Australia and New Zealand Friesian Horse Society (anzfhs.org.au)

NEWS FLASH: A new foabook stallion with a KFPS breeding permit

Ypeus fan 'e Vesta Hoeve, 200245901, Sire Hinne 427 X Abel 344, has been given a KFPS breeding permit for 2012-2013 season. Ypeus is owned by Julie Limb in South Australia. The details for this stallion will be added to the list of stallions with a KFPS breeding permit soon.

 The completion of the 2013 Keuring tour  -

The Champion of the 2013 ANZFHS keuring tour is Femkje RL, owned by C & L Vlaanderen from New Zealand. They have received the ANZFHS champions blanket, the supreme champion ribbon and the KFPS wall plate!

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Congratulations to the overall winner, but also to all the other winners and participants. A big thanks to everybody involved with the keuring tour and turning it into a unforgettable experience!

17 March - keuring WA - State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon - completed, champion Ymke KP, reserve Amelia FS.

19 March - keuring SA - Mallala Equestrian Centre, Mallala - completed, champion Nynke Van Gelder, reserve Ynke fan de Greidpleats.

21 March - keuring Tasmania - Wallbrook Friesian Stud, North Motton,  completed, champion Femke van Berkley, reserve Nenna-Monique van Wallbrook

23-24 March - keuring Victoria, Juravon Equestrian Centre, Melton, start 10:00 am, contact Wendy Fisher, 0354734178 - result day 1: Champion Zaretta TK, reserve Zwenneke fan Widcroft.

26 March - keuring New Zealand South Island, Motukarara Racecourse, Canterbury, contact Llea-Anne Vlaanderen, 033255887. Champion: Femkje RL and Reserve Champion Iris RL.

27 March - keuring New Zealand North Island, Cambridge Thoroughbred Lodge, Hamilton, contact Sandy Noguiera, 098335033 - Champion Kalani of Glenrose Friesians, reserve champion Annemie.

30-31 March - keuring Queensland, State Equestrian Centre, Caboolture, start 9:00, contact Susan Matthysen, 0735486797 - Champion Gabrielle of Sisikikawa Friesians, reserve champion Thesse H. v. Bellingeweer.

2 April - keuring NSW, Sydney Polo Club, Richmond, contact Lynn Jenkin, 0400376106. Champion Duvel TK, reserve champion Nynke C.

The KFPS jury team Louise Hompe, KFPS inspector and Luciel Ellens, judge have done an excellent job in judging but also explaining results and responsing to questions. We thank them and wish them a safe jouney home.

General keuring inquiries can be directed to Wendy Fisher, ANZFHS secretary, 0354734178 or Hans Maes, 0429620943 

We will send an e-mail bulletin with results and stories out to members in the next couple of days

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The 2012 Stallion show

The 3 day stallion show was again a great event and has improved further this year with a substantial amount of clinics being conducted. Topics like frozen semen and frozen embryos presented by Prof. Tom Stout, dressage training by European champion Adelinde Cornelissen, preparing your horse for a keuring by inspector Louise Hompe and trainer Sjoerd Meekma were very well attended. There were many session in parallel and I noticed our member Martyn Minns driving around with a pair of Friesians in an obstacle course. The show evening was of very high calibre this year with a colourful display of light and sound with performing horses and performing artists. One highlight was the performance of Adelinde Cornelissen on Haitse 425 sport and singer Falco Luneau. Watch a video clip on youtube click here

Saturday is always the big day with all stallions being presented and the year’s champions being honoured. The horse of the year, elected by 900 people was  Annichje Fan Bokkum. During the last hour of the program the tension rises with champions of the different age groups being in the ring for the stallion championship. This year a champion of the “older” stallions was rewarded, and with Jasper and his son Beart in the ring, the atmosphere was electric. Beart became the champion. For the young stallions it was the outstanding Norbert that became champion. The last event was for the overall champion of the stallionshow for 2012 which went to Norbert. Beart was reserve Champion. For a video clip click here.

We can recommend a visit to the stallion show to any member. It is a great atmosphere with 8,500 spectators, and if you are lucky you can also enjoy a winter in Europe with ice and snow at the same time! For any questions or advice on how to attend the stallionshow, please feel free to contact the ANZFHS.