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PROJECT FINANCING
We are pleased to inform you that a sufficient sum of money has been collected to realise the series ‘It Swarte Goud’.
After a successful crowd funding action in joint partnership with the KFPS, Omrop Fryslân has managed to bring together enough funds for a unique four-part series on the Friesian horse. It will be a magnificent documentary! Via Omrop Fryslân and the National Channels this documentary will also be broadcast on Dutch TV in a series of 30-minute episodes. The production will also be available on DVD (with English subtitling). Here you can order your copy of this unique DVD series ‘It Swarte Goud’ before it goes on air.
Countdown to the television debut of It Swarte Goud
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On NPO 2 and Omrop Fryslân
In total, five episodes of It Swarte Goud have been produced. The first episode will air on the following dutch television stations:
- April 2nd, 15.30 on NPO2
- April 3rd, 17:10 on Omrop Fryslân or watch the episode on te following link http://www.omropfryslan.nl/programma/fryslan-dok
When the first episode has aired, the following episodes will air every weekend at the same time and on the same television station.
DVD-box
Because there are so many good shots and there is so much to tell, it became a 5 piece documentary. Nice shots of Friesian horses, but also a view at the people behind these beautiful horses. The DVD has more shots then the broadcast on Television.
All prices are VAT included. Filming started in the summer / autumn 2015 till spring 2016. Broadcasting Arpil 2016 Omrop Fryslân & NPO2 (The Netherlands).
The names who are being associated with
It Swarte Goud
Jill and Dave Weber |
Stall Spieß – Friesenzucht „fan Heede“ |
D. Riehl |
Thomas Hagemann |
Nadége Jordan Bordeau |
R. & T. Venter |
C. Steinmetz-Nieboer |
T. van der Meer- van Wieren |
N. Andringa |
Geraki, psychologisch advies |
L.G.M. Iraggi-van Hooff |
H. Draaijer |
F.M. Wisse |
H. de Jong |
I. en G.T. Veldhuis-Hibma |
C. Rijpkema |
J. Kleine Deters |
I. & P. Cantatore |
Tom Willem den Hoed |
D. Brummel |
Judith Nieuwhof |
G.J. Rouwenhorst |
L. Groenhof |
A. & E. Rogenmoser |
K. Schwan |
Djoke Peenstra en Jaap Beetsma |
Stoeterij Hanenberghoeve J.H.J. Hilderink |
H.G. Jassies |
A.B. Kok |
J. Mülschlegel |
R. de Jong |
B. Postmus |
Harro Presser |
B. Traanman |
J.W. Veenstra |
Stoeterij Koningsland |
K.L. Maan |
J.G. Rijpkema |
S. Zonderland |
Grace & Theo Lamers |
Christina Gregory |
Kris & Terry Fulwiler, Starry Knight Friesians |
C. Roozemond |
Wind Spirit Friesians, Paul & Juleé Kula |
Nicole Voser |
Ute Eden |
Artur Kollenberg |
Lisbet Schachtschabel |
Dean Manders |
Mandy Medcraft |
H.R. Smit |
J. Schievink & P.A. Schievink |
J.P.J.M. Hemels |
P. Smit |
Stal Verheul |
Tjitte P. Kamminga |
All Star Friesians |
BW H Ontwerpers b.v. |
A.P. Both |
Rob & Martine Spaans-Saeys |
Fettsje de Jong-Nijdam |
L. Haytema |
H.R.& R. Osinga |
R. Bagedo Black Pearl International |
Stal fan Rewert |
Stal Lapinenburg |
A. de Vries |
Alrako bv |
HG reclame BV |
Jos en Dietske Pieters-Bouma |
H. Klettke |
Aafke Boomsma |
Vanessa Steinhübel |
Clifford Alexander |
A.R. Zandee |
Stichting It Fryske Hoars |
Alberta Friesian Horse Association (AFHA) |
Selina Bartemy |
Raid Bagedo |
Gerad Paagman |
Vermilion Oil and Gas |
Familie Brown |
Woudsend fonds |
Didy van Heyst |
Koninklijk Friesch Paarden Stamboek |
Omrop Fryslân |
Anna de Boer |
StarKing BV Friese Paarden |
Willem en Pieteke Atsma |
Keep informed about ‘It Swarte Goud’ on
A film about the Friesian horse that will be completely unique and has never been done before. Omrop Fryslân and the Royal Society ‘het Koninklijk Friesch Paarden- Stamboek’ are setting out to produce a series of documentaries with our Royal Friesians at Centre stage! With exquisite footage of the best stallions and the most beautiful mares. We are aiming to unearth delightful and endearing tales about these special horses, told by exceptional and unique people who will bring these stories to the forefront. But we will also cover topics such as equine history, traditions, customs, characteristics, inspections, life stories, struggles, passion and success. Because Friesian horses are terribly popular and treasured by so many, all over the world.
Surprising really, since our Friesian breed nearly died out some sixty years ago. We simply had no need for them anymore, their agricultural significance became redundant in the wake of the invention of tractors. But since then their numbers have risen again to close to 70,000 Friesian horses. From Aegum (a tiny hamlet in Friesland) to China and from New Zealand to Paraguay. These days they are praised for their outstanding beauty, power, majestic presence, personality and that deep, jet black immaculate coat. As far back as Roman times, the great warriors were known to have a soft spot for that mighty, black phenomenon.
In this documentary we will endeavor to unravel how and why this breed has succeeded in braving all storms. And the effect this breed has on people. For instance, why is it that Zorro was mounted on a Friesian horse? Why is it that a thriller author like Dan Brown keeps Friesian horses? Or Metallica’s guitarist Kirk Hammett? How come a Chinese textiles tycoon owns an entire equine village housing the best of two hundred Friesian horses? It must be all of these feelings that are so difficult to put in words that bring tears to the eyes of Friesian expatriates on the mention of Friesian horses.
Royal families all over the world have Friesian horses in their stables; they act in Hollywood films, inspire artists and circus performers to create spectacular shows and moving performances. And numerous owners of large and small breeding yards, enthusiasts and users – each and every one special – are willing to give it their all and do anything to preserve and improve their beloved breed. Each in their own way, all looking for the ideal horse, the Black Gold, captured in a unique series which will picture the magic of Friesian horses in an unprecedented way.