References
The blessings that I have received in doing this have given me the beautiful opportunity of getting to know some of the most wonderful families that I have ever known….the friendships that I have made - and just being able to be "part of" such an important decision for their family. People are just "so grateful"……and it warms my heart when I receive funny e-mails, or stories about their children, the horses, and photos of all of them ---their farms, homes, - they just make me a part of their family with including me in sharing. Most of these families, I have never met in person. But that just doesn't matter.
I have a 2007 and 2008 scrapbook that I keep an e-mail describing each person or family - where they live, etc. And I keep the ad photo of the horse that I sold them…..and then - the photos and letters they mail me thereafter. I would not take anything for these scrapbooks!!! I am single, 58 years old, and my family and I live in a very, very small town- with nothing to do. Doing this has opened a whole new world for all of us! I have had the opportunity of talking by phone and sharing through e-mails! I have had the blessing of meeting some families in person! But either way, - it gives me the beautiful opportunity to share with people from all over the world…Canada, U. S. - even Sweden !- Also, the Dominion Republic, Germany, and one from France….It has is just been amazing!" And the children??? What a joy it has been working with children in helping them with finding a safe pony or horse for them!!! I love doing this!!!
There are no words to describe how these families have blessed my life with their deep appreciation, their love, kindness, and continued friendship.
My Vet:
Nash, Cleveland & Godfrey - Danville, Ky. (859) 236-5062
"Please feel free to call them for a reference about me and my horses!"
The families that were able to come in person - are noted. Also noted are 2 and 3 year old horses purchased by families for the entire family to enjoy, including their small children and/or beginner riders. I have sold several two year old horses! There are some very special exceptions to the rule of two year old and young horses.
That same Rule of Exception applies to mares! If one has a mare that comes with "Marish Behaviors" - she can make everyone's life miserable - including the pasture horses - !!! But there are mares - that have the personality traits of a gelding. These mares can usually be more affectionate and sweet in nature. A "good" mare - can be a joy!! If I have a mare advertised, and she has one or several marish traits - you will be made aware of these facts. As you will see below, I have sold several mares, young and older, that are beautiful in every way!!!
We have sold 90+ horses (as of April, 2008). If you need more references - "Please" just let us know.
| Amy Coulter Email: amycoulterdvm@hotmail.com | Colorado | Transported all |
| Amy purchased Flash's Last Stand and My Lady Love in March, 2007 - then - in October, 2007, she purchased Hershey's Kiss for her two small children…Evan - 4 and Collin - 2 - plus she has two step daughters, twins (10) - that are learning to ride. Amy is a vet, also. Amy, her husband, Kirk - along with their children were all beginner riders. I have received many e-mails and photos of the entire family riding all of these horses! They absolutely adore them and all of them have learned to ride really well! FLASH WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD WHEN TRANSPORTED TO THEIR FAMILY. MY LADY LOVE WAS JUST TURNING FOUR. | ||
| Joe Suttner Email: pharmajoe@yahoo.com (He travels with his job but will email when he gets your message | California | Transported all |
| Joe purchased Shiloh in March, 2007, and then - Rebel - May, 2007 - and he called me two weeks ago interested in purchasing another horse, which we are presently working on- as of this week - 12/18/07. Due to Traveling - again, it may be a week or two before you hear from Joe, but he will answer all e-mails upon his return. | ||
| Dave Beaudet Email: rebelbeau@aol.com | California | Transported |
| Dave is a construction contractor. He purchased the horse that I had advertised on Horsetopia -- as "Hey all you Cowboys" ... because Rebel was a difficult horse. Dave purchased Shiloh's Sun 2/28/07, and loves him. I just received one of several photos in November, 2007 - of a new park he was riding in. Dave and Rebel hit it off from day one! They are the best of friends and are always traveling to different places to enjoy the beautiful trails of California! | ||
| Jennifer Redding E-mail: jennifer.redding@ag.ky.gov | Kentucky | She picked him up in person |
| Jennifer works in the Attorney General's office for Consumer Protection - She purchased Midnight 3//07. Midnight Star was 3-1/2 years old then - would have been 4 in October. Jennifer has a two year old little girl, and from the beginning, she and Midnight were best friends! They absolutely love him! | ||
| Kristina and Matthew Defilippo E-mail: KDefilippo@aol.com | New Jersey | |
| Kristina purchased Buckwheat - April, 2007. We had him transported in May 2007. Buckwheat was for her 12 year old son, Matthew, who needed a very special horse. Kristina writes to me all the time! We have a very special friendship and I am so grateful. | ||
| Carol Bushnell E-Mail: Bushnell@charter.net | Illinois | I had him transported |
| Purchased Cheyenne June, 2007. She was unable to come in person. I had him transported. I have a collection of the most beautiful photos of Cheyenne at his new home! | ||
| Mary Smothers E-mail: garrin555@aol.com | Maryland | Transported |
| Mary is a single mom of two little girls and wanted Patches. I have on occasion, - sold horses to families that needed help in being able to purchase them. They were sold on Accounts Receivable. Yes, I am a very trusting person - I shipped the horses to them - and they have paid in payments. Some with NO DOWN PAYMENTS! I have done this especially for single Moms, Been there done that!! - And for parents with very ill children who have the burden of medical bills. They have all paid as promised and it is just a wonderful thing to be able to help those who want something so badly, and cannot afford to pay for it all at once. I have done this on a few occasions. I do not offer this as a means to pay most of the time. PATCHES JUST TURNED TWO - MARY PURCHASED PATCHES FOR HERSELF AND TWO VERY YOUNG DAUGHTERS. | ||
| Vernon Bailey (937)- 206-4582 | Ohio | Came in person |
| Came in person and traded for Callie for a scheduled - huge - elk hunt! He was so excited!! He and Callie are getting along Great!!! | ||
| Joy (Vet) Email: Joydvm@yahoo.com | North Carolina | Came in person |
| Joy purchased Sam. She came in person August, 2007. She picked Sam up without even riding him. She said she just didn't need to ride him. She drove up - loaded him - took him home, and loved him from the beginning! He is a sweetie!! | ||
| The Parmenter Family E-Mail: kimkymmp@aol.com | Kentucky | Picked up in person |
| Purchased Dandy 9/07. They came in person to ride Dandy. DANDY WAS TURNING THREE YEARS OLD - AND WAS PURCHASED FOR THEIR TWO YOUNG CHILDREN JUST TAKING LESSONS TO RIDE. | ||
| Joyce Perry E-Mail: oletymepreacher@qwest.com | Colorado | Transported |
| Purchased Isaac October, 2007. I just received this week a hand written letter and "lots" of photos of family, home, - and gratitude for Isaac, with Christmas (2007) wishes. | ||
| Dennis and Linda Lareau Email: Linandden@bellsouth.net | Florida | Met half way |
| Purchased Cool Breeze and Dusty October, 2007. We kept them until the week before Thanksgiving. Then we met them half way. They purchased Breeze, Dusty and a horsetrailer. - AND - just this past April 2008, - we had Elvis transported to them!! They love them all!!! | ||
| Betty and Carroll Rolen Email: bettyrolen@charter.net | Tennessee | Transported |
| Purchased Kind Heart 10/07. They came in person and then I had him transported to their home for them. They have grandchildren and the young ones ride Kind Heart by themselves! He is a family pet as well as a true joy to ride!!!! They love him!! | ||
| Kathy and Donna Email: keepon@mtintouch.net | Montana | Transported |
| Purchased Nugget 10/07 - I have beautiful photos of Kathy, Donna and Nugget - and Montana!!!!! As he grows, they send me new photos! It is such a joy watching Nugget growing up! He has a beautiful home! | ||
| Lisa and Evan Scott Email: gavi@gulftel.com | Alabama | |
| Purchased Maggie Mae 10/07. Lisa wanted a really smooth ride and she found that in Maggie Mae! They love her!! | ||
| Jim and Susan Gill Email: gillgables@hotmail.com | Oklahoma | Transported |
| Purchased Ransom. 11/07. (RANSOM WAS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD WHEN THEY TOOK HIM HOME FOR THEIR DAUGHTER, WHO WAS AT THAT TIME, A BEGINNER, AND SOMEWHAT TIMID RIDER. HE HAS BEEN EVERYTHING THEY HOPED FOR IN A HORSE FOR HER!!! They made the long trip to come in person and spent three days in Kentucky. We then had Ransom transported to them. | ||
| Joanne Ellison Email: joansaddress@yahoo.com | Texas | Transported |
| Purchased Fiddler 10/07- FIDDLER WAS JUST TURNING TWO YEARS OLD! Joanne is a mature rider, and at that time, a beginner rider. We had Fiddler transported to her. Joanne and her entire family, even the very young, are enjoying Fiddler! | ||
| Jessica Robinson Email: john@ssmont.ca | Canada | Transported |
| Jessica purchased Dapples for a Christmas Surprise December, 2007! I had Dapples transported to her ---- for her 6 year old daughter for Christmas! Jessica has other small children and Dapples has been A joy to them all!! | ||
| Dennis and Angela byrdbronzeworks.com | Oklahoma | |
| Purchased TWO Christmas ponies for daughters, (Cody & Blue). They really loved both of them and it was quite a Christmas for their entire family!! | ||
| Sandy Shearer Email: sbarshouston@aol.com | Texas | |
| Sandy purchased 'Party Girl' for a pleasure and show horse! I get photos sometimes 2x month of her showing Party Girl in the Pleasure Classes. And winning a lot!!! Sandy purchased Party Girl without coming in person! She has done exceptionally well and they are SO happy with her in every way!! | ||
| Cindy Vaughan Email: cyndvon@cox.net | Arizona | Transported |
| (Princess - 2 yr. old) Cindy came in person to ride Princess and later, we had Princess transported to her. Cindy loves her! Cindy also travels a lot with her job so if you e-mail her, she will answer upon her return!! Cindy was, at that time, a beginner rider. Princess was everything she could have wanted!!! | ||
PERSONAL NOTE FROM CONNIE:
Again, if you need more references, please just ask!! I will be honest in telling you that - "as of" - June, 2008 - we have only had six people that were unhappy with their experience in purchasing a horse from us. We did everything possible to make it right within the agreement that they made with us - that we would exchange out for another horse of their choice with similar qualities and price range. Four of those people - after making a commitment and agreement with us that if they did not like the horse, we would exchange it out - when the time come to honor their word and agreement, everything changed. They insisted that we give them a refund. We treat everyone the same. We give no refunds and that is made clear to all who purchase a horse from us. I think six unhappy people out of all the horses we have sold - is great! That is a good record considering that we have sold 90+ horses since we started doing this - November - 2006.
PLEASE READ OUR "POLICY PAGE" - BEFORE PURCHASING ONE OF OUR HORSES.
"Thank you" ... Connie & Family
| Specializing in finding safe Ponies and Horses for Children, including Special Needs Children and Adults, Beginner Riders, Mature Riders, and riders with Health Issues. We also offer horses for the Experienced Riders!! "Whatever Your Needs" - We work Very Hard to make you Safe and Happy!! ..... Just call us if you need help in finding a safe horse or pony for yourself or your child. We have some really beautiful horses, some of which are not shown here. Just let us work with you in "matching" you and your family with "just the right horse"! Anytime you have questions, or - if we can obtain transport quotes for you, "please" just let me know! |
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Last Updated May 26, 2008