Hessel is a 5 1/2 year old gorgeous stallion who is becoming renowned as the "Gentle Giant". Hessel adores people and his gorgeous exterior reflects the beauty within. He has spent April charming tens of thousands of people with his fabulous disposition. Hessel is sired by the Preferent Stallion Feitse and thru his veins runs some of the best bloodlines in the Friesian breed. Hessel is tall (17+ hands), he is big bodied and he is gorgeous with a lovely head, a kind and large eye and a long elegant neck. The icing on the cake is that he is an absolutely wonderful example of what a Friesian temperament is. He is kind and gentle and loves children. Hessel IS what people dream about when they think of a "Friesian". Hessel is a farm favorite with his lovely looks; his great temperament and his flamboyant and powerful movement. He In spite of being young and extremely tall, Hessel is very light on his feet and athletic. Hessel is so lovely both inside and out that he deserves every opportunity to become a sire of Friesian sporthorse for the future. Now that he is at Blackshire, Hessel is just beginning his long journey as an exhibition and competition horse. Hessel's work ethic is already stellar and while his gaits under saddle are going to allow him to be competitive in dressage; what you notice most about him is his HEART...he is a trainer favorite as he always tries 100% and wants to please. Hessel enjoys the atmosphere of busy barns and has proven that he just eats up the atmosphere at the large expos where many many people can adore him at once! This is a stallion worth breeding your quality mare to. Continue to look for us this 2008 season we have a charity benefit in Iowa this fall and will be performing with the Black Pearls this fall at the IFSHA Grand National Show. We would love the opportunity to meet you in person and we appreciate all of the people who have been breeding to Hessel to date. What people are telling us is that the babies are getting is fabulous temperament and willingness to work. They are born with a curiosity and a bold friendly disposition. Are you looking for that special foal who will charm you? One that is tall and elegant as well as having the BEST disposition? Then look to the Hessel foals - you will be absolutely delighted with the results! Please see our website for many photos of Hessel, for an embedded You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D78Y90Ywq2Y (or feel free to copy and paste this link to view) video and for more information. We LOVE showing Hessel to people so please feel free to contact us to schedule an appointment to come and visit him and please feel free to ask about multiple mare discounts as well! Your interest is sincerely appreciated.