All the good looks are packaging for the most important Friesian qualities: athletic abilities, a "gentle giant" nature and desire to please their owners. Monte especially represents that. "He is such a sweet stallion," Joan reports. He's as cooperative with novice adults and kids as he is with his professional handlers and is well behaved in a variety of situations.
The breeding and sales program also supports several equine charities, including Saving Horses, Inc., the Saving America's Horses documentary and the Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals. More exciting news includes the inclusion of Friesian Focus stables on a spring 2015 edition of Wild About Barns, a show on the Ride TV cable network. The beautiful Murrieta stable is one of three Golden State facilities to be featured. The Cleveland National Forest nearly surrounds the Friesian Focus operation and its location on the border of San Diego and Riverside counties. Joan has enjoyed staging very popular open houses in the past and promises to resume the tradition soon. Visits are available for prospective buyers and breeders by appointment and everyone can enjoy Monte and his stablemates at this year's Jingle Bell Horse Show, Dec. 4-7 at the Del Mar Horse Park. Joan particularly recommends the "High Tini 'n' Tea" party on Friday, Dec. 5 and the Concours de Elegance carriage class on Thursday, Dec. 4. For more information about Friesian Focus, call 951-304-7945 or visit www.friesianfocus.com.
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Written by Kim F. Miller
Friday, 28 November 2014 00:00
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