Brookside's Vision
Brookside Friesians LLC is a private 5 barn, 20 stall facility located in Feeding Hills, MA. Brookside has grown over the years and now includes a full service breeding station, 180x150 outdoor riding arena with full dressage court and coming in fall of 2022, a new indoor riding arena will be added to be able to enjoy the winter New England months in warmth! It is owned and operated by Danielle and Justin Piascik and their family, who are wholeheartedly passionate and devoted to the Friesian breed. We specialize in the breeding, sales, and showing of Friesians and the sport of dressage and driving while keeping with the integrity of the KFPS.
Throughout the years, we found having a team was more effective, and let's face it, more fun! We have some of the greatest trainers in North America and Europe who have joined our team. As a team, we work together, play together, and cry together. As the Brookside Family, our mentality is everything is better when it is done with family.
As breeders dedicated to bettering the breed, we know that not everyone is able to financially afford a large sum of money to make having a Friesian a reality. We are proud to offer reasonable payment terms on any of our Friesians we have on the farm, to make owning your very own Friesian a reality! If we do not have your perfect horse, we are available to offer our services to help you find it! Please contact us with any questions or to make an appointment to come see one of the horses for sale. Brookside Friesians is happy to help you find the horse of your dreams and proud to work with exceptional breeders in both the US and the Netherlands. Please contact us for further information.
Owners Danielle & Justin
MEET OUR TEAM
PAM GROOM - VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING & SALES
Pam joined the Brookside Team in 2018 as Marketing Director of Breeding Operations after Brookside Friesians acquired Djoerd 473 Sport. As our farm grew and with the addition of a Breeding Station, so did Pam's presence with us! Pam is now our Vice President of Marketing and Sales. She is passionate about the Friesian breed and has owned several friesians in the past. She is detail oriented, charismatic and dedicated. Presently she is located in Ocala, FL, investigating potential expansion opportunities while also handling the sales and marketing for our current farm operations. Pam also has an extensive background in sales in Equine markets as well as other markets.
JAMIE CAESAR - COMING SOON
Bio Coming soon
HAILEY VANDEN BRANDEN - BARN MANAGER & ASSISTANT BREEDING MANAGER
Hailey Vanden Branden graduated from University of Wisconsin-River Falls in Spring of 2022 with an Animal Science Equine Management Degree. Hailey also completed an internship in the summer of 2022 at the Miner Institute in New York. Her love of horses started at a young age and she always dreamed of having a career that allowed her to be around horses. It is at UWRF where she discovered a passion for equine reproduction and she’s excited to start her career with the Brookside Family as Barn Manager and Assistant Breeding Manager.
STEPHAN PIASCIK - GROUNDSKEEPER & BARN HAND
Stephan joined the Brookside Team in 2021 as Grounds Manager. Stephan keeps the farm looking its best and safe for the horses. You can also find Stephan in the barn helping with collections and handling the horses as well with Brookside events throughout the year.
MACIEL DUM - TRAINER
Maciel Dum owns and trains at MD Performance Training at the CT Equestrian Center. Maciel took into training Djoerd 473 Sport and Vlinder van WhoopieWhoopie. We look forward to seeing them succeed!
KAYLA MIKUSZEWSKI - FOAL WRANGLER
Kayla joined the Brookside Team in early 2018. Kayla oversees the desensitization of the foals as well as making sure all the horses look their best! Kayla is passionate about the breed as well as the care of the foals! Kayla has 15+ years in the breeding business working at several reputable farms including Tintagel Enterprises. That is where her love for foals came into play. She has been a huge asset to our program and we are thrilled to have her with us!
JAMES PIASCIK - BARN HELPER
James Piascik can be found in the barn on a daily basis helping out, giving treats, grooming horses and lending a hand wherever he is asked to. During the summer, James enjoys giving the horses baths!
ISABELLA PIASCIK - BARN HELPER
Isabella Piascik can be found in the barn sneaking treats to all of "her horses", grooming horses and giving out instructions. During the summer, she enjoys playing with the foals and riding her Mo Mo.
