Julius the Friesian being ridden Western.

Not the short. Fuller video.
Julius does a really good job for her

[@sherrileerothwell5516]

In North America, we seem to switch easily between Western and English style riding. It is a pleasure to watch Julius and your daughter working Western and growing as a team!❤

[@jaymo4ever]

I’m thinking Julius is very adaptable with a good work ethic. Lexi is doing well with her lessons. I googled some images of “the Golden Carriage.” I think Julius was likely in those photos. The regalia he wore was magnificent & varied. I particularly liked the red tack on the black horses. Yvonne has many riding videos on her channel, including some young riders. Yvonne talks about how Friesians naturally have an erect neck with a high crest,and the correct position that the horse should be in. for riding. There are many videos of the tack used. I know that western saddles are larger. There is an organization here in the US, FHANA (Friesian Horse Association of North America) that probably has advertisers that sell the typical saddles and pads used for Friesians. For how fancy dressage gaits can be, there is a nice video about Julius grandsire, “Ulbert 390 Friesian dressage stallion.” Ulbert got up to the Grand Prix levels.

[@kathyberger6650]

Prince Julius looks great under a western saddle!! Heck, he looks great with anything or nothing! 💙🐴❤️🐴❣️❣️

[@Swampie419]

If you missed it, his forelock is the braid on his gorgeous face; lift it & rub, scratch there (yes, sorta between his eyes). That general area will surely hit the spot. James, you crack me up! You're doing a fantastic job & are SO generous to allow us into your life the way you have. Prince Julius brings us a lot of joy - seems like you & Lexi feel the same. My best to Kaden & all the herd there; Odie is a sweetie & Cosmo ROCKS! 👍

[@dfb8854]

Thats one damn good looking horse ! ❤

[@suzannemarienau2760]

I enjoyed watching Julius being ridden Western style! He looked gorgeous of course, and as intelligent and kind as Friesians are, he should adapt quickly to the new equipment and techniques. Lexi looks good in the saddle! Things are going splendidly with your horse and your family, and it's such a pleasure to see. 😃🐴 Thank you for these delightful videos. ☺️🐴👋🌺

[@nanadeborah8717]

I think that Julius was one of the top dressage horses in the Netherlands. If your daughter,beautiful Lexi is interested,what an amazing hobby it could be. Love seeing her on him,the gentle giant. Thanks James!

[@natasaperun3242]

I know many things about the dogs and the cats, but almost nothing about the horses! One thing is for sure: I adore horses as well, especially Freisian like Julius! 🐎🖤

[@norsechick]

I learned to ride by horsenapping my grandpa's big buckskin and riding bareback with only a rope halter (I was too little to lift the saddle). He threw me once and I broke my arm, but we remained great friends and I continued to take him on grand adventures. I love watching Julius. Can't wait to see someone ride him in a full gallop. Beautiful.

[@Teresa-tg8nw]

There are 2 videos from Black Sterling Friesians showcasing Julius when he was up for sale. Search Julius, Ster sale. The 1:18 shows him being ridden with Goedzo and Braaf being conveyed. The 2:10 shows him driving a carriage, actually training a younger stallion. He looks magnificent, poised and serious about his work even among busy traffic at The Hague where the Royal Stables are located. He was enjoying his training role, just like his mem. Can imagine him saying, “Hey, it’s all good. Follow my lead.” 😊

[@shellyross8283]

Julius seems so relaxed and easy going. Love the western style for him, but I think he looks good in anything. 🧡🧡

[@hansgustaf540]

There are very different comments about how Julius might feel 😮

[@lisajoyaslanis]

Not a fan of cumbersome gear... But if Julius doesn' t mind....

[@lstockton8468]

Very interesting to see Julius being ridden Western style. He seems to be taking to it well and will be able to float between that and English and dressage easily. Glad Lexi has a trainer and others at the stable who can coach her and Julius directly on proper technique and style.😄😄😄

[@andreacrashe9894]

*My other tip is to also find out the correct saddle suited to Friesian horses and buy one. Yep saddles are not cheap, but to have the correct one will make a huge difference to Julius & his riding style. Plus also much better for the rider too. Also you will get to see him Trot, canter and gallop the way Friesian horses really move. They float across the ground when they trot properly and it is so beautiful to watch. It is kinda like poetry on motion 🙂 There are other herds of Friesian's in the USA & in Canada... who you can ask for advise or just ask Yvonne... 🙂.*

[@SonneHz-nq7py]

👍...or Greg Hammer

[@pengu8319]

Totally agree! I love Yvonne's saddle as it gives the rider a great seat and good long legs without the rider looking like they sit on a chair because of where the knee pads are.

[@heatherwendt7911]

They don't seem quite in sync yet. Looks like lots of tips from experienced riders for her. EDIT: that's not Lexi. Oops. She must still prefer staying off camera. That's cool, being a teenager is hard enough without several thousand people watching you learn a new skill! 😀

[@GOLDESCAFLOWNE]

Absolutely great and lovely advice!🤗

[@andreasuhm-binder8258]

I totally agree! I think they need to bring in a rider who is more advanced rider who is used to riding Friesian horses . The horse also needs the correct saddle and gear. It looks not comfortable for both. I hope Julius is not in pain.

[@ianmax5263]

Just watched a video of Julius being shown in 2015 on the Fresian horse channel

[@sarahhammons8396]

is it on yavonnes channel follow the herd .i know the queen was a great sport horse .so sensitive to leg commands i bet he is very sensitive too.

[@valerierowlett153]

Thank you for giving the Prince the life that all horses deserve. Have you spoken to Yvonne? She would be so happy to know that Julius is safe, happy and loved.

[@JuliusFriesian]

I have not. Loads of comments, I hope I haven’t missed her.

[@hansgustaf540]

I am sure a lot of her fans have given her some information 😉

[@valerierowlett153]

@@hansgustaf540 She will be thrilled to see him so loved and taken care of. Yvonne is awesome!!!!!

[@hansgustaf540]

@@valerierowlett153 Yes - she is. I follow her since the fundraising to buy UNIEK from Rein at Stal G 😉

[@valerierowlett153]

@@hansgustaf540 I started watching her channel right after she bought Uniek . She's one in a million. I just love her.

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Goedzo Julius 🙂My tip of the day is: Get your daughter to lean back some more with an upright straight back... watch Yvonne riding the Friesian horses... as they are ridden differently to all other horses 🙂.*

[@WhiteTiger333]

Different saddle, though. Western doesn't sit the same as English. Other than that, I have no idea if the rider's form is good for that type of saddle or not.

[@ianmax5263]

A bunch of miles without stirrups fixed that problem for me. I had an instructor who took away everyone’s stirrups for months! We were all horrified, but it really taught me to have a great seat no matter what

[@aldonakoppenhaver4087]

It looks like the seat of the saddle is too small for her ( looks like it is a youth saddle). Her butt is actually on the cantle. Probably need to go up one or two sizes for the seat.

[@LindaEll89]

This is one of the stable ladies riding, not Lexi. But looks indeed not comfortable for both. :)

[@andreacrashe9894]

@@LindaEll89 *Yes I just re-watched it again... I think they need to bring in a rider who is used to riding Friesian horses to show them how to actually ride Julius... plus have the correct saddle & gear to see him floating around the arena. Cos Julius is certainly not a happy chappy on this day being ridden.*

[@emmelia-6068]

Looking good ! 😊

[@CatherineS777]

😍♥️Julius♥️😍

[@robertajack2783]

Just keep doing things your way. All will be well. ❤

[@lindalehr1551]

Good job, Julius!❤

[@annsmarpat9500]

Please folks No "Tips" on riding or anything else. Please🙏🏻 I know ya'll are coming from kind and loving hearts but let James and his family figure it out on their own. At their own pace. Prince Julius will definitely guide them with Queen Uniek looking over them all🕊️(and the people at the stable will guide as well). We're blessed to be able to follow Queen Uniek's son's journey. I'm grateful for this family to be vulnerable and share a piece of their lives💙🖤👑 #QueenUniek #PrinceJulius #friesian

[@marthakratz7877]

Why wouldn't they want expert advice from experienced Friesian owners and riders? It seems to me I remember them asking for suggestions.

[@annsmarpat9500]

My comment stands

[@penelopepolinsneemeyer4757]

Goedzo Julius!

[@ajserviced.1760]

Julius is looking good. First time seeing a Friesian horse, from the herd his Mom was Queen of, being ridden western style 😮 cool deal😊 He's looking good😊 Thanks for sharing. Be Safe Take Care

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

Wasn’t Uniek his mother?

[@svetlanastefanova4731]

Yes​@@cynthiaamitrano8915

[@LindaEll89]

​@@cynthiaamitrano8915Yes, he is indeed her only son, all others were fillies like Eefje( she was her last :)

[@lisajoyaslanis]

@@cynthiaamitrano8915 Yes, Queen UNIEK was his mother... Remembering UNIEK!

[@lisajoyaslanis]

@@LindaEll89 ..and now, Filly Belle UNIEK...large and in charge, at 3 months! Lol!

[@auroratransparency]

Right on! He is so beautiful ❤

[@sallyr.6891]

Saw link to gorgeous photos and videos of Julius Ster in action and what he is capable of. Glad he found a caring home. Obviously, you wanted to buy the best for your daughter - much like being gifted a Monaco Formula 1 race car as a first learning car! I just hope she appreciates you. Perhaps she (and horse) would benefit from proper Friesian riding lessons and learn words he already knows ie Goedzo to bring out all the beauty of having such a magnificent horse. Good luck!

[@sweetpea2839]

Thank you!

[@WhiteTiger333]

Julius doesn't seem to be picking up his feet so high while trotting. Getting used to the feel of a new kind of saddle? Or just because he is trotting slowly, maybe? I'll bet he will have so much fun when he starts going on trail rides.

[@learobinson4450]

First time I’ve seen a Friesian horse in a western saddle. I’ve been to live shows where they tack them up in the medieval jousting saddles & costumes with the long flowing caparison. Lexi might enjoy having the tack & a caparison for Julius

[@joannewalters7183]

Graceful

[@carolowen7678]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@TASIAawful1]

Is that a riding hat? Love Prince Julius ❤

[@karinlewis2270]

He has a younger half-sister named Belle.

[@jaymo4ever]

Also Eeje is a half sister. She gave birth to a first premium foal last year

[@zubirsaid8491]

​@@jaymo4everactually her name Eefje.

[@TASIAawful1]

@@zubirsaid8491the new foal is called Belle

[@zubirsaid8491]

@@TASIAawful1 yup the youngest one, Belle. Others Queen daughters is Eefje and I believe her name Tialda.

[@froeschinfrosch5884]

Unieks Fohlen: Hannah , 2010 (ich weiß nicht ob das stimmt) Julius , 2011 Marijke , 2012 (lebte nur 1 Jahr) Tialda , 2014 Eefje , 2017 Star , 2021 (lebt nicht) dann Amme für Rising Star (er verlor seine Mutter) Twinkle Star, 2022 (lebt nicht) Belle Alexia , 2024 (Leihmutter ist die Westfalen Stute Coralle)

[@ianmax5263]

A lot not quite as it should be, including her using the reigns to balance herself, thus banging his mouth. As I said before, a lot of riding without stirrups will help this rider. Practice makes perfect. Keep it up!

[@lisajoyaslanis]

That is NOT, teenager, Lexi!

[@ianmax5263]

Yes, her channel

[@mustloveanimals-wp5nl]

Please dont take this the wrong way coz i have loved finding ur channel, Julius & ur family but am i the only one thinking maybe Julius needs a more experienced rider given all the training he has had... im happy to be wrong, please no haters, just an honest thought?

[@heatherwendt7911]

Friesians have a great temperament for riders of all levels, including beginners. At this point, Julius has more training than Lexi, but I don't think you generally put untrained riders on untrained horses.

[@mustloveanimals-wp5nl]

@@heatherwendt7911 ok thanks

[@LindaEll89]

I just read an answer of James his owner that this isn't Lexii riding Julius but one of the ladies of the stable who exercise him. This looks very uncomfortable for both to me. :)

[@JuliusFriesian]

We are just starting to get multiple riders on him now, and the other horses are so different than the stocky build and huge strength of Julius that he is a bit of an interesting challenge for them all. So even though they are more experienced, no one is 100% comfortable yet. I hope Julius enjoyed the verity though. He is surrounded by pretty ladies who adore him and I’m sure he is pretty happy.

[@lisajoyaslanis]

An experienced HORSE can be heaven sent! Lexi will do well, with this smart, gentle, well.trained horse!

[@zaynab29]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@CharinDE]

Will he be shown in any upcoming shows in the US?

[@lisajoyaslanis]

..er, maybe not...Lexi has not, YET, learned enough riding skills.. But never say never!

[@kimdorseyroberts9385]

Maybe try lunging him to see how he is supposed to look while in motion. I saw him try to put his head down a couple of times to get in his zone, but couldn't.

[@JuliusFriesian]

He gets lunched a decent amount, and then something called long lining? That second one seems really complex. They think he is a bit stiff, especially on one side so they are trying to work that out.

[@jaysmith8199]

​@@JuliusFriesian Tracey Alexander, Greenbank Farm, Cumbria UK (Black Horses YT). She is an expert on Friesians like Yvonne. It maybe worthwhile doing a video consult, perhaps send video of Juilius working. Advantage is she speaks english, Yvonne would be the 1st to say her english isn't fab 😊 Tracey does consults for about $90 (ish?), runs a not for profit. If the trainer for Julius does a consult, Tracey can give pointers on the specifics for Friesians and ideas on his stiffness in particular. As well as that, Tracey is a lovely human being 😊 and is an advocate/ champion for Friesians. Check out her podcast with the Femway Foundation.

[@TASIAawful1]

@@jaysmith8199oh I love Tracey’s you tube channel too she knows so much about these horses

[@kimdorseyroberts9385]

@JuliusFriesian, thank you for the reply. He couldn't put his head down and arch his neck because the reins were being held too tight

[@JuliusFriesian]

@@kimdorseyroberts9385 probably a slightly nervous rider. And she was only 17

[@petrahartog5934]

Have your daughter wear a helmet !!!!! Even experienced riders can fall . Yvonne was wearing a helmet and she's alive today because of that .

[@JuliusFriesian]

This one isn’t my daughter, and most of them do wear helmets. I’m not sure the story here, she was on him briefly when I showed up. My daughter is ALWAYS wearing a helmet while on Julius.

[@lisajoyaslanis]

@@JuliusFriesian Good, James, helmets have saved many lives....safety is essential!

[@svetlanastefanova4731]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lunamirjana]

Lexi i Julius❤

[@kimmyframpton]

Oh, nice. I actually prefer to ride Western.

[@JuliusFriesian]

Yea, I’m going to get myself a western saddle. I think that will be best for me.

[@lisajoyaslanis]

@@JuliusFriesian Not a fan...too cumbersome.. But whatever works! Luck with that...

[@TheDaragh]

What are your daughter's plans/hopes/dreams for her riding development and having a Friesen?

[@JuliusFriesian]

This is one of the stable ladies riding. My daughter is just working at getting better. Long road to go. No idea if it will turn into showing or competition or something. I guess all options are open, she is only 14

[@TheDaragh]

@@JuliusFriesian let your daughter enjoy riding and horses...NO PRESSURE.

[@JuliusFriesian]

@@TheDaragh 100% agree

[@user-kj9hl8ii8k]

Wow,Julius is a special horse with lots of training done previously,, he has the accolades to prove it. yes, he needs to be loved , enjoyed and ridden in the ENGLISH type saddle,, he will do what he knows so much better,, good luck,, you are very lucky yo have him❤❤❤

[@lisajoyaslanis]

@@JuliusFriesian I like your " expectations"..namely, no big ones, just letting her learn to be a better, safer rider, learn to properly care for her tremendous responsibility... Julius..and loving him!

[@mustloveanimals-wp5nl]

May I ask who's riding Julius?

[@Michelle-uf5pw]

This is one of the girls that works at the stable and helps exercise the horses

[@mustloveanimals-wp5nl]

@@Michelle-uf5pw oh ok, thanks

[@ianmax5263]

Find a really experienced dressage rider to exercise him. I’m sure he’s been trained to do dressage and move in a very collected way with his head down, neck and back rounded (also called collected). It keeps their back muscles toned

[@user-pm1xe4lf8d]

Somethings off,,,,he looks extremly uncomfortable

[@lovevivaldi]

​@@user-pm1xe4lf8dJulius looks very uncomfortable, very stiff, not relaxed at all. He's not enjoying it at all.

[@annieg5487]

I think the reins were being held wrong too much hand movement too wide and too much pulling on the mouth fresians are trained to hold their heads lower at times like has been said a different ride to other horses

[@JuliusFriesian]

Different levels of experience around here with Friesians. Some of the riders are pretty familiar with them.

[@lisajoyaslanis]

@@JuliusFriesian IMO....no other " inexperienced " riders should be riding Julius unless properly supervised by a very experienced rider/ trained... Sorry, my 25c worth!

[@kristinedunner988]

Your daughter is in Times Square.....? Who cares? This is where you are boring mate in my opinion. Cheers😊

[@lynnegee6814]

Kristine - rude!

[@JuliusFriesian]

I don’t write every comment to everyone. There are some people very engaged here who are asking more about my family and I’m sharing with them. Why throw something mean at me from your phone? Hope you felt better about life afterwards at least.

[@lisajoyaslanis]

Get off this channel now! Completely uncalled for remark...maybe jealous???

[@lisajoyaslanis]

@@JuliusFriesian BRAVOJames! ( " Goedzo! ") Lisa

[@lisajoyaslanis]

He has the guts to share his life, full.knowing there are people like you...hovering...filled with..what? Envy...who knows, mostly full of crud! Please, there are 2 options..watch, enjoy and learn from.each other... OR, get the hell out of Dodge!