Aart Fan Osterberg

About this horse

At Auction – Sale Date: Nov 15, 2025 Disciplines: All-Around Show, Champion, Dressage, Endurance Riding, English, Eventing, Harness, Jumping, Parade, Show Experience Magnificent Pure Friesian Horse – Aart fan Osterberg (Beart 411 X Doaitsen 420). Aart fan Osterberg is a 2016 imported Pure Friesian gelding, 9 years old, standing 16.1 hands. He descends from the legendary stallions Beart 411 Sport+Pref and Doaitsen 420 Sport, a pedigree that combines refinement, strength, and proven ability. With his long, flowing mane and noble, majestic look, Aart is truly magnificent and captures attention wherever he goes. He participated in the prestigious KFPS 70-day stallion test, one of the most demanding evaluations in the Friesian world, where he achieved the rare honor of being among the final 8 stallions out of more than 300. Aart proudly holds the Ster Predicate, one of the most respected distinctions within the KFPS registry. Within the KFPS system, horses are differentiated in quality by predicates, which are awarded based on exterior, sport aptitude, sport performance, or offspring quality. These predicates add significant value to a horse, and in most cases, one would expect to pay more for a Friesian with such recognition. The Ster Predicate is a mark of excellence that acknowledges superior conformation, movement, and overall quality. In addition, Aart has earned the Sport Predicate (Dressage), which is awarded to horses that achieve consistently strong results in competition. This title is given when a horse earns qualifying scores of 60% or higher at recognized levels under multiple judges, proving his capability and reliability as a sport horse. This achievement highlights his successful dressage training and competitive performance, underscoring his athleticism and versatility. Aart has been professionally trained his entire life including the guidance of Grand Prix riders, which has shaped him into a horse of polish, balance, and refinement. His professional training extends beyond dressage and into driving, where he works confidently in single, pairs, and groups. He has also been exposed to western riding, picking up his leads correctly and adapting well to different disciplines. On the trail, Aart is courageous and willing, able to cross water, carry a flag, and navigate obstacles with calmness and confidence. Aart is as kind in temperament as he is exceptional in talent. He is quiet, personable, and easy to handle in all situations. He loads, ties, clips, bathes, and stands for the farrier without issue. He is sound, healthy, and ready to continue excelling in any discipline or direction his next owner desires. His look, presence, and polish allow him to stand out, while his gentle reliability makes him the perfect partner for both competition and leisure. Horses of this caliber are rare. Aart fan Osterberg is a Pure Imported Friesian that you can be proud to own, whether your dream is to shine in the arena, drive in elegant harness, ride the mountains, or enjoy a lifelong best friend. [contact info removed]