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The Friesian Horse in New Zealand

The Friesian Horse in New Zealand

The NZFHS is an official representative of the Royal Society “The Friesian Horse Studbook”, KoninklijkeVereniging Het FrieschPaardenStamboek (KFPS).

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One of Oldest Breeds in the World

One of Oldest Breeds in the World

The Friesian is one of Europe’s oldest breeds, dating as far back as the 13th century.

Friesian History
Breeding a Friesian Foal

Breeding a Friesian Foal

It is a challenging activity – selecting the right stallion for your mare. Here\'s what you need to know.

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The Friesian Horse

The Friesian is one of Europe’s oldest breeds, dating as far back as the 13th century. Learn more about this majestic breed here.

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KFPS

The “Royal Society Het FrieschPaarden-Stamboek” was founded in 1879 to protect and promote the breed’s bloodline.

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The New Zealand Friesian Horse Society is made up of Social and Board Members. Click here to get in touch.

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The Baldeep Dhillon Memorial Trophy

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025Linda Gowdy

Last night Saturday the 12 July the Central District Dressage held their prize giving. The DCD group donated “The Baldeep Dhillon Memorial Trophy” to honour his memory and is to be awarded to a rider successfully competing on a mount that is of a alternative breed, cross breed or is bred with 50% warmblood or […]

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HIGH POINTS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

June 15, 2025Linda Gowdy

BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HIGH POINTS WINNERS DRESSAGE Sponsored by The Hungry Horse Café = Winner Louis Weitenberg SHOWING Sponsored by the NZFHS Inc. = Winner Maria King PLEASURE/CTR/WE Sponsored by Willowdale Ranch = Winners Simone du Bernard-ripa and Phil Ripa Well done to all our winners, now onto the round of High Points – […]

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New Zealand Friesian Horse Society Inc. AGM 2025

May 22, 2025Linda Gowdy

UPDATED AGM INFORMATION, PLEASE NOTE AGM IS NOW VIA ZOOM ONLY. As most of our members are only able to join our Annual General Meeting online, we will be holding the AGM only on Zoom this year, not in person. It will take place at 2pm on Saturday 31st May 2025. This event is open […]

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New Zealand Keuring Results 2025

April 20, 2025April 20, 2025Linda Gowdy

                                              NEW ZEALAND KEURING APRIL 2025 First of all, well done to all our participants and their beautiful horses.  WOW what a big couple of days have been had here at the bottom […]

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Full Digital NZ Keuring Programme for both Auckland and Palmertson North

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025Linda Gowdy

Dear members please find attached the digital copy of the Full NZ Keuring Programme, this covers both the Auckland and Palmerston North Keuring in full details. Just a reminder that the times are approximates and that only the Auckland Keuring is open to the public. We are looking forward to seeing all the wonderful Friesian […]

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PALMERSTON NORTH KEURING 2025 – THURSDAY 17TH OF APRIL

April 9, 2025Linda Gowdy

Dear members,   We look forward to welcoming you at our Palmerston North Friesian Horse Keuring on Thursday 17th April at David Brougham’s farm: 530 Karere Road, Tiakitahuna, 4475.   A digital copy of our overall NZ Keuring Programme has been emailed out this evening with all of the necessary information about the Keuring itself, […]

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AUCKLAND KEURING 2025 – SUNDAY 13TH OF APRIL

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025Linda Gowdy

Dear members,   We look forward to welcoming you and your supporters at our Auckland Friesian Horse Keuring on Sunday 13th April at Rose Flats Equestrian in Kaukapakapa! Address: 939 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa, 0873.   Please invite your family and friends as members of the public are welcome! Let them know to arrive from […]

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IMPORTANT: Official Keuring Form for Keuring Registration | Updated Costs | Times & Addresses

March 10, 2025Linda Gowdy

Dear Members,   Thank you so much to everyone who has already replied to give an indication of how many horses they will be bringing to the Keuring, and numbers for our planned dinner(s) with the judges and runners.   Please click forms page and find the  Keuring Entry Form 2025.  You need to fill […]

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CAPE KIDNAPPERS HORSE TREK 2024

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024Linda Gowdy
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PHOTO ENTRIES FOR OUR 2025 FRIESIAN HORSE CALENDAR

October 6, 2024Linda Gowdy

REMINDER ABOUT OUR 2025 Friesian Horse Calendar It’s that time of year again to submit photos for and pre-order our 2025 calendar!!! We would like to invite our NZFHS members to submit up to THREE good quality, landscape (not portrait) photos of their horse(s). Just a few criteria to follow: – Landscape photo rather than […]

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Welcome to the New Zealand Friesian Horse Society Inc, an official representative of the KFPS.

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For those looking at wanting to join Dressage Waikato👍Are you a member of Dressage Waikato? If not, pop on over to Evo events and join today. Our Spring Show is the first of the season where your results will contribute to the SRS Series ... and you definitely want to be a part of that. 🏵️ Huge thank you to Superior Rubber Surfaces for their ongoing support. ... See MoreSee Less

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Dear Members,I hope you are all doing well and starting to enjoy slightly sunnier Spring days with your black beauties! As you do, please don’t forget to take some gorgeous photos and send these over to Simone at events@nzfhs.co.nz for our 2026 Calendar! We can’t wait to see them!After the last few years on the Board, and many many more years being such an integral part of the NZFHS, we are having to say good-bye to our wonderful Registrar, Marianne Weitenberg. We have had the most amazing time working together with Marianne, and know she will still very much be a part of this family. We wish you the most fulfilling time pursuing your other passions and projects, Marianne!As such, the Board is looking to find an interim Registrar to start from the end of October. Please submit your interest for the Board’s consideration by the 20th October. In line with our Constitution, the Board will then vote to elect the interim role holder. At next year’s AGM, we will have a society-wide vote to formally elect our Registrar, so the interim Registrar can either continue in their role or someone else can step into those shoes.Registrar RoleThe Registrar is responsible for:• All tasks related to the registration of Friesian Horses in New Zealando Registration of newly imported horseo Distributing Breeding Certificates to stallion owners with permits (received fromKFPS)o Forwarding breeding certificates to the KFPS (received from stallion owners)o Forwarding birth notifications forms (received from KFPS) to mare ownerswww.nzfhs.co.nzo Forwarding completed birth notifications (received from mare owners) to the KFPSo Forwarding microchip/DNA to the KFPS for issue of registration paper (whenreceived from foal ownerso Forwarding registration papers (received from the KFPS) to owner of newlyregisteredo Recording all of the above in the NZFHS database• Providing breeding info to secretary/newsletter editor/president for distribution tomembers• Providing specific info/advice to member(s) in relation to breeding in New Zealand• Providing information to secretary and/or Keuring coordinator for publication of Keuringprogram (in the year of a Keuring)• Tracking/Troubleshooting paperwork and requesting action if required• Providing report at the AGM• Delegating NZ registrations for mailing etc. to VP• Providing details on registrations etc. to be invoiced to TreasurerHave a fantastic rest of your week, everyone!Warm regards,Anna Zhigareva and the NZFHS Board ... See MoreSee Less

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Hi, everyone! Please remember to submit your favourite photos for our 2026 Friesian Horse calendar! There are just a few criteria that need to be met! Submitted photos must be:• in high definition (so they don't come out blurry when printed)• your own (or have permission from the photographer to be used for this calendar)• without watermarks or photographer logos (ideally)• of our NZ-based Friesian Horses!✨Please submit these for consideration to our Promotion Officer, Simone du Bernard, at events@nzfhs.co.nz by the 20th October (deadline has been extended)!✨We will be taking orders with pre-payment until the end of the month, so get in quick by e-mailing events@nzfhs.co.nz to secure yourself some calendars. They will be sold at $25 per calendar + postage. ... See MoreSee Less

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