Friesian Horse

AFHA
Alberta Friesian Horse Association
Alberta
Friesian Horse
Association
Why a
Friesian
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Friendly
1st millennium
Early records write of
mercenary troops mounted
on Friesian horses in
Roman-occupied England.
Farmers found Friesians too
luxurious and later mechanization
rid the need for work horses. The
breed was near extinction, if not for a
few dedicated breeders. Now, there
are over 70,000 registered Friesians.
Fiery
The Friesian is eager to put on a show and to
present a gallant upright stature. For this, the
Friesian has become renown. The Friesian is
eager to work, being bred originally as a work
horse, and this still shows in its willing and fiery
character.
Distinctive
The Friesian is a time-honoured utility breed,
favoured by nobility due to its distinctive
appearance and performance,
and shares roots with
other noble European
breeds such as the
Andalusian horse.
19th century
Middle Ages
Many illustrations and
writings report the Friesian
ridden by knights and it is here
that Arabian and Andalusian
influences enter the breed as it
became increasingly popular.
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20th century
The Friesian is a horse that can be trusted.
Although the horse has an imposing physique,
it is friendly by nature,
hallmarked by loyalty
and steadfastness.
The Friesian increasingly
became a luxury horse for
upper-class farmers. At this
time, the Friesian was
likely bred to many
other breeds.
Versatile
The Friesian is not only wonderfully made and a
beauty to behold, but also shows excellent
performance in both dressage and driving. It is
a horse for those who engage in top sport as
well as a horse for those who just enjoy recreational riding or driving, including trail riding.
The Friesian horse. There she is: fiery, strong, intelligent, and looking just a bit superior. As if she knows of her centuries-old heritage. As if she knows of the place she has in so many hearts.
The Royal Friesian Horse Studbook, the Koninklijke
Vereniging "Het Friesch Paarden- Stamboek" (KFPS), is
the oldest studbook in the Netherlands and promotes
the interests of the Friesian horse in the broadest sense
of the word. The KFPS has been realizing this by the
meticulous registration of Friesian horses since the time
it was founded in 1879. In addition, the KFPS has
established a breeding program to maintain and further
refine the unique characteristics of the Friesian horse.
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The KFPS is an international studbook with at least
12.000 members of which almost half are located outside
of the Netherlands. Friesian horses can be found on every
continent in more than seventy countries. The registration of horses in other countries is done by the KFPS
in Drachten through local associations affiliated with the
KFPS. Friesian horses in both the Netherlands and other
countries are inspected according to KFPS standards by
jury members trained by the KFPS.
The interest in the Friesian horse
has exploded in recent decades. As a
result, the breed now has a population of 70,000 registered horses.
More and more horse lovers are impressed by their regal bearing, their
suitability for both recreational and
professional equestrian sports, and
their friendly character.
www.kfps.nl
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Second Premium
FHANA
Second Premium
No Premium
(accepted to Studbook)
Third Premium
or Not Accepted
(remain in Foal Book)
1st or 2nd
Premium
horses,
age 3 or
older
1st Premium
mares with
77 in IBOP,
age 3 or
older
Outstanding
Crown mares,
age 7 or
older, with
offspring
Mare with
four
offspring,
Star or
higher
Mare with
three
offspring
with Sport
predicate
Excellent
results in
competitive
sport
Star
Crown
Model
Preferent
Performance
Sport
Keuring Predicates
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3e PRE MIE
2e PRE MIE
1e PRE MIE
First Premium
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No Premium
Studbook
For Geldings and
Mares that meet
the Studbook
requirements,
starting at age
three.
Par tici
FHANA
Third Premium
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First Premium
Par tici
For young horses and
horses not accepted
into the Studbook.
3e PREM IE
Foal Book
2e PREM IE
Inspection
1e PREM IE
Keuring
Non-Keuring Predicates
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Worldwide, KFPS has many affiliate associations. In North America,
the KFPS and Friesian horse owners are respresented by FHANA.
In North America, FHANA is the only official organizer of Friesian
Horse inspection events (or keuring, after the Dutch word). These
events are locally hosted by the FHANA Chapters.
KFPS certified judges from Holland, often from Friesland, travel to
North America to officiate these events and judge horses according to the standards of the KFPS Friesian Horse Studbook (Het
Friesch Paarden-Stamboek).
FHANA, and its chapters, form the backbone of communication
within the North-American Friesian Horse community. FHANA
administeres Studbook registration and transfer of ownership, and
brings together Friesian horse owners for sales and breeding.
FHANA publishes the magazine The Friesian
and membership with FHANA comes with a
free subscription.
www.fhana.com
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AFHA
Alberta Friesian Horse Association
Alberta
Friesian Horse
Association
AFHA is one of many local chapters of the Friesian Horse Association of North-America (FHANA), which
in turn is the only official affiliate association in North-America of the KFPS Studbook in The Netherlands.
AFHA represents Alberta, NE. British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, NW Territory, and the Yukon.
Family or Business
$100
Membership
Alberta
One or more members of a family
or business owning at least one
registered Friesian horse and
residing in the AFHA zone.
Individual
$75
$35
Any person not a resident within
the AFHA zone or not owning a
registered Friesian horse may
become a non-voting member.
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Membership Benefits
AFHA
Alberta Friesian Horse Association
AFHA members enjoy a wide range of activities
with their horses and membership with AFHA may
lead you to be involved in some of these events.
Clinics
Keuring
Competitions & Shows
Parades
AFHA
Alberta Friesian Horse Association
www.afha.ca
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Trail Riding
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