2017 Friesian Gelding Netherlands Import, Hessel 480 X Gea van de Meikade

Description

Hessel 480 Sport x Gea van de Meikade (Ster)

- Franz was bred by Willem Lockhorst at Stal van de Meikade, Lunteren, Netherlands, the same breeder as 2019 FHANA Horse of the year
-Caesar's stamline 117 is full of Ster, Preferent and Model mares also clear of any genetic esophageal issues 
-imported by Dutta Corp. Into New York and quarantined at Rigbie Farms, MD
-broke, groundwork, clicker training and dressage training by Karen Orloff-Yatsko, Harvey's Lake, PA
-gelded at Mid Atlantic Equine Medical Center, New Jersey
- Summering at home farm in North Central Pennsylvania until September when he will resume dressage training in Wellington, Florida

Franz comes from an impressive pedigree in achievement and physical conformation. Imported from Netherlands and summering at his home farm in Pennsylvania, he will travel to Wellington in September for dressage training if not sold. His Sire, Hessel 480 Sport is an extraordinary representative of the modern Friesian build and is the tallest of approved Stallions at 16.3 1/2 hands. His Dam, Ster comes from Stam Line 117 with a impressive Stam Line and is of a baroque build with a bombproof and endearing, intuitive temperament. Franz is green broke to walk, trot, canter and is ready to continue training in dressage or driving.