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Black Sterling Friesians
sonoma, California

Specializing in the Importation and Sales of Exquisite Friesian Horses At Black Sterling Friesians, we carefully select and import friesians for sale that are outstanding pleasure/trail/family friesian horses and are appropriate for novice riders. We offer exceptional Dressage and Saddleseat friesians. All of our friesians are trained to ride and drive and are excellent companions on the trails, and many are top contenders in the show ring. We are NOT a broker. We OWN every horse we sell. Ask our competitors if they believe in the quality of their horses enough to OWN the horses they are selling!

Located in sonoma, CA 95476 (map it)

Thurston, Black Friesian For Sale in California
$ 18,900 (Price is Firm)
Lovely All Around Pleasure/Trail/Dressage/ Family Horse fully vetted on Sept 14, 2009, and was clean on xrays in June, 2005.<br><br>This mature and experienced gelding has an Incredible Pedigree!!!!!!!<br><br>Motherline couldn't be better: STER-MODEL+Pref-STER+Pref-STER<br><br>Thurston is intelligent and friendly, a compact-built gelding with noble and impressive looks, correct and strong, correct conformation--a gorgeous Friesian, a real head -turner. Lots of mane with a long forelock heavy tail and feathered legs. He has outstanding ground manners, being very respectful of his handler's and their personal space. His compact conformation allows him to bring his hind legs well under himself. His movement is very swingy and light.<br><br>Thurston is a lovely forward moving Friesian, not a spooky horse, he's not a lazy Friesian with no forward, that requires whips and spurs. He has quite a bit of experience in harness. He drives as a single, in pairs and as a 3-in-hand (two wheel horses, one in front). He also competed in marathon competitions in pair, winning several!<br><br>Thurston's sire is the sadly no longer living approved stallion, Thomas. Thomas is also the sire of our new show horse, Chopard ( see "Our Horses"). Thomas offspring are rare in this country and cherished. Thomas 327 is out of mare stam-line 50, a very influential dam line. This Stam-line 50 has produced 21 approved stallions. At Thomas' Performance Test in 1993, it was noted that he is a well-balanced, slightly bold and intelligent stallion. He was approved on offspring in 1997. The judges stated that the collection of inspected offspring "had nice jet black color with nice feathers, mane and tail. The development was more than sufficient. Some horses were very appealing with attentive eyes and friendly ears. The quality of the legs and hoofs was good. The formation of the foreleg was correct in general, and the foreleg was sufficiently long, and had a nice forward movement. The use of the hind legs was sufficient." Thurston is no exception, he is just like his daddy!<br><br>Thurston is a Full Papered FPS/FHANA Studbook Gelding (Mother-line is Ster - Model+Pref - Ster+Pref - Ster).<br><br>1999 Foal Inspection: Second Premie<br><br>DOB: June 13, 1999<br><br>In-Breeding Co-efficient: 3.71%<br><br>Thurston's Dam-Sire is Peke 268. The Friesian Stallion Book states about Peke: "Peke 268 (died 6/30/97) was very important in the breeding of the Friesian Horse, as the Age-line has always been considered to have special value in pushing back the inbreeding . . . Peke is important for bringing new blood, if we want to avoid the Tetman-blood, and his offspring performs well in the sport."<br><br>Dressage riders that have shown Thurston have all really loved him and were thrilled with how quickly he learns---- doing all kinds of things in a short period of time. From lateral movements- to his really nice canter, Thurston is a forgiving horse that is super sweet, kind, and giving, wanting to please his rider at all times.<br>See blacksterlingfriesians.com for more pictures and lots of videoclips, or call 415-461-5516
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Cobalt, Black Friesian For Sale in California
$ 11,900 (Price is Firm)
Cobalt is a yearling stallion sired by Maiko 373.<br><br>Maiko completed his stallion test in 2000 and is already permanently approved on offspring. He entered Grand Prix Level Dressage in Europe during 2005. He is a drop dead gorgeous First Premium Ster approved stallion and is an excellent example of the FPS/FHANA desired sport horse appearance.<br><br>Cobalt is one of the nicest young friesian stallions we have ever offered, combining athleticism, talent for dressage, and an unbelievable pedigree with the BEST approved stallions that are competing at the highest levels of dressage, as his sire and dam’s sire.<br><br>Cobalt’s dam’s sire is the unbelievably talented Ielke 382, currently competing at Grand Prix Level in Europe with Esther Liano. <br><br>Ielke is a Nykle 309 X Tsjalling 235 . He is a TALL 16.2 hands, from Stam 28. Ielke 382 is one big success story:<br><br>- Friesian champion Z1 dressage<br>- Fourth place at the Levade (Dutch Championships)<br>- Friesian champion Z2<br>- Best-going saddle horse at the main show<br>- Dutch champion Friesian breed.<br><br> and Ielke 382 has currently reached Grand Prix level!!<br>You can watch the video that was made at 23th of September 2006 at Kootwijk: Freestyle on music<br> Ielke 382 is ALSO permanently approved on his offspring. Ielke 382 is a HUGE and popular favorite at dressage shows in Europe.<br><br>This is an exceptional Maiko X Ielke stud colt with a pedigree FULL of ster predicates...<br><br>Stb-STER-STER+PREF-MODEL+PREF-STER+PREF<br><br>This nice stallion is a WOW! He has a lovely character and is very easy to handle. He will be an exceptional sport horse. Cobalt has a long slender neck and long legs. His gaits are free and easy. He has a kind expression and a pleasant personality. And this boy is REASONABLY priced!<br><br>This is a BIG boy--and he is only a yearling:).... meaning, Cobalt is gong to be one TALL stallion.<br><br>He has the most precious chiseled face and head. Cobalt literally floats when he trots. Check out the pictures where NO feet are touching the ground. He is fun and there is never a dull moment with him. He is very much the character. He thinks he is mighty, and he IS.<br><br>Cobalt is easy to handle and will be the type of horse that will like to work. He would be an excellent high school horse, easy to trick train, because of his intelligence. He has athletic with nice movements. Cobalt already has quite a bit of mane for his age, and just look at those poodle like feathers. <br><br>And he is from the highly desirable stam line 44, a VERY productive line that has produced quite a few of the best approved stallions ever...<br><br>wessel 237<br><br>bouwe 242<br><br>chrytzen 246<br><br>douwe 249<br><br>keimpe 261<br><br>ouke 313<br><br>lukas 324<br><br>bearend 347<br><br>jiste 361<br><br>tsjibbe 388<br><br>Aan 416<br><br>Eibert 419<br><br>Felle 422<br><br>jense 432<br><br>Here is your chance to buy a reasonably priced young stallion with an excellent future!<br><br>Cobalt was awarded a 2nd Premie at the keuring.<br><br>Born May 21, 2008<br><br>see blacksterlingfriesians.com for more info
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Sahara, Black Friesian For Sale in California
$ 18,900 (Price is Firm)
Sahara is a 7 year old imported 3rd premie studbook mare sired by Former World Champion, Folkert 353.<br><br>Her motherline is very strong: studbook-ster-ster-ster (full of ster mares) and she's 15.2 1/2 hands tall and very easy to ride and sit the trot!!!! Throw a western saddle on her and hit the trails- she's done it all- western and english.<br><br>Her stam line, Stam 50 is the GOLD STANDARD for breeding- all of these Approved Stallions came from Stam 50- it is the #1 producing Stam line for Approved Stallions:<br>Fokke 217, Tsjalling 235, Walter 282, Doeke 287, Bartheld 292, Jakob 302, Thomas 327, Warn 335, Pilgram 336, Anne 340, Anton 343, Brandus 345, Jelle 368, Otte 375, Sape 381, Rintse 386, Time 398, Beart 411, Beintse 418, Jorn 430, Loadewjk 431, Maurits 437, Stendert 447, Sipke 450.<br><br>She is an experienced mom- she has had one colt and 2 fillies. Her 2009 filly born May 29, Fiona, is stunning, sweet and was born absolutely perfect!! <br>Fiona's sire is the European approved friesian stallion, Monte 378.<br><br>Valor, Sahara's 2007 colt, was Keuring Grand Champion Colt (sire Lolke 371) in the huge Pomona, CA keuring ( see 2nd page of photos above). Her 2008 filly, got an esteemed 2nd premie. She has had no problems foaling, is an excellent mother, and is easy to get pregnant. <br><br>You will absolutely LOVE this mare. She'll do anything for a hug- she's SO affectionate. She's a ball to ride... forward and fun. She has a solid dressage foundation, and she's also very smart. The bulk of her YEARS of under-saddle experience has been trail riding and horse camping, but we think she's a natural at dressage. Her hind end is really incredible- she really steps under herself naturally. You can see what a quality broodmare she is by looking at her perfect filly, Fiona. Her sire, Monte 378, is known for his tall size and hair, which Fiona will inherit from him!<br><br>Sahara loves water and swimming/wading through creeks and rivers and can lead others across bridges and water. She is a VERY experienced trail horse--check out the photos of her going thru water, and the "car wash" obstacle course. NOTHING fazes her.<br><br>Her trot is easy to sit and she has been great with inexperienced riders. She has never once done anything dangerous like bolting or bucking- she's a true gem.<br><br>If you are looking to start a quality breeding operation, buy Sahara before she gets away! This Mare is SUPER SWEET and<br>an experienced trail horse and broodmare. And her 2009 filly is simply exquisite and friendly!<br><br>Sahara is an easy breeder and has no complications when having her foals- she does it on her own every year, and her foals are consistently high quality! <br><br>Sahara is sold with a breeding to the ONLY approved stallion competing at Grand Prix level dressage, the one and only, Tietse, making her an excellent 2 for 1 value.<br><br>Sahara's price includes full board and training 5 days weekly at BSF until Sept 15 [when her filly, Fiona, is weaned]. <br><br>see blacksterlingfriesians.com for video
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SOLD! Blue Dragon, Pinto American Saddlebred For Sale in California SOLD!
$ 11,900 (Price is Firm)
If you want raw animated power at your fingertips, AND safe, sane, sound, appropriate for junior exhibitor or amateur rider, this is the horse for you. Whether under saddle or in fine harness, the horse has “horse power”. With his long UPRIGHT neck, and pointy ears that are ALWAYS forward, Dragon will astound you with his presence, and perfect head set.<br><br>A proven performer in the harness.<br><br>Eye popping under saddle.<br><br>Feel the excitement as this horse begins to work. Hop in the cart. Throw the reins to him. Then his back end drops and you will swear that you hear a freight train as his smooth fluid motion and raw power go to work. A sheer pleasure to watch. Sheer excitement to drive OR ride. CONTROLLED performance at your fingertips.<br><br>This absolutely beautiful five year old is double registered with the American Saddlebred registry AND Pinto registry. Bred by Michele Macfarlane for color AND performance, Dragon is out of Michele's mare, Belize, who is sired by WORLD GRAND CHAMPION, Buck Rogers. And Dragon's sire is champion saddlebred, Hot Every Nite.<br><br>Blue eyed Dragon spent the winter at college with 19 yr old, Julia Goldman, and is a well mannered boy, ready to show under saddle OR in harness and appropriate for an amateur. He is also VERY good on the trail, and enjoys hacking out, or going down the road on a sunny afternoon.<br><br>Dragon loves attention, is easy to handle, and has respectful ground manners. He plays with toys and loves attention.<br><br>Blue eyed Dragon has a winning attitude and a willingness to work. He is exceptionally friendly and will literally dance with you with one hand on his shoulder and the other on his back!<br><br>He is a very tall, leggy gelding, with amazing color:) He is conformationally correct.....Up right beautiful flowing neck with an animated trot.<br><br>Come take a look and fall in love with this fun, interactive PINTO SADDLEBRED!<br><br>Guaranteed you are gonna love him... he has a heart as BIG as the Pacific Ocean!!<br><br>Dragon is GRAND NATIONAL RECORDED and eligible for added prize money in designated classes at specific horse shows.<br><br>Formerly Registered as Arrack Attack<br><br>B-day April 18, 2004<br><br>Black and White Pinto, reg # 115326<br><br>*** Dragon is headed to the Santa Barbara Grand National Horse Show, and his price will go up as he accumulates more show wins****<br><br>See blacksterlingfriesians.com for more pictures and video or call 415-461-5516
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Stormy Seas STER, Black Friesian For Sale in California
$ 24,900 (Price is Firm)
Rare opportunity to acquire one of our "keeper" horses. Stormy is one of the most winning saddleseat and driving Friesians shown on the west coast, and in the country. Originally shown in Friesian under saddle classes by Janna, Stormy has spent the last few years being ridden in Open English Pleasure classes by a junior rider, Julia Goldman, and is competing successfully on the USA Equestrian "A" circuit, winning at EVERY major west coast show, and has been wildly successful with Blu at the helm in driving classes. There are literally no more hurdles to conquer for us with this boy, we have won in nearly every division, at every show attended, INCLUDING the last two IFSHA Friesian Grand Nationals we attended...where Stormy walked away with numerous World and National Championships for his performances in: In Hand Amateur Handler, Amateur Pleasure Driving, Jr Exhibitor Saddleseat Pleasure, Ride and Drive, Saddleseat Equitation, etc. There is no question, Stormy is one of the MOST decorated and successful friesian show horses in the country, and he has been a lovely member of our family for the past several years--trailering to national parks, where Julia rides him on our family trail rides. We have made the difficult decision to allow someone else to enjoy this gorgeous long haired STER gelding, as Julia is now away at college. He will be sold to an approved home only---we love this horse.<br><br>Stormy is registered as Ronald van de Zuiderwaard, and he was a winner from the beginning AND he was bred to be a champion. Stormy's full sister is the dam to the newly approved stallion, Loadewyck 431!!! As a mere 3 yr old, Stormy was also selected to be a provisionally Approved stallion and he completed the 70 Day test. Unfortuantely the Judges decided he was a bit too "feminine" , and he was later castrated, and he embarked on a successful sjees driving career in Holland.<br><br>We imported this tall, gorgeous STER gelding, and began immediately cleaning up with him in Open English Pleasure classes against all other breeds, including Saddlebreds. Stormy is a REAL show horse, NEVER an ear back, head always straight up, he is interested in everything, and loves to show. And talk about versatile, Stormy TAUGHT Blu how to drive, and together they amassed so many blues in Open Pleasure Driving, and Friesian Pleasure Driving, as well as Carriage classes, we lost count. Stormy is the kind of horse you can take ANYWHERE, and he always goes with us on family trail rides. We also think Stormy would be an outstanding western pleasure horse, because he has an amazing slow canter. This boy now has a mane almost to his knees, a tail that drags the ground a foot behind him, and he has never had ANY health or soundness issues.<br><br>This is a rare opportunity to own one of the best in the country, and it is okay if you would just like to pleasure ride and drive Stormy, a show home is NOT a requirement for this pretty boy, but unconditional LOVE is. Stormy loves his peppermints!<br>Stormy is a son of the no longer living approved stallion, Jurjen. <br><br>Not only do his conformation and gaits impress when he is shown in-hand, he also has won many competitive shows. His great disposition, added to his gaits, helped him win in EVERY division:)<br><br><br>2009 Show Season Started of with a BANG whereby Ron and Stormy won back to back blue ribbons in the Friesian Pleasure Driving division at the Monterey Springfest Horse Show!!<br><br>Motherline STER-STER+PREF-MODEL+PREF-MODEL+PREF<br><br>see blacksterlingfriesians.com for videos<br>
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