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The Friesian Horse Association of North America is both pleased and excited to announce the new Executive Director, Lindsey Flora.

Keuring Dates are out!
	Monroe, Washington: Tues, Sep 25th, 2007 Portland, Oregon: Thurs, Sep 27th, 2007

Bryan Quinsey Resigns

Following is an email from our FHANA Board of Directors: "By now many of you have heard that Executive Director Bryan Quinsey has resigned for personal and professional reasons. The Board Directors have left their families and jobs to go the FHANA office and continue business as usual. Arlene DeBoer, Marc DiLeo and Terri Ray, along with Administrative Assistant Kim Hopson, have all been in the office this past week to answer your questions, register, and transfer your registration papers. Next week, Rick Simonetti will be in the office and will be conducting interviews for the Executive Director's position. We understand you may have concerns at this time and we are here to assure you that the next Executive Director will be just as qualified as Bryan Quinsey. We ask the members of FHANA to have faith in this Board to see that the office continues all functions with no interruptions in service. Upcoming events (such as the Keurings, Worlds Show with Mare and Gelding Central Inspection, and the website, database rebuild) are all being worked on. We will be sending out details on these events as they are finalized. We look forward to the future of FHANA and ask you to be patient and supportive during the hiring process for the next Executive Director. Sincerely, Your Board of Directors "

2007 Inspections
	The 2007 Keurings are scheduled from Sep. 20th thru October 5th. More information will be available Mid April.

Volunteer of the Year - Judi Knapp - Congratulations Judi!!!

Reprinted from article by JR Blumenthal: The 2006 recipient of the award is Judi Knapp of Sisters, Oregon. Judi Knapp, along with her husband Jim, joined the FHANA in 1987 when they purchased two Friesian mares. In 1992, she began to work with then-President Miles Heseldin to translate and create the Rules and Regulations of the FHANA based upon the rules of the Koninklijke Vereniging Het Friesch Paarden Stamboek (KFPS - the mother studbook of the Friesian Horse based in the Netherlands). At that time very little information about this breed was available in English. The translation required Judi to take several trips to the Netherlands. Since then Judi has been involved with the administration (actually housing the FHANA office for a period of time in her home), marketing (the horses depicted in early promotional programs were taken at her farm), and breeding of Friesian horses. We are pleased to recognize the ongoing contributions of Mrs. Knapp to the FHANA and the Friesian Horse in North America by presenting her with an award that will forever bear her name - The Judi Knapp Volunteer of the Year Award. In the future, the award will be presented annually at FHANA's Annual General Membership Meeting. Nomination forms can be obtained by contacting the FHANA office in Lexington, Kentucky.

Two More Approved Stallions coming to America!

Author: John Gray Date: 02/25/2007 Spearmint Rhino Friesian Ranch, Norco, California is pleased to announce they have acquired 2 additional approved on off-spring FHANA/FPS breeding stallions: Gradus 356 (born 1994 - Stam 43 - Reitse 272 Pref X Oege 267 Pref) and Ielke 382 (born 1994 - Stam 28 - Nykle 309 X Tsjalling 235) Gradus and Ielke join Gerryt 360 (born 1994/Stam 70/Reitse 272 Pref. X Doeke) and Maiko 373 (born 1996/Stam 143/Tsjerk 328 X Wylster) already standing at the Spearmint Rhino Friesian Ranch in Norco, California. For additional information, contact: Sheryl Hernandez, Ranch Manager Tel 951 313 6231 shernandez@srfranch.com www.srfranch.com John Gray, CEO Tel 949 244 9768 jgray@srfranch.com www.srfranch.com

General Meeting
	For more information about the recent general meeting go to: http://www.fhana.com/memfiles/10138325

Goffert

Tribute to Goffert - Our condolences go out to Iron Spring Farms and Belinda for the loss of Goffert. Forward from Bryan Quinsey Goffert 369 Rest in Peace Author: Iron Spring Farm Date: 02/13/2007 Goffert 369 Rest in Peace 6/14/94 - 2/13/07 It is with much sadness that we announce that Goffert 369 was euthanized February 13, 2007. He suffered from colic and although every effort was made to save him the damage was irreparable. "Herbie" was a very special horse in every way. He was not only an unforgettable Grand Prix performer and sire of champions, but also a real superstar. In Holland he was treated with respect and great admiration. We also send our condolences to his rider and trainer Belinda Narin Wertman. He was one of a kind and we feel blessed for the time we had with him. FHANA offers our condolences to Mary Alice Malone and staff at Iron Spring Farm.

Warning from FHANA

Below is an excerpt from the FHANA page warning people to do their homework when purchasing a friesian. Be advised that Tailwind Friesians will ALWAYS provide you with all of the paperwork necessary to process your FHANA/FPS Friesian's pedigree and registration. We also pay up to $100 for your registration and show you how to become a member of FHANA if you aren't already. We are always up front and honest about the quality of the horse's pedigree and are happy to help you understand the papers. Here is the warning from Bryan Quinsy: BUYERS BEWARE! Author: Bryan Quinsey, Executive Director Date: 02/07/2007 We have recently been learning of some unscrupulous sellers of Friesian horses. We suggest that buyers take caution in making purchases. Do Your Homework! Confirm pedigrees. Check references. Ask questions. If you need assistance with pedigrees or additional information about registration papers, please contact the FHANA office at 859-455-7430 or fhana@fhana.com

Stallion Show Video Available

2007 Stallion Show on DVD Author: Ids Hellinga, KFPS Date: 02/05/2007 The videotapes of the stallion inspection made by Filmloop have now been edited and are available for sale. We invite you to purchase this DVD so that you can once again relish the performances of the young stallions and the studbook stallions. You can order this DVD with the compilation of the clips from the stallion inspection at www.filmloop.nl. You will then be charged € 15.00 for the DVD plus the mailing costs. It is also possible to order a special DVD of a certain class or a certain stallion. Another option is to link a clip of a certain stallion to your website. Filmloop’s website will start showing a promo clip at its website on February 1.

FHANA Meeting
	Events 2007 FHANA AGM & Board of Directors Meeting 02/16/2007 Hosted by Friesian Horse Club of Southern California Friday, February 16 - 9 am - Annual Board of Directors Meeting 1 pm - Open Evening - Social activity to be determined Saturday, February - Go to www.fhana.com for more information.

Mintse comes to the US!

Mintse 384 to America Author: Arlene & Bob De Boer Date: 02/01/2007 The Friesian Connection Announces !!! After a disappointing December month the Friesian Connection has decided to import a Friesian Stallion already approved on his offspring. He was the grand champion in the Stallion Show in Leeuwarden in 2005, and he was in the champion round in 2007 where he was proclaimed the best in trot. Who is this exciting stallion coming here? Mintse 384!!!!!!! He will be here in time for the spring breeding season. Contact us as soon as possible for a breeding contract. Call Janice at 616-896-6583 or Amy at 616-896-7258, cell phone 616-893-2964. Plan to have this exciting stallion be part of your breeding program.

Teade approved on Offspring

Author: Christine DeHerrera Date: 01/25/2007 Reprinted from Performance Horse Registry -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Iron Spring Farm’s popular Friesian stallion Teade 392 was recently approved on offspring by the FPS. He was the only American-based stallion approved during the testing held in December. Not only is this a terrific accolade, it is also an assurance of the quality of Teade’s youngsters, who have been winning at shows and receiving top honors at keurings. “The FPS are very stringent in their assessment of stallions and their offspring, so this is a tremendous honor for Teade,” said Mary Alice Malone, who rode the handsome stallion to a reserve championship at the 2006 GAIG/United States Dressage Federation Region I Championships. “Teade’s a wonderful horse and sire. He reliably passes on his excellent temperament and athletic ability to his youngsters.” This accomplishment tops off an impressive year for Teade 392. Not only did he receive the reserve championship at the regional show, but he also won numerous classes at dressage shows from Florida to New Jersey. His daughter Tiramisu ISF was the Champion Filly at the FHANA Inspection held at Iron Spring Farm. His son Valdor ISF was the Champion Colt at the same inspection. Daughter Vivian van Teade was named Grand Champion at the FHANA Inspection in Michigan. Teade 392 is by Anton 343 out of Irma van ‘T Zuid S, by Pike.

Onne 2007 GRAND CHAMPION

Onne Wins Grand Champion!!!!

Stallion Show 2007 Author: Bryan Quinsey, Executive Director Date: 01/13/2007 Stallion Show (Hengstenkeuring) 2007 Results: Champion - Onne 376 (Leffert 306 x Ytsje by Hearke) Owned by Gebr. van Manen, Ede, Netherlands Reserve Champion - Harmen 424 (Teunis 332 x Jildau by Oege) Owned by G. Toonen & Jake Toonen, Maren-Kessel, Netherlands Top 5 (in alphabetical order): - Beart 411 - Harmen 424 - Jerke 434 - Mintse 384 - Onne 376 Stallions Approved for 70-Day Test: - Mathijs H. (Piter 312 x Carola H. by Leffert) - Fam. Folmer, Lunteren - Maurits K. (Ritse 322 x Renske K. by Tsjerk 328) - Stalhouderij Meijer, Marienheem - Murk fan Breuningswyck (Ulke 338 x Wikke fan Breuningswyck by Folkert 353) - J. op de Hoek, Tjerkgaast - Norbert (Tsjerk 328 x Amalia-Annie by Hearke) - T. & J. van der Zee, Jacobiparochie - Omer R.S. fan Top en Twel (Brandus 345 x Irma B. by Jochem) - Friesental Mannell, Afferden - Nanne Gestut Friesenwiese (Fabe 348 x Yasmin R. by Teake) - Chr. Meinecke-Twele, Wahrenholz - Nimrod v.d. W. (Heinse 354 x Femke fan Nes by Dirk) - Fam Folmer, Lunteren - Nimrod fan Hylpen (Gradus 356 x Geeske fan Hylpen by Jochem) - R. de Vries-Bakker, Hindeloopen - Maurice P. (Wander 352 x Willy Wieke P. by Tsjerk 328) - Klaas & Mares Vanderploeg, Ithaca, Michigan - Nico v. V. (Olrik 383 x Vrouce v.P. by Thomas 327) - Fam Folmer, Lunteren - Odin (Onne 376 x Feronia by Feitse 293) - P. Okkema, Witmarsum - Oebele van het Houkumhuis (Mintse 384 x Wimkje K. by Anton 343) - D.T. Pijper, Rasquert - Meile K. (Rindert 406 x Anke O. by Lute 304) - H. Kuiper, Oosternd - Mindert v.d Terpen (Rindert 406 x Afelien by Abel 344) - R. J. Rienstra, Wommels - Muska van de Hanenberghoeve (Sape 381 x Ulska van de Hanenberghoeve by Oepke) - J.H.J. Hilderink, Haaksbergen - Oene R.V. (Sape 381 x Sietske by Sjaard 320) - A. Minkema & mw. Y. Veenje-Algra, Rottevalle - Meint S.R. (Fabe 348 x Yasmijn R. by Teunis 332) - P.O. Verweij, Lunteren - Meneer-Vrouwkje (Teeuwis 389 x Oekje-Vrouwkje by Oege) - F. Wemmenhove, Zuldwolde - Mauritz fan it Pompebled (Ulbert 390 x Wendy fan it Pompebled by Ulke 338) - W. Wester, Tjerkgaast - Meindert R. (Wikke 404 x Veikje-C. van de Wijdewomer by Wander 352) - R.A. Brendel, Twello - Maeije (Beart 411 x Annegjen by Goffert 369) - J.Tj. Bouma, Nijlan - Maarschalk van de VrieseVisser (Bente 412 x Wijkje L. by Teunis 332) - E.A. Constant, Kwadijk - Murk fan 'e Sjongedyk (Andries 415 x Anke fan 'e Sjongedyk by Reitse) - P.A. Okkema, Siegerswoude - Lykle van Zuidveld (Nykle 309 x Thea M. by Anton 343) - E. Ardesch & Ted Kop Jansen, Lemele - Lenard (Karel 370 x Tobje by Teunis 332) - Th. Hooymans, Kerkdriel - Haiko van de Elsenerhof (Sape 381 x Reinou F. by Jurjen) - B.C. Nijhof, Markelo

News From The Stallion Inspection in Leeuwarden

Directly from Bryan Quinsey:NEWS FLASH "Congratulations to Klaas and Mares Vanderploeg and family. Their stallion - Maurice P. (Wander 352 x Willy Wieke P. by Tsjerk 328) has passed the 2nd and 3rd round of the stallion selection process. Maurice P. will now move to the next round of the process by going to the 70 day test in Drachten in the fall of 2007. If Maurice P. passes the next round he will join the 2 other approved stallions owned by the Vanderploegs - Tonis 393 and Doaitsen 420. FHANA "

2007 Stallion Show
	Coming in January 2007 is the annual Stallion show. It is early this year, beginning with a clinic on the 11th and two days of inspections on the 12th and 13th. Go to www.FHANA.com for more information, or call us at Tailwind Friesians: 509-962-6905. It's not too late to make arrangements.

Stallion Offspring Testing

KFPS Date: 12/14/2006 The results of the approved stallion offspring testing have been announced. The owners of the stallions have been notified. Stallions considered include: Ielke 382 - Approved Rintse 386 - Disapproved Tsjibbe 388 - Disapproved Teeuwis 389 - Approved Tonke 391 - Disapproved Teade 392 - Approved Tonis 393 - Approved Tetse 394 - Disapproved Rik 396 - Approved Tsjalke 397 - Approved Time 398 - Disapproved Tije 401 - Disapproved Wibe 402 - Disapproved Wobke 403 - Approved

Nanning Relocation
	Approved stallion, Nanning 374, has relocated to Northeastern Wisconsin. Nanning will now be standing at Fenway Farms and is solely owned by Scott and Shelley Kelnhofer.

Fridse 423 and Tjesse 400
	Big News for the Pacific NW! Tjesse 400 will be arriving in Enumclaw, Washington at JRB Frieisians. Congrats to the Brockways! Also, we will have Fridse 423 coming to Maryland.