members,   We look forward to welcoming you at our Palmerston North Friesian Horse Keuring on Thursday 17th April at David Brougham’s farm: 530 Karere Road, Tiakitahuna, 4475.   A digital copy of our overall NZ Keuring Programme has been emailed out this evening with all of the necessary information about the Keuring itself, […]

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AUCKLAND KEURING 2025 – SUNDAY 13TH OF APRIL

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025Linda Gowdy

Dear members,   We look forward to welcoming you and your supporters at our Auckland Friesian Horse Keuring on Sunday 13th April at Rose Flats Equestrian in Kaukapakapa! Address: 939 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa, 0873.   Please invite your family and friends as members of the public are welcome! Let them know to arrive from […]

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IMPORTANT: Official Keuring Form for Keuring Registration | Updated Costs | Times & Addresses

March 10, 2025Linda Gowdy

Dear Members,   Thank you so much to everyone who has already replied to give an indication of how many horses they will be bringing to the Keuring, and numbers for our planned dinner(s) with the judges and runners.   Please click forms page and find the  Keuring Entry Form 2025.  You need to fill […]

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CAPE KIDNAPPERS HORSE TREK 2024

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024Linda Gowdy
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PHOTO ENTRIES FOR OUR 2025 FRIESIAN HORSE CALENDAR

October 6, 2024Linda Gowdy

REMINDER ABOUT OUR 2025 Friesian Horse Calendar It’s that time of year again to submit photos for and pre-order our 2025 calendar!!! We would like to invite our NZFHS members to submit up to THREE good quality, landscape (not portrait) photos of their horse(s). Just a few criteria to follow: – Landscape photo rather than […]

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New Zealand Friesian Horse Society - NZFHS

Welcome to the New Zealand Friesian Horse Society Inc, an official representative of the KFPS.

New Zealand Friesian Horse Society - NZFHS

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New Zealand Friesian Horse Society - NZFHS
An interesting new podcast for those interested 👍😁🎙️NEW PODCAST EPISODE!! A new episode of the Friesian Advocate is out!!On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sabrina Brounts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to talk about Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis, or DSLD—a challenging and often misunderstood condition affecting horses. Dr. Brounts shares her expertise on what we know about the disease, how it develops, and what current research is revealing about diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management.👉 Learn more about the genetics of DSLD, please go to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory website: www.vetmed.wisc.edu/lab/corl/equine-studies/👉 To email Dr. Brounts about a case: sbrounts@wisc.edu🎧 Listen to the Friesian Advocate on any podcast platform or directly on our website: www.fenwayfoundation.com/the-friesian-advocate-podcastDo YOU have a Friesian story to tell? 🤔 Email us at info@fenwayfoundation.com and we'll add you to the lineup! ... See MoreSee Less

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What a fantastic result 👍😁✨We mogen zeven nieuwe stamboekhengsten verwelkomen! ✨ ... See MoreSee Less

✨We mogen zeven nieuwe stamboekhengsten verwelkomen! ✨ Sicco 550 (Teun 505 x Jasper 366) Syme 551 (Nane 492 x Jerke 434) Syb 552 (Tiede 501 x Haitse 425) Tibbe 553 (Ulbrân 502 x Thorben 466) Ulco 554 (Omer 493 x Tjaarda 483) Taco 555 (Foeke 520 x Beart 411) Tygo 556 (Jurre 495 x Michiel 442) 🎥: @isawessels_

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New Zealand Friesian Horse Society - NZFHS
The annual NZ Friesian horse Calendar is here again. Their printed and ready to fill anyone's Christmas Stocking 👍😁. These are looking amazing and we want to thank everyone who sent in photosPlease contact Simone at events@nzfhs.co.nz to make your order ... See MoreSee Less
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New Zealand Friesian Horse Society - NZFHS
Order now for 🎄 Christmas - great family or friend's gift! 🎁 $25 per calendar + postageGet in touch via Messenger or events@nzfhs.co#friesianhorseh#friesiane#horsesofinstagrama#horseso#loveyouv#stallionsl#calendar2026r2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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A super fun morning at rolstons arena in the weekend with a small group. These events are a fun and safe way to introduce your horses to new experiences, it would be great to get a few more people out to these occasions 👍😁 ... See MoreSee Less

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