Anna Zhigareva, Author at New Zealand Friesian Horse Society Inc

Winners of Global Friesian Talent Cup 2022!

July 2, 2022July 2, 2022Anna Zhigareva

Isann van Braukhusen Kroon AAA (Julius 486) and Helmer T. fan ‘e Boppelannen Ster (Jurre 495) have won the Friesian Talent Cup of 2022! Read more about their results here: Isann (Julius 486) and Helmer (Jurre 495) win Friesian Talent Cup Global Edition

Update from KFPS: Avoid a Risk Mating, Always!

June 10, 2022Anna Zhigareva

An important update from the KFPS on avoiding a risk mating. Please take the time to read this to be aware of the new decision made by the KFPS member council. Number one in breeding with Friesian horses is to breed a healthy horse. That starts with avoiding a risk mating, a mating with two […]

New ‘Foreign Countries’ Council Members Elected!

May 16, 2022Anna Zhigareva

Last week, new ‘other regions’ representatives were elected onto the Member Council. For Europe, they are Line Grundtvig-Sorensen from Denmark and Sophie loannou Georgiou from Cyprus. For outside of Europe, they are Jose Rodriquez from Costa Rica, joining Jack Vanderkooi and Erin Miley. Read more about their official induction on the 20th May and work […]

KFPS Virtual Regional Meeting

April 23, 2022Anna Zhigareva

On Friday 13th May 2022, the KFPS is hosting an online Regional Meeting for ‘other regions’ (that includes us kiwis!). The leading language will be English. There will be two sessions and you can get in touch with evelinevankooten@kfps.nl by 29th April to secure a spot! Session 1: 9am (Central European Time) / 7pm (NZST) […]

AGM Date Changed!

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022Anna Zhigareva

An important announcement! As the Waikato Dressage (Waikato Premier League Event) is back on for the 6th-7th May, in Taupo, the NZFHS Annual General Meeting will now take place on: Saturday 14th May 1pm We’ll be holding the event virtually, via Zoom, and the link will be sent out and posted closer to the date. […]

Friesian Success at Wairarapa Autumn Series

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022Anna Zhigareva

Member Baldeep Dhillon and his gorgeous stallion, Jelle, recently scored 71.19% at the Wairarapa Autumn Series, Level 6! Let’s put our hands together for this talented duo and wish them the very best for upcoming tests!

A Great Start for the Worldwide Friesian Tour!

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022Anna Zhigareva

Entries for the Worldwide Friesian Tour 2022 are pouring in from all corners of the world: New Zealand, Australia, Europe, Canada, via the WWFT Facebook Page. Have a look at this wonderful Phryso article! It features some of New Zealand’s Friesians out and about – driving, walking or under saddle! Where are we at? Well, […]

Worldwide Friesian Tour 2022 : ‘Let’s get together and do this!’

April 2, 2022April 6, 2022Anna Zhigareva

An exciting opportunity to show the world what a wonderfully versatile breed the Friesian horse is and share the joy of our horses! Friesian lovers from all over the world are invited to take a ride together that will add up to a lap around the world. You can ride, drive, walk, cycle, etc. with […]

2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

March 31, 2022April 21, 2022Anna Zhigareva

When: 7 May 2022 Where: Zoom (virtual meeting) Time: 1pm | | Please keep a close eye on our Facebook page for more details.

2021 High Points Awards

March 30, 2022April 6, 2022Anna Zhigareva

We would like to encourage all members to get out to various events or just out and about with their Friesians and to enter the NZFHS HPA (high point award) competition. This is a free competition open to all NZFHS members – help us to grow these awards by entering your horse! The HPA runs […]