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Some references from our customers…we are happy to provide references and telephone numbers for you to CHECK US OUT!

Absolutely you may! Thank you again!

Terri
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Pat Dickey" <pat@tonkawood.com>

Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2007 08:36:09
To:"Terri Bright" <tbright4@consolidated.net>
Subject: Re:

Oh Terri, how nice......I was wondering how it was going. May I use your nice email on our web site references??? You would be amazed how many people talk about that horse when they call us..........they mention the beautiful Trigger.............do not get to many that beautiful.................keep in touch. Pat
----- Original Message -----
From: Terri Bright <mailto:tbright4@consolidated.net>
To: pat@tonkawood.com <mailto:pat@tonkawood.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 10:37 PM

Pat,

I just thought I would e-mail you and give you an update on Trigger. HE IS WONDERFUL. I love him so much already. I rode him last night in lessons and he did so well. He trots so smooth I love it. He is so friendly to. As soon as he sees you walk out he starts coming up to greet you even if he’s all the way across the pasture. We had a guy here today moving some dirt filling in a low spot and Trigger had to go and greet him and get a few pats in before moving on. He is definitely turning out to be my dream horse. Thank you so much for all your help and honesty.

We are going to be getting in touch with you again hopefully soon. We have our Grulla and white mare up for sale. She is just to mare-ish. She doesn’t bother Trigger or my prison horse gelding but I have another gelding she drives crazy. My daughter that rides her is starting to out grow her also. She’s a little horse and she doesn’t go real fast. It was a good horse for her to learn on; however my daughter wants a brown horse with black mane and tail. I know all of these special requests are crazy. Once she sales I will contact you.

Thanks again and I’ll keep in touch,

Terri Bright

, post away.~~~Louann

On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:37:37 -0500 "Pat Dickey" <pat@tonkawood.com>
writes:
> Oh how wonderfulllllllllllll..may we post your email on the
> web????????????
> That makes our day........P and P
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <slhendricks@juno.com>
> To: <pat@tonkawood.com>
> Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 2:49 PM
> Subject: Blue Bayou
>
>
> > Hi Pat and Pam,
> > Just wanted to update you on Blue. I have been working very hard
> to
> > teach Blue my requirements, so he is the perfect horse for an
> older, not
> > so agile lady. Finally, about 2 weeks ago he figured out that he
> was
> > supposed to stand at the mounting block like a statue until told
> to walk
> > on. Now he is perfect. He is so steady on the trail, just goes
> where I
> > point him, and very sure footed. He doesn't mind leaving Choctaw
> behind
> > now. I have yet to find anything that spooks him, not even the
> barn cats
> > playing under the tarp that covers the hay. He has learned to wait
> at the
> > pasture gate till "the Boss Man" gets in his stall and then he
> calmly
> > comes in to go to his own stall. Blue knows when the treats are
> handed
> > out and comes calmly to get his. He has not learned to eat sugar,
> > carrots, or apples, but seems quite content with the hard, dry
> cookies.
> > He has learned to love a bath, and I never have to tie him, he
> just
> > stands and enjoys his hosing on those hot days. He groans with
> > contentment when I massage conditioner into his mane and tail. I
> doubt
> > he ever had such pampering before. He may not have all the
> advanced
> > training that Choctaw has, but he has his own good qualities, the
> most
> > important of which is to keep me safe, at which he is superb.
> Thanks
> > again for finding him.
> >
> > Louann Hendricks
> > Roswell, NM
> >
> >
>
>

Hello Pam, Pat, & Darci :)!

By the looks of your website, ya'll have been extremely busy! We just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that we couldn't be happier with Little Man. He is absolutely AWESOME!!! He's sweet, kind, and so responsive. Everyone that rides him falls in love with him - and he has been a major confidence booster for Noah. Noah started trotting him right away but he's been hesitant to lope. Well, for my birthday (April 1st) he finally agreed to lope "just once". Only about 10 strides the first time - but he did it! Little Man knew he didn't want to keep loping and pulled up even before he was asked. Well loping is kind of like riding a roller coaster ... scary the first time, tentative the second, and then addictive ;)! Suffice to say that Noah and Little Man are now loping all over the pasture. I'm attaching some pictures I though ya'll might enjoy.

Happy trails,

Rebecca, Lynn, & Noah

From: <slhendricks@juno.com>
To: <pat@tonkawood.com>
Subject: Blue
Date: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 9:44 AM

Well, Blue has been here 2 weeks and is just a little doll baby. He came
a bit underweight and skittish after his travels from Houston to
Tonkawood to Pilot Point and finally to Roswell. He even was being a
picky eater, but now seems to have decided that he is finally home and
can eat and relax. He and Choctaw love our native grass pasture, Blue is
gaining his weight back and Choctaw has been put on a diet. Every day I
learn some new surprise about Blue and all the knowledge he has stored
away after years of being a working horse. He is a perfect fit in our
little family and sweet as can be. Thanks again.

Louann Hendricks
Roswell, NM

I wanted to thank you personally for finding such a wonderful horse for my wife, Jennifer. When we rescued Flash and Reggie, we knew they would not be appropriate horses for our family due to the condition they were in. Our goal was to bring them back from near death and provide for them a better life. We appreciate you placing those horses in appropriate companion homes as we dearly love both of them.

Trinity has been a God sent for Jennifer. As you know, Jennifer has been riding since she was 4 years old. She rode competively in Hunter Jumper and Dressage. All she ever wanted to do in life was go to vet school to be an equine surgeon. Her life revolves around horses. Since having Trinity for this short time, all my wife wants to do is come home from work, rub all over him, and go for a ride on our 58 acre ranch. I truly do not believe we could have found a better horse.

I also want to thank you for Lightning. Lightning has been a God sent for me as well. He is the most calm, patient horse one could ask for. The kids absolutely adore him. They take turns brushing him and sitting on his back. Lightning doesn’t even flinch when they come running through. We have our Ferrier coming next Friday to place corrective shoes on him to help with his leg. For right now, he has been a great companion to Trinity. Trinity follows Lightning everywhere he goes.

Again, I want to thank Common Ground for everything you do for horses. Trinity and Lightning are part of the family and will always be treated as our children. It makes me smile to see my wife ride on Trinity and enjoy him so much. May you continue to be blessed in your work and efforts to save and provide great homes for these special creatures. We will be sending a photo of the two soon.

What can I say…we are 4 out of 4 for great horses! (Peggy Sue, Cappy, Stormy, Wichita) Anyone looking for a good safe horse would be nuts for looking anywhere else! The enthusiasm and knowledge ya'll bring make it so worth it. Thank you so much Pam for taking the time to make the extra effort to get this horse to our daughter before Christmas!!! You were as excited as we where about Wichita. Nice touch with the big Christmas bow!! I feel like we are family…thanks so much for your friendship. I will keep you informed on Allyssa's progress with Wichita on the barrels.

It is so refreshing to know that what ya'll say about each individual horse is true, you don’t add or take away from the facts about a horses ability, safety, problems or quirks. In fact you tend to sway the other way to make sure the right horse gets with the right person.

Hi, Pat:

Just wanted to drop you a quick note on “Spook” aka Apache Star. I bought him from Pam in late January of this year. Pam and Anne delivered him to our property and he moved right in without any fuss whatsoever. In the months he has been here, he has become my hero. He is not a particularly friendly horse, in fact, I would almost call him crotchety, but he is stalwart and loyal and he has proven himself to be my protector. We have a teenaged gelding here who, well, let’s just say, is full of mischief. Spook will regularly put himself between me and that horse to keep me out of harm’s way if trouble is coming. On the trail, no matter what happens, he has never bucked. He always evaluates every situation before reacting. When family visits, he is the horse who gets the least experienced rider as he is always mindful of the ability of his rider. That’s not to say he won’t take advantage but this usually amounts to coming back to me at a fast walk as opposed to running full speed and out of control to his barn. It’s amazing that this boy who was a stallion when he came to you and still gets “jolly” around the mares, never lets this interfere with his duties when he is being ridden.

He has found a home for life with us and we are looking forward to many, many more years of safe and sane trail riding with this wonderful animal.

Thank you!

Best regards,

JoAnn Hartgrove

Our four year old Richard loves Obie. He is the perfect horse for a young boy to have as his first horse. He is very gentle and was everything you said he was. What a blessing you and your company is for us and everyone. I highly recommend you for people who want sound, safe, loving horses.

----- Original Message -----

From: Dana Carter

To: pat@tonkawood.com

Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 1:43 PM

Subject: Harry aka Howdy

Good day to you all at the Tonkawood Farm! I again just wanted to say how much I appreciate the time and consideration you gave in finding the right horse for me. You should know that Howdy is absolutely the most wonderful horse I could ever have hoped for. I so love this big guy! He has given so much to me, not to mention trust in horses again. I am not riding very much, but we are doing groundwork like crazy and he has been the star of a few small clinics here in my area. Several people have asked where I found him and if I would like to sell him -- NO WAY that is going to happen! We truly, truly love this horse and you did a great job of matching us up. He has his miniature donkey (he mothers that donkey a bit) and he is getting a new pal this week from a horse seizure that I took part in not too long ago. I am doing much volunteer work with Habitat for Horses, as a matter of fact I have 5 very pitiful, skinny, neglected horses here right now. They are in a round pen just trying to get some strength back. We took them in a seizure Tuesday night. I am definitely getting much experience dealing with all of these horses. We also rescued 33 horses about 6 weeks ago. Some didn't make it, but the ones that did are doing great now. Anyway, I was thinking of you and thought that I would say hello! I will send a new photo after the little guy gets here so that you can see our "herd."

Hope that you are all doing well.

Dana Carter

Brian and Dana Carter
141 Hunters View Circle
Boerne, TX 78006
Phone #: 830-537-4908

Hi Pat,

Here is a picture of Kearsten on Snowball. They are doing great! She took her lesson on her and did really well. Kaitlin also rode her during her lesson and likes him better then her own horse!! So, so far everything is going good. Thanks for your prompt attention to our request to find the "perfect horse" for our friend but it all worked out great for us in the end! I will send you more pic later under saddle both english and western. Thanks again.

Angie Pollok

Hooray..may we post your email on our reference column? I will check with Pam on the pictures....Pat

You bet!!! J

----- Original Message -----

From: santafefossil

To: pat@tonkawood.com

Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 7:39 AM

Subject: Renee/bay horse

From: Pat Dickey [mailto:pat@tonkawood.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 3:22 PM
To: Boggs Lisa B GG-13 HQ AIA/DOYI
Subject: Re: Equine.com Wolfman APHA Reg 5yr Old Gelding 14.1 Response 4/26/2006

Thanks so much.......may I have permission to post your email on our reference site?? Thanks...Pat

Please do. Also sending pictures of Montana my wonderful purchase from Tonkawood. He is doing great!

----- Original Message -----

From: Boggs Lisa B GG-13 HQ AIA/DOYI

To: beverly.g.wallace@chase.com ; Boggs Lisa B GG-13 HQ AIA/DOYI

Cc: Pat@tonkawood.com

Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 1:27 PM

Subject: RE: Equine.com Wolfman APHA Reg 5yr Old Gelding 14.1 Response 4/26/2006

Beverly,

First off, thanks for your interest in Wolfy. And, as much as I want to find him a great home and especially to a caring buyer such as yourself… I don’t think Wolfy would be the best choice to renew your interest in riding. One of the BEST horses for the beginner level I ever purchased was from Tonkawood Farm. I am providing you with their email and website.

www.tonkawood.com

Pat @ 830-693-8253

Pam @ 512-779-5286

When it comes to a bombproof horse – these are the only people I trust.

It has been several weeks since I purchased a beautiful 6 yr old gelding QH from you and I wanted to say thank you. His new name is Montana aka Monty. I am riding three times a week and he is the most forgiving and tolerant horse. I have learned so much from Monty and I have been training at the Sandy Hills Stables of LaVernia to ensure I improve my riding/horse care-training skills.

In mid-May I will be starting my own pasture boarding facility in LaVernia which is very close to San Antonio. I am new but learning rapidly regarding the care of horses and the equine business. If at any time you need a horse-home-base near San Antonio I am certainly interested in helping.

Additionally, any POC's or advice you can provide as I approach this endeavor would be much appreciated.

In the fall I will be approaching you again with my "wish list" for another horse. I have received many offers to purchase other horses, but I plan on waiting to get a horse from you that is tailored to meet my skills/needs.

Once again thank you for such a wonderful horse and rest assured he is receiving wonderful care.

We'll also send along another picture with the kids riding Snickers -- feel free to mention on your site that Molly is our second kid horse from Tonkawood.

As promised, here is a picture of Sandra Jewel on Molly last weekend. She's doing just great here and the kids love her. The geldings have certainly calmed down since Molly got here (what a relief!).

Take care,
Esther and Lisa Pomeleo-Fowler
<<Sandra Jewel Pomeleo-Fowler and Molly.JPG>>

Of course you can post it, we may see you again before too long ,
Blackie will need a friend. Have a great day!Kristine

>>> "Pat Dickey" <pat@tonkawood.com> 01/18 4:20 PM >>>
Oh how very nice...........what a wonderful ending to a good sale for
him.....may I post your email on the web? Thanks...Pat
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kristine Sherrill" <ksherrill@libertyhill.txed.net>
To: <pat@tonkawood.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 1:53 PM
Subject: Blackie

>I wanted to send you a update on Blackie. We have been out to ride
for
> the past two weekends and he is a complete gentleman . He loves to
be
> out and about , sometimes not wanting to return home . He is
everything
> I ever dreamed of. He follows us like one of the dogs and is getting
> used to the constant loving we provide. In the srpring when we get
some
> rain and we can finally have a yard his favorite places to stand and
nap
> will change. He has taken up in the front flower bed and by the air
> conditioner! I love to look out the bedroom window to see him
sleeping
> contently in the sun. Thanks for helping bring such a special friend
to
> our family.
> Kristine , Scott , and Brooke Sherrill

I love the pictures. I was so excited when I saw him ( when we came
there) I forgot those pictures were taken. Of course you can post the
message on the web.
We love him and thank you for him! Have a great day! Kristine
>>> "Pat Dickey" <pat@tonkawood.com> 11/29 9:29 PM >>>
Hi, Can I post your message on the web...don't you love the pictures
and the
one of you???? Pat
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kristine Sherrill" <ksherrill@libertyhill.txed.net>
To: <pat@tonkawood.com>

We enjoyed the pictures on the website of us with Blackie. I followed
your advice about Blackie and he is setting in . He seems to wait for me
to come out to see him everyday. I walk right up to him with the halter
and he willingly goes with me.. We love him! Thank- you for what you do
. He is the perfect addition to our family! Thanks
Kristine Sherrill

Yes you all may use the email. Jack Mountain Ranch is very pleased with
Bling, and your overall commitment to matching horse to family!!

:) Hal Meyer :)

halmeyer@hotmail.com
business home 512.918.9868
business cell 512.422.4681

>Pat and Pam, Bling is doing great! We had him out for rides with the other
>horses 4 times last week and he did great. We got our daughter-in-law a
>ride with him last week and he was excellent...smooth, gentle and
>accommodating a novice. He is starting to feel more comfortable being on the
>ranch and around us and coming up for treats. He is also a very slow, slow,
>eater....takes a mouthful, chews, chews, stands with head up and back to
>the grub:) Richard is to stop by today and pick up the rest of the
>paperwork and the 3 breast straps. He is meeting the vet on Tuesday to get
>up-to-date on his shots.
>
>Thanks:):)
>
>
>
>:) Hal Meyer :)
>
>halmeyer@hotmail.com
>business home 512.918.9868
>business cell 512.422.4681
>
>

So sorry that it has taken this long to get you a picture of Tumbleweed (AKA: Big Boy) to you. We have been so busy with playdays and trail rides and grand entries in rodeos that we haven't been able to say thank you once again for this wonderful addition to our family. Tumbleweed is an absolute dream. Talk about a great teacher! Not only does he load/unload himself,stand still for hours on end and is polite at feeding time, he has been an extreme confidence builder. After going through a pretty bad throw (twice), my confidence was shot. Pam is a witness to my being a basket case when we came to ride Tumbleweed. After about 10 minutes, I was riding the 'trails' there at the farm and was sold. My son Kyle loves to ride him and he would by himself if Tumbleweed would move once I move away to make room! He just knows that Kyle is not experienced. We plan on making another purchase in the future for our son Kyle and will be turning to Tonkawood Farms. I tell anyone who will listen about your place and the wonderful experience we had and are having now with Tumbleweed. Thanks again.

Hey, Pat/Pam! We just wanted to let you know how much we are enjoying Grandpa! Asa named him "Milky Way"after a horse in a Mike Blakely song, and he has ridden him all over the ranch with me and my daughter. What a sweet ol"soul he is. The first day Asa rode him here he dressed up as a Indian, and had the best time. This weekend we are going out to look for a lost cow, and this time Asa gets to go with us. He is thrilled. Thanks! Certainly you may use my letter to you on your website. I agree that more people should consider old horses for little children. They have so much to offer! Thanks!

Dear Pam and Pat,

I just have to write to let you know how pleased I am with the lesson horses
you helped picked out for my program.

Just yesterday I was able to teach a rider that has some lower body weakness
to canter. A dream this rider has been trying to achieve for almost a year.
His first ride on Picasso and he cantered just after the warm up.

I have searched high and low for quality lessons horses. I am so thankful
to be able to use Tonkawood as my only source for finding quality horses
for lessons and referring Tonkawood to all my clients.

I cannot convey completely in words how pleased I am to have found a business
that really knows horses and can be completely honest in their dealing in
the horse industry.

Thanks for all your hard work and dedication to the horse world.

Lori G. Gould
Horse Encounters
certified NARHA Instructor

Jeb arrived at 6 am this morning. He's in wonderful shape after his long trip. He was very hungry and snipped at my Appy gelding to get at his food. I gave him a scoop of alfalfa cubes and three large flakes of hay. I'm keeping both of them inside today to get used to one another. He was a little excited about being in new surroundings but nothing I couldn't handle. He sniffed my face to get acquainted. The hauler said he had a fit when they took his filly away from him that was traveling with him but then he settled down after a while. Marlene wanted to keep him and asked me if I was willing to change my mind about him. Ha ha. I said not after having two Appys. I told her about how I had to round pen them and push them around for at least half an hour before I could ride them and that Pam said that I wouldn't need to do that with Jeb. She agreed saying that after being with Jeb for 3 days she doesn't feel that he would need any prep before a ride. We had an unusual col! d snap today so that's another reason I left them inside. We will warm up tomorrow again. He looks like a quarter horse build but doesn't have big quarter horse jowls. He has such a sweet looking face. I can't wait to take him out with my riding friends. I hope he doesn't get spoiled sitting over the winter. I love him already. He'll have a great home here. Thanks for all of your help. I'll write you again after I've had him out on the trail.

Just thought I would Keep you posted on Happy. Alex changed his name to Heaven, which describes him perfectly. Alex and Heaven are now part of the Fiesta Pony Club. Also Cathy Sleeper is also starting to train heaven and Alex in dressage. We get so many compliments and offers on Heaven, but all we say are thank you and no way he is not for sale!!! Thank you again for finding the perfect match for Alex. We also sent some pictures and we will continue to keep you updated.

Don and I would like to just thank you for finding us a really great horse. Poncho rides so smoothly and never gives us a bit of trouble;yall did great

We will be looking for another horse in the near future, and hopefully we will find one just as good as Mr.Poncho. We did finally break down and got a computer-I am on it all the time. I check your website frequently, and it looks like yall got a couple of good ones in. Rocky sounds terrific.

Just a quick note to let you know how much we LOVE our new horse Teddy! He is very sweet, gentle, easy to saddle, great on trails, good in the ring, and very responsive. Thank you SO much for finding him for us! We are really having fun with him and wouldn’t hesitate to put a brand new beginner on him.

We have looked for a horse for our 9 year old daughter for 1 year. I drove to Austin to the Tonkawood Farms and met and fell in love with an 8 year old gelding named "Cutter". We show our horses in the fast growing cowboy mounted shooting sport and needed a horse with a great disposition. Cutter has given my daughter the confidence she needed. She has now showed him in 3 shows and has taken 1st place in two of them. Just last week Cutter was a perfect gentleman for a 75 year old lady who hadn't ridden in 20 years. She had the best time she has had in a long time, thanks to Cutter!

Luther and I went on our first training on the Mounted Search and Rescue and he just did

GREAT!!!!!!!!!I was so proud of him. We went through our ground maneuvers and then we saddled up and went through the balance maneuvers and then we got to get out and go through the field and then the trees and look for someone. We were the first there, and

he acted like he had done this all his life. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR matching us up.

He is awesome. Here is a picture of us at training we are just getting ready to go out.

Pam,

Sure you can use us for a reference. I will sure tell everyone how trustworthy you are, as Luther is everything you said he was and then some. I never bought a horse unseen or unseen ridden before in my life. Got him home and let him rest and look around for about

an hour and then I saddled up and we went for a ride and he was great. The next day we

went to our Mounted Search and Rescue Training and he led the way. He was soooo good.

Everyone couldn't believe I just got him. I would recommend you and your program to anyone I know looking for a good safe horse.

Luther

Dear Pam, just wanted you to know how MUCH I like “Scout”!. We are loping everywhere circles, etc. He loads GREAT now and the picture is with my new 2 horse trailer! Pam he’s smoother that “Sam I AM”. And I thought I’d never find a horse I’d love more that “Sam”, but you’ve done it again!

I’m starting to ride more now that it is getting a little cooler than those 100%! So, hope to loose a little weight on me and tone up both me and Scout”…….Everyone that sees him likes him-thanks again….

A great home for a GREAT horse! Sterling was a big time jumper in his first life. When his jumping days were over he has become the beloved friend to Colton Zizelman. A love story for both of them!

We have entered Smokin in the open horse show at the San Antonio rodeo Feb, 16. Ashley is going for high point on him. Kendall will also be showing him in a couple of classes. We are so happy with the way he is turning out. He really has it made down here. If you or Pam get down this way, let us know.

Well it has been about a year since we purchased Smokin from you. Just to let you know that he is doing great. We purchased a place east of San Antonio this summer. It's an old appaloosa horse farm with about 20 acres of the prettiest grass you have ever seen. He shares 3 acres with our other horse and there is no way they can eat it all, but they try.

He will be in a IBHA show this weekend in San Marcos. Also, there is a picture of him and our daughter participating in a trail ride in the November issue of the "Horse Gazette". We are still very pleased with him.

I just had to send you a note about "Popeye". First of all, I have figured out he is a CURLEY (or, at least a cross bred) origin from Russia. What a find!

This horse is with an 11 year old young girl who almost sleeps with him every night. She can do anything on him! She swings a rope off him, herds cattle, rides fence lines and all up in the brush - doges barking ON his heels - nothing phases him. She is little and struggles up to the saddle and Popeye waits calmly for her, then off they go. Everybody raves over him, his curly hair and unusual color. What a dream of a horse for a child - he's worth thousands.

Thank you so much for sending him to us. I've always been so happy with all my horses I've gotten from you, and their exceptional quality. I just had to let you know about "Popeye" and what a wonderful boy he is...and, the little girl who has him.

Thank you again so much and I look forward to the next many months of fabulous horses from Tonkawood. Keep 'em coming!!

This is Elizabeth Sandlin and you sold me Razmataz about two years ago. I just wanted to let you know that we are doing wonderful!! We are planning on going to some shows in Austin and Las Colinas and are currently jumping around 2'6" or 3'. Taz is doing great and has really grown a lot! I just wanted to thank you and wish you the best wishes! I hope to see you soon maybe at some shows this summer or fall. So i just wanted to let you know how we are doing and to thank you for bringing this great horse into my life! God bless! sincerely, ~*Ü Elizabeth Sandlin Ü*~

We are having a great time with our new horses. I would like to thank you for helping us find horses that fit us. Let me tell you we go hand in hand with our horses. You have helped us achieve a long time dream of owning horses. We look forward to many, many days of happiness on the open trails.

Just want to let you know WE LOVE BAILEY! He is such a great horse. We have taken him on the trails and in the ring. He is very sweet, calm and willing. Doesn't spook at anything and will do whatever we ask. We even let our beginner friend and her 8 yr old son ride him and he was a perfect gentleman. He does equally well by himself or with other horses. He's exactly what we were looking for! Thank you for taking the time and effort to find the perfect horse for us. You provide a great service. We would gladly buy another horse from you and recommend you to our friends. Please feel free to use us a reference.

Have a great weekend! Jack and Laurel Cunnane
(254) 690-2183
cunnanejl@aol.com

Frank is still as wonderful as the day he came home with us. I have been taking riding lessons every week. I had to begin lessons on the instructor's horse but I go home and practice on Frank. He is very patient and tolerant with me as I learn. I am excited because this Sunday he gets to go to the lesson and I will be riding him from Monday on. I am so proud of him. I look forward to showing him off. We can't wait until April warm weather and trails!

I can not begin to tell you how important Frank has been. He helps give me such pleasure, purpose and energy. Riky has said a hundred times how lucky we were to find you all and make that trip to find Frank.

We thank you all again for your honesty, and your committment to providing the right horse to the right home. Your caring makes a difference for all!

This is Tiffany Johnson (zipper). He is a glorious horse and I had the opportunity to ride him. I would have to say I have never been on a horse more well mannered and well trained. The girls have had quite a few opportunities to ride him and the ONLY problem he has ever shown is wanting to cut corners with them, though he never even thought about it with me. I do not see the cutting corners a problem, as the girls must learn to use the legs, and what better way then a little help. If a kids horse has only one bump you really lucked out. Zipper is very sweet and very gentle, and seems to rather like all the Tate's children brushing, petting, and loving on him. He is very much a gentleman and is very careful where his feet and head goes. He loves being tacked up and ridden and each time the girls get better and stronger with their legs and zipper just gets better with his corners. zipper was out for the first time all night, last night and did fine. Very glad to see us this morning with his breakfast. I would have to say zipper is most definitely the happiest horse I have ever seen and has never frowned once. I cant wait until the years ahead as the girls learn from the fabulous animal about life and ridding.

I appreciate everything you have done and Mike and I will ourselves be ready to buy a beginners schooling horse, so we will be back. Keep us in mind when you find one.

I am having a blast with my new horse...He has turned out to be so awesome! With tax season in full swing my schedule became really hectic. I took him to the old barn and put him in full training. My trainer thinks I made a great choice. I am so excited! His dressage work has just astounded me---being around all of the warmbloods he now thinks he is one!!! Thank you very much for working with me....

*"Once in a while personal experiences with several individuals networking on behalf of others can get good results……….." I went through files of individuals, training facilities and breeders searching for information just as I would do an appraisal…….." "I hit paydirt with a lady and her facility about sixty miles from our ranch. She has operated in several phases of the equine industry for many years, and her daughter is a competitive jumper as well as a trainer. These two ladies are pretty well known in the horse world."……So we traveled to see the 16.3 hh Thoroughbred of about 1,200 pounds walk, trot, canter and jump the course several times. He was awesome, and he and his rider were as beautiful as a poem in motion."……

This has to be the best Christmas/New Year I have ever had because the plans of our main characters came together, as promised. People who were strangers a few weeks ago, made a happy deal, because of networking with professionals in whom they have faith."

" I absolutely love this horse!! He is so smooth and I can even sit the trot, which will help my sore back……" Elaine

The…who bought a horse from you a few months ago are friends of mine. I admire the horse you sold them……"John M.

"Pam and Pat, I can't THANK YOU enough for finding "Baily" and "Toad" for us. We are so pleased with BOTH horses we purchased from you. It is very hard to 1.find a horse that fits your personality, and 2. Find honesty and integrity in the horse business. You have a "nack" like no other and I have been around the horse business for the last 20 years. Again, thanks so much………….Sheri"

Dear Pat and Pam" Today I had my first lesson at the dressage clinic. The lady is from up Boerne area-- her name is--------. I really like her--I have another lesson tomorrow. I wanted to tell you that Winston did wonderfully! He will help my confidence. One of the women there wanted to buy him, according to my husband…she(and the instructor)asked where I got him, and I think you may have a new market there……………..I want to thank you for helping me find him………………..over-all he is doing very well for me. Thanks again……….Anne"

Allie is wonderful. ………………I love her to death…………………Regards, Sam"

Hanna is very, very happy with the services y'all provide at the ranch. Pam was right on target when she recommended we buy Hannah a horse named Jay which she fell in love with. Both Hannah and Jay love it at the ranch and we feel very safe with Pam on duty. Thanks for all you do……Mike"

Thanks again for all your help. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it"….." " Hi! Just thought I would drop you a line to let you know how Miss Priss and I are doing…….we were in a show not long ago and she did great! Are you ready for this..2 first place ribbons in DRESSAGE! She did wonderful….Barb

Dear Pat, I wanted to give you an update on Dan. He's wonderful. Everything you said he was. Very smart, quiet, and a joy to be around………………………..Barb

Victor and I are constantly learning together and are establishing a strong bond/trust/friendship. Thanks again for the wonderful animal……………….Kirsten

I am so pleased with my horse! I really appreciated the help and the time you allowed me with my horse before purchasing him. Not everyone in the business provides that type of arrangement. I had no reservations about purchasing him after the time I was given to get to know him. He is a wonderful horse. I really love him and we have a promising future together. I can't wait to start showing! Again, thank you both for everything………………Nancy