How much does a Friesian mare cost?

A KFPS-registered Friesian mare under saddle in the United States in 2026 typically sells between $25,000 and $60,000. Confirmed broodmares with ster or kroon predicates and quality foals on the ground reach $80,000 to $150,000. Older retired mares can be found from $12,000. The mare's predicate level and breeding record move the number more than any other factor.

What is a ster Friesian mare?

Ster (star) is the second KFPS predicate after basic registration. A ster mare has been presented at the KFPS keuring, scored above the breed minimum on conformation and movement, and earned the predicate permanently. Kroon (crown) and Model are higher predicates above ster. A ster mare's foals sell for more, and the predicate is a meaningful resale signal.

Are Friesian mares good for amateur riders?

A finished Friesian mare — eight to fifteen years old, consistent training, quiet temperament — can be an excellent amateur horse. The breed standard explicitly weighs character, and KFPS has selected for trainability for over a century. A green or sensitive mare is a different matter and belongs with an experienced rider.

Can a Friesian mare for sale come with foal?

Yes. A confirmed-in-foal Friesian mare sells for more than the same mare empty, particularly if the foal is by an approved sport stallion. Plan on an extra $5,000 to $20,000 in the purchase price for a quality cover. None of the mares currently on our property are confirmed in foal — the estate is winding down.

What colour are Friesian mares?

All KFPS-registered pure Friesian mares are black. A small forehead star is permitted; any other white markings disqualify the mare from full registration. Friesian-cross mares (Friesian × Andalusian, × Quarter Horse, × Gypsy Vanner) can be any colour their cross-breed parent brings, and several non-black mares on our estate are crosses or non-KFPS-registered Friesian relatives.

Do Friesian mares cost less than stallions or geldings?

Roughly the same as a comparable gelding, less than a comparable approved stallion. The breeding premium that lifts stallion prices does not apply to mares the same way — most mares are sold for riding or as broodmare prospects, not as a future stud. A high-predicate broodmare with a competition record can outprice both.

— Friesian mares for sale · Wellington, FL

The mares
on the estate.

Ten mares remain at the property as the estate closes. Most are pure KFPS-registered Friesians; a few are crosses we kept for their temperament. Several are confirmed sport mares; others are quiet riding and driving mares for amateur homes. Each is vetted, papered where applicable, and ready to travel.

Prices are not listed. Send a note with the mare you are interested in and a fair offer; videos and full vet records are shared on request.

By Lieke de VriesLast updated May 27, 2026

— 10 mares on the property

See all remaining horses →

Mare · Sport · Dressage

Saskia fan de Bergen

Age: 4 yrs
Height: 16.0 hh
Studbook: KFPS

Offers invited

Reserved

Mare · Young Horse

Doutzen fan It Wetterskip

Age: 4 yrs
Height: 16.0 hh
Studbook: KFPS

Offers invited

Mare · Dressage · Young Horse

Tjalda fan Fjord

Age: 6 yrs
Height: 16.0 hh
Studbook: KFPS

Offers invited

Mare · Dressage

Anouk fan de Greppel

Age: 7 yrs
Height: 16.3 hh
Studbook: KFPS

Offers invited

Mare · Driving

Femke fan Laagland

Age: 10 yrs
Height: 15.3 hh
Studbook: KFPS

Offers invited

Mare · Driving · Dressage

Anika fan it Heitelân

Age: 10 yrs
Height: 16.2 hh
Studbook: FSHR · half-Andalusian

Offers invited

Mare · Pleasure · Trail · Driving

Marrit fan Lieke

Age: 13 yrs
Height: 14.3 hh
Studbook: FSHR · half Gypsy Vanner

Offers invited

Mare · Trail · Pleasure

Sahira fan it Marrekrite

Age: 16 yrs
Height: 15.0 hh
Studbook: AHR Purebred Arabian

Offers invited

Mare · Iberian Sport · Pleasure

Sevilla fan it Strân

Age: 17 yrs
Height: 15.2 hh
Studbook: IALHA

Offers invited

Mare · Smooth-Gaited · Pleasure

Perla fan de Heide

Age: 19 yrs
Height: 15.2 hh
Studbook: KMSHA · RHBA

Offers invited

— Buying a Friesian mare

What matters,
in order.

01
What you actually plan to do with her
A broodmare prospect and a riding mare are two different purchases. Decide first, then look. The same mare can rarely do both equally well in her primary year.
02
Predicate level on the papers
Ster, Kroon, Model — the level on the KFPS papers is permanent and follows the mare. It moves resale value, foal value, and is the single shortest summary of how the studbook judges her.
03
Reproductive history (if breeding)
How many foals, how many live births, any complications, foaling temperament. A mare with three healthy registered foals is worth significantly more than an unproven mare of the same age and breeding.
04
Soundness exam under saddle
Five-stage PPE with flexion tests, hocks, stifles, feet. Friesian mares hold weight well, which can mask early lameness — a thorough exam from your vet, not the seller's, is non-negotiable.
05
Five-panel genetic test
Dwarfism (DWARF), hydrocephalus, KFPS-monitored markers. Particularly important if you are buying a broodmare — you do not want a carrier-by-carrier cross.
06
Training and ridden record
What level does she actually go at? Confirmed at First Level dressage, driving in pair, started over fences — written record, not verbal. Ask for video taken in the last sixty days.
07
Temperament under pressure
Hauled in a strange trailer, ridden in an unfamiliar arena, handled by a stranger. A quiet mare at home is not necessarily a quiet mare anywhere else. Test before you commit.

— Stallions

Friesian mares — common questions.

How much does a Friesian mare cost?: A KFPS-registered Friesian mare under saddle in the United States in 2026 typically sells between $25,000 and $60,000. Confirmed broodmares with ster or kroon predicates and quality foals on the ground reach $80,000 to $150,000. Older retired mares can be found from $12,000. The mare's predicate level and breeding record move the number more than any other factor.
What is a ster Friesian mare?: Ster (star) is the second KFPS predicate after basic registration. A ster mare has been presented at the KFPS keuring, scored above the breed minimum on conformation and movement, and earned the predicate permanently. Kroon (crown) and Model are higher predicates above ster. A ster mare's foals sell for more, and the predicate is a meaningful resale signal.
Are Friesian mares good for amateur riders?: A finished Friesian mare — eight to fifteen years old, consistent training, quiet temperament — can be an excellent amateur horse. The breed standard explicitly weighs character, and KFPS has selected for trainability for over a century. A green or sensitive mare is a different matter and belongs with an experienced rider.
Can a Friesian mare for sale come with foal?: Yes. A confirmed-in-foal Friesian mare sells for more than the same mare empty, particularly if the foal is by an approved sport stallion. Plan on an extra $5,000 to $20,000 in the purchase price for a quality cover. None of the mares currently on our property are confirmed in foal — the estate is winding down.
What colour are Friesian mares?: All KFPS-registered pure Friesian mares are black. A small forehead star is permitted; any other white markings disqualify the mare from full registration. Friesian-cross mares (Friesian × Andalusian, × Quarter Horse, × Gypsy Vanner) can be any colour their cross-breed parent brings, and several non-black mares on our estate are crosses or non-KFPS-registered Friesian relatives.
Do Friesian mares cost less than stallions or geldings?: Roughly the same as a comparable gelding, less than a comparable approved stallion. The breeding premium that lifts stallion prices does not apply to mares the same way — most mares are sold for riding or as broodmare prospects, not as a future stud. A high-predicate broodmare with a competition record can outprice both.

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