A Memorial Tribute of KFPS Friesian Stallion Alert 475 Sport

Alert 475 Sport
Jasper 366 Sport Preferent x Hearke 254 Sport Preferent
April 18, 2000 - June 29, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we are informing the Friesian community that Alert 475 has passed away. He touched many of us with his beauty and grace but will be most deeply missed by his owners, Jim and Sally Bedeker and his caretakers Amy Kroll and Janice VerMerris of the Friesian Connection Stallion Station. The cause is yet unknown, but will be shared when available. He was happy and healthy. He had been eating and drinking well. He was found laying down in his paddock with his stablemates nearby.
Alert (also known as Casper van de Oostwal) was born in the Netherlands in 2000. He was born at the stable of Jaap Van Nieuwenhuyzen and Saskia Meinema. While Jaap competed with Alert in driving, Saskia was Alert’s partner in dressage through 2010 when she brought him to the World Equestrian Games to be part of the 10 stallion Friesian train.
After his performance at the WEG, Saskia sold Alert to Jim Bedeker and Robert DeBoer. Alert then began to compete in the U.S. with Stacy Posthumus as his rider. In the spring of 2013 Alert was approved by the KFPS as a breeding stallion. While primarily focusing on his job in the breeding shed, Alert also became the mount of Amy Kroll’s 17 year old daughter Ellisa - helping her earn her bronze medal and part of her silver medal in dressage.
Alert was a very special stallion who always wanted to please. He was very sweet to everyone, somehow able to connect with each person who was around him. He shared his stable with Mintse, Fridse, Date and Julius…and they all seem to notice his absence today.

[@moxyfoxdesigns]

Brings tears from my heart to my eyes ... they are stinging because of the love you shared with this stallion. Thank you, Cally Matherly

[@debragonzales5757]

GOD HAS A PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR HIS ANIMALS. BEAUTIFUL. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

[@CyberYadda]

That is the most beautiful memorial I've ever seen. What an amazing, and beautiful friend you have had! God bless to all who cared for him so deeply!

[@kevinlindley7185]

Hey, my youngest son and I watch your videos almost every day. He is 1 and he enjoys them very much. When my oldest son was younger, we would watch them all the time too. He loved them. This video is particularly special, I can tell. I can feel how close you are to that horse. I know this horse is gone for now, but I believe you will see this horse again. Blessings.

[@wcpettus100]

What a short life for such a magnificent creature.

[@jeanturner3300]

What a beautiful personality! What a unique bond you had together. A joy to watch and to enjoy part of the story. Thank you.

[@marias1988]

What an amazingly beautiful, majestic animal. Watching him do dressage is like watching the most beautiful ballet. So sorry for your loss!

[@kenzie1137]

What a privilege to have had this graceful creature in your life. You can feel his spirit...He certainly knew he was loved, and he showed his pride.

[@madelmadel205]

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[@cfcinderella1]

what a beautiful horse! This made me cry! My condolences to his family, but knowing that he has colts to carry on for him.... but what a magical horse and what a honor to have been blessed to have had him in your life's... you can tell he had a kind soul with all he was with in the video... Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this amazing tribute!!!!

[@kristeyh937]

I am so sorry for your loss of Alert. May the many happy and warm memories comfort your hearts. Thank you for sharing this with us. Praying the Holy Spirit comforts all of you.

[@cynthia7564]

All animals should be as loved as this beautiful horse. He had a wonderful life.

[@nicolawilliams288]

that's a very nice horse I'm sorry for your lost this is a buetiful tribute

[@donnaimbierowicz6815]

Cally, This is so beautiful thank you for sharing it!! I know my daughter Carly is loving your boy in Heaven!!

[@KimWilliams-g8s]

❤ Oh my goodness ,you have Me in Tears 😢 With this video ,A Wonderful Tribute for an Amazing Friesian ,❤ Love ❤ Love ❤ Love this. STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS 😍 Hope alot of people see this.

[@micheleniedermeyer8805]

Thank you for sharing such magnificant horses in action on You Tube. What a pleasure to witness.

[@juliehertz8768]

The world lost something so very beautiful, majestic, and royal the day he passed away . RIP BEAUTIFUL BOY.

[@MichaelClive]

Lovely presentation. So sorry to see that you lost him so young. A very nice touch to end with the 23rd psalm.

[@caroleseffrin3847]

What an incredibly, proud, magnificent animal. I can see how much you loved him and how much he loved you. It's so hard to part with an animal friend/family member. You gave him the best life a horse could hope for. Sincere condolences

[@arleenrutten7107]

... ..the Friesian horse is THE most exquisite creature on the face of the earth.. IMO.. I simply get chills watching.. ..rest forever softly in the *stars*.. ..beautiful boy ..your only flaw? you didn't live long enough on this earth.. ♥♥

[@dorian4373]

Friesians horses are the most beautiful horses in the world I love them all

[@mawmawvee]

I'm so sorry your lost your horse. He was a breathtakingly beautiful, magnificent creature. He was poetry in motion, a living work of art.

[@KJMudge]

That horse was exquisitely beautiful and regal he belongs in heaven now where such a magnificent horse can dance amoungst the clouds through heavens golden gates and into the arms of angels . We were blessed to have him here on earth but now he ihas been called home and watches and waits patiently until his human friends and he can be reunited.

[@blackvelvet664]

Casper, when I feel down I come here to watch you & even from heaven you heal me.........

[@janicemanuel1728]

I have to be the biggest horse lover that does not own one! I've seen so many pictures of this horse and yes he was beautiful! He will be sorely missed!😢

[@judithpittman1233]

what happened to this super horse. he was the most beautiful Friesian I ever saw. so sad. love to all who loved him.

[@mikedort]

I think to have something or someone as beautiful as this creature is and then they pass on... we mourn the loss and we grieve soooooo long because they left us here.

[@08Blacksky]

Thank you God, for such beauty for us humans to behold.

[@lindasheldon6940]

Gorgeous animal RIP... gorgeous music. Thank you for sharing this tribute.

[@kristeyh2761]

i am so sorry for your loss. He was spectacular in many ways. What a blessing to have known and loved him visa versa.

[@bb0123]

Oh my gosh. 😢 so very sorry for your loss. Just became a subscriber to 2 other Fresian channels and this one came up today. I couldnt help cry through this touching tribute. Beautiful boy. My deepest condolences. 🙏💕⚘💕

[@mazpac]

Stunning!

[@davidvickers-hm2xm]

Words can't express the loss of our beloved animals. 💔

[@marciasmith6055]

Beautiful Tribute! Magnificent animal! Death is such a dreadful enemy of joy!

[@DBZimmerman]

Great Stallion is correct! This has brought tears to my eyes and my heart goes out to those that miss him the most . I can feel for those with heavy hearts ,since my stallion passed away too ,,way too soon . He was gorgeous!

[@silverraven9363]

I'm very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to everyone that were close to him. Losing a cherished animal is really hard, and is like losing a part of your family. Lots of love to all of you

[@Carolesoriginalpieces]

Beauty, power and grace.

[@Leegal57]

What a magnificent boy! I am sure you miss him terribly, but what a force he must have been in your lives.

[@diannegreen1518]

Beautiful horse ... may he rest in peace

[@barbarahicks1703]

Beautiful to watch. So very sorry for your lost.

[@merciaspain6321]

😥 So beautiful, so sorry for your loss 💜

[@junipersue]

Awww. Only 15! I am so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy.

[@kimgalluzzoMA67]

24 Years old!

[@inkaweisheit6111]

@@kimgalluzzoMA67 he was born in 2000 and died in 2015?!? How could he be 24?

[@estrellacross1139]

I need to cry know, he was magnificent, I adore animals, they make so happy.

[@seewhenbelieve7440]

All I can say is Wow. How lucky you were to have each other.

[@manthasagittarius1]

How very sad -- a beauty in his prime. Sincere condolences to his human and equine friends alike -- he will carry on in all his outstanding colts down the line.

[@sarahdelany7900]

My god what a horse I've got tears in my eye's this horse is that beautiful.

[@kaitlynmonti-ellery472]

It's so sad to see a gorgeous horse like this pass away

[@minniechorkie6341]

Beautiful !

[@xxxstarstabletwinsxxx8106]

:( and only 15 he was amazing. He could never be replaced by what I saw in this video.

[@michelleedgar3363]

I'm sure he's got his wings,and beautiful rolling meadows as far as the eye can see 🌿🌱🍀☘️🌾

[@mylenelucas1476]

how blessed you all were to have such a gift

[@hixiegirl]

The world is always a lesser place when a creature of such extraordinary beauty dies.

[@martinegavalet870]

Waouh il est magnifique à tous les niveaux !!!!!!!!!!! Que lui est il arrivé, 15 ans, c'est court pour un cheval ?!!!!!!

[@kimwoz]

So sad :( Pray for many healthy offspring from him in the future to carry his short life on and on. Beautifully done Cally. Thank you

[@gerripetersen9277]

A magnificent animal!! Beautiful.

[@kellibarnhouse6591]

He looked as if he Floated on air at a Trot! beautiful! Sorry for your Loss!!

[@joancabany2056]

Gone way too soon, such a handsome boy, He will be missed.

[@Karengreen24]

Oh yeah, ride a horse until it's mouth is frothing...what in the world where you thinking and where in the world were you born? Animal cruelty is against the law in CA and go to prison for that, hope you're aware of that, because I sure am.

[@SomebodysGrandmother]

God Bless You all, Thank You for sharing this beautiful creature that only God could have designed. We will see your beautiful treasure in Heaven where beauty peace and loving reside; no death pain or sadness as we and the loved ones in our hearts go on in eternal joy.

[@cherylhannon8673]

God must have needed a truly beautiful Friesian to drive him around heaven.

[@brittanyritenour4695]

Such a great comment!

[@lindawiest3772]

Wherever a beautiful creature has been there shall be a trail of memories to comfort the heart🐴💜

[@josephmarino4069]

That's a very beautiful loss God bless you guys😉😉

[@rangerdd]

So sorry to see this, YOU have wonderful memories of him, . so sorry from Ireland.

[@louisasinclair7819]

Whow,what a beautiful Horse......

[@Dragnslar2]

So sorry you lost him. He is spectacular.

[@MsDOT-ic7dz]

I was watching videos with Frederik The Great !(magnificent horse) then I saw a thumb nail of this horse' s tribute I thought it was Frederik, but found out different, this horse Alert 475 was totally gorgeous, brought tears watching the tribute. 😥😥😥

[@julsrobertson5177]

It just doesn't get any better than that.............R.I.P. & ALOHA*

[@PinkPurplexity]

Heartbreaking 😭😭😭😭😭 R.I.P. you beautiful boy xxx

[@ManjuSingh-io6ix]

Never seen a beauty like this sensational!!Seems like its straight out of an Arabian nights fairy tale 🐴🐴💕

[@tonyno71258]

Davvero impressionante!!!! BEAUTYFUL!!!!

[@CheriSTJohn-mh8wz]

He was gorgeous. RIP. 😢😢😢

[@bronwynwithington4607]

Stunning video of a gorgeous black beauty

[@veveveverita521]

Beautiful and regal this Friesian Horde,wonderful! Enchantment,thank You!

[@ruthmcghie5620]

Magnificent animal and a beautiful song ..💖

[@purplegothicqueen]

RIP dear beautiful creature xxxx

[@SchielchgirlSchielch]

Aww he is a beautiful boy.i cried watching this I know how you felt I lost someone that important to me too.. god bless❤😔🙏

[@Knightsquire74]

I had not known this majestic horse had passed. May he forforever run in green fields.

[@jesivarela]

GREAT STALLION!!!!!known all over the world. our condolences , on behalf of all lovers , breeders Frison horses from Argentina

[@Bestbrokers1]

I'm sorry ... Alert 475 Sport was a magical horse that everyone will keep in our hearts. Lo siento mucho...Alert 475 Sport, fue un caballo mágico que todos guardaremos en nuestros corazones.

[@AgustDForMe]

RIP Beautiful boy

[@DurgeshShukla-uy9mt]

So beautiful horse I never seen this type of horse ever

[@claudiahorsevideos]

Wow! So amazing and he was very lucky to have had such an awesome owner and all the other people she let into his life. What an amazing video/story!

[@simone9326]

he was more than beautiful....

[@jenpajkos7714]

died so young, rip sweet baby

[@xlegend2782]

Beautiful

[@diannebrannen]

A magnificent creature.

[@taylorsues302]

Sorry for your loss 💔

[@adacandlerock8719]

beautiful

[@maryjanecooper5666]

So very sorry. This magnificent boy died way too young 💞

[@Sadrenee]

What a thrill it must have been to put your feet in those stirrups, what a wonderful honor to have been partners with such a glorious creature...he takes ones breath away...holy it must of hurt to say goodbye....I bet he was very charming and knew how handsome he was!!! 💖💖I mean how does one get used to it?!

[@ΜακηςΜεμος]

Very beautiful

[@rupeshkumargupta1139]

beautiful !

[@ScorptionF24]

It was a beautiful horse , and very good, my condolences para their loved ones . Era un hermoso caball y muy bueno , mis condolencias para sus seres amados.. ;(

[@chandpatelchandpatel7208]

it is the best ever horse I have seen good luck

[@moxiest.p4533]

He's waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge, he's grazing and unaware that anything has changed, time means nothing to him now, until you are there, live your life in peace, knowing he will not have known one minute has passed since he saw you last!

[@iranitasouza2029]

Lua 🌕# ?

[@rajarandhawa6735]

Nice horse and lovely lady

[@nadanbila655]

Sooooo beautiful

[@mariagadda6967]

Me encantan estos caballos,son perfectos, igualmente me llenan de recuerdos de saladillo una ciudad de Pcia de Bs.As dónde me crié y teníamos caballos y andábamos en sulky y chatas gracias

[@mariastutz8244]

He truly was a King He will be missed

[@normanwagner7956]

As the poet put it, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever."

[@heatherrooken-smith6983]

a most truly beautiful animal is the horse.

[@lilianmcguigan9240]

Is there a more beautiful creature on this earth than a Friesian stallion in his prime!