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Your Leading Source for Romance. . .
FPS Registered Friesians * KWPN Dutch Warmbloods * Pure Spanish Horse
Shire * Gypsy Cob * Drum
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Full Service Equine Training Facility with trainer on premises 24/7.
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Specializing in Sports Training, Driving & Dressage.
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Qualified Trainers and Certified Riding Instructors to suit your level.
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Translation Services Available - Dutch & German
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Keuring Preparation
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Colt Starting
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Importing/Exporting Services |
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A Note From Our Trainer. . .
Every time we receive a new training client at our farm, the first weeks are very exciting and personal where both me and the horse are getting to know each other. The horse has no idea what is in store for him, yet I know quite well where we will go in the weeks ahead. Like a child attending his first day in school, the teacher has a confidence is seeing this youngster leave in time as a talented student facing a bright future ahead.
The teaching process takes patience, confidence and determination with a solid basis of experience and knowledge of the teacher. The lesson should be more clear to the teacher and taught with consistency and clarity. There is no room for frustration, anger or hurry.
"Like a dancer forced to dance by whip and spike will never display true beauty, nor will a horse trained under similar conditions" - Xenophon 500 BC
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Arnold Warmels accepting the 2009 USEF Reserve Friesian Driving Champion award for Reitse Van De Roazebosk for Keith & Suzy Johnson from USEF Vaulting Champion
Devon Maitozo
Fryslân Valley's Dutch Trainer, Arnold Warmels, offers a very thorough training program tailored for each individual horse, rider and driver.
From the ground to the saddle and into the harness we're sure you will be pleased with your FRIESIAN!
Need assistance with an upcoming Keuring?
Need assistance in importing or finding that special horse?
Trainer of
USEF & IFSHA Champions
Give us a call
615.512.9850
www.fryslanvalley.com
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The FHANA 25th Anniversary Convention
October 8-11, 2009
RENO, NV
An Historic Event Twenty-Five Years in the Making!
An Event Celebrating Twenty-Five Years of Stewardship of the Noble KFPS Friesian Horse in North America!
The Friesian Horse Association of North America (FHANA) invites all Friesian enthusiasts to its 25th Anniversary Celebration and Convention.
The Convention, twenty-five years in the making, will be held in Reno, Nevada from October 8th thru the 11th, 2009.
Included in the Celebration will be a KFPS Friesian Horse Show, FHANA breakfast and Town Hall Meeting with the FHANA Board of Directors, Clinics and Seminars, and the Induction of the Class of 2009 into the newly formed FHANA Hall of Fame.
Please visit the website devoted strictly to the celebration of this once in a lifetime event.
The FHANA volunteers have spent countless hours in planning and working to bring our membership an event that merits the effort of God's most noble breed, the KFPS Friesian Horse!
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THE HORSE is a power enhanced by pride, a courage heightened by challenge.
His is a swiftness intensified by strength, a majesty magnified by grace.
His is a timeless beauty touched with gentleness, a spirit that calls our hearts to dream."
Author Unknown
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New Website Design Coming Soon!
Fryslan Valley is getting a facelift!
Stay tuned for a fresh new look to our website with more concise information, up-to-date sales page, clinic information, and easier navigation!
It won't be long!
Visit often and let us know your thoughts.
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THE TENNESSEAN DRESSAGE SHOW!
For over 25 years riders have come to compete in The Tennessean, one of the premier dressage shows in the Southeast recognized by the United States Equestrian Federation and the United States Dressage Society.
This year's show, once again hosted by the Central Tennessee Dressage Association was held May 30 & 31 at the Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. Over the years The Tennessean has been held at various locations throughout Middle Tennessee, from the Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville to Brownland Farms in Franklin, TN.
Its current venue at Miller Coliseum offers exhibitors 3 full-sized indoor arenas, along with both covered and outdoor warm-up areas, and ample stabling.
The members of CTDA work throughout the year to make plans for The Tennessean and its second United States Equestrian Federation show The Ole South Dressage Classic and The Ole South Sport Horse Breed Show held in late August, also at Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro.
The hard work pays off for both CTDA, exhibitors, and numerous volunteers as the show plays host to exhibitors from Tennessean, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and more as they compete in levels from Introductory (walk-trot) through Training, up to Fourth level and on to the advanced FEI levels of Prix St. Georges, Intermediare I, II, and Grand Prix.
Spectators are treated to a variety of breeds competing. This year many breeds were represented: various warmblood breeds, Thoroughbreds, Arabians, Friesians, Quarter Horses, Morgans, and a special treat of a beautiful Irish Drum stallion. There is no charge for spectators who are always welcome and can even do some shopping at the various vendors at the show between rides.
Rebecca Jones
CTDA Member
Tennessean & Ole South Dressage Show Announcer.
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Breyerfest
Lexington, KY
July 17-19, 2009
OVFHA Friesian
Columbus, OH
08-08, 2009
Nashoba Carriage Classic
Germantown, TN
09-18-2009
Feathered Horse Fall Classic
Oct 13-15, 2009
Perry, GA
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Attention All Friesian Owners!
Checkout this fabulous opportunity!
PRESENTS. . .
Equine Photographer
Mark J. Barrett
We are Proposing to Produce a
2012 Friesian Horse Wall Calendar!
Monthly pages (spreads) would be reserved by sponsorship
& awarded on a first come, first served basis.
The production cycle for calendars is 2 years,
so we are offering positions for the year 2012.
If you would be interested in participating,
please let us know, via email or phone (352-236-2282).
For information about this project, visit us at:
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*** Congratulations ***
FPS Registered Friesian
& Samantha Groeneveld
2009 Tennesseean Express Junior Dressage Champion!
In her first competition in America, Samantha and this lovely gelding claimed the High Point Grand Champion ribbon for the Tennessean Express Dressage Show held in Murfreesboro, TN
May 29 - June 1, 2009
Proudly Owned by
Shirley Whirley
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Horse Business Features vs. Client Benefits Are you Making this Costly Mistake?
 The difference between "Features" and "Benefits" is one of the most important concepts to understand in order to make your horse business more profitable.
Unfortunately, this critical business concept is often overlooked or misunderstood. As a business owner, you build features into the products or services that you offer so that you can sell the benefits. In other words, clients "buy" benefits not features.
Because the client buys the benefit rather than the feature, it is important that you get good at "communicating in benefits" rather than simply listing or rattleing off features.
In order to see why this is important, lets look at various types of horse businesses and the features they might offer -
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For example:
A lesson program might have these features
5 School Horses
High quality equipment
Lighted Indoor Arena
Certified Instructors
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A horse for sale has these -
15.2 h
Bay with 4 white socks
Gelding
2nd Level Dressage Horse
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Or a boarding stable..
150 x 275 ft arena wth "nike" footing in it
12 x 24 stalls bedded w/6 bags of bedding per week
Now lets add the corresponding benefits -
Lesson Program
5 School Horses Clients are matched well w/horses
Quality equipment Saddles are comfortable/clients don't need to buy. Lighted Indoor Arena Clients can ride at night and in any weathr
Certified Instructors High caliber of instruction & safety
Horse for sale
15.2 h A great size for a child or small adult
Bay with 4 white socks Beautiful horse that stands out in the show ring
Gelding Calm and simple to deal with
2nd Level Dressage Horse Is ready for a new rider to compete now
Boarding Stable
150 x 275 ft arena with "nike" footing = Room to train and helps promote soundness
12 x 24 stalls bedded w/6 bags of bedding per week = comfort and health
As an equine professional, it may be so automatic for you to envison the benefits associated with these features, that you no one needs to point them out to you (it is like this for technical experts in a variety of fields i.e. computer geeks relate to gigs). BUT... for customers the opposite is true.
The customer does not automatically attach benefits to features - you must do it for them. . .
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CONGRATULATIONS FRYSLAN VALLEY TEAM!
Tennessean Dressage Show - May 30, 2009
Good scores and a great time with friends!
Special thank you to photographer Heidi Rockhold,
www.flowingmane.com for capturing these moments!
Lisa Warmels, Elizabeth Hord-Hallauer, Samantha Groeneveld, June Villa, Arnold Warmels, Jessica Caldwell.
Drum Stallion - Killian's Irish Red & trainer Arnold Warmels for Villa Vanners, June Villa, Shelbyville, TN. In his FIRST EVER Dressage competition, Killian placed 3rd, Training Level I
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Welcome Samantha!
We are pleased to announce the arrival of Arnold's niece Samantha who will be staying with us through the summer learning about American culture and teaching Lisa to speak the Dutch language!
In her spare time, you can find her sneaking off to the barn to drive the Marathon horses. An already accomplished rider in Dressage and driver in Marathon, Samantha is enjoying America, especially the beautiful rolling hills of Tennessee! |
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LEARN TO DRIVE CLINIC AT FRYSLAN VALLEY!
Stay tuned for details on our
upcoming clinic for driving!
Come out and be part of a relaxed environment and
enjoy a day with experienced drivers from all over the globe!
Fun for the whole family!
Learn to Drive!
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THANK YOU CHANNEL 6 - TULLAHOMA LIVING!
On May 22, we enjoyed a visit from Channel 6 Producer, Pete James, who came by and recorded over an hour footage on the Fryslan Valley Sport Horse Team Training program!
Footage includes ground work, dressage exercises, and carriage driving of the Friesian, Gypsy and Drum Breeds and training techniques that we use.
The program aired on Tuesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 26. This program reached over 200,000 homes in the local Middle TN area and will be aired again throughout the summer!
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Fryslan Valley Hunter/Jumper News!
Victoria Bennett & Repeat The Beat
(Registered Tennessee Walking Horse/Spotted Saddle Horse)
Reserve & Third Place Wins
Hunter's Court III Show Series - June 13, 2009
Murfreesboro, TN
Congratulations Vic & Petey!
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| NOW OFFERED FOR SALE TO THE
DISCRIMINATING BUYER!
With exceptional hair & feathering, this 1999 Gypsy Cob gelding with foundation breeding, is now offered for sale to an approved home.
Imported by Gypsy MVP in 2007, Arthur was purchased from Applebee Fair!
Trained in Dressage, Jumping, Carriage, English, Western Pleasure. He is very easy going and willing to please. Reasonably priced at $21,000.
Accomplishments:
2008 FHC Reserve Champion Gelding Halter
2008 FHC Champion Driving
2008 Montgomery Dressage Pony Champion
2009 FHC - 3rd Youth Showmanship
2009 FHC - Champion Leadline
2009 FHC - 4th english, walk, trot, canter, large class
2009 Dressage 1st place winner First Level
Several dressage and jumping wins
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Arnold Warmels - 615-512-9850
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Ruby Tuesday - DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT PONY!
8 Year old mare - ready to please, great work ethic!
Been shown in 2008 & 2009 at Brownland Farms & Hunter's Court Show Series
ALWAYS in the RIBBONS - LEAD CHANGES!
To set an appointment:
Fryslan Valley Sport Horses
615-512-9850
615-427-2520
Put your Child in the Winner's Circle!
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