I
just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with Jet. He is
turning out to be a phenomenal horse. I would definitely recommend you
to anyone looking for a horse. In fact, when we start looking for
another horse for my youngest granddaughter, you will be the first place
we look. Abby will be riding him in the sidesaddle demo at the MD
Horse Expo
on Thursday 1/21 – if you are up there over the weekend come by
the International Side Saddle Organization’s booth – we will be there
all weekend. I have attached a couple of pictures.......
This is from Janet Brown, who is very active in National Side Saddle events. Her daughter, Abby finished 2009 as the National Sidesaddle Champion in the Youth division and 5th overall on her horse, Chickadee. Jet was a replacement for her as she (Chickadee) got to old to compete anymore. Janet came to us as a referral from another horse we sold, Freedom Rider, now also being in side saddle competition.
Mt. Vernon Ladies Association for Mt. Vernon;
Special Strides Therapy Riding, NJ (three);
We specialize in good, sound trail and show horses for recreational riders. We want all of our horses to move in the bridle well and frame up properly, to be sound and honest in both mind and body, and to fit well with their owners. We specialize in fitting the horse to the rider. We pride ourselves in honestly representing our horses and answering questions and we enjoy a good reputation.
If you buy a trail horse from us, it will be something you can be proud to ride in any kind of company.
If you buy a show horse, it will be honest and have good basics.
Hello: I just wanted to let you know that Page is settling in nicely in her new home. Danny was the first of the three geldings to meet her (as shown in the attached pic). We took Page for a short ride yesterday and the geldings went crazy. Page was as calm as could be and ignored their frantic whinnies and mad dashes across the pasture. She is a sweetheart. We couldn't be happier. Thank you so much!!! Janelle
Hey
girls, just wanted to express my thanks again for your time, your
honesty, and my wonderful horse. I bought Jesse's Tuffy, 5 yr. old
QH gelding, a few months ago and he is wonderful. After a 4 hour
trailer ride home, I hopped on his back and rode with just a halter
around the yard. He was perfect. I ride him every weekend on
trails with friends, and some during the week on my own. He really
trusts people and is so giving. He will go anywhere I ask him and
he is not spooky at all. I have crossed raging creeks, concrete
bridges within feet of tractor trailers, up and down steep trails,
parking lots, within feet of other horses in their pastures....I
could go on and on. Bottom line, he is solid and dependable and is
everything I could've ever hoped for and worth every cent. Everyone
that has seen him has loved him and wanted to know where I got him-I
tell them proudly. Within an hour of being unloaded his first day
on the farm, a man offered to buy him from me. I laughed. Not even
for 5 times what I paid, I thought to myself. Anyway, keep up the
good work!
P.S. I will send you guys some pictures soon.
Heather, NC
Bailey is doing great. He has adjusted well and seems to enjoy living with us. Johnny loves riding him. He is a keeper!! Thank you for providing us with two wonderful horses; Rob and Bailey. Sandra Kirkland, Powhatan, VA
I just love him (Eddie) I'll send a pic very soon you can post as well.Gotta go,Eddie is waiting,we are going riding and camping.... He's my new man, my hubby will have to step aside...HaHa Rose McDonald, Stonewall Trading Post, Clear Brook, VA
(Fantastic) We are totally in love with this horse, he is the best, better yet, he is just...........FANTASTIC! jam wanted to give a testimony about you and your farm. I purchased a 4 yr. old gelding named JMK Isn't He Yella (Jay but we call him Jesse) On December 31, 2005. I took him to a boarding barn on January 5, 2006. Before I had a chance to ride him, he injured is front leg on a board fence in a really freak accident on January 7, 2006. He was not badly hurt but required daily wound care and stall confinement and rest. This has been a long process and I was really apprehensive about getting back in the saddle with him again. I got the vet ok and rode him for the first time (since the day I purchased him) on February 5, 2006. Let me tell you he was wonderful. He rode just as great as the day me and my nine year old son rode him before purchasing him. When you told me what kind of a horse he was, you were completely honest. I wouldn't hesitate from buying another horse from you at anytime. I will recommend you to people who are looking for dependable - honest people to buy a great horse from. I can't thank you enough. This has been an adventure. It could have been a nightmare if he wasn't such a good level headed horse. I can't thank you enough. We love him. I will keep you posted on his progress. I am sending his paperwork off to have him double registered with the Palomino Breeders Association. Just keep doing what you are doing. You all are Wonderful!
Here I am again .... complimenting you on your phenomenal website! Part of any animal ownership which involves selling or placing one's animals must include EDUCATION! You have done a terrific job of covering everything. Thanks, Anne Evans
Vicki seemed like a very nice girl. Her emotion of
seeing "Walker" leave almost brought me to tears as well but at the
same time, I figured if she was that upset about seeing him go, then
he certainly must be worth having.
Yes, Courtney will be showing him
this season. She rides english pleasure/equitation and hopes to
begin jumping in the future.
Last year she was riding an
Appaloosa who was very strong in his mindset. They taught each other
as the year went on and although she started the season alittle
rough on him, she finished fairly well.
Already her progress with Walker has been notable and we all have
high hopes for both Courtney and Walker this upcoming show season.
I was looking on your website (In fact I have been for over a year) and really like lots of your horses! Your first horse document was a huge help to me too! Thanks a ton for all the information!
Thank you for
contacting me. Your website is very well done and hurray for your
philosophy!!!!
I am the DC of our local pony club and I just can't tell you how
many stories I hear of parents buying an off the track TB for their
children who are learning to ride..... often these parents don't
know anything and someone gets hurt. It's so sad, I have one family
I know from a local barn that the mom just got out of shock trauma!
I had a mare a few years ago that I said would clean up on the 4-H circuit. The Mercer family of WV took me at my word, their daughter wanted to start to show. She won 2 - 1st place awards, a second and a third at her first show, but they are happy to report that she has improved since that time, by now she has a number of championships, res. champion, and even a day high point to her credit!!! We couldn't be happier, they couldn't be happier, and what a way to start a show career. She showed the mare to top point placings at the state level for several years.
To the folks at
Hidden Creek Farm:
I just wanted to compliment you on all of the wonderful information
on your web site. I'm in Albemarle County just north of
Charlottesville, and have two horse-crazy daughters, ages just-5 and
almost-7. From the description of your programs on your site, I can
tell that they are a bit too young to participate in any of your
programs (the child has to be 8, unless I've missed something). I
just thought I should let you know that the information on your web
site far exceeds anything else that is out there on other web sites.
I learned more from your site than anywhere else, by far. Your
entertaining style makes it really easy to read, too.Thanks again,
and I assume I'll be contacting you in a year or two to get Ella and
Madison started! Debra Ross,
Charlottesville
I wanted to let you know how well Rippa is doing. She came home for the winter and helped to wean my foal and then went off to the boarding barn where I have better facilities to ride and enjoy her.
She went into the band of 9 mares like she had always been there, no squealing or carrying on at all. The first day there I rode her in the indoor with the rain battering the roof and she didn’t even flick an ear. When you say a horse has done it all, you really mean it! I have yet to see her go “left brain” or get worried about anything. She walks on a trailer like she is walking into a stall. Stood quietly for shots and trimmings. I am learning how to find her “buttons” and she is very forgiving and always has a cheerful expression. Everyone at the barn just loves her, but not as much as I do!
Kandi, after 2 unsuitable horses in a row, I was so glad to finally find you and know that you would take the time to match me up with the right horse for me. When I first came out to your place before I was ready to buy, I found two terrific horses (Chip and Joy) that would have been great for me, but could not pursue them until my unsuitable horse was sold. When I came back ready to buy, Chip and Joy were gone, but there was Rippa waiting for me, the most perfect fit I could ever imagine.
Thanks so much, and hopefully we see each other at local shows this season!
Alison Visokay
Hello! Just wanted to say that I love your website! I am in the
market for a horse for my 11 year old son and came upon your site. I
love Madge! If I had the money, I'd buy her today!! I applaud you
for taking the time to really care. I have been taken a few times by
"horse traders" who are just out to make a buck. He currently stands
in my field and just eats!! But he sure is pretty to look at! LOL!!
Anyways, just wanted to drop a line and say how much I like your
site! Keep up the good work!!
Melissia Campbell
After stumbling onto your website, I couldn't resist contacting you. I am very impressed with the openness, honesty and depth of knowledge displayed on your site. I agree completely with everything I've read, including the first time buyers guide, how horses are priced, and the importance of fitting horse and rider after seeing them perform. I am currently searching for a horse for my 12 YO daughter and was wondering if it would be a good idea to visit soon, so you can assess her (beginner) skill level and get an idea of what she should look for, or if we should wait until we see a particular horse that we want to try, and then set up a time to meet? Please let me know and I can provide as much (or little) detail about our current situation, history, etc, as desired. Once again, kudos on the website (and all of your new construction). Thanks for your time. Alan
Hello, my name is Hilary Wayland, and I bought a horse from you just over a year ago. I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with her. The horse, her name back then was Mosby, has been so great. My trainer and I, Barbara Barrell, have trained her to be a hunter/jumper, and she has shown tremendous talent in all that she is done. We now have her jumping 3'+ and she soars over it like a dream. She has also done very well, placing 4th at The Lexington Horse Center, in Maiden Equtation Over Fences (3'), and is always in the ribbons at local shows. When we aren't competing we love to go out on trails. She is always willing, and energetic, and serves as a role model to my friend's 3 y/o mare. Thank you again for selling me such a wonderful horse.
"Hollywood Moment"I happened across your site while looking at Dreamhorses.com. It is a terrific site! I especially liked you information for first time buyers. All of it was soooo true. I grew up with horses and just got back in to them about 4 years ago at age 41. I have had a terrible time finding the right match...
When I wrote her back to ask her permission to use her comments on the website, she was kind enough to send the following reply:
Thanks for writing back, Kandi. You are more than welcome to use my comments about your site. I really did enjoy it and it is very truthful.
I
really like your website and greatly appreciate both your guarantee
Hi Kandi
and Tammy, I just want to let you know how well Pippy is doing,
with shoes on all four she's having no problems at all. Twice
she and Ihave hauled to Nockamixon State Park for a 2 hr trail ride
and she has been wonderful, even when
something startles her, as you had said, she
doesn't become very upset, and moves right along, even swims
in the lake. She rides so well tacked up
or just bareback through our woods
with our dog (Rhodesian Ridgeback)
bounding along the trails with us. I can't
tell you how grateful I am to have found your website. It is
refreshingly honest and very informative about the horses you
offer. We
don't live around the corner from you but the trip to your farm was
more than worth it...everyone is so
impressed with Pippy and thanks to you I
am finally enjoying riding again. In fact my husband, a complete
novice, has been asking to ride Pippy, and
when the time comes to buy a horse for him
we will most certainly come to you. I am so pleased with her in
all respects. I thank you both, for your honest assessment of
your horses, and for helping me find such
a good, gentle, well trained friend. And I
thank you for my many rides to come.
Cindy Sica
of PA.
She (Honey) has such a wonderful temperament and is my best four legged friend! Thank you so much for helping to match me up with the right horse, and for your friendly hospitality. Please also thank Tammy for me for putting up with all of my questions.
Laura Kayhoe...Richmond, VAWe sold "Tigger" to Alycia Linstad, of WI, who bought him sight unseen after discussing the horse with us. We are pleased to report that Tigger arrived safely in his new home, and proud to share with you the following email from Alycia "...Thanks so much and I am enjoying him already. He is a neat horse, just as you've said, and he is everything else too. Thank you."
Dear Kandi & Tammy,
He made the trip home like a trooper and settled right into his new
home and routine.
He has impressed everyone with his mellow attitude and outstanding
ground manners.
On Sunday we trailered to Lake Anna for a trail ride. Again,
he was the best horse on the trailer and
nothing flustered him. He has won my heart and that of
everyone else in the barn! I will send pictures as he
progresses in his training.
Thank you so much! I look forward to working with you again when my
youngest needs a pony!
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