In Memory

ASWYN van de PLUUM

FPZV Elite Preferent Stallion
(Naen 264 x Anne 5638 Star)

IN MEMORIAM
~May 10, 1981 – September 1, 2009~


ASWYN van de PLUUM in his prime

I have tried to write this since my beloved Aswyn van de Pluum passed on from the complications of old age in September, but I simply thad not been able to find adequate words to express the loss of such a magnificent horse and such a kind, sweet and loving friend until now.  I take comfort in knowing that his life was filled with the love of so many all around the world and that he left so many of us with the gift of a son or a daughter to carry on his shining light.  To have spent the last years of his life with me was the greatest gift he could have ever given me…and I like to think he thought so too.

Aswyn lived to an amazing 28 1/2 years of age and he truly was a King among his breed!  I have never before experienced a horse with such regal presence.  At first, he just took my breath away with his masculine beauty and his powerful, yet graceful movement, then he looked at me with the kindest and wisest of eyes…and I was a goner!  It was as if he fully understood the effect he had on mere mortals, yet he would never take advantage of that power.  He was just so incredibly gentle and kind…and I will miss his nuzzles so very much.

Aswyn van de Pluum was foaled in the Netherlands on May 10, 1981. From there he was exported to Germany where he was registered and approved as a breeding stallion in 1987 by a joint KFPS Dutch and FPZV German Approval Committee after he completed and passed the 50-day Stallion Performance Test.

He was the Stallion Performance Test Champion in 1987. Aswyn van de Pluum holds the distinction of being the only jointly approved KFPS & FPZV Friesian breeding stallion in the history of both Dutch & German registries.

Aswyn at 23 years of age

Aswyn has a record of over 170 duly registered, premium offspring (KFPS + FPZV). In 1989, Aswyn sired the FPZV Champion Friesian Colt and Filly in Germany and continued his success as a breeding sire in 1993, 1994, 1999, and 2000 by siring the FPZV Champion Friesian Colt in North America. Two of his sons, in October of 1997, successfully completed the 50-day Stallion Performance Test (conformation, performance, and temperament) for approval as breeding stallions. Son “Foster v.V.” achieved his approval here in the US and his son “Woodstock” in Germany.  Years 2000, 2001 and 2003, found three of his sons passing the “Stallion Keuring” for approval, and two 3 year old Aswyn daughters received ‘Prel. Star’ status.

And in January 2002, Aswyn’s 7 year old daughter ‘Josephine de Mona’ passed the MPT and received the prestigious title ‘Model Mare.’  Aswyn’s sons ‘Van de Pluum’ and ‘Romeo de Rosa’ completed and successfully passed the 50-day Stallion Performance Test in March 2003 for approval as breeding stallions. And in 2004, WEF’s own ‘Wyn de Pluum v.V.‘ received approved Stallion status. Also in 2004, two of Aswyn’s daughters received Star status and in 2007 another received Model status. Upon his passing, Aswyn van de Pluum has sired five FPZV approved breeding Stallions! Rightfully, he was awarded the prestigious ‘Preferent Stallion’ status in March 2003 and was entered into the ‘Elite’ Stallion book. He has also received the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his outstanding Progeny Record.Aswyn van de Pluum’s contribution to the Friesian breed has been one of tremendous influence and we are very proud to have had him as the honorable patriarch of WEF.  That mantle now passes to is splendid son, Wyn de Pluum v.V.  I only hope I have the same privilege of spending the rest of my life with him by my side. Aswyn was laid to rest under his favorite Oak tree after spending some time nuzzling and loving two of our mares, Rozalinda and Holly.  He passed peacefully and with mercy.  He will be missed every single day by those of us that were lucky enough to have lived to serve him and may every single one of you that own a magnificent Friesian know the tremendous bond, love and joy that we experienced with our beloved, Aswyn van de Pluum.

Aswyn frolicking in 2006!
Aswyn frolicking in 2006!
Aswyn on his 28th Birthday...He remained handsome til the end!
My handsome Aswyn, on his 28th Birthday
Aswyn enjoying the sunshine in 2006!
Aswyn at 25…
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RIXT H.

FPZV Preferent/Elite & Star Mare
Gaije 295 x Homkje, Star 6061

IN MEMORIAM
~May 20, 1989 – December 30, 2008~


It is with such great sadness that we at Wyning Edge Friesians, LLC announce the loss of our precious 19 year old FPZV Preferent/Elite mare, Rixt H., after a prolonged illness. She was a beautiful, loving mare that was not only loved so much by our WEF family, but by so many Friesian lovers worldwide.

RIXT H. began her life in Holland as a KFPS First Premium Friesian mare. After her importation into the U.S. by Evelyn Vollmer, Rixt was re-registered into the FPZV Registry (Friesenpferde Zuchtverband e.V.) where she eventually achieved the status of the only Preferent/Elite Friesian mare. She completed and passed the Mare Performance Testing (Dressage Under Saddle and Driving in Harness) in 2000, receiving the status of “Star” and in 2004, she was awarded FPZV Premium Mare status.

In 2005, Rixt H. was presented the title of “Breeding Performance Mare” by the FN (Federation National) and also received her prestigious FPZV ‘Preferent/Elite’ status based upon her High Premium Foal Record.

Over the last ten years or so, Rixt has been bred exclusively to our FPZV Preferent/Elite Friesian stallion, Aswyn van de Pluum. Every young stallion the pair has produced that has competed in the FPZV Stallion Performance Testing has gone on to achieve the coveted FPZV Approved Breeding Status and 99% of her female offspring have received Star or Model status. Their achievements and contributions to the breed have been unsurpassed. Rixt H. was truly a once in a lifetime mare…especially when bred to her one and only Preferent/Elite stallion, Aswyn van de Pluum.

Rixt will be so missed by us and we are so proud to have been given the gift of caring for her in her later years. She was a dedicated and loving mother giving each of her foals a most spectacular start in life. We will miss watching her frolic with her precious foals in the pasture, groom and love her fellow mares and lastly of course, asking so sweetly for her cookies.

RIXT, OUR BEAUTIFUL GIRL,
YOU WILL FOREVER LIVE IN SO MANY HEARTS…

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One of the most beautiful Friesian mares in the world!

Our beautiful and oh so sweet mare, Rozalinda passed with quiet dignity and grace.  She was bright eyed, still full of joy and eating like a champ.  However, as she aged, it became more and more difficult for Rozalinda to get up and down and we had exhausted all practical means to restore/maintain her abilities and she was deteriorating quickly.  I felt it best to let her go before she could no longer rise on her own without suffering and while she was still able to enjoy a good quality of life each day.  As many of you know from your own experiences, their is no more difficult a decision than to let a horse go, yet we hold the power to grant our beloved horses the greatest gift – a gift they have both earned and deserve…the ability to ease them from this life with a peaceful passing filled with the love and devotion of those around them.

I was blessed to find Waller Equine Clinic – this Texas clinic cremates horses for a very nominal fee including the pick up of your horse and the delivery back to you of their ashes.  Rozalinda has now returned to me and a portion of her ashes have been spread over the pasture she so loved to roam and also over Aswyn’s grave, so he is never again alone. The clinic also returned a portion of her ashes in a beautifully engraved box along with freshly washed/braided mane and tail hair.  I am having a brass plaque engraved now for her ashes and she will always be near to me.  I only wish I had known of this clinic before Aswyn and Rixt passed.  I know Rozalinda now runs free and easy alongside her best friend, Rixt and in the shadow of her stallion protector, Aswyn van de Pluum.  May they know only the joy and freedom of Heaven for eternity…

Rozalinda & Laralie at 3 days old

 

In  June 2011, our beautiful Rozalinda presented us with a magnificent filly named Laralie de Pluum WEF by our 2006 IFSHA World Champion Stallion, Wyn de Pluum v.V.   Laralie is the epitome of beautiful Friesian femininity and she is going to so closely resemble her mother – Long of leg, lots of mane and feathering and full of sweetness and light!  We are very excited to note that Laralie, along with our handsome young stallion, Arawyn van de Pluum WEF, both registered with the Friesian Horse Studbook of North America (FHSNA) are currently slated to become the first Friesians to be imported into Ecuador!  To have a filly of Rozalinda’s become the foundation Friesian mare in Ecuador is an honor and we are very proud of every contribution Rozalinda made to Wyning Edge Friesians…but even more important is the way she touched our lives every day here on the ranch.  Her sweetness and joy, her loving nickers and nuzzles will be greatly missed…and never, ever forgotten. 

Rozalinda & Echo at 4 mos

 

Rozalinda also delivered a very handsome colt in March 2009.  Echo van de Pluum WEF is by our famed Elite/Preferent, Aswyn van de Pluum and was awarded the prestigious 2009 FPZV North American Champion Colt!  He is now living the high life with Jean and Mike Spires in Pennsylvania!  And from his recent photos, is developing into an incredibly handsome young stallion!

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~Rozalinda was a Star and Model Mare, exceptionally beautiful and with an outstanding FPS pedigree. She was renowned worldwide for her refinement and flowing tresses, all of which she passed along to her exceptional foals.  As a broodmare, she was the epitome of a loving mother and possessed one of the highest premium foal records for the Friesian breed. Many of her foals have gone on to Champion status in Dressage, Driving and excellence of Breed.  In 2000, Rozalinda passed the MPT (Mare Performance Test) with excellent scores to become a Model Mare.

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JORRIT PM

Foaled 1985
16.2H, all black
Sporthorse Conformation
Approved Stallion, 1997

Jorrit PM & Sabine Schut-Kery – The Pinnacle of Dressage

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Jorrit at the age of 27 by natural causes.  As so many know, Jorrit was pioneer for the Friesian breed in the United States.  His incredible accomplishments in the dressage ring with his dedicated rider/trainer, Sabine Schut-Kery created the foundation for the Friesian breed in the dressage arena.  And for all of us who have followed, we are most grateful for their hard work and perseverance in paving the way.

Jorrit spent his last days here at Wyning Edge in a big pasture overlooking our broodmares and foals in their pastures.  He loved spending his days strolling by each of their pastures to check that all were well and safe.  He was very healthy and happy to the end and we will be forever grateful to have loved and cared for him in his final years.  His ashes were spread in his pasture and those of the mares and foals he loved and protected.  We believe he roams there still, happy, full of strength and vigor, and forever in protection of his beautiful family.

JORRIT IN HIS PRIME:

Jorrit in a word: charisma. Yet one word is not enough. Beauty, talent, extraordinary movement, playful, conceited, intelligent, fantastic. and “God’s Horse” are the other words commonly exclaimed when people describe Jorrit.

We, at Wyning Edge, were very touched when we found out that upon Jim Mosebrook’s death, he had wanted Jorrit to spend his remaining years here with us. To have been chosen by Jim, to care for his beloved Jorrit until they could both someday be together again is an honor for us indeed. We all owe Jim such a profound debt for all he achieved in the promotion of our fine Friesians. And Jorrit, with the loving training and support of Sabine Kery, has achieved what we all can only dream of achieving one day with our own beloved Friesians. Our profound “Thanks!” to Jim and Larry for blessing us with Jorrit’s care for the rest of his days here on earth and our sincerest promise to make those happy days, filled with hugs, kisses, butt rubs and most of all, bananas! ;-)

jorrit_rear2

Also passed to us is Jorrit’s substantial remaining stock of frozen semen which is available for shipment.  At 26, he is no longer able to be collected or to breed, but he is still amazingly active!  Trotting and cantering the fence line and prancing around his pasture for the mares and doing his best to woo them!  :-)

So, if you are inclined to breed to one of the finest Friesian Sport Horses to ever grace the planet, then please contact us and we would love to make that dream come true for you!

Paula

 

 

Jorrit started his career at Proud Meadows as an exhibition horse. He wowed audiences from coast to coast and even appeared on the NBC Today Show. Certainly the case could be made that Jorrit was, and still is, the most popular and recognizable Friesian in the United States. After this tremendous success in demonstrations, everyone thought we were crazy to risk it all by having Jorrit go back into the show ring after a seven-year absence.

Jorrit made it easy for us to make that decision. And he did not disappoint. When Jorrit retired in 2001 he was the first Friesian Stallion ever in the long and prestigious history of the breed to compete at the Grand Prix Level. He not only competed, but he finished his competition career listed at 6th Place nationally against all breeds. For this and his lifetime of achievement on two continents, he was the first North American Friesian to be awarded the German Federation Nationale’s Golden Horse Award, awarded only to exemplary horses of any breed that meet high German standards. Jorrit’s bloodline is not only excellent, but historic. He is the son of Mark P, and grandson of Tetman 205. Jorrit’s offspring exhibit his great movement plus his confident and playful disposition. Breed to Jorrit with the ultimate in confidence.