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Customer Reviews
Straight from the "horses mouth", so to speak...
Hear what our customers think in their own
words...
Harleys FatBoy
Hi Judy & Larry,
Well, it' official,
Harley is a keeper! I'm riding again, THANK YOU!
He has fit
in perfectly. We'll send you better pictures soon. He is definitely worth every
penny and then some. My vet loves him and
was eager to tell clients where to find a great family horse.
Thanks again, Sherry
After 5 years Harley & I are Still having GREAT rides! ~
Sherry 05-14-10
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Knight Supreme Queen
Dear Judy and Larry,
I wanted to let you know that Queen is doing wonderfully. It
took her a couple of weeks to calm down and get used her new environment but
she is very comfortable now. I have gone on many trail rides by myself and I
am not in the least bit nervous because she is so good. She really likes to go
fast!
Yesterday we took Queen and Cruise to the Blessing of the
Animals at St. Joseph's Church and she got several pictures taken of her and
countless kids came over to see her and pet her. She stood there with her
neck arched and her ears pointed as if she was posing for the camera...
I still go and look at your website from time to time and saw
that you have several new horses for sale. If I'm ever in the market for
another horse, and you guys are still selling, I will be back to see again.
Queen is helping me get through this very difficult time with
lots of smiles and she is a very loved horse.
Thanks again,
Robin
Maryland.
UPDATE: 12-19-09
Hi Judy and Larry,
It's been 5 years since I purchased her from you and I thought
you might like to see how good Knight Supreme Queen looks at 21 years of age
in her Christmas outfit. She is the most patient horse and such a good sport
about being my Christmas card model. I hope all is well.
Happy Holidays and happy and healthy New Year.
Robin Shenise
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Favorites Golden
Trouble
Hi Judy:
Thought it was time to drop you a note to let you know how
things are working out with Trouble. At first...to be honest, I was a bit
worried that he would not be enough horse for the active style of riding I
like to do. He is just so laid- back that I was not sure if he would
consistently move out at the pace I like to keep. (of course a calm spook
proof horse is just the way you described him and what 90%+ of riders are
looking for)
Fortunately, it was just a matter of giving a young horse more
time to get to know me and to build up his confidence. From the start, his
gait was extremely smooth and now he's starting to be very easy to keep in
gait over longer and longer distances. He's also getting used to leading a
group and I've been taking him out by himself without any problems.
I took him out for an hour and a half today and the only
problem was when 3 deer jumped out of a hedgerow about 30 feet in front of
him. He was very startled and popped up a bit. So...to prove to him that
they weren't all that tough, we chased the deer for about 100 yards. I think
if I had kept going he might have caught them. That should be the end of any
worries about deer.
I also have him cantering but he still has developing to do and
I don't want to push it before his running walk is set. I've also started him
over small jumps without any difficulty. So I guess he's come pretty far for
a four year old in just a couple of months.
Next weekend will be his first go at a field trial. But...so
far nothing seems to phase him when it comes to new experiences and I think
field trials will be just another day in the neighborhood.
One of these days I'll get around to some pictures.
Take care,
Tom
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Betty Boop
and Carolina Girl (now known as Midnight)
Judy,
Betty is awesome and rock solid. I took her right off the
trailer and trail rode her about 2 miles Friday evening. Early Saturday am
Patty and I saddled her and my old TWH mare and went for a 2 hour ride - she
was flawless again. My daughter rode her with me on a very long ride Sat
evening around cars, deer, wild turkeys ect and she was excellent. She gaits
endlessly and is the bravest little mare. Patty and I finished with a 3.5 hour
trail ride Monday using Betty and my 4 year older walker who hung in there
with Betty. She is just great on the trails, never spooked, never disobeyed
but even better she was spunky enough to gait, canter and explore like a pro.
My wife is so thrilled with Betty, you would never know Patty is a new rider.
I skipped work Monday to stay there so we could all ride more.
I will follow the website to see what's new because we may
decide to add one more to the stable. Betty is better than we hoped or
imagined and she is making my wife look like a seasoned trailblazer. Our
daughter is equally excited and also jealous!
We'll keep in touch.
Judy,
We renamed her Midnight and she is great. The mounting problem
went away after she settled in. I rode her Saturday for 1.5 hours and kept her
gaiting for a while. She is awesome on the trail - never spooked yet on 4 rides.
Just letting you know that everything was good and we definitely got another
great horse from you. I also took Betty out Sat and she is incredible -
energetic and smart but perfect manners and training. We will not buy another
horse without coming back to you first. This weekend I am going to let my
daughter take Midnight out with us on a trail ride to see how they do together.
Thanks again.
UPDATE: 11-17-09
Pat and I finally got to ride Betty and Midnight together last
weekend after finding a babysitter. We couldn't be happier with them both
looking back on the past 4-5 months of having them. Both of them are awesome
trail horses, but I have Midnight driving a cart now all over the farm! She
loves it and she is really good! Once again, we really want to thank you and
Larry for pairing us with these two mares. We are still hoping to have one more
from you later.
We check the site often and hope to see you soon.
UPDATE: 02-16-10
We can not overstate how well Betty Boop and Midnight have
turned out. We have Midnight at the beach and went on our first beach ride
last weekend for Valentine's. Betty Boop is leaving for cart training March 1.
Patty is in love with that horse, its the best thing I ever did. I check the
website often and am really looking forward to Facebook page too.
We are still looking for one or two more for the family. Don't
forget about us! Maybe we start looking harder in the early summer.
I got a "helmet cam" and put it on my cowboy hat. The other SSH
in the video is my sister's, but our daughter is riding her. Betty Boop is the
star. I will attach some beach pics of Midnight for facebook too.
John - Outer Banks, N.C.
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Gambler's Texas Holdem
Hello Judy this is Jeff Neal. I bought Levi the Buckskin off of you a while
back and just thought I would give you an update.
If you had two more just like him I would buy them both. We are amazed with
his personality. There are times when he acts so much like a human it's scary.
I have not rode him as much as I would like to but every time you get on him
it's like the last time. If he see's something that spooks him one time,
that is all it takes and he never minds it again.
Very well gaited, well mannered, and real sweet. I was concerned about buying
without seeing in person but this horse has been a very wise purchase and you
represented him well. Thanks again.
I will try to send some pictures in the future. Jeff Neal
UPDATE: 11-16-09
Here are some pictures of
Levi from our weekend ride at Dupont State Forest in NC. He did a great job but
was glad to get home, as were we, after a 20 mile 5 1/2 hour ride. We both just
love the horse. Thanks Jeff Neal.
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It's Jerry T.
Hi Judy and Larry,
Mr. JT is settling in to his
new home and is adjusting well. Chris was out riding him when our vet drove up
and our vet could not believe he was 3yrs old and so well trained! He is doing
fine and has a great personality. Chris purchased a horse from a family and our
vet is concerned about his knee. It looks like it is “calf kneed”. The Ferrier
came today and is concerned as well. We would like your professional opinion?
Jazz is 4yrs old, TW, 16hands, has a great personality, loves people, but is
somewhat clumsy when riding. Chris wanted a horse that he could use trail riding
and the Ferrier thinks that any substantial riding could be detrimental to the
horse. Do ya’ll have any suggestions??? We would appreciate any type of
guidance you could give us. Chris learned his lesson about purchasing a horse
from a family and not a reputable breeder/trainer like yourselves!!
Thanks
Mary Bishop (06-24-08)
UPDATE: 01-30-10
Hi Judy and Larry!
I am sending you an update
on JT. He is doing awesome! One of our friends is keeping him for me while I
am in graduate school and rides him every Sunday for a long trail ride. My
friend, John, has had horses all of his life and cannot believe JT is only a
4yr old. I went for a trail ride a few weeks ago and JT went through water (my
boots got wet) without hesitation, up hills, over logs, etc. Remember I am
the GREEN rider, so it was definitely a new experience for me. He did
awesome, and it did build up my confidence! The trail ride was for 3hrs, cut
short because I was such a wimp. I was so sore the next day; I had to take my
heating pad to work!!! I just gave a reference to a lady who is purchasing a
horse from ya’ll. We may be interested in purchasing an older horse later on,
once we get our horse farm up and running. I am attaching a picture of JT.
Hope ya’ll are doing well
Take Care
Mary Bishop
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P.D. Quick
Judy & Larry,
PD is fabulous! We just got home from 4 days in Gettysburg,
PA. Had an awesome time. We have made such strides learning to trust, he and
I. He comes to me in the middle of pasture now when I call. He drops his
head at my waist so I can scratch his neck on both sides. HE is turning into
a puppy dog! Hope all is well with both of you and God Bless. Enjoy your
summer. Kay 6-27-08
UPDATE: 07-17-09
Hi Judy and Larry,
Just wanted to drop a line
and say “hello”. We are enjoying this great weather and have been riding quite
a bit.
Petey is doing fabulous and we
have been having a great time together. We are doing some local shows and are
also on a gaited drill team.
I’ll send you some pictures of
him all “ dolled up” in his blue and gold. Have a great Summer and happy trails!
Kay
UPDATE: 05-18-10
Judy and
Larry,
Charlie and I just returned from a week in the Allegheny Mountains.
That has to be the hardest riding I have ever done. Just wanted you to know tht
PD did an awesome job. It was a first for us as a team and I was so impressed.
The mud was at least 12 to 18" deep with sharp rocks. The hills were steep. I
used muscles I did not know I had.
Every adventure brings a new found respect for each other. There were several
people that called out to me, " I like that grey, he has a real nice way of
going".
There is a trust between us that I can not explain, I am allowed the pleasure
of massaging his ears, and rubbing his belly until he falls asleep. We are
really enjoying each other.
Only hope that life on your farm is as well. I will forward pictures from our
latest adventure as soon as they are available. Take care and best wishes for
a great Spring.
Kay
UPDATE:
08-15-10
Hi Judy & Larry,
Not sure I shared this with you. Historic Ride in Williamsburg, VA.
Kay
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