Dark Horse Friesians

06/08/2024

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!!! I would like to present Djurre út ‘t Westen Sport ELITE!

Djurre is the youngest friesian to achieve this honor in North America and only eight 7 year olds have achieved this in the world!

This could not have been achieved without an incredible team. Thank you to Maegan Sanchez his groom, Nikki James who takes care of him on the road, and his incredible trainer Michelle Haefer.

Please join us by following our journey! We have big plans for this incredible stallion!

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31/07/2024

So proud of Djurre’s trainer for being the only recipient of the 2024 Debbie McDonald Fund for FEI Riders grant! 🥳

The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that Michelle Haefer (OR) and Romanesque are the 2024 recipients of the $25,000 Debbie McDonald Fund for FEI Riders grant! 🥳

Michelle started her training program, Haefer Dressage in 2021, and has been developing her own Romanesque, a 13-year-old Oldenburg, since he was six years old. Michelle and Romanesque will use the grant funding to train with Olympians Charlotte Bredahl and Cindy Ishoy. Michelle hopes to not only further her education with her horse, but to also improve as an instructor. Michelle is currently a Director at Large of the Oregon Dressage Society.

Michelle said, “Romy and I are incredibly thankful to The Dressage Foundation. Receiving this grant will allow me to pursue education in a way I have not been able to before. Running my own training business, I struggle to come up with funds for both showing and training. Now, this grant will allow us access to continued training and development in the arena, as well as give me the opportunity to expand on my own knowledge as a trainer, coach, and competitor. I hope to be an asset to USA Dressage in training horses and riders who will continue into the USA Dressage pipeline."

Read more at https://bit.ly/4d5MsMG

The Debbie McDonald Fund provides funding for high-level training to horse and rider pairs who are training at Prix St. Georges or higher, who show potential to succeed at FEI Levels, and who may not otherwise have the opportunity for the training. Applications are due each year on June 15. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/45TVJVc



Photo by Ella Chedester Photography

19/07/2024

Getting ready for the big announcement!

16/07/2024

We are a week out from our HUGE announcement! Stay tuned!

13/07/2024

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08/07/2024

We have started a 2 week count down to a HUGE Announcement!

14/05/2024

Djurre at 4 days old!

10/05/2024

So excited for all the Djurre babies next year!

08/05/2024

Djurre absolutely loves and trusts his incredible trainer Michelle ❤️

03/05/2024

Grazing time with mom❤️

03/05/2024

Somebody loves their new Jolly Ball!

21/04/2024

Getting ready for our debut at PSG this weekend!

05/04/2024

Don’t miss out on this incredible friesian stallion!! He only has a few more spots left for the season.

* Earned his Sport predicate in dressage at age 6 he is going for Sport Elite this year.

* Passes along his wonderful personality, movement, brains, and hair!

* Negative Hydro/Dwarfism

For more information please go to https://darkhorsefriesians.com/!

01/03/2024

Djurre dancing into Friday!

23/02/2024

Me and my boy❤️

28/01/2024

Proud to announce Djurre ú t Westen Sporr for the 2024 breeding season.

Djurre passes along his incredible athleticism, amazing hair, and wonderful personality.

For more information please visit: https://darkhorsefriesians.com/

14/12/2023

Happy National Horse Day to our fabulous stallion Djurre út Westen Sport! https://darkhorsefriesians.com

30/11/2023

So grateful Djurre has such an incredible bond with his trainer❤️ Thank you Michelle Brady of Haefer Dressage!

28/11/2023

https://darkhorsefriesians.com

Don't miss this first ever opportunity!

$250 off breeding fee for the first 10 clients! Djurre ùt t Westen Sport has made a huge splash in the dressage world earning his Sport predicate at the age of 6!

Contact ASAP for additional details!

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05/10/2023

Just got this beautiful card and photo from a little girl who is a Djurre fan! ❤️❤️

01/10/2023

On the road!! Excited for new beginnings at a gorgeous new facility!

29/09/2023

12/06/2023

📣📣📣Huge Announcement📣📣📣We are so excited to launch Dark Horse Friesians, home to Djurre út 't Westen SPORT!! Djurre is a 6 year-old Friesian Stallion who achieved his Sport Predicate status in dressage in his first three shows. We are proud to offer him for breeding, cooled and frozen.
If you are looking to breed with an exceptional SPORT Friesian please visit our website www.darkhorsefriesians.com.