Friesian Horse Club Of Southern California

04/02/2026

We are sad to report to the membership Pier Van Der Hoek passed last night.

Pier is one of the original founders of FHANA, and one of the first recipient’s of the FHANA hall of fame award. In 2009 he received the FHANA hall of fame award. He will be missed and FHANA sends our heartfelt condolences to family and friends.

03/17/2026

The FHANA leadership is tracking the legal issues regarding the ownership of Ulbe 506. While the current owner of Ulbe 506 is not a FHANA member, Ulbe 506 is an approved stallion and any breedings purchased and successful births arising from the breeding(s) will be eligible for registration with FHANA.

If FHANA members have questions regarding contractual issues regarding breeding contracts should seek legal counsel or guidance.

If FHANA members need assistance registering their breedings to Ulbe, please contact the FHANA office for guidance.

03/16/2026

Fun river ride lead by our fearless leader Tara on her beautiful Andalusian mare.
Followed diligently by club members Sandra, Vicky and Hugo 🖤🖤
A fun day was had by all.

02/15/2026

01/11/2026

🔷🔹 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐍 🔹🔷
♦️ 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 ♦️

✨ Join us for our annual Open Barn at Black Pearl Friesians LLC, showcasing an exceptional lineup of Friesian and Barock Pinto approved breeding stallions.

💥Alwin 469 Sport Pref AAA
▪Preferent legend with over 60% ster offspring and 330+ ster offspring! 🏆

💥Tsjalle 454 Sport Elite Pref AAA
▪Youngest KFPS stallion to be awarded preferent and has 83+ Sport or Sport Elite offspring, the most of any stallion! 🥇

💥Omer 493 Sport AA
▪Lowest Kinship Stallion in North America! He had 2 of the top 4 mares for highest breeding values in 2024. 🔝

💥Thorben 466 Sport Elite
▪2016 Silver Bowl Trophy Winner 🏆! Athletic and low kinship!

💥 Wybren 464 Sport AA
▪ Born and bred in America 🇺🇸 character, correctness, and a strong damline

💥Izaäk BP 115 Homozygous Pinto Stallion
▪ RECENTLY PERMENTLY APPROVED Homozygous Barock Pinto stallion and 82% Friesian! 📈The highest in North America!

💥 Emiel BP 57 ✨ NEW Stallion!
▪The newest addition to the barn! Homozygous and very Sporty! Currently competing at PSG!

…and more to see! Plus there will be sale horses! 🏷️If you are looking to have a higha quality horse make sure to not miss this event!

📍Presentations will run from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Don’t miss your chance to experience our collection of breeding excellence in one place.

For more information:
🌐 www.bpfriesians.com
📲 815-871-1111

Photo credit in postcard: Franke Photo Design, LLC

01/08/2026

Come join the Friesian Horse Club of Southern California at Polly's Pies.
Tuesday Jan 20th for our first meeting of the new year.
Regular meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
All existing and new members are eligible for a free meal.*
• Meeting starts at 6:30pm
• 6:00 pm; Come early for a meet and greet
*Jan 20th...one free meal per member

01/01/2026

🎄✨ Ask Us Anything! ✨🎄 This holiday season, we’re recording a special episode of The Friesian Advocate Podcast—and we want your questions!

All year long, you ask us about Friesians, Fenway, and everything in between:
- What's taking so long with our research? ⏰
- What are our favorite grooming products? 🐴
- What are our thoughts on breed politics and controversy? 😅
- Breeding questions (yes, that stallion question)? 😉
- What do we feed our Friesians? 🐴
- And so much more....

Now’s your chance to ask it all—nothing is off the table. Drop your questions in the comments, send us a message, or email your question to [email protected], and we’ll answer them honestly and openly in this episode.

🎁 Consider this our gift to you: no filters, no fluff, just real answers.

Seriously - Ask Us Anything!

12/31/2025

We just opened an Instagram account if you want to follow us over there.

12/03/2025

Still no confirmed cases in California but some good information in this video.

In light of the recent EHV-1 outbreak, horse owners have a lot of questions about biosecurity, EHV-1, and USEF biosecurity policies. Dr. Katie Flynn, USEF senior staff and EDCC veterinarian, and Dr. Sally Anne DeNotta, board-certified internal medicine specialist and member of the clinical faculty a...

12/03/2025

11/21/2025

Eise's son Visuele Perfectie (Eise 489 Sport Elite x Felle 442 Sport) has earned ster and passed the measuring, hard surface, cage, triangle, and vet exam towards becoming an approved stallion! Congratulations to his owners Kai Zijlstra Lisa Zijlstra Erin Miley and Nathan Miley.