The Friesian Experience

The Friesian Experience The Friesian Experience "Where Friesian Education & Wellness is at the Heart of EVERYTHING we do". All at the same time.
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About us 🖤🐴

We are a family run farm filled with Friesian horses. Immersed in nature and infatuated by these truly magical creatures. We are also fortunate enough to call the Lake District, Cumbria 🇬🇧 home! We strive to create a relaxed, happy environment, surrounded by nature! For both our horses and humans (you!) to enjoy and benefit from! Friesian horse education and wellness is at the heart of everything we do. Furthermore, we are also extremely passionate about sharing these magnificent creatures with others - you! Because the smiles our horses bring to peoples faces, faces of all ages from all backgrounds, are priceless 🖤

Being with any animal (whether that is physically or virtually) is an honour and privilege, one which we must never take for granted. Because what they give to us, as humans, is something so incredible that its intangible. Friesian horses in Particular are especially incredible - they are simply magical! Friesians are powerful, striking, elegant and impressionable creatures who are kind, understanding and gentle. Friesians are extremely charismatic beings and our horses in particular are all HUGE characters, all in their own way - they are people too! Far superior to humans in fact; as they don't judge or discriminate, they don't care about who you are or what you have. They have the unique ability to look at you and see nothing but your soul; not only can they see your soul, they can enhance it

A horse brings out the best in you 🖤

Which is why we share all of our horses and their amazing energy, qualities and aura with all of you - our horses are your horses too! You can visit your Friesian family in person, as we offer a whole range of bespoke and unique Friesian Experiences so you can come and experience their magic in person! Or you can enjoy them virtually, as even though a screen, these magnificent horses still have the power to make you feel good. We take everything we do with the horses and their care very seriously. However, we go about everything in a light hearted relaxed way - as it's the best way 😁🤪🥰

Our website -
https://www.thefriesianexperience.org/

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23/11/2025

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Confetti in her hair or someone (Nero?) off camera kicking up a storm. Either way Ren remains perfectly tranquil.📸 Sandy...
23/11/2025

Confetti in her hair or someone (Nero?) off camera kicking up a storm. Either way Ren remains perfectly tranquil.

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Who’s Queen? Jolanda and Jodie.📸 Sandy Kitching
22/11/2025

Who’s Queen? Jolanda and Jodie.

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Mystery mare. It’s Maaike on the right but is that Neeka or is it Ren on the left?📸 Sandy Kitching
21/11/2025

Mystery mare. It’s Maaike on the right but is that Neeka or is it Ren on the left?

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Dusky diamond. Neeka.📸 Sandy Kitching
20/11/2025

Dusky diamond. Neeka.

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Girls on Film. Inne, Dou & Maaike.📸 Sandy Kitching
19/11/2025

Girls on Film. Inne, Dou & Maaike.

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Old friends. Tracey & Ren.📸 Sandy Kitching
18/11/2025

Old friends. Tracey & Ren.

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Hannes turns on the charm.📸 Sandy Kitching
17/11/2025

Hannes turns on the charm.

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A rare moment. Hoitze looking both innocent and wistful.📸 Sandy Kitching
16/11/2025

A rare moment. Hoitze looking both innocent and wistful.

📸 Sandy Kitching

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS RAFFLES AT THE FRIESIAN EXPERIENCE ✨🎄It’s the most wonderful time of the year and our three special Christm...
15/11/2025

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS RAFFLES AT THE FRIESIAN EXPERIENCE ✨🎄
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and our three special Christmas raffles are now live!

Each one has been lovingly created by our talented supporters, with all money raised going directly towards the day-to-day care of the Friesian horses here at the Sanctuary 💝
👜 The HeartFELT Christmas Bag Raffle
These hand-felted shoulder bags are crafted by the very talented Wendy, using the gorgeous bouncy chocolate-brown fleeces of Pfizer and Zeneca, the Greenbank Zwartbles sheep.
Each one is uniquely decorated in merino wool and beads, in colours dedicated to each of the horses and Mr JB!
You could win a Mabel, Jubbers, Teddy Bear, Renske, Oebe, Hidde, Jolanda or Sjoukje bag 💝
🎟️ Get your tickets here:
👉https://www.thefriesianexperience.org/event-details/the-heartfelt-christmas-bag-raffle
✨ Tickets available until 2pm, 29th November

🎥 Draw starts at 4pm (UK time) — livestreamed on YouTube
🧶 Knitted with Love – The Friesian Hat & Glove Raffle
The wonderful Nancy has been busy with her knitting needles again, creating the cosiest hats and gloves to keep you snug this winter.
Each set is beautifully made with care, colour, and that touch of Friesian love ✨
🎟️ Get your tickets here:
👉 https://www.thefriesianexperience.org/event-details/knitted-with-love-the-friesian-hat-glove-raffle
🎟️ Tickets available until 2pm, 29th November
🎥 Draw at 4pm — livestreamed on YouTube

🎨 Friesian 'Beach Walking' Painting Raffle
A stunning, one-of-a-kind hand-painted piece inspired by the Friesian horses and little Jubbers at the beach!
This beautiful peice would add a lovely touch to any wall or perfect Christmas gift 🎁
🎟️ Get your tickets here:
👉 https://www.thefriesianexperience.org/event-details/friesian-beach-walking-painting-raffle
🎟️ Tickets available until 2pm, 29th November
🎥 Draw at 4pm — livestreamed on YouTube

“Look. I’m being good for the camera, Mummy. Hurry up, Sandy. I can’t keep this up for long!” Nero.📸 Sandy Kitching ...
15/11/2025

“Look. I’m being good for the camera, Mummy. Hurry up, Sandy. I can’t keep this up for long!” Nero.

📸 Sandy Kitching

Head in the clouds. Neeka📸 Sandy Kitching
14/11/2025

Head in the clouds. Neeka

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Address

Greenbank Farm, Aynsome Lane
Cartmel
LA117ST

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

07776145424

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Welcome to `The Friesian Experience’ based in the picturesque Cartmel village, in Cumbria, south of the Lake District.

Friesian horses consume our lives and nothing gives us more pleasure than being able to let others spend some time with these wonderful horses that we are so privileged to own. Perhaps you are thinking of buying a Friesian or simply have a passion for the breed and want to learn more about them? Or, as an experienced rider you want to find out what they are like to ride, or have a go at carriage driving, we tailor our 'Experience Days' to suit you. Please take a look at www.thefriesianexperience.org for more information on our bespoke experience days, photoshoot opportunities and Friesian related merchandise.

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, we also offer short and long term sanctuary to Friesian horses in need. As specialists in the breed, we can help owners who may be facing hard times and find they are unable to care for their Friesian in the short term or are having difficulties understanding their characteristics.

To help support the care of the horses in 2019 we launched a very unique accommodation here at the farm. Our unique StableStays are the first of its kind worldwide, allowing visitors to spend a night or two in our self-catering accommodation. You can enjoy a lovely evening with a very special stablemate sleeping right next to you, where you can spend time with one of our Friesians or our cheeky miniature Shetland ‘JB'. It will just be you and your four-legged companion for the evening, where you can forget about life’s worries. Please take a look at www.stablestays.co.uk for more information and to book.