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• 2014 Friesian Workshop Series
• 2014 Summer Day Camp
• 2014 Outside-Event Attendance.
• Or book your private Friesian getaway (see Lesson & Visit page for details).

SIX 2014 Friesian Workshops @ our Farm in Feb, April, June, July, August, and October. Or book your private visit

• Different focus topics each time with always open Q&A & riding.

• Rain or shine. Indoor/covered, lighted arena, outdoor arena & trail track. All work areas covered.

• ca. 15-head KFPS-Friesian herd, incl. sale horses.

• Refreshments & snacks, souvenir pictures, and goodie bag.

• Book a scheduled event or schedule a private visit (see Lesson & Visit page).

• Workshops run 12 noon to 5 p.m., feel free to stay longer. 

APRIL '14 Sat April 26.

Foaling time! Tymon has arrived.

Special focus: Foaling/breeding/mare care and raising & training the Friesian from youngster to show/event/trail. Is country life and a horse at home for you? Faith & the Friesian. As always: Q&A on anything, RIDE OUR FRIESIANS, Friesian goodie bag.

JUNE '14 Sat June 21.

Special focus: Keuring prep/conditioning (the time is now!) As always: Q&A on anything, RIDE OUR FRIESIANS, Friesian goodie bag. See also the Keuring page.

JULY Sat July 26.

Special focus: Extreme-weather care. Setting up/managing a horse farm. How to win ribbons & up scores in dressage.  As always: Q&A on anything, RIDE OUR FRIESIANS, Friesian goodie bag.

AUGUST '14 Sat August 23.

Special focus: All about the keuring, the KFPS studbook, what Friesian makes for your match, separating fact from fiction on the internet. As always: Q&A on anything, RIDE OUR FRIESIANS, Friesian goodie bag. See also the Keuring page.

OCTOBER '14 Sat October 25.

Special focus: Desensitization & horsemanship; a staple in our English training since childhood. Have fun with your horse! Put our props to work. As always: Q&A on anything, RIDE OUR FRIESIANS, Friesian goodie bag.

FEBRUARY '14 Sat Feb 8.

Special focus: Foaling. Mare/health care. Show prep: show dressage this year! Or perhaps a parade is for you. Inspiration & tips incl. grooming & hair care. As always: Q&A on anything, RIDE OUR FRIESIANS, Friesian goodie bag.

For workshop details, directions, reservations ($50 for Members of Anneke's Friesians and children through age 16, regular rate $75 p.p.) e-mail us at  AnnekesFriesians@yahoo.com or frisian@earthlink.net. Return to top of the page.

Summer Day Camp

For adults and kids we offer summer day camp during the months of July and August with a choice of days and morning and/or afternoon. Lunch included. All sessions hands-on with riding lessons, horse handling, how-to and $-saving tips for anything 'horse,' grooming, games on/with the horses, (health) care, Q&A on any topic, and more. All with our ca. 15 KFPF Friesians but it translates to many horse breeds and horse lovers.

Choose any day(s) during these three weeks: Monday 7/14 through Sat 7/19, Mon 7/28 through Sat 8/2, Mon 8/11 through Sat 8/16. The days run from 9 to 5 (or 9-1 and 1-5).

Booking limit of 10 people per day applies; first come first served. Booking deadline is one week ahead, i.e., 7/7, 7/21, and 8/4/14.

Half-day rate: $65 p.p., daily rate: $95 p.p.Contact us for inquiries.

See Facility for our facility info. Return to top of the page.

2014 Outside-Event Attendance

Every month--as for many years now--, we attend various events such as dressage shows, parades, rodeo outings, expos, and more with our Friesians as part of our training program and personal enjoyment. At times, we even allow select individuals to ride with us. A collage of fabulous photos is being added regularly to the Photo Gallery page. For questions or invites e-mail us. Below we share the 2014 events attended and monthly farm goals as we go through the year.

January = Getting ready for the '14 show & event season Feb-Dec. 7 years Leeuwarden The NL KFPS Stallion Show simultranslating by Anneke, 2nd year online with Omrop Fryslan.

February = Valentine Charity Pledge Drive of KFPS Friesian items. Spring cleaning.

March = Sulphpur Springs TX UPRA Rodeo Grand Entry 3/6-7-8. Kick-Off 2014 dressage/show season. Foaling & 2014 veterinary care. DLST 3/30 in The NL, already now in the USA. More spring cleaning. Return to top of the page.

April = Training month.  Enjoying our new stud colt. Annual dentals. Spring Workshop at our farm on 4/26. 

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