In Memorium

The legend passed from this world to the next July 16, 2004, due to a ruptured abdomen. He has left a quietly, but deeply grieving woman behind and a fellowship of fans and admirers. He is much missed and still loved, and it is our joy to know his soul lives on in the wonderful sons and daughters and their progeny that he gave to this world.

This page will remain as it is in tribute...

Toadstool Farm and owner Jacqueline are exceptionally proud to announce their acquisition of

Frans is one of less than 20 Approved stallions in the U.S., and less than 100 worldwide, making his new life at Toadstool Farm a dream come true for us! Having loved this stallion from afar for a very long time, and having dreamed always of having one of these rare stallions, Jacqueline was quite literally shaking and lightheaded when Frans officially became hers.
If Saxon is our King, then Frans is our High King!

Frans is one of the last of the rare Age line, his sire is Lammert 260, his dam's sire is Ewoud 250, and Frans is himself sire to approved stallion Melle.

Frans is Prix St. George trained, and is the Friesian star of the Robert Vavra book, "Horses of the Sun", making him one of the more famous Friesians in the world. His photograph has graced the cover of calenders, magazines and other miscellaneous gift products across the world.

Frans presence is undeniable. At age 21 he still has the most captivating energy, and no longer feels the need to draw attention to himself through the more obvious antics younger stallions perform.

Frans simply IS.

Your eye cannot help but be drawn to him.
He is still collecting at an incredible 90% motility and his semen is still 20% motile after 5 days, making him a super shipped semen stallion. Toadstool Farm is investigating freezing his semen to be sure of being able to provide offspring from this legendary stallion for years to come. Once we have it, we'll post it here so keep checking back, or join our update list.

His personality is that of a total lamb, Jacqueline calls him, "Creampuff". He has decided that after breakfast is a good time for a laydown, and has been known to express enjoyment of sharing Jacquelines' company during naptime, when she clambers across his back and snores right along with him.

To ride him is best compared to driving a Rolls Royce. It is the epitome of luxury; smoothe, serene, and comfortable, with that unmistakably powerful engine purring along underneath you, ready to jump and roar at the slightest urging.

He is as sound and healthy as a horse half his age , and Jacqueline is extremely honored to be the human chosen to spend the rest of his life with him. She looks forward to his return to the public scene with great anticipation, but mostly longs for many years of quiet rides in the park, warm sunny bathtimes and most of all, those long morning naps with her Old Man.