Show Results
Every year the FPS (Friese Paarden Stamboek), which is the original Friesian horse association, sends teams of officials to North America to judge the Friesians over here.  Hastings, Michigan was the largest showing of Friesians in North America for the 2000 "keuring" season.  When judged, the horse or foal is assigned a "premie" which is a measure of their conformation and movement.

 

1st premie: an exceptional rating, it indicates a horse that is deemed to be among the top 5% of the breed.
2nd premie: attained by approximately 35% of the animals presented. 
3rd premie: the most common, approximately 50% receive this rating.
no premie: the lowest 10% of the breed receive no premie

 
If you have any questions concerning the standards of judging, the
FHANA has more extensive information.
Michigan 2005

Tjallina Provisional Model Mare, Champion Mare with a 1st premie

Willy Wieke 1st premie

Lola P. 1st premie 2 yr old

Sally P. Champion Filly 1st premie

Sebastiaan P. Champion Colt 1st premie

Sylvester P. Reserve Champion Colt 2nd premie

Shamus P. 1st premie colt
Michigan 2004

Tjallina, Lola P., Mario P., Michaelangelo P. all 1st premies.

Lola P. Reserve Champion Mare

Michaelangelo P. Reserve Champion Colt
                  Michigan 2003
                 Tjallina and Bauwina both declared star mares
 
 Michigan 2002
Willy Wieke, Ytsje and Yt all declared 1st premie star mares
Hastings, Michigan 2000
 
Grand Champion   Hieke fan Schuilenburg (model)
Reserve Champion  Sally (star)
 
The following ratings were awarded to the 11 horses that Vanderploegs presented for judging:
 
MARES
1st premie:   

Hieke fan Schuilenburg
Nandi
Sally
Alita J.