Dark Horse Friesians

23/11/2025

Thank you to FHANA and the KFPS for the beautiful backpack! Djurre and Michelle were the Friesian All Breeds Champion for the USDF!

22/10/2025

Thank you to the Friesian Horse Association of North America for the article on Djurre and Michelle‘s historic finish at the USEF Festival of Champions!

01/10/2025

Thank you to the United States Dressage Foundation for this wonderful article on Djurre!



In this interesting read, we learn about a special team behind a young Friesian stallion who is making waves in the FEI-level dressage ring.

08/09/2025

We are making international news!

Thank you to the KFPS for this wonderful article about Djurre and Michelle. Trying to get access to an online version that can be translated to English:)

20/08/2025

Update!!!

If you want to watch Djurre and Michelle at the USEF Festival of Champions please do the following:

1. Go to USEF website

2. Create a Fan Account (it’s free!)

3. Then go to the Clip my Horse website

4. Use your Fan Account log in

5. Go to USEF Network and we will be in the HITTS Arena!

The draw has not happened yet so I’m not exactly sure what time we are riding but it will be Thursday and Saturday morning between 730 and 930. We will keep you updated!



06/08/2025

Love getting Djurre baby pictures!

05/08/2025

Djurre’s favorite after ride ritual!

05/08/2025

Proud to announce one of our sponsors for our trip to U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions!

Pegasus Equestrian International!

Such an exciting project that will bring a new world class equestrian center to the West Coast. Djurre, Michelle, and I are looking forward to competing at the beautiful new venue and resort which will be built right here in our home state of Oregon. Go to pegasuseq.com to learn more!

Pegasus Equestrian is an approved world-class destination resort, offering top-tier multi-disciplinary equestrian facilities & events on over 2,800-acres.

29/07/2025

This journey with Djurre has been nothing short of a movie in the making. It has included challenges, immense joy, meeting some of the most beautiful people in the world, disappointment, and a bond between horse and rider like no other.

In August, Michelle and Djurre have been invited to showcase their bond and all the hard work on a national stage at the Festival of Champions in Chicago.

If you have enjoyed watching this pair or our new to our journey, we invite you to participate in any way you can.

I want to think the numerous individuals that have privately contributed to this beautiful partnership. We could not be doing this without you.

In total we needed to raise about $25,000 to attend the event, we are only about $5000 short with a week or so to go to solidify funds. Every little bit helps!

Thank you for following our journey!

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