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Registered Names of Horses

September 2, 2020Anna Zhigareva

Just a reminder letters run from the 1st of January to the end of December The foal naming letters must start with the specific letters of the alphabet designated by the KFPS. Names should be relatively simple,ideally consisting of a single word. Names do not have to be Dutch. Please follow the link below […]

Time to Shine with Matthew Dudley

August 28, 2020Anna Zhigareva

New member Matthew Dudley has had his friesian gelding Yuki of all of 3 months and is developing a strong, working riding bond together. Matthew is located in the Masterton area, has been attending a few clinics, had a few lessons achieving great learning skills together as there partnership is growing it has been superb […]

Propper Placement of the Saddle

August 19, 2020August 28, 2020Anna Zhigareva

Have you got propper placement of an English and western saddle for your Friesian? Do you know where the girth should go?

Assessing pain in horses

August 17, 2020August 28, 2020Anna Zhigareva

Do you know when your horse is in pain? Do you know the signs? Great article from the vets nz https://www.totallyvets.co.nz/portfolio,portfolio,,1200,Assessing+pain+in+horses.html

Achieving great moments Neil Fremaux

August 15, 2020Anna Zhigareva

² This weekend member Neil Fremaux has been busy. The past few months with his team of horses. Neil has been flat out as he is starting his mare Trynke long reining during the week and today’s achievement as picture shows. Great effort and what a perfect day. Congrats Neil

New Zealand Spring times

August 13, 2020Anna Zhigareva

Is your horse moulting? Spring is beginning therefore we need to spend more time on the care of our horses, with more light on the horizon it gives us more time to do the jobs we have put on hold over the winter months. Make sure your keeping your horses nutrients to the […]

Dressage: Keep working on the Basic Principles

August 11, 2020Anna Zhigareva

Great article on Dressage with the Corona in place this year with guidelines of training the Friesian Horse done at home, Great tips are below. https://www.phryso.com/en/phrysohome-dressage-keep-working-on-the-basic-principles

Did you join the contest for the judging competition part 3

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020Anna Zhigareva

The results are in over 30 people have participated in the third judging competition this time there were four 3-year old mares, all with a 2nd premium https://www.phryso.com/en/marije-francis-wins-difficult-judging-competition-part3/

Horses and all things Spring

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020Anna Zhigareva

Spring has sprung, there are a few things to consider and from an equine point of view these include dental,worming,feeding vaccinations and for some foaling. Dental examinations are required every 6 -12 months depending on horses age and their oral history. Worming in Spring all horses need to be wormed as they are at risk […]

Driving Lessons in South Island with Samantha McClunie 26th September

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020Anna Zhigareva

Samantha McClunie VDS Carriages will be in the South Island September 26th 8am – 6pm.Lessons will be held at Selwyn Equestrain Centre Burnham BOOKED OUT!!!! OPEN TO SPECTATORS. 27th September 8am-6pm to be held at N-Lee Downs Equestrain Centre,Waimate All levels welcomeSpecializes on Dressage schooling, Showing, Traditional driving and more Samantha will supply all the […]