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5 Years Old • 15.3 Hands • Black
$30,000 OBO (Best Reasonable Offer)
Santofria van Brookside, affectionately known as Aria, is the kind of mare that reminds you why Friesians capture people’s hearts. Beautiful, intelligent, and genuinely devoted to her people, she represents the rare combination of exceptional pedigree, thoughtful upbringing, and an uncomplicated temperament that is becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Raised by the same owner since she was just nine months old, Aria’s entire history is known. Every aspect of her care, handling, and development has been thoughtfully managed, allowing her to mature mentally and physically at her own pace. She has never been rushed, overfaced, or passed from program to program. Instead, she has been given the time to develop into a confident, willing, and dependable young mare.
Whether you’re searching for your next dressage partner, a versatile riding horse, or simply the kind of Friesian you’ll look forward to greeting every morning, Aria offers something that cannot be trained into a horse—an exceptional mind, a willing heart, and the desire to be your partner.
A Mind Worth More Than Gold
Aria’s pedigree speaks for itself. Her beauty is unmistakable. Her movement reflects generations of thoughtful breeding. Yet, her greatest quality is something that cannot be found on a registration certificate—her character.
She is remarkably kind, gentle, and people-oriented. Rather than displaying the stereotypical “mare attitude,” Aria possesses the quiet, dependable personality more commonly associated with a gelding.
She genuinely enjoys being with people. If given the opportunity, she’ll leave her pasture mates to meet you at the gate simply because she wants to spend time with you.
She is affectionate without being pushy, confident without being reactive, and possesses the type of willing disposition that makes every ride enjoyable. She truly is a “puppy dog in your pocket” and forms a genuine bond with her people.
Training & Rideability
Aria is sound and confidently performs all three gaits:
* Walk
* Trot
* Canter
She has been ridden in both English and Western tack, giving her a versatile foundation for whichever direction her next owner chooses.
Her movement is naturally balanced, rhythmic, and comfortable while maintaining the expressive elegance Friesians are admired for. She demonstrates elasticity throughout her body, good reach through the shoulder, and an easy, willing way of going that makes her enjoyable to ride.
Although I have never personally pursued showing, Aria has been exposed to the atmosphere of large show barns and busy competition environments. She remained calm, attentive, and completely unbothered by the activity around her. She has never competed simply because that was never my goal—not because she lacks the temperament.
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