Workshops, Clinics and in-house training programs
"House of the Friesians" offers Friesian horses, their owners and all people interested in Friesian horses, extended programs starting with workshops, clinics and in-house training programs. Key to all of these programs is that you and/or your horse are offered a relaxed atmosphere, where through practice combined with knowledge, you can reach new potential. When entering yourself in one of our clinics you have the option of bringing your own horse (provided it is a Friesian horse) or using one of the horses at "House of the Friesians".Workshops are partly individual and partly in a group setting, depending on to subject that is being presented. Workshops and clinics are being offered annually between the months of May till September; on request exceptions can be made. Our in-house programs run all year round.
| No. | Description | Target group | Duration | Cost in US$ |
| 1. | The Friesian horse: a workshop in which we cover the essentials of general care, riding under saddle and in harness. | New owners and interested parties | 5 days | 800.00 |
| 2. | Introduction to the Friesian horse: offers you the opportunity to accompany our experienced team of trainers and care-givers, to fully experience the Friesian horse, their character and personalities. Emphasis in this workshop is placed on general daily care. | New owners and interested parties | 1 day | 200.00 |
| 3.* | The Friesian horse and riding under saddle: improve your riding style and learn how you together with your Friesian horse can advance in both style and technique. | Owners | 5 days | 1,500.00 |
| 4.* | The Friesian horse and driving in harness: improve your driving skills and learn how to do more with your Friesian horse while in harness. | Owners | 5 days | 1,500.00 |
| 5. | Training and education of your Friesian horse, tending to your specific needs. | Friesian horses | 14 days minimal | Per day 60.00 |
| 6. | Board during quarantine period | Friesian horses for import or export | Depending on the regulation in the land of origin or destination | 10.00 |
| 7. | Training your horse for selection tests: this includes show grooming presentation. | Friesian horses | 7 days | 210.00 |
- *Requirements are, that you bring one or maximum two Friesian horses complete with the necessary tack or harness.
- If you require accommodation for yourself, arrangements can be made, at a cost of:
- US$50.00 per person per night, this includes breakfast and dinner at our table. Accommodation is right at "House of the Friesians" in one of our comfortable apartments
- Stabling cost US$ 10.00 for a paddock or US$ 20.00 for a box stall per night (included are grass or three feedings of hay and two feedings of grain per day. Not included are cost acquired by any necessary farrier or veterinary services, costs for de-worming if this is required, or any additional costs for special food requirements.
- Horses belonging to a third party that are stabled at "House of the Friesians" are there at the risk of their owners.
- Transportation to and from "House of the Friesians" can be arranged at the cost of US$ 1.40 per kilometer.