New Owner Updates
Updates from Valley View Ranch customers on horses that we have sold in the past

Lce Leos Callagha, now "Korey" ~doing horse trials with his new owner in Trenton, TX

Check out Kory and I!!  Please feel free to post and use as you like.  Kory is a real sweetheart.  I will be doing lots of showing this spring and summer.  I will keep you posted!!

 

take care

Karla

Hi Ashely,
A friend of mine trailerd her horse over and we went on a trail ride.  He was wonderful.  He quietly crossed streams, went through deep mud, up and down  the creek banks.  We walked through some pretty high weeds and he did not mind them tickling his tummy.  I have to remind myself that he is only three.

He is a real sweetheart!!!

Karla

Hi Ashely,
The papers came today.  Thanks so much. Korey is developing quite a personality.  He is such a love.  He is really warming up to me.  He has been great, I keep forgetting he is only 3!!

I am hoping to take him to the combined test at Rosehill in Nov and maybe their show in Dec too. 

I have named in Korona de Oro for his show name and Korey for his barn name.

Take care
I will send pics soon
Karla and Korey

Hi Ashlie,
Callaghan settled right in to his new home.  He trailered like a dream and is just a sweetheart.  Could you e-mail his shot record, last shoeing date and wormer record?  I forgot to ask you for that when I picked him up, 

thanks again
Karla

I rode him today and he went great.  I just love him!!!!!!

Colored Budee ~now with Raemi in Lubbock, TX!

Hi Ashley! I just wanted to let you know that Budee is doing great! We went to a team

Colored Budee ~now with Raemi in Lubbock, TX!

Hi Ashley! I just wanted to let you know that Budee is doing great! We went to a team penning last weekend and did really well and had a lot of fun. Her eye looks so much better, there's still a small scar but it's not affecting her vision at all. She's getting along great with my gelding and they are now best friends haha. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me come and check her out! I'm really enjoying her and I'm really happy that she's mine haha!

Raemi Gipson

Blazing Waltz ~now with Avery in Burleson, TX!

Hey Ashley, we just wanted to let you know how much of a blessing Wall-E has been to us!!! We, and pretty much everyone else at the barn, adore him!!! He is doing amazing!!! No one at the barn believes us when we tell them he's only two!!!  We are planning on showing him in dressage in March and April at the Curragh shows!!! We were going to wait until next year but Jenna believes he is ready!!! I am just so exited!!! Thanks again, Wall-E amazes me every time I ride him!!! Sincerely, Avery and Kay

P.S.- This is one of the pics we took while taking Christmas pics!

"Bo-Bo" ~now with Bailey in Osterville, MA!

 

Hi Ashley, Bo-Bo and Image (my other horse) say Merry Christmas!!!! thank you again, I love him so much i can't tell you!

Bailey Hans

Hi Ashley! I just wanted to say thank you again for Bo-Bo! We switched barns last weekend and i was ready for him to be excited and hard to handle at a new place and for my other two to be really relaxed. well what i thought was exactly the opposite!! the other two were crazy and Bo-Bo just found the grass in his paddock and started eating while the other two ran around bucking and rearing showing off for the mares. he is so perfect and everything i ever wanted! i rode him two days after we got to the new barn to give him a chance to settle in, but i'm sure i could've ridden him the first day he was so good. we didn't have any issues riding and he was perfect (as always). i am so grateful and i love him so much! Thank you again

Hi Ashley! Bo-Bo is doing really well up here in Massachusetts! He is getting along really well with our two other horses (even though my other one is really jealous!) I have ridden him 10 times since he came 18 days ago. I could not be happier with my new horse! i am going to take him on a trail ride through MA conservation area soon! he has gotten his first massage, which i think he enjoyed thoroughly! I wonder if he's ever had one before. I round penned him today for the first time and you were right he does know how to round pen, he was really good, so i got on him bareback and we had a nice little ride. I am going to start barrels with him in a month just to give us both some time to get to know each other before we go to work. He doesn't seem so tall or fast now even though he ran off with me the other day (and i kinda freaked out for a minute because i wasn't expecting it, but we were fine!) He is everything I have ever wanted in a horse and i could not be happier! I'll send you more photos when we start the barrels and when we go to a race I'll let you know our first time. Thank you so much I really appreciate everything you did for me! Bailey Hans

Instant Okies Choice aka: "Okie" and Reach Four a Double aka: "Brumby"
~now with the Helminiak family in McHenry, IL!

Hey Ashley! Hope all is well with you and your little Joel!! I'm so excited for you- boy's are so much fun! It was nice to talk to you the other day. I just wanted to send you some pictures of Brumby and Okie. They are both doing really well. We got to take them camping for 4 days in October ( it was freezing cold up in central WI ), but we had an awesome time. Brumby was pretty much perfect the whole time. Okie was nervous at first and jumped around a little, but by the 2nd day he was so relaxed. I had 4 days of just touching and messing with him. A friend a mine was riding him for a while for me because I've been busy with my baby, so I hadn't totally bonded like I wanted to with him. Now that I've been able to get out and ride and massage him he is a different horse. The massaging really changed him. He knows I'm not going to hurt him. It just so cool to see how much he has changed since we got him and how much he trusts me now. He is a keeper! My son Jimmy plans on doing little britches rodeo this summer with Brumby and some little fun shows coming up soon. We will send some pictures. Talk to you soon!
Christine Helminiak

Boogies Chexy Chic and Tidal Waves Melody ~now family horses in Nahunta, GA!

Hi Ashley!

Happy Ney Year!

I hope you had a great Christmas and new year... we did extremely busy but good none the less
I took these pictures while playing around with Boogie 12-24-09 it was a warm beautiful day so I took advantage of it.  I hope you are pleased with the way he is coming along.

Melody is doing great as well but she is really getting fat!  she is due to foal 3-3-2010
Well I'll send you some good pictures of the boys on Boogie as the weather warms and were riding more as well as Melody's foal.

Take care and talk to you soon

Have a Blessed Day,

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Melody just arrived sage and sound, I'm working today so I can't see her untill tomorrow. I'll send you another photo of Boogie and the boys for your site taken with my camera (along with an update)
... I took that pict. With my phone.

Thanks for all your help!

Have A Blessed Day!

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Major Ambition and Sarahs Smooth Arrow ~now with the Graves family in Canyon, TX!

She looks great!  I hope she is blessing to her new family.  I cannot tell you how much we are loving Major & Leddy.  Major is in training for reining, and he keeps us very entertained!  Leddy is as sweet as ever.

Thank you for the update!

Got everyone home today. They hauled beautifully!!! Our daughters were thrilled! I will send photos and an update when we sit on them. Currently we are covered in mud at our place. Thank you so much! We are very pleased!!!
 

Black Canadian Storm aka: "Little Joe"  ~now a hunter/jumper pony in Houston, TX!

Just wanted to let you guys know we gave my daughter, Abby, her horse yesterday (for her birthday).  She is beyond thrilled!  Little Joe - now known as "Stormy" (we already have a paint pony named Joe in our barn) is doing great.  He's been with a hunter/jumper trainer since we brought him home in September, and is learning how to be an English horse.  He's even popping over some little jumps!  Abby had a great first ride on him yesterday (I'm attaching a picture), and we will be taking him to our barn this week.  Just wanted to say thanks for all you did to make a little girls dream come true!
 
Julie Jones

"McNally" (now know as "Rein Dance/Hidalgo") ~is a spoiled pleasure riding horse in CA!

I have been working hard as a result of the recession.  Lucky me!  I can!  Anyway,  I haven't ridden as much as I like to as a result of needing money.   BUT,  I did have Reindance with Richard Winters for training for a month.  Horse Illustrated did a spread on Richard, and guess who Richard choose to ride?  Yup!  Our Reindance!  (now called Hidalgo).  I bought you a copy and will send it to you!   Terrific photographs of a terrific horse!  Richard has known me for about 20 years, through many horses.  He told me  that Reindance is a wonderful talented horse.  Any pro would be proud to own him.  And, of course, little old me, is pretty happy and proud to own him! 

Would you please confirm your mailing address?

I love checking your horses for sale.  

thanks for touching my life!

Joy Jones and Hidalgo

Hi Ashley and Amanda,

Please have a very happy healthy 2009! I know your hard work ethic will make the new year prosperous!

I love watching your web site, just to see how busy you are and what wonderful horses you represent so well.

Rein Dance's barn name became Hidalgo, in part after the famous horse and in part because of the meaning of the name; Spanish Nobility or Gentry.

We basically started training him as if he only had maybe 60 hours on him. As expected he is phenomenal. My trainer wants me to eventually transfer him to a reining show barn with (I am not sure of this name, but if you know of her you will recognize who I am getting at) Penny Girardi. I have no desires to compete with anyone other than myself. I will take him to horsemanship clinics with the likes of Buck Brannaman.

If you or Amanda will be showing in the near or sort of near future, please tell me. I have family in Fort Worth and Dallas and would love to show up to admire you. My goal is to ride like Amanda. I would be happy if I could just sit like Amanda!

Please try to remember to tell me if you are in any shows!

Much appreciation and thanks for my lovely little horse!

Joy

As you know, ReinDance arrived just fine.  I mentioned that he had a rolling fit, he must have rolled over 20 times!  But each time he shook off, ran around and threw himself down again.  When I put the halter on, he was quiet and calm!   My only concern is that I left around 3 PM and he still had not pooped.  I assume that all is well, as no one has phoned me.

Thank you for the halter.  I haven't had time to open the paper work you sent to me, thank you for that too.

What a pretty little horse he is!  I am so happy and I will make sure he will be happy too.

I so admire you and Amanda!  I realize how hard you work, and how well you do what you do.

We will keep in touch!

xxoo ReinDance and Joy

PS  thanks for this whole experience and introducing RienDance and I.  You made me feel like I was your only customer and I felt very special to you.
 

Bustsers Royalty "Mascot"  ~now a trail horse in Boca Raton, FL!

Ashley, I just wanted to thank you so much, for putting up with me these past couple of weeks! Mascot arrived a little over an hour ago, he looks and is acting fantastic! The driver Becky could not have been more wonderful either, please pass that message along...as I have dealt with alot of not nice drivers and she could not have been more wonderful (wish she worked with the shipping company we use!!!) and she had nothing but the most wonderful things to say about you! So far after the 1 hour temp check, Mascot has no temp and is eating and drinking perfectly...so I am going to go back to sleep, but I had to write you this email first, just to say thank you again for everything!!!!He is everything so far that I have been wanting and waiting for, I can't wait to take him for his first spin! Thanks Again! Christine Czernyson
 

Shesa Quixote Cutter aka "Pebbles"  and Meradas Bingo Chex aka: "Jingles"
~now trail horses in Canton, TX!

Rode Sunday eve. and it went well.  Pebbles is a little gun shy in the woods, but did fine.  The two of them get along fabulously.   Thanks much.

Hi Ashley, Hope all is going well for you guys. Jingles is a dream. Don't ride her for awhile, go catch her, tack her up in a second, takes the bridle is a flash, and everyone can ride her, including kids.
 

Jamie ~Purchased by Julie Underwood and shown by Lilli in Maize, KS

Hi Ashley, we switched and you wouldn't believe what a difference it's made for Jammie.  Just wanted to write you and tell you that we are now doing flying lead changes!  We just love her!

Happy Thanksgiving...we are thankful that Jammie is a member of our family!
Julie

Hi Ashley,
Well Lil and Jammie won her horsemanship class AGAIN last weekend at an AQHA show; also got 3rd in WP walk-trot. The trainer suddenly is really into Jammie now too. Also says her lope is coming along. I will forward you several pictures taken after the win last weekend. If you ever want to post her/us on your website as a happy customer, please feel free to do so.
Julie

Well Jammie isn't for sale after all...it's always a juggling act financially between two families but I think I've finally convinced them that she needs to stay plus Jammie convinced them of that last weekend...read on...
Lilli, her rider, is 13, beautiful, adopted from Russia, and her parents are divorced. I am engaged to her Dad, her Mom just got remarried. We all split expenses on the horse and usually are in agreement but for awhile, scheduling, trainer woes, and two of us getting laid off made us all question our financial obligation to the horse.
But it has all turned around now. I wanted to write you to tell you that Lilli ahd the best ride of her life last weekend and WON her Walk-Trot Horsemanship class. She also got a 3rd and a 5th in Walk-Trot WP. I think she would have won that but the judge saw her "bump" on Jammie. Anyway, we were thrilled with the horsemanship win and those placings but must brag about the fact that she also got a 6th out of 19 in Walk-Trot Non-Pro, all ages. Of course that was the show I didn't take any pictures or video!
Anyway, I just wanted to tell you how much we love Jammie. She is such a sweetheart. She is marvelous at shows...always loads, never creates a stir in her stall, bathes, clips, etc. all so well...just like you advertised. Her trainer isn't too nuts about her because he hates mares and I think he tumbled off a couple of weeks ago...he tells me she tossed him, but another gal at the barn saw it and said he lost his stirrup! That's his issue but we think she's as sweet as they come and so cooperative. He has had some head battles but she is learning as is Lilli and last week, she looked like the winner she was!
Over the winter, we will be working on English, which is where I think she needs to go. We are also working on Walk-Trot Trail. And hopefully, she and Lil will be loping soon. Lil just isn't ready for that yet and Jammie isn't the slowest loper but as you know, many judges now like that really slow lope that makes them look like they are trotting. We call it the "crab call" and we hate it. Jammie probably will never go that slow and that's ok with us.
Just wanted to check in and tell you how much we are enjoying her, how much we love her, and how's she progressing. We will be taking photos this next weekend at her last South Central Stock Horse Association show. She will go to one more show in October, a KQHA show here in Wichita.
Hope all is well with you and yours down there in Texas!
Julie Underwood

Hi all,
Many of you have been asking to see my mare "Jammie" and I'm happy to attach these pics from this past weekend's show.  The past two shows Lil has won her horsemanship classes and has been placing in the top 3 pretty consistently in her western pleasure classes.  It is truly a genuine joint effort between three families and our trainer (shown in picture).  This last week's win was huge since it was an AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) sanctioned show.  As you can tell, it made one little girl pretty happy and we pooped out the mare.  Well, maybe I should say we tired out the mare!  Anyway, it's been a great summer and all the horse activities I've been a part of makes it so great to be back here in Wichita - particularly being able to show and trail ride with some of my former and many new barn friends.  We've got one show left in October right here in Wichita and then will train hard over the winter with a goal to also ride English with the horse next year.

Hi Ashley,
We are going to keep Jammie...we love her too much!  We are going to try to go English next year.  If you ever hear of someone who might need a horse like her, you might keep us in mind.  She is such a sweetie, we consider her a family member :)  I will have to send you more pictures...there's a couple of not so good ones attached!  We'll be hitting our first spring show in another week!

Stay in touch!  Did you get married?
Julie

A Royal Zipper ~Now at a training/lesson barn in Sachse, TX

Hey Ashley

The paint mare you sold me is doing well. She takes great care of a couple of kids I have and is a real pleasure to have in the barn. I've even taught her to jump! Just crossrails...but still! Very cute. I have someone else looking now. He's about 6 foot and has western background, but just starting english. I haven't really seen any big horses out at your place, but if you get anything could you let me know? It needs to be pretty much the same as the mare. Really broke and beginner friendly. Just let me know Thanks, Shelby

The paint mare I bought from you a couple days ago has come up really nice. She babysat some kids today and she's still cool enough for me to get on and have fun. I'm very happy with her, you and Amanda. Thanks for all of your help and honesty.
Hope to talk to you soon

Shelby Graham

"Stitch"  ~now a trail horse in Arcadia, LA!

To whom it may concern i love stitch.  he has so much personality.  he has tried me  to see who the boss is and he found out real quick.  i still watch his video everyday.  i have also been riding him everyday.  he has a wonderful walk i haven't made him  get into that nice little lope i may have to use the spurs on him.  right now we are getting to know one another.  again he his a doll.  thanks.
 

Tri Mi Zipper aka: "Jeffery" ~now a trail horse, along with Dr. Seuss in Weatherford, TX!

Hi, Ashley! Just wanted to let you know we are really enjoying Jeffrey. He's such a sweetheart. He gets along with everybody, and best of all, he seems happy no matter what we're doing. Lisa and I have been able to ride together for the first time since she was in high school. It's so great!

Thanks again. Have a good week.

Shaula

Black Canadian Storm aka: "Little Joe"   ~now a hunter/jumper pony in Houston, TX!

 

Scooby Doo ~Now with a dedicated young rider in Lumberton, TX!

Hey

This is Rachel. I bought Scooby Doo. I just wanted to let you know we are doing good. I love him so much. I never wanna give him away.
I have been working on ground work alot lately. I still have not started barrel racing but that hopefully will change this summer if my parents
will let me and if i have time.

Hey,
I just want to let you know everything is going great with Scooby Doo. I got the bit and it is much better then what I've been using. The other day I loped him around and did some sharp turns, and yes I did all kinds of halts. :) I am so happy with him though. He truly is a awesome horse. I can't thank you enough for all the training you did with him. I have gotten comfortable enough to lope him around now, so I am ready to start training in barrels. The only problem is that it keeps raining. I want to go out there and start barrel racing, but it's slick out there that I don't want to hurt him or me. Besides the bad weather he is doing great. I could send you so pictures of how he is doing anytime you want me to. I would just have to take some. I have either been riding him, playing around with him, cleaning him, or its just been raining so much I don't really take much pictures. Anyway, he is doing great. He really loves it here and he loves his new best buddy, Oreo.
Thank You,
Rachel

Ex Me In aka: "Otis"   ~now a family pet in Aransas Pass, TX!

hey ashley,

sending a few more pics of dallas and the everyone playing basket ball.. in the first one he is standing back thinking should he get closer and the second one he is next to my daughter looking like when is it my turn and the last one he is following my lil boy thinking he can get the ball from him haha.. he is just to cute and i wouldnt trade him for anything, he is very loveable and loves to give kisses espeecially to my lil boy.. hope you enjoy the pictures...

thanks,

rachel

hey ashley,

just wanted to send you some other pics of dallas and my lil boy.. i was going to send you videos of dallas playing in the water with me when we had a hard rain for 30 mins and it flooded my whole front yard.. he would walk into the water with me and then just plop down and my a wave then start rolling in the water, but those videos are on my other computer, ill try to send those next time there is alot of wind in the back ground. but these pics are where in the first one dallas is giving my lil boy a BIG WET KISS and my lil boy said it tickled haha... the other was where they were giving each other a kiss... he is very good with my lil boy, he follows all of us but once he sees my boy he is going where he goes, weather its just walking or on his lil rideable car he has... he is so sweet, ive never actually had a horse go in the water with me and i was going crazy that day haha... well just wanted to send a few pics and ill try to get those videos to you soon..

thanks,

rachel

hey Ashley,

here are some more pictures of Dallas/Otis, he is so silly. the number 9 pic is him wanting to eat my daughters Guinea pigs food, number 8 is Dallas at our front door waiting on us i guess, we opened the door a he was right there ha.. and number 7 is our Lil boy giving Dallas a carrot ha, number 4, is my husband Paul and our son.. number 5, my daughter Chelsea and pj my Lil boy.. and number 6 is, where Dallas was starting to run to go chase my husband on the 4 wheeler.. he is so silly, its crazy what things he does... hope you enjoy the pictures.. my husband said that ill be riding Dallas next to get a pic taken to send to you and Amanda to see...

thanks,

rachel

Dallas is doing really good. we are enjoying every minute we have with him, he is just like a puppy, helikes to run up and down the fence line with my dogs. he is very good with my little boy, if he cries he comes straight to him to see whats going on, the two of them love to give each other kisses, its really cute. my husband and daughter are getting to where they aren't as scared of him anymore, but i think Dallas knows they have a little fear towards him and Dallas purposely will follow them around and they will run its hilarious.. anyways i like to thank you so much for him, i really enjoy him he is alot like my horse i recently loss in January.. i hope to see y'all soon again and someday get a play partner for Dallas to play with from y'all.. again thanks for everything..

thanks,

rachel

Micah ~now with a new rider here locally in Fort Worth, TX!

Ashley,
I just wanted to tell you how much we love Micah! I have recommended ya'll to many of my friends. You do a great job in marketing the horses. I have tons of pictures of her from your website. Thanks!!
I have been taking lessons on her and learning to jump. She is the perfect babysitter that I needed. Micah loves her paddock mate (Sheza) They go through a round bale in about a week and a half. The girl loves her food!! I put front shoes on her and her feet look so much better.
I just put her on Mare Magic to see if she will calm down. She is a different horse than I bought her. She has so much more energy. I always have to put her in the round pen before I ride. I know she is a pushy big mare, I have to tell her I am the boss. My shoer also sees a big difference. Was she on any supplements or do you recommend any that might work.I would love to get her like she was 4 months ago. Please don't get me wrong I love her to death. We are learning together. I hope to send pictures soon. Thanks again Mary Collins Fort Worth

Chicos Charlie Horse aka: "Shooter" ~now a trail horse in Alachua, FL!

Shooter made it! He did well. He is very sweet, I got on and rode him bareback with just the halter around the property...I love the way he stands completely still. I have a thoroughbred that can't stand still for more then about 2 minutes without pawing, pacing or throwing her head all about! It's refreshing to have such a calm horse!

Thanks again! Bo

Miss Delta Steel ~now a pleasure horse in Echo Bay, Ontario, Canada

Delta is such a sweetheart though she may need more time on a one on one with me nicer weather is coming so i will have more time for them both. I ponied my gelding while riding Delta she did not not seem to mind at all. she also was great when when i took her on the side of the busy fast hwy.
we had to have been gone for about a 2 hr ride she was excellent i love her anyways buy for now i will wait for pictures of bunny and the black appendix as well take care. pam

Reno ~Now in a loving home with a young lady in Findlay, OH!

here are some pictures of reno and i at the hancock county fair this last weekend. we placed 5th in lead line out of 14 people. then i placed 4th in walk-trot horsemanship out of 18 people. then we placed 5th in walk-trot pleasure out of 16 people. he was sooo good at fair this year!!!!!

thanks for the awesome horse,

emily and reno too!

Dear Ashley,
Here are some of Emily and Reno's first show pictures. This horse continues to amaze me everyday. He is kind and gentle to her and really lights up when she walks into the barn. We are so lucky to have such a level headed 4 year old horse. We get compliments all the time on how well he behaves. Nothing seems to get him anxious or upset. She can take him anywhere. We are so lucky to have him. Emily has been doing a little reining patterns with him and I tell her to learn from him. He is just such a great horse. To us he is priceless!!!!! Thanks again for all your help in finding us the best horse. We adore him.
With all our respect,

Meg and Bob Powell
Emily and Reno!!

Dear Ashley,

hey, how's it going at valley view? things are going great up here. I have just started lopeing on Reno. he is so good for me. sincerely, Emily and Reno

Reno is the perfect horse for me thanks for finding him for me. I appreciate it. today (12-19-08) I rode Reno in a halter and lead rope and another horse got spooked and reared and the rider fell off and the horse stepped on the riders foot (today was her b-day and she is one of my friends who is turning 18) and amazingly Reno did not react at all so I did not get hurt. but again I thank you very much for finding the perfect horse for me I love him so much!!!! I will up date you on some recent pictures. thanks again, Emily Powell and  Rawhides Reno

Hi there,

Just wanted to update you on Emily and Reno. They are such a good pair. We can't thank you enough for what you did in helping us find a great horse for our daughter. I will always look to you in the future for a great horse. Here are some pictures of Emily and Rawhide Reno. I will also send you updates. She will be showing in the spring. She is learning so much and she has a great horse to learn on. Everyone is so impressed with him. I have given your website address to many people this month. In the future we will contact you again for a horse. We can't thank you enough. I hope all is well with you and your family and at Valley View.

Thank you so very much,

Meg, Bob, and Emily Powell

and Reno too... 

Claytons Blue Jake ~now pleasure/trail riding in Happy, TX

Ashley,
I bought Clayton the blue roan back in Feb.  I have misplaced the papers you sent and need another copy  of the signed bill of sale if you can get one. Sorry it has been so long.  I just kept thinking I would find it but I need to get his papers changed before I completely forget.  Sorry for the trouble. 
Thanks,
Magen Pearson
P.S.  He is doing great

Thanks Ashley, no hurry but didn't want you to forget, I know your busy. "Blue" is doing great. We gathered cattle all week and he acted like a pro; great trail riding in Palo Duro and a sweetheart in the barn and pasture. We enjoyed you girls and your facilities. I will be recommending y'all to others.
Thanks again,
Magen Pearson

Treasured With Rain ~doing playdays with a young girl  in New Port Coast, CA!

Hi Ashley,
Just wanted to drop you a note on Shelly/Rain....Our whole family just loves her. Thanks so much for all your help. We'll send some info/pictures back to you all.

I have a couple quick questions if you don't mine:
When was the last time she was shoed?
I noticed, she really needs to have a good workout/turnout in order for my daughter to really control her. Also, we tried a smooth 5" snaffle bit...which didn't seem to be enough to really get her to stop and respond. Any suggestions, should we bring it up a notch with a twisted?

If you have any tips that you can remember with her that you could pass on...we would truly appreciate.

She is such a smart sweet girl...I think she has replaced me in my daughters top favorite things list.

Cheers and hope you are doing well.
Jim

The Monster Man aka: "Patriot", now called Rio and San G Pep "Admiral"
 ~Both now in Armstrong, BC, Canada!

Hey,
wanted to let you know that all is going really well with admiral and rio. rio constantly tests me, but he learning i'm not going to give up my alpha position. i love how he hangs out with me no matter what i'm doing. he is so curious and i swear if he could help me clean out water tubs and muck pens he would. he's always in my face, but i love that when he's respectful. i finally found a saddle for him that fits. he's so much smaller than zippy and has a short back so i've been searching for a saddle since i got him.
i've attached a photo of admiral hanging out in the yard and zippy and rio in their paddock. they go out on pasture for about 4 hours a day, but each one gets a bit of time in the yard in the afternoon. they are great at "weed eating" the long grass around the trees.
love them both. they are great horses.
leah

at long last patriot aka "rio" is home. i think i have to have a name that flows better. patriot is a nice name, but a bit hard to say so i took the middle out of it and named him rio.
he and zippy are going to get along really well. they have visited and had lots of communication over the fence. i'll give them a few days apart and then put them together. admiral is pretty indifferent to him. he would rather be with me. he is such a lovey horse.
rio got his first round pen lesson with joanne today. he's not too keen about letting her get on his right side and kicked out a few times, but she kept playing with him and he got it that she is the leader and eventually went off nice and quiet with no ill intent towards her and the flag she uses. she's thinking he's never had anyone ask him to do what she was asking, but she said he learns quick. he always returned to her at his own will when she asked for a whoa. he will be fun to work with.
he's out having his beet pulp mash right now. he's a bit thin probably from the trip. we put a stick on him today and he's 14.2. a little ribby right now, but we will fix that. i've stuck him on pre and probiotic to help him out and i've got great hay so it shouldn't be long before he fills out a bit.
will keep you up to date on his progress.
thanks for all your help.
leah

Pumpkin ~Now jumping anything with his new owner!

Hi!
Well, it has been forever since I bought "Pumpkin" from you. His name is now Peanut due to the fact that there was already a Pumpkin at my barn. He is doing GREAT, I couldn't be happier. Him and I went through a rough amount of time for a while but we confidently got over it and now he is just amazing. I was with my friends a couple of days ago and they dared me to try a 3 foot jump on him, I was thinking to myself that he couldn't do it. For crying out loud the thing is only a foot shorter than him! Well, I tried it and he glided right over that sucker. I sent a picture with me and him doing some jumps, including the 3 footer. Sorry for not getting back 3 years sooner! Thanks a lot for him!

Cici Shinning Tenia ~Now running barrels in Eureka, CA

Hi Ashley!

I don't know if you and your sister remember me, but my mom and I flew from California to Texas to look at a horse that I could use for barrels.  That was last July of 2008.  The mare i bought was 14.3 hands sorrel her name was cici shinning tenia.  I had originally flew there to see a different horse, but came home with one that fits me better:0)  I could not be more pleased with her =)  We are doing good on the barrels and even own a Belt Buckle this year!!

I am emailing you because I need your girls help again!  My Husband has seen how much fun I am having with cici and would like a horse too!  Hope you can help!! ??

Lots of thanks for helping me find my horse last year!

Melissa Ambrosini

JustAlito Pink Lace ~Now trail riding, and being a broodmare in the Czech Republic!

Hi Ashley! That is great to hear from you! YES Lacey foaled just TODAY on the pasture (almost in the midnight) and she has petty and beautiful but one colored filly. She is sorrel solid now but she will be probably red roan in the future. :-)
Please let me know by e-mail some info about stallion (name, registration number, color) please. That would be great if you will send also some picture or copy of his registration certificate ( if you can get some) please. The Breeders Certificate send please to my address as you mentioned.

Please let me know if you get my e-mail and if you can get this for me as I can ask APHA certificate for the filly.
Thanks a lot for your help!
In a few days I will send you more pictures for you and former owner of  Lacey..
Have a nice day!
Dan

Hi Ashley, how are you and your horses?

I just want to let you know that Lacey is in good shape here in Czech Republic and we are waiting for the foal which has to be born next week (if the info about breeding term was right). I would like to remind you if you can send me the name and registration number of the stallion as I can know who is the sire of the foal. As the foal will be born I will let you know because of breeding certificate you promise me to get from the stallion owner.

Thanks for your help! Have a nice day!

Dan

PS: In the another e-mail I will send immediately you can find the pictures of Lacey on the pasture with another our horses.. :-)
 

BKE CeeCee Way ~running barrels and poles in San Leon, TX

We love CeeCee! She is doing great!

Thanks!

Brenda Petters

Countess and Dolly ~Now with an awesome family on the beach in Acapulco, Mexico

Just wanted to drop a line and a few pics of Dolly's first experience  on the beach. Your Dad would get a charge out of our experience with my Mexican friends loading her on a trailer. They finally gave up and crossed the border using a three horse slant, because they could not load her and I guess it got ugly. Needless to say we had to drive to the Mexican side and pull the horses down ourselves, no one would touch her (she was crazy). Your Dad would have loved it, the same crew plus about 4 other experts decided to attend the festivities, which included beer. They pulled up chairs and sat in the shade while
I worked Dolly on the ground for about 30 minutes then I was ready to ASK her to enter the trailer, which of course she did not want any part of. After another 20 min she gladly entered the trailer and has not had a problem since. The bet was minimum of 4 hours I told them 1.5 hours and the actual was 55 min. Your Dad would appreciate the story so please pass it along, One for the dumb gringos! My wife Bridget is loving Countess as well. Both mares are becoming acquainted with Dunzee and it seems Countess will be the first to seal a deal, she should be ready by Wednesday.

Please pass along our regards to your folks and await a visit. How is the baby coming along?

Brian and Bridget

Jade ~Now a family pony in Sante Fe, TX

Just wanted you to know that we are so pleased with Jade so far! She is such a cutie! She seems to be adjusting well to her new home and has been getting LOTS of attention & has been making friends with our other two miniature horses and two mini donkeys- it's funny! And- I have found that Jade is really curious and responsive to small children...she follows around and watches my daughter and my niece & nephew- it's cool!

Thanks again for working with us- I just wanted you to know that she is doing just fine! We will be sure to keep you posted on her- and maybe we will be in touch again to buy another horse (hopefully for me!) sometime soon! Thanks for everything!

Kristi Click

Chicos Charlie Horse and Boogie ~now pleasure horses in College Station, TX

Our youngest customer -- Sinclair on "Lollie" at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show

 

Chicos Charlite Horse aka: "Shooter" enjoying life at the Schiller's Ranch

 

Marcus ~Now a pleasure/trail riding horse in Grants Pass, OR

Marcus is doing very well.  I am taking him to a ranch this week to do some training with a retired policeman who rode and also trained police horses, I am sooooo excited, I know that Marcus will love it as will I.  I am the one who needs the training because Marcus is so smart and I need to do right by him.  He and I do however get along so well.  I adore him.

I hope that all is well with you and your family!  I will look forward to hearing from you.
 
As always, thank you!
 
Martina

Hi Ashley,

I thought that I would send a picture of my granddaughter and Marcus. My son in law brought her up a week ago Saturday, and we had so much fun! She loved/loves Marcus. I took her for a ride; Marcus was good as gold!! Quinn was here for a week; she is three and full of energy; we however had the best time. We played with Marcus and backed cookies, lots and lots of cookies; I think it will take me at least a week to get my kitchen back "dough" free. : ) My daughter and family live in Santa Cruz, so this was a real treat to get her for the week. My son in law took pictures of Quinn and I riding and when he sends them to me I will forward one to you.

Marcus is doing very well! I just love him more and more everyday!!! After a week of not riding him, I took him out this past Saturday for a couple of hours and he was a dream!!!!! I am thinking/hoping that he is trusting me and I can't be any happier. It was an awesome ride; on the road, on some trails and he was spectacular.

As always, I hope that you are doing well, please feel free to take a vacation here, and I look forward to hearing from you. My best to you and Amanda!

Martina

Hi Ashley,

I figured you were busy, and thank you for the information! I did order the one bit that you emailed me and am hoping to get it today. I have attached a couple of pictures of Marcus with my husband and myself. He is so beautiful! I'm hoping to get my work done for the day and spend time with him; it makes my day!

Again, thank-you. Martina
 

 Jelly Bean ~Now with Skylar Oke in Oakton, VA!

Hi Ashley,

Thought you would like this picture. Hope you all are doing well. Talk to you soon,.Skylar is going to show jelly bean in January. Please if you will forward this picture to the previous owner. I am sure they would love to see him. If you could please tell them that he is doing great and skylar loves him dearly. thanks

Joy

Hi Ashley,

Just wanted to let you know that Skylar did show Jelly Bean today and they got Reserve Champion of their division. She did three courses of 10 jumps 2 ft and it was timed event. They did wonderful together. Skylar has not gotten off her cloud yet. When I get the pictures off my camera I will send you one. I also took video but I have no clue how to send that. Take care

Joy

We check your website daily to see what is happening and it sure looks like a lot is happening. We would love to see an update on your website about jelly bean. Skylar looks for it daily. She wants everyone to know where he is and that he is doing GREAT!!!! They had there pony club lesson yesterday and the were jumping a in and out up to 2'6" and she was so excited. I am coming to Dallas the first weekend on Nov for a modeling seminar for Skylar and we got some of the cutest pictures of skylar and jellybean. I will try and send you a copy via email once I get the picture on my computer.
We are also going to start a little pony party business and Jelly Bean will be the star. We are very excited. I would like to do about 6-8 parties a month to help supplement our horses. I look forward to seeing PC. I love that little POA you have on your website. He is what I was really looking for but I have to tell you Jelly Bean is perfect for Skylar. As I have mentioned She loves him so much.
Take care
For your update. Jelly Bean is in Oakton Virginia. He is being pony clubbed. His owner is Skylar Oke and she is 11 years old. They are a pair made for each other.

Thanks again.
Joy

Adin's Apple Jack "AJ" and "Cooter" ~Now pleasure/trail riding horses in Orange, TX!

Just a quick note to let you know that Cooter has settled in very well to his new home.  He's a happy guy, and we are very happy with him.  We've taken him our quite a number of times since the "incident", and all has gone well.
Apple Jack is a happy guy too!
We plan to go on our first trail ride with them weekend after next.
Thanks Ashley for all your help.

Tommy and Trobie Thompson

Hi Ashley,

Just a note to let you know we made it home safe with Cooter. He trailored very well. When we turned our horses out Sunday morning, Apple Jack went straight to Cooter to establish dominance. Cooter literally kicked Apple Jack's butt, but he will be OK. Today, they are friends, eating together in the pasture.

Also want to let you guys know it's always nice doing business with you. The two horses we bought were exactly as advertised.

Thanks Ashley

Tommy and Trobie Thompson

Play Box ~Now with Sam in Michigan!

Hi Ashley.
I am sorry I haven't sent a pic of Play box. But we have busy playing and learning together. We did a cow clinic Last week and it was a good time.
I see you 2 have been real busy with horses. I keep watch just in case..lol Here is a pic of just 1 week ago if that..lol
Well here is his pic of his 1st snow fall. we got 13" last night. We have had a dusting but not like this. He is getting a nice winter coat, which I am very happy. I don't like to blanket if I don't have to. But time will tell especially when it gets 0 degrees.
Well enjoy you warm weather..
Talk to you soon Sam

"Bella", "Roper", and "Sprinkles" ~ all with the Harvill's in Waxahachie, TX!

Hi Ashley,

I'm looking for a parade/showhorse, let me know if you come across anything like that.  Bill and I joined the Marshal's Posse and Bella & Roper are doing great.  Here are some pictures of us and our horses.Thanks
Tina

Prince Charming - "PC" ~Now a family horse and lesson horse in Houston, TX!

Just wanted to let you know PC is doing great. He is an awesome lesson horse for our kids at the YMCA Camp Pine Tree where he lives. I took him out on the trails last weekend and he did really good. He is such a sweet boy. He has paired up with a gray mare and follows her around everywhere she goes. We are very happy with him.
Thank you so much.
Mary Newland

Sadie and Stardust Lace ~Now both pleasure/trail riding horses in New Orleans, LA!

Hi there,

I hope all is well with you and Amanda. I miss coming out to Dallas, I was on a role for a while. I always check on you all through the website and only wish the best for you and your incredible business. You run an amazing show at Valley View and so many people are blessed with great horses because of your hard work. I am always raving about your stable and have sent your information to tons of people. I am surprised my uncle has not bought a horse from you yet. I am sure he will soon.
As you soon know times are hard right now. The real estate market in New Orleans has taking a big hit and my personal company is really struggling. I have been avoiding this email for a long time but feel at this point I am out of options. If I could take the economy out of the equation the last six months have probably been some of the happiest months of my life and I owe that to Stardust and Sadie. Being with them almost everyday is therapy to me and I know how much I need them in my life. At this point there is no way I can make sense of keeping them both so regretfully I am emailing you to see if you can sell Stardust for me. She has been an amazing horse and one that will make anybody she is with extremely happy. For my family she has been a trusting horse that anybody can ride. She is amazing along the levy in the middle of the city with so many scary new things around. Often we would be riding alone 15ft from a train and she always makes me feel so safe. She was the perfect match for what I needed and I know how hard that is to find. She really is a GREAT horse and many will miss her.
Having just said that I am not sure why I am selling her.:( I know I have to sell her but I would love to keep up with her where ever she goes and possibly have a chance to get her back someday.(if ever the new owners wanted to sell her) She is up to date on all her shots, never been lame, never required any special medical attention, never given me any trouble, always been perfectly healthy. I can have her transported to you all by the same guys that brought her to me.
Again, this was such a hard letter to write and I have been avoiding it for a long time but like I said sadly I am out of options. I can assure you that as soon as this economy or my career turns around I will be up there in Dallas trying to find the next perfect addition to my family. Having two horses has been a great ride and one day (soon) I know I will be lucky enough to do it again.

Please email me and let me know your thoughts about moving forward!

Take care, Kendall

*** Sadie is my heart and soul and I will fight to the bitter end to keep her in my life. I will sell my house before she goes anywhere. She is he horse I want my kids (when I have them)  to learn to ride on! ☺

Here are some funny pics from when me and my boyfriend took the girls out to Mississippi for the weekend.

Hi Ashley,

I just wanted to let you know that I absolutely adore Sadie. She is exactly what I have been looking for for a very long time. Next time you and Amanda make it to New Orleans you have got to come ride with us.

I am going to send you some pics of us riding on the levee. I have never put a saddle on her. I ride her bareback in a hack every time I go out. I have not found a saddle wide enough for her yet but she doesn't need one. What type of bit would you recommend for her. I don't want anything too harsh because she is so broke but something anybody could ride her in?

Also, do you have her regular shot schedule? The barn was asking what you all had given her while she was with you. Thanks so much for everything. She his such an awesome horse.

Take care,
Kendall

Monets Countess ~Now a project with the Jackson family here in TX!

I know your a busy person but I have to tell you.  I love this horse!  I took her to roping lessons with my son and tracked a few calves on her.  She was a blast!  I'm not sure if she's ever ran that hard but she was right on the cows and was biting their butts.  It was great!  She's still not sure what's going on but is definitely settling in well.  Thanks for all of your help.  We will buy from ya'll again in the future.

Kelly
 

"Amp" ~Also with Janet who is now at school in Days Creek, OR!

Hi
As far as I can tell, Amp is doing fine and likes the place quite well.  Janet probably needs to ride him more.  I will get the correct equipment and send it to her.  Amp is in good hands, I toured the Stable myself when I took Janet down to Oregon in August.  They have a good feed program and lots of room for the horses. 
Thanks for your help.
 Mrs. Zello
 

Charlie ~Now a young rider's show pony in ALASKA!!

 

Here are some Pictures of him @ the fair banks Horse Show!!!!!!

Janet

 

Heza Mystical Zip ~Now showing with Michelle in Mcdonald, TN!

Hello.
I received the Certificate of Registration for Heza. Many thanks! He is working out great for Michelle's riding lessons......very versatile.
She will start showing him most likely this Spring! He is just so versatile. Heza and Michelle can learn and grow together. The instructors are very impressed with his training and ground work thus far. Thanks!
I pray all is well.
God bless.

Kim Suekert
 

Spotted Sophia ~Now a project in Shreveport, LA!

Got the papers in Saturday's mail.

Thanks!

Sophia is doing well.

Camille Lyons
 

Harrison ~Now an all-around horse in Houston, TX!

Hi!  I just wanted to send you a note to thank you once again for suggesting Harrison to me.  He is such a wonderful horse and has a terrific personality.  It is hard to believe that he is so mature even though he is only four years old.  Although he grew up in Canada, Harrison has now weathered a hot Houston summer and his first (and, I hope last) hurricane!  Luckily, the barn where I board him was not damaged or flooded in the storm.  Other than his beautiful bay coat turning slightly blonde this summer, he is no worse for the wear and his beautiful bay colors are finally coming back this fall!

Now that I am mostly recovered from my injures and back to riding, I have been taking him to some local shows.  This weekend we got four firsts and one second.  Harrison is such a quick learner - one he sees something just once or twice he becomes a pro at it.  I am planning on starting to work with him on reining again and also on trail riding.  One of his best traits is his versatility.  He is also the easiest horse to catch in the pasture - when he hears my voice he runs across the pasture and stands at the gate for me.  Harrison is so unique (and smart) and he is a joy to have as part of our family.

We will be back to see you someday for a "husband horse".  We just bought some acreage in Luling so that we can have our horses live with us when we retire.  So, if you come across an exceptional trail horse with "more whoa, than go" that would be a great beginner horse, please let me know.

Nancy Currie

Gee ~Now in training for mounted patrol in McKinney, TX!

Hey Ashley I hope your wedding was great.
I'm still looking for the papers on Gee I'm Gorgeous haven't received them yet. I took G-Man to a school for Mounted Patrol he did really good with all the lights, flairs, sirens, fire works, obstacles, flags, balloons, and even shot a 45 (blanks of course) while ridding him. Thanks so much for your help.
P. S we are still waiting on Armadas boo boo videos.
Thanks again,
Frank Price

Hickory ~Now all the way up in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada!!

Hi!
Just a note to tell you that Hickory has arrived safe and sound. He is Canadian now.....lol He sure is tired though. It sure was a long haul for him of course. Got him in his stall and looked around and found the water and had a nice drink and ate some hay. Groomed him up nicely from all the traveling sweat and his nose was just a twitching! Will give him a day rest and just groom him and get to know him a bit more before riding him. Will probably do that on Monday. Does this wee fella got a nice petite head. My halters are all to big for him. Will buy one special for this guy.
Forgot to ask you... What kind of bit do you use on him? And when was his last worming? And his last shoeing? Also, up here in Canada we do a spur stop on our horses.. Trainers do anyways. Is there certain commands you do with him, like kisses or clucks? Just would like to do the same commands as you do. Would make it much easier on him.
Can't believe how cute he is? Nice size for me also. Thanks and have a wonderful day... Shall await your reply...
Jan

Rosie ~Now with a talented little rider in Houston, TX!

Rosie now goes by "Rosie-Posie", she has a perfect home with lots of treats, hugs, and attention.  Rosie can be lazy about cantering, her new owner Rachel is tiny compared to Rosie, but she is a very determined rider and they go great together.
 

Churchill ~Now in a forever home in Canton, TX!

Hi,
Just wanted to touch base and let you know how much I love this horse. He is everything that I wanted and more. He is so kind and sweet and is teaching me lots. I showed him last weekend and we did very well together for our first time. I will send photos from the show when I get them. Hope the wedding went off without a hitch and that all is well. Take care and thank you again for introducing me to the love of my life...Frosted Fax.

Hank ~Now with a loving family in Springfield, MI!

Hey,

Just sending you an update on Hank! We absolutely LOVE him! He has been so kind. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body!

Our friends brother is almost completely paralyzed and he said he would give anything to ride Hank. So, they put him in the saddle and Hank knew that he was almost paralyzed because he stood perfectly still and led this man around as though he was a baby.

So, we absolutely love him! You couldn't ask for a better horse!

Talk soon,
Marilyn Wilkins

Poco ~Now in Santa Catarina, just outside of Monterey, Mexico!

Hi,

How has everything been? I hope everything is working out great for you.  I’m just writing to say hello and let you know that Poco is doing very well, she is verywell mannered, on the ground and in the stall.

Thanks
Guillermo Boughton

Odie ~Now REALLY enjoying his new life; both in Chama NM, and in Athens, TX!

Hi-
Hope all is well back there in TX! Odie and I are up near Chama, NM for the summer and loving the temperatures and views.
Just thought you would like to know how he and I are working out. Today we did a 26 mile ride/walk across the border of CO/NM, most of it in some of the more rugged country that I’ve been in with a horse. Let’s put it this way…..we made our own trail.
After all my years of riding horses in the mountains of Colorado, northern BC Canada, and even in the wilds of Kyrgyzstan on the border of China, I can honestly say that Odie is one of those horses who is made for the mountains and loves every minute of it. I am extremely impressed with his agility and willingness to go anywhere and try anything. He cannot seem to get enough of going hard and exploring even the nastiest places in the woods. Just yesterday I rode him with a couple other horseback friends and even after 4 hrs of uphill at 9,000 ft +, he still was not wanting to go back to the corrals…even got kind of upset about ending the ride! I don’t know what his previous owners used him for, but if they had used him like I am I doubt they would have ever sold him.
From forging a chest-high river while packing our Jack Russell terrier, to sliding down a slippery mud slope on his butt and traversing a very bad patch of deadfall timber, he is truly a joy to ride and be around. All the fresh mountain grasses he can eat, and endless trails and backcountry to explore seem to have put him in horsey heaven. Plus, the cool 45 degree nights and 80’s of the day are very pleasant too.
When I get back from my upcoming backpacking trip into Wyoming I’m going to get him used to picket lines and hobbles. I plan on making a couple solo trips with overnights and need him to be able to graze at will during the night. I would just let him be free, but am afraid he would come sniff and harass me all night because I am resting when we could be riding! In three weeks we are helping move 1,000 head of cattle into another pasture here in the CO National Forest. Based on his eagerness to get after those critters today, I could be in for a little bit of “Man from Snowy River” action going after strays. Am getting him shod with cleat shoes this next week for better traction on those steep slopes.
I am so glad that the black horse that I was interested in that day sold..…otherwise I probably would never have had the chance to meet Odie and gain a new buddy and unbelievable riding horse. Sometimes horses just have untapped potential.
Attached are a few photos of myself and friends with Odie during our big trek today. These were taken in the portion of the ride where I needed the exercise more than him! Our friends are so in love with him….the gal is totally spoiling him with treats. :-)
Please tell his previous owners “thanks” for starting him out so well, and also for not wanting to keep him (for whatever reason). Sometimes one person’s rock is another person’s diamond. He’s just a joy!
Thanks again for providing a great service to me and other people looking who are looking for their new best buddy.
Cheers,
Amy Martin

Abbey ~This awesome little pony never made it on our website; now in Ardmore, OK!

Abbey is a gorgeous little pony with near perfect conformation, she went to a very dedicated, motivated young girl.  This young lady works hard and deserves the best.  Abbey went to be a teacher, for now they want to go to some local shows for experience, with a goal of hopefully one day cleaning up in the barrels and poles.  Abbey is a top of the line pony, before being sold to her new home, Abbey was shown on the POAC circuit, and won an International title!  This is super little pony, and they are turning into a super team.

Dancer ~Now living the good life on a ranch in Lago Vista, TX!

Hello,
I just wanted to say that Dancer is doing good and is a great horse. She is in a good home and is loving her two playmates (Mate and Lonesome, both Geldings). I have sent several other people your website as I was pleased with what you had to offer when I came to look at the horses and the time you spent with us. Take care and I will talk to you soon.
Pamela and Bill

Daisy ~Now a popular pony with the kids in the Garnos family in Presho, SD!

Hey Ashley,

 I had one more question about Daisy.  Do you know if she has ever pulled a cart before?  We decided to hook her up to one just to see if she would pull it the other day and she did awesome.  We had all the little ones riding in it within an hour.  We even had her loping a little around the yard.  We had a blast.  My 6yr old even had the reins and he and I were driving her around.  My dad said she must have been driven before and I was just wondering if you knew.  I bought the cart and harness out of the paper and had never even hooked it up before and she pulled it like she had been doing it for years. I might get some skis for the cart and see if she will pull it through the snow.  Take care, we are having fun with Daisy.  Cheyenne Garnos

Just wanted to let you know my kids did great on Daisy the last couple rodeos of the year. My little girl used her for barrel and poles and they all took turns using her for the goat tail tying. Just wanted to say thanks again for a great little pony. Hope she won't mind the cold South Dakota winter too much. Take care and if you have anymore playday or kids rope horses for sale please let me know!

Thank you, Cheyenne Garnos

Hi,

We will ride Daisy in a snaffle. That will probably work the best. We trimmed her feet and she looks good now. My kids are fighting over her, they like her allot! Take care and thanks allot for Daisy.
Cheyenne Garnos
 

Rudy ~Now with the Walsh family in Marietta GA!

I wanted to send some pics of Rudy showing in the Georgia AQHA shows with his boy Korbin. He is such a good boy, we just love him!

 

 

 

 

 Alex ~Now called "Romeo" is in Ridgeville, SC!

As you can see he has found the grass , after a week he can go in the pasture with one other gelding, and be just a plain real horse love love love him thanks for all .

Deb
 

Triples ~Now in a new home in Valley Center, CA!

Hi,
I realized that I hadn't given you the awesome testimonial  about Triples that you so deserve. Thank You!! We love her. We call her Truly now because she is truly amazing!! She is one of the kindest, sweetest horses I have ever owned, we adore her! I was so nervous about buying out of state but the process was easy and WOW the payoff of owning a horse this nice was HUGE!! She lives nicely during the day in a 2 acre pasture and we tuck her in at night in a warm cozy barn. We do lots of trail riding (even lots of horse camping), she has been an amazing confidence builder for me, I just can't say enough great stuff about her, Thank You!!!

Kindest Regards,

Susan Herrera
Valley Center, CA

Hi,
I just wanted to say Hi and let you know that Triples is doing really well. I have her up in training and she is getting a tune up.
Anyways, I was hoping that you still had the video clip of her and maybe the photos from the site that you could email me. My daughter loves the video and we haven't been able to play it off your site so I wasn't sure if you had the clip and you could email it to me so I could save it? Thanks for your time. She's a very sweet little mare. Once we get her all nice and shedded out and take her to her first show, I'll send you some good photos.

Kindest Regards,
Susan Herrera

Nick and Frosty ~Now pleasure horses in Lake Ariel, PA!

Hi there,

You're absolutely right-Frosty is a great mare.  I have absolutely no complaints about her!  Nick did really great at the show.  The first show he went to was a Western show and he actually was Grand Champ in the Sr. Western Horse Division and placed highly in the Open WP division.  At the hunter/jumper show over the weekend, he placed 6th out of 20 in an English pleasure flat class, which was great considering all the TB's and Warmbloods he was competing against-and that's the kind of horse that's super popular with the judges around here.  He also did two Beginner Hunter fence classes and did just wonderfully for his first over fences classes.  Everyone loves him and our trainer always raves about him.  They both are really, really nice horses!

If it's okay, let me think on Frosty for a week or 2 and get back to you for sure. We won't breed her. If you think this time of the year would be just as easy to sell her, then maybe we'll go ahead and send her to you,   What did you think was a reasonable price to ask for her?
Thanks so much and I'll definitely be in touch!

Amy

Hi there,
Just wanted to let you know that the horses arrived today in great shape.  They are all we hoped they'd be and were truly great considering they had been on the road for a couple of days, switched trailers so the shipper wouldn't have to come on a narrow back road, then came to a new place (where a stallion was out racing up and down a nearby fence.)  We're very pleased and happy with both of them!
Thanks so much for everything!!
Amy

Daphne ~Now teaching a little girl to ride  in Weatherford, TX!

Hi!
Just wanted to give you an update on Daphne. Boy let me tell you how scared I was to buy a horse on the Internet! I have never done that before not sure I would ever do that again with anyone except Valley View Ranch.
When we 1st got home Daphne bolted out of the trailer, I was like ok she was tiered of being in there. She saw the goats next door and our mini stud running up and she went mad. I could barley get her in the pasture she was running and snorting and totally freaking out. I thought oh my gosh I was lied to I have bought a wild horse. She carried on like that for the rest of the day. The goats scared her like crazy.
After the next day she calmed down and my neighbor a barrel racer rode her and she did great. My daughter rode her some and did ok but she still needs lessons. I have been riding my entire life so I tried her out the next day and boy was I impressed.
I love the way she rides. I took her down the road and she did not flinch once. There was flag poles with flags flapping, cars, trucks and trailers going by. Dogs barking and running up. She just kept her head down and kept going. We crossed a bridge with running water under it and she did not even look. Took her down to the school walked her through the parking lot up and down curbs through the play ground that has tons if weird stuff for a horse. She did what ever I asked of her and never spooked.
We are so happy. The weather has been bad so we only rode her over the past weekend but I am sure she is the type of horse that will stay the same no matter what.
I will be looking for a horse for myself soon, just need to save up some money. I am planning on buying from ya'll again. Thanks so much. Pictures coming with better weather. Would love for you to post the on the new owners page.

Thanks Miranda, Jocelyn and Daphne

Snip Crackle Pop ~Now a pleasure horse in Oregon!

Hi Ashley,
I just thought I'd let you know that Crackle got here about 5:30 pm yesterday and settled in really nicely.  She seems to be just as advertised, she is sweet.  I like her very much so far.
Thanks,
Marcia
 

Miss Black ~Now a beginner girl's horse in Layola, Kansas!

And the good stuff, photo of Katrina and Marymac J

Mary has put on weight since this photo, she is looking very good!  She is a wonderful sweet horse and perfect for our granddaughter.  Next year she will be using her in the Ride America program for Paint horses.  You may use this photo on your website if you wish; I will try to get you one of her riding too.

 

Jack Sing the Blues ~Now a drop-dead gorgeous trail mount in Burns, TN!

Hi Girls,

It's Jane Harris. I bought Jack from you in January. I am so happy with this little guy. He had some major cinching and cross-tying issues in the beginning, but I put him with a reining trainer for three months, and he is much better now - such a clown. I now have him at home, by himself, and he seems very content. I trailer him out to trail locations at least four times a week, and he is a great trail horse. He plows through anything I ask of him, and has the smoothest fast walk. I love it.
My trainer thinks I'm nuts using him only to trail ride. She loves him, and wants to show him. However, that's not what I bought him for.

I'll send photos one of these days. He's gotten really cute, and gets more and more roaning as the months go by.

Jane and Jack :))

Steady As We Go aka: "George" ~Now with a young lady in El Campo, TX

Hi-

I wanted to check with you and make sure that I got all of George's papers. I wasn't sure if I got everything since we had originally taken him on a trial period. Anyway, he is doing great! He is really a sweetheart and has the greatest personality. We love him! Let me know about the papers.

Hannah

"Maximus" ~Now a family/trail horse in Ennis, TX!

Hi there!
I just wanted to check in and let you know how Maximus is doing.  He is just as sweet as you could want!  I have ridden him quite a bit this last summer and put him into some obstacle courses just for the fun of it.  We are getting ready for a competitive trail class in January so any and all exposure has been worth it.  Also the last Thanksgiving week my 6 yr old granddaughter and her cousin (13) from California came out for a visit and to see “her” blue paint horse.  MG (as we call him) was put to the test with two little girls riding him and just being kids on horseback.  It was a joy to see him just look at them like they were little nuts and then stand quietly and have them all over him.  The little one even went out (far out) in pasture to catch him so she could ride.  He is a joy to have around and a pleasure to ride.  Thought you might like to know!
How are plans for the wedding going?
Have a wonderful holiday and I hope to hear form you sometime soon.

Sue Hickman

Show Me Steady aka: "Chip" ~Now with a family in Houston, TX!!

Hi ,
Just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for the arrangements you made for shipping Chip. He arrived calm, happy and in great shape. He is minding his manners with the other horses. I worked him from the ground a bit this afternoon and he did great...I think he will settle in just fine.

Thanks for making the whole process so nice and easy.
Cathy Jensen

DW Starlight ~Now a with an awesome new owner in Pueblo West, CO!

 

"D-dub", now called "Dallas", is in training to do reining and all-around events.

 

AintSheAwesome ~Now running barrels with a young lady in Brant Lake, NY!

Sorry these took so long to send, but we just wanted to let you know how well Dixie is doing. Shannon and Dixie are really starting to shave off the seconds around the barrels. National High School Rodeo came to NY for the first time this year and she went to her first rodeo this past weekend and they did very well.

These pictures are from a local rodeo upstate NY over Labor Day weekend. She did very well and placed in 2D.

Terri Gabay

Lucky Bonanza Doc ~in a new home right here in Rockwall, TX!

Hi girls, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy Lucky Bonanza Doc. He is everything you said; He is doing well. I have not gotten to ride much with all the rain, but when I do I really like him.  My husband "cowboy troy" has ridden him once very quietly and is getting used to him and likes him to.

Thanks, Doris
 

Buttons ~Now riding trails with a sweet lady in Houston, TX!

Hey
I wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying Buttons, which I named Selena. She is the sweetest mare I have ever been around. The trainer that trains for trails took her out for a few hours and said she is great. Everyone I ride with wants to buy her. Click on the big picture and the pictures below with appear where she is swimming. Thanks again, Ann

Magee ~Now a pleasure horse in Lubbock, TX!

Here are just a few pictures of Magie at her new home. As you can see Sazi had to get in the picture too. The last picture is how Patty gets greeted every day when she comes home.

I will send more tonight after we attempt to ride.

Terry

 

Tigger ~Now with a wonderful, dedicated little rider in Plano, TX!

Hi , this is Beth, I'm with Moraine and we have Tigger and I was just calling to tell you that they have just turned a major cornerstone, she is walking, trotting, cantering on Tigger and he is just listening and doing everything and we went on our first trail ride today. And he was picture perfect and she is just on cloud 9 so, we are doing very well w him and just wanted to let you know. Thanks

When his little 8 year old rider outgrew him, we sold Tigger again - to Moraine in Plano, TX

Hey Ashley, I got your message yesterday. We have put him in a 1/2 of pound and a flake of coastal hay, so we've upped his food, Moraine's having a lesson w Elaine everyday this week and loving it. And really doing really well. And I'm sure he's the cleanest horse that's ever been in a barn. Now he's getting a bubble bath and conditioning his mane and tail everyday now. So, we already know what his favorite treats are. So, its wonderful and they are making the perfect team . So, thank you! And we will keep in touch! Thanks

Tigger ~Now an 8 year old's pony in New Braunfels, TX

 

Tigger has a great new home with an awesome family.  He gets lots of love and attention!

 

My T Code Red -aka: "Teddy" ~Now with a little girl in Midland, TX

Here are some more pics of Emily on Teddy at another show she did with Terrie. Her & Teddy mesh perfectly together.

Thanks,
Bert
 

Bingo ~Now a hunter show pony for an 8 year old in Whitehouse, TX

 

Bingo - "Just Gotta Boogie" is now a top hunter pony showing at the AA shows!

 

Amber ~ has a great family home, now owned by a girl in south Texas!

Hello,
I am sorry to just be getting back with you.  Baby was sick and then me too.  Well I have wonderful news.  Amber and Meg are lopping the barrels.  That little mare really takes care of Meghan.  Everyone says I got a great little horse.  I give them your web site. Hope you make a sale someday from Meghan & Amber.  I will be expecting my commission from any sales.  LOL  Well you take care.  Talk to you soon.
Leigh Anne
 

GiGi ~Now trail riding with a nice family in east Texas

Enjoying "GiGI" - whom we have nicknamed "Annie."

She is a love.  All is well  - we love her!

Susan
 

Sophie ~Now belongs to a family in Washington State!

Sophie is really a sweetheart and seems to love her new home here in Washington state. She is ridden by everyone in the family and has really taken a liking to my son Alex. He is still learning to ride and she takes things slow for him. We look forward to many years with her. Thank you for this gorgeous girl.
Jennifer

 

Here's Looking At You Kid aka: " Boggie" ~owned by a young lady in Covington, LA

Just wanted to send you a couple of pictures of Lauren and Boggie. His show name is Here's Looking At You Kid.  This is a picture of them at their first horse show.  We've had him a year now.  He has the BEST manners and is super sweet.  We are so happy with him.  You couldn't offer us enough for him.  Lauren LOVES him.
Thanks for a great horse.
Thanks Yvette
 

Monopoly ~Now a lady's trail horse in California

I am enjoying Charlie.  Everything is going really swell and he is a good boy.  Thank-you.  Debra

 

Twisted Britches  ~Now in California!

Hi Ashley,
I purchased the paint mare Twisted Britches from you in April of 2006. Just wanted to update you on this wonderful mare. She was bred last year and foaled May 17, 2008, a beautiful paint filly we named Hot Spanish Twist ( her sires name is ZW Spanish Gunfire. I am attaching a few photos of our new little girl. Thanks again, we love her. Linda Moss-Badalamenti.

Hi,
She has been to one gymkhana, where my daughter just trotted her through the events. She is going to another one this Sunday 6/11. We love her and she is already a very special part of our family.

Thanks again,  Linda and Stephanie Badalamenti

 

Emma, Mia, Sossz Sierra, and Sues Investment ~all with a nice man in Graceville, FL

Attached some pics of the girls... Am really growing fond of the crew.  Just spent the last hour or so in the lower field with the new arrivals watching them under the full moon. Sossz & Sues stick together and seem to be enjoying the company of my neighbor's tobiano gelding, he in turn seems to be showing an interest for Sossz. Sues keeps Emma & Mia (who seem to be body & shadow) at a distance. Emma & Mia are a little high strung and have been cruising the pasture steadily their hoof beats sound as one. E&M really enjoy each other's company and seem inseparable. Emma wants to nurse a grey mare but for some reason the grey wants none of it... : )   All in all everyone seems to be doing pretty good with Sossz markedly laid back compared to the others. They are all beautiful in the moonlight
Larry

Poco  ~Now a little girl's horse in Rowlett, TX

 

Hi all - ... I can not tell you enough how we appreciate this sweet little mare. See her today w/my daughter Christine. Hugs Kathy!

 

Snickers  ~Now a boy's pony in  New Boston, TX

I rode Snickers today in the round pen and she did great.  Thanks a lot for your help!

Nick
 

Freckles ~Now owned by a young lady down by Austin, TX

Hi,
Hope all is well with you guys.  How was the International?  We missed you at the Futurity.  Will you be at the Turkey Circuit?  Here are a couple of pictures of Candra riding Freckles.  She is doing very well and is fat and hairy as you can see.  Today is Candra’s first walk/trot show here in Austin on her trainer’s pony.  Hopefully, she can ride Freckles in the next one.
Have a good one and see you soon,
Jennifer
 

Cool ~Now owned by a lady in Durant, OK

He is doing great  the most loveable horse I have ever been around!!!!! and yes I have rode him  he picks up on everything very well  now that it has got so hot him and I spend more time playing in the sprinkler  you were definitely right about loving water   he thrives on it      Thank you again for him we matched up perfectly.

Sincerely

Carol Ashley
 

Roundtop ~Now owned by a lady in Marshall, TX

Hi,
Roundtop is doing well. She has pretty much turned into a pasture horse, I have not worked with her at all after having my baby in January!!! She is really amazing with Rylee (my baby) pretty much every evening I take Rylee to see her and Splash our other horse, and Rylee will take her hand and rub down Roundtops face and just oh and awe at her its really neat and Roundtop just stands there and lets her even pull her hair!!! I love it!!! She is very loved.
Take care

Warrior ~Now owned by an 8 year old girl in Montague, TX!

We got home with Warrior safe and sound. He is in the corral tonight visiting with our other horses across the fence. Its a good thing his name is Warrior because he still has to come out and meet my dad's horse Sonny. He is fun and easy to ride. My mom even got on him. She usually doesn't get on new horses. Thank you very much. Hanna