Frieisan Horses - Windermere Farms

1. Are all horses of Windermere Farms imported?

Yes, they are. This does not mean that there are no good quality horses bred and raised in the U.S. The reason why we strictly import is that the selection of horses of rare breeds like the Friesian is much larger in Europe. This fact simply increases the probability to find exceptional horses, as usually offered by Windermere Farms.

2. Are foals or young stock available at Windermere Farms?

Windermere Farms is not a breeding facility. We strictly import our horses from Europe. There is however always the possibility to find and import a special "youngster" for our clients.

3. Is importing very expensive?

We find importing is a very comparable option compared to the purchase price of a horse bred and raised in the U.S. Prices are a question of offer and demand. A lot more horses are offered for sale in Europe and prices are therefore lower. When adding the import costs the total purchase price of the horse is mostly not more expensive than another horse that was born and raised in the U.S. Mostly the training levels of horses purchased in Europe are much more advanced which provides an additional argument for the advantages of importing.

4. Which horses require CEM-Quarantine service upon their importation?

Mares and stallions older than 2 years.

5. Do the horses need to go into CEM-Quarantine in the State of entry?

No, the horse owner makes the decision which CEM-Quarantine facility is appropriate for his/her horse.

6. How do the stallions of Windermere Farms get their impressive "buff" looks?

It is a combination of an individual feeding program geared towards a very specific horse, combined with targeted training for muscle build up.