— Friesian foals & young horses · Wellington, FL
Friesian foals
for sale.
The foals and young horses remaining at the estate are KFPS-registered, by approved sport stallions, and out of mares we have known for years. A young Friesian is a long horizon — real work under saddle does not begin until four, the breed matures slowly, and the right home is one that understands the wait. Each is vetted, papered, and ready to travel.
Prices are not listed. Send a note with the foal you are interested in and a fair offer.
By Lieke de VriesLast updated
— Foal to four years
Growing out
a Friesian foal.
- 01
0–6 months — at the mare
Foal stays with the dam. Halter work, leading, picking up feet, standing tied — the basics of being handled by a human. Wean at five to six months.
- 02
6–12 months — autumn keuring
KFPS foal-keuring in the autumn of the birth year. The foal is presented in-hand; a judge scores conformation and movement. Strong scores at the keuring stay on the papers for life.
- 03
1–2 years — pasture and ground manners
Long days at pasture with companions. Continued in-hand work, light handling, hauling for short trips. No round-pen, no longeing on a tight circle — the joints are not closed.
- 04
2–3 years — ster keuring (mares)
Filly is presented again for the ster predicate. A clean three-year keuring locks in the ster mark permanently. Colts are presented at the stallion show; very few are kept entire past four.
- 05
3–4 years — light backing
Long-rein, ground driving, eventually a rider walking and trotting in straight lines. Short sessions, big breaks, lots of pasture time between work days.
- 06
4+ years — real training begins
First and Second Level dressage work. Driving training where it applies. The horse should be physically and mentally ready by five — push earlier and the hocks and stifles will tell you about it at ten.
— Frequently asked
Friesian foals — common questions.
- How much does a Friesian foal cost?
- A weaned KFPS-registered Friesian foal in the United States in 2026 typically sells between $8,000 and $20,000. Foals with predicated parents — by an approved sport stallion (Tjalbert 460, Wybren 464, Markus 491, Maurus 441) and out of a ster or kroon mare — sit at the upper end. Foals from unpapered parents or unregistered Friesian-cross foals can be found for less.
- What is the difference between a Friesian filly and a colt?
- A filly is a female foal under four years old; a colt is a male foal under four years old. KFPS-registered foals are issued a foal papers ("veulenboek") and inspected at the autumn keuring in their birth year. A colt that scores high at the foal keuring is on a path toward potential stallion approval; a filly is on a path toward predicate inspection at three years.
- Is it safe to buy a Friesian foal sight unseen?
- Not really. Friesian foals can be shipped within the US after weaning, but you should at minimum see recent video of the foal moving free, a copy of the KFPS foal papers, and a vet report. If the seller refuses any of these, walk away. We strongly recommend visiting the foal at the stable before any deposit changes hands.
- When can a Friesian foal be ridden?
- Light backing typically begins at three years; serious work under saddle from four. The breed matures slowly — the long-bone growth plates do not fully close until five — and pushing a Friesian into ridden work early reliably produces hock and stifle problems later. A four-year-old started this season is exactly where the breed wants to be.
- Are your foals KFPS registered?
- The pure Friesian foals on the estate (Reinske, Wybren jr.) are KFPS foal-book registered, with papers in hand. Sire and dam are confirmed KFPS-registered Friesians; both foals are eligible to be presented at the autumn keuring in their birth year.
- Do you sell Friesian foals at weaning or older?
- Both. Reinske and Wybren jr. are both well past weaning age. We do not sell foals before five months — the foal needs the mare for the first half-year and the studbook stamp at the foal keuring. After that, age depends on what the buyer is set up for.
— Make an offer
Speak with the family.
Tell us which foal or young horse you are interested in — and what you have in mind for them.