Stallion Show, 2003: Part 1
A Look at Friesland
The architecture and countryside is very unique and interesting in Friesland. Though it was a little cold during the week we were there, we did take some photos of the buildings with their attached stables, brick walls, and thatched roofs. This was a nice change from many of the less substantial buildings we see in America.
Here is the bakery where our friend Augie works

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It was cold and snowy when we arrived. This is the place where we stayed -- a farm cottage about 30 minutes south of Leeuwarden. This is a typical Friesian farmhouse. Instead of an attached garage, there is an attached stable! The "people part" is in the very front right of the house. The left door is an entry to the stable.
Here is another view, from the back. Note that the high pitched roof allows ample room for hay storage. As is typical, the building is all brick with a tile (or thatched in some cases) roof. Inside the stable were about seven horses, cozily tucked away. In the evening we could hear them snorting when they got hungry. Built in the 1870's, this place was in gorgeous shape. Thanks to Walter and Gryt, our B&B hosts!
Below are a couple of shots from inside the stable. The left photo shows some tie-in stalls and the right some box stalls. Note that in the right photo, the mare on the left is 20 years old and has had seven star babies!
Behind the house/stable is a three sided building which houses two cars, an enclosed area for harnesses and carriages, and two more box stalls. In these stalls are Mark and Hessel - Walter's Dutch champion harness geldings. They are a nice as could be and incredible under harness (look for pictures of the quadrille, below).

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