Hi Sue,

Thank you for checking in on us.   Tetje is settling in very nicely.  She was very nervous the first day.  She called and called to all the nearby horses to say hello, or she may of been waiting to hear Iris or Arabella calling back.  I felt so badly for her.  She did get one gentlemen "gelding" to jump out of his pasture from across the road THREE times to come and say hi to her.  He was finally contained to the back of the owners property.  Our neighbors in back had 5 horses that raced over to the fence to see the new lady, it was so funny, but they all had nice greetings for her. 

I think Tetje was most curious about the small herd of cows across the field, she watches them daily, it's as though she's never seen a cow or she thinks their funny looking fat American horses.  It is funny to watch her watch them so intently. 
 

What a wonderful experience this has been for both Neil and I.  Thank you so much.  We absolutely love Tetje, she is such a funny and gentle girl.  (she also knows how to take lids off of grain/garbage cans).

  I'll keep in touch and send some photos to let you know our progress.

Thanks again,

Mary P
 

Update October 9, 2007 
Tetje is doing wonderful, I wish I could ride her but still need to get a saddle.  Everyone who comes over just loves her, they take lots of pictures of her.  She always checks pockets for snacks.  She is such a sweetie.   you may get a few referrals from me, two folks absolutely fell in love with her.  I told them if they are interested in a Friesian, that you were the lady to go see for sure.
I looked on lne for saddles but could only find the Web site for the one saddle which is made in Germany?  So maybe I will wait until you get the Redline saddles in. 
I'll send photos to you soon.
Mary

Update May 16, 2008 
Hi Sue,
Just a quick update on Tetje.  She foaled last night around 9:45, it was a filly and she's soooo adorable.
I love the little jeri-curls and she's very black with no white marks.  She's very friendly and walks right up 
to you when you enter the stall.  We are still working on her name and we will let you know what we decide, 
and will send more pics soon!  Tetje did great, it went really fast.  Both mom and baby are doing good.
Congrats to you and all of your new babies as well!!!!
 
Mary Piovesan
 
 

Tetje and her new filly !

Just born!
 
 

Below are photos of Mary and her Daughter taking riding lessons on Tetje at our place

 
 

Tetje is a beautiful, 9 year old (just turned 9 in April) 3rd premie studbook mare who has had a very broad range of experiences in her life. She has been driven extensively- single and in pairs.  Her trainer in Holland said she is not afraid of anything- this girl is the most bombproof horse we have at this time!   She is a master of the trails too.  She was owned by a family in Holland who did everything with her.  They had an 11 year old girl who did a lot of outdoor / trail riding.   She is sweet and loves attention and is a good mother!  She has had 2 foals- both fillies.  One in 2002 and one in 2004.  She has a coveted full paper pedigree, and only 1.95 % inbreeding. 
 
 

Here are her 2 foals-

She is a big, baroque mare.  She stands at 16.1 hands (1.64 meters). 
 

Tetje is confirmed in foal to Jasper 366!  He doesn't ship semen so the only way to get a Jasper baby is to buy an imported mare like Tetje that is already in foal!
 

Click here to see her free lunge video from August 23rd (taken at our farm)

Click here to see her video under saddle

Click here to see her registration paper
 
 
 
 

Tetje is on the driver's left

Tetje is on the driver's left
 
 

Tetje is on the driver's left
 
 

Tetje is on the driver's left