The Friesian Advocate

The Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses
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The Friesian Advocate Podcast

The Friesian Advocate brings you important conversations and heartwarming stories from the Friesian horse community around the world!

Episodes

  1. AUG 5

    Leny Haytema - Purchasing & Importing Friesian Horses from the Netherlands

    Leny Haytema is a highly experienced Friesian horse breeder and broker based in the Netherlands with close to 20 years of expertise in the industry. Whether she's liaising with sellers or buyers, Leny is dedicated to meticulously matching the right horse with the perfect owner, ensuring a harmonious partnership for both. Leny provides insight into the intricacies of procuring and importing Friesian horses from the Netherlands, touching upon various aspects such as the selection process, transportation, testing requirements, and potential challenges.

    51 min

  2. JUL 1

    Fries Paard Gezond Vooruit & Outcrossing

    A group of breeders and Friesian enthusiasts in the Netherlands have created a group called Fries Paard Gezond Vooruit (Friesian Horse Health in Progress) in response to their concerns regarding the inbreeding and health of Friesian horses. The group advocates for outcrossing, a very controversial topic amongst KFPS members, to infuse the current genetic population with new blood.

    43 min

  3. MAY 6

    Marc-Peter Spahn

    Join us for an amazing conversation with international dressage rider Marc-Peter Spahn as we discuss what it takes for a Friesian to be successful in dressage and how character is an essential part of that equation! Peter's career with Friesian horses was born when he took up riding the approved KFPS stallion Adel 357 and has since grown on the international dressage stage to include many impressive Friesians such as Anders 451, Elias 494, Jeroen 535, and Mees 497.

    1h 32m

  4. APR 1

    The Friesian Connection

    The Friesian Connection is a family business started in 1984 by Robert and Arlene De Boer when they imported three Friesian Star mares to Michigan, USA from the Netherlands. From there, it expanded into a well-established breeding program, training, selling, and importing horses from the Netherlands. Join us for a conversation with the second and third generations of the De Boer family who now operate the Friesian Connection!

    1h 21m

  5. MAR 4

    Marco de Bruijn

    Dr. Marco de Bruijn, an equine veterinarian at Paardenkliniek Wolvega in the Netherlands, sits down with us to discuss his personal and professional observations of the health of Friesian horses over the last twenty years. We discuss the challenges facing the breed, potential solutions, and ideas on how principal parties might collaborate to accelerate progress.

    1h 14m

  6. FEB 5

    Tracey Alexander - The Friesian Experience

    Tracey Alexander owns and operates The Friesian Experience, a non-profit organization located in the stunning Lake District Park in England. The Friesian Experience was created in 2010 to assist and educate those considering bringing a Friesian horse into their lives. Many animal-loving visitors from all around the world who simply want to meet and experience the magic of Friesian horses visit the farm each year. Additionally, the farm serves as a safe Sanctuary for Friesians whose owners are unable to care for them.

    59 min

  7. JAN 6

    Dr. Bart Ducro and Marije Steensma - Friesian Genetics

    Dr. Bart Ducro and PhD Candidate Marije Steensma from Wageningen University & Research join us for a discussion on Friesian genetics.

    1h 19m

  8. 12/05/2023

    Faye O'Hara - Resilience and the Amazing Character of Friesian Horses

    Faye O'Hara was just a teenager when a terrible car accident left her paralyzed with the use of only her left arm. As an avid rider and horse lover, learning she'd never walk again was devastating, but that was nothing compared to finding out she'd no longer be able to ride or compete with her horses. Faye refused to give up on horses, though. She dreamed BIG and hoped to one day breed and compete with her own Friesian horse. Through sheer tenacity, Faye and her Friesian gelding, Majestic, overcame all the odds and showed those who doubted them that you can do anything if you want it badly enough.

    58 min

  9. 11/01/2023

    An update from the KFPS, with Marijke Akkerman

    Recent departures of KFPS board members, newly revised stallion selection regulations, outcrossing and closure of the side section, the KFPS Breeding Conservation Research project, new KFPS website, 2024 Stallion Show and 145th Jubilee Show, and more!

    1h 4m

  10. 10/31/2023

    Welcome to The Friesian Advocate!

    Before you delve into Season 1 of The Friesian Advocate, check out this intro episode and learn more about the Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses and our team.

    44 min
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About

The Friesian Advocate brings you important conversations and heartwarming stories from the Friesian horse community around the world!

Information

  • Creator
    The Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Friesian Advocate The Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses

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