2008 Fort Vancouver Veteran's Day Parade - in POURING rain!

We are an informal parade & social group focused on promoting the breed outside the usual Friesian Venues, non-registry specific.  Purebreds and crosses welcome, non-owners are welcome to join us, we like a support group!  Pooper scooper specialist highly prized...

Individual responsibility required, no official membership, just a group communicating mostly via an email group sharing dates and can participate so long as you are safe, polite and abide by courteous behavior.

Willing to host or organize an event? Maybe a BBQ, trail ride or have the group at a local festival? We'de love to have your participation!

Friesian Breed Associations at bottom of page

Code of behavior:
No talking negatively about other participants.
No promoting your farm exclusively, we will have a group card to hand out that includes anyone who wants to be listed.
No unsafe or uncontrolled horses.
Ride or participate at your own risk. As there is no formal organization or group, there is no group insurance, only event-specific waivers or insurance.
Use a Friesian or part Friesian for public events.

Parades we've participated in 2008:
Sandy Mountain Parade
Hockinson Fun Days Parade
Fort Vancouver Veteran's Day Parade

Awards won:
Most Creative Entry, Hockinson Fun Days 2008
3rd place Equine Unit Sandy Mountain parade (first time we've gotten less then 2nd, our description was lost!)
(no award offered for Fort Vancouver)

Upcoming 2009 events:
Grand Floral Rose Parade
Sandy Mountain Parade
Hockinson Fun Days

We are also considering:
Pendleton Round-Up Parade
La Center Fun Days
Add your own event.  Email coordinator if you'd like to join or have us come to a parade at thecoombs@juno.com

Friesian Breed Associations:

FHANA (Dutch purebred registry) http://fhana.com/

FPZV (German purebred registry) http://www.fpzvusa.com/

IFSHA International Friesian Show Horse Association (not a registry) http://friesianshowhorse.com/

American registries accepting both purebred and crosses:

Friesian Heritage Horse http://www.friesianheritage.com/

Friesian Blood Horse Registry http://www.friesianbloodhorseregistry.com/

Friesian Horse Society http://www.friesianhorsesociety.com/Home.html

Friesian Sport horse Association http://www.friesiansporthorseassociation.com/