Mary and Rich

We sure did learn a lot about ourselves, too.
Thank you from our hearts - we had an absolutely wonderful time - we don't want to go home - don't make us go!!!
Love, Marina and Yelena

Thanks very much! We had a wonderful vacation and an unforgettable time. Also, both of you are real gifted teachers. Thanks a lot !!
We are already missing Dakota and Tiffany. Please tell them we love them.
Yelena & Marina.


BEST learning experience we could have ever dreamed of or imagined !
Spent 1 year of lessons at home in an arena - and learned nothing. Figured we just weren't skilled enough or smart enough - how very wrong we were !!!
Blessed, Dakota and Tiffany - such different horses - and all delightful.
Your instruction and patience were superb - how blessed we were to find you guys.
We sure did learn a lot about ourselves, too.
Thank you from our hearts - we had an absolutely wonderful time - we don't want to go home - don't make us go!!!

Love, Marina and Yelena

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Dear Mary and Rich,

My four days at AHR were amazing! By far the best vacation of my life!

Your knowledge and understanding of horses is second to none. Each and every day was great fun from morning to evening. I never dreamed I would have such confidence on a horse.

What a great thrill galloping up and down the never ending trails. Jumping the fallen trees at a flat out full canter.

Thanks Rich for going back to pick up my hat! I felt like a true cowgirl. I don't think I'll be able to wait until April you may see me this fall! Give the all the horses a big hug for me.

I smile everytime I think about the day they all laid down once Woody and Tiffany left the herd.

Much love,
Linda
  Subject: Post Adventure Nostalgia

Have been thinking all week about my favorite cowgirl in the wide world and her lovely partner (not the horse). The experience was one of the most valuable riding lessons of my life, I was not perfect, in many respects totally clueless, and I left feeling self-assured and resolute anyway! I feel sure it will be with me indefinitely, and no thank you is quite enough. But . . . thanks, thank you and thank you very much!
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I now have  a level of confidence that YOU helped install,, no doubt in my mind, and then it blended into the Canada challenge so that now I think to myself the whole time, well yeah, I really can ride and it doesn't have to be perfect. Your compliment is a huge one for me considering who it's from!
Thanks so much! Love, Nita
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I wondered if I would survive the rest of the week at the endurance racer in Quebec.  . But . . . . there I was feeling very numb from the rain and immensely proud of myself! You prepared me for the challenge. I thought about our rides on those winding trails, the canters that felt like gallops many times, and so I was okay.All those canters that, guess what, turned into gallops for sure! So glad you gave me the heads up and the confidence, you most likely don't realize how much so.
Thanks for emailing me back. I don't mean to gush all the time - but since I have come home from your place, I have been doing what I have been dreaming of since we started this horse thing - I am riding pretty much every day - I am loving the horse I ride - I am NOT terrified though I am still mindful of his sheer power and I have become a more confident, self assured rider.

I know when I am doing the right things and I know when to just be patient. My results are dramatically better and my horse likes to see me. You two made this possible for me. My experience there changed everything.

When I do doubt myself, I try to step back, reflect, think, and be patient. Denver is very forgiving if I make a mistake - and he truly appreciates not being " pushed off the cliff."  But I still remember you walking me around by the hand and then pushing me. That mental image is always in my mind. That was a great demonstration. Don't stop doing it - no matter what!
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I can't explain what made me stick with riding despite the fact that I never really "got it" until I came to your place. I suppose it was because underneath, I knew somewhere, somehow, I would get the help I needed. The fear was such an issue after the crash - and you helping me work through that was the big breakthrough. Just like pushing the horse over the cliff, I continually felt that people were trying to push me over the cliff. I am more like a horse than I knew! Once everyone calmed down, life began to unfold and the joy and delight is not even measurable now
Subject: just to say thank you re: Mary Dixon

Hi
I just wanted to thank you for pursuing this opportunity with Mary Dixon. She can put so many good messages into a presentation that it is scarey

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about something Mary told me or shared with me. All the while, it just seems like a relaxed talk and gab session.

It isn't til you think about it that you realize you have been pumped up with lots of good stuff that you will use each and every time you ride. She isn't the stuck up or know it all type - she is just a down to earth person who has all the time in the world for fellow horse lovers.

You will really like her. Let me know how I can help get this set up. Talk to you soon -
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Mary,
We have scheduled our entire FL vacation around being back for your talk on the 22nd! I wouldn't miss it! I am eager to get you in front of these people. Now you do whatever Barb tells you - but I have to say, when I think of advice that you gave me that I call upon frequently - I still think about your "pushing over the cliff" demo - really stuck with me and has helped me with my "thinker" - and also - your "horse energy" thing - so many people think there is safety in numbers - NOT when you have a willie nillie for a horse! And also, so many people who go trail riding think all horses do it! If they could only be so lucky!
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It was so good to see you both! Seeing you guys flooded my brain with all the memories I have of my ride time there - truly a turning point in my life! e people who listened were just buzzing and Brian who was in the back of the room commented that "you had the room" which is the biggest compliment I can think of from a guy who spent a lot of time doing public speaking. It is hard to hold a room of "gabbers" for five minutes let alone an hour - and you did it girl!
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You are simply the BEST - in every way a visit with you is pure soul song. I love you - and I love to come here, and this particular visit was extra extra special since I could share it with Missy, meet Rich and be with Debi again.

You are simply the BEST - in every way a visit with you is pure soul song. I love you - and I love to come here, and this particular visit was extra extra special since I could share it with Missy, meet Rich and be with Debi again.

Thank you Tiffany and Pozo and all your wonderful darlilngs..


Thanks for letting my soul open up once again to the beauty of people - ALL of YOU - Mary, Rich, Debi - thanks isn't enough!!!, nature, and my loved horses!

It was a fabulous experience - one for which I will always be happy and blessed to have experienced!

Thanks for making my heart smile many times and to trust when it may have been impossible.

It was a great adventure to meet new friends and be welcomed so easily!

Thanks, truly, for letting me keep my heart in my hand for all of you - and to my loved horse, it was a blast!
May we soon meet again.

You already know it - but you not only have a great "job" - you bring such wonder and delight into the lives of the people that ride with you. The time I spent there is fresh in my mind and remains one of my all time favorite things I have done on my "bucket list" - ride the damn horse like there is no tomorrow. You changed everything - and even after another "event" when Denver went nuts on me, your words echoed in my head and saved me yet again. Now - I ride more than ever and I can't imagine life without it. .
Tracey L. Merrett
We have tons of these and I am quite behind in putting out bunches but hopefully you'll get the point that this is the perfect place for you !!!
Hi, Rich & Mary!

I woke up looking forward to the day and what the possibilities were. I thought of your horses
looking forward to meeting you at the beginning of the day not knowing where they were going or whom they could be carrying, and not caring either. They trust you whether you are training them, riding them or having them be ridden.

I saw a correlation between me and the Lord Jesus and your horses and you.
We so thoroughly enjoyed our days with you. We are telling our stories all the time. Thank you for excellent experiences and information and for caring for us. We have your flowers on display in the living room.

We will never forget our time there.

Love you both,
Randy & Diane
Subject: How's My Pozo?

Hi Mary & Rich,
So, I have NOT stopped bubbling over to anyone who will listen about my fabulous trip. I can't even tell you what I loved the most (though I must admit that cantering over those trees was SUCH a blast, with the sound of Rich warning me, "You are not allowed to leave your saddle!" running thru my head).

But SWOOSH! over Pozo went like a champ & I smiled so much, my cheeks hurt!

Have a great day you guys, my love to all the "kids" (special attention to the "orphans") & I hope I didn't go on too long! Mary - please remember to give me your recommendations - specs & all - for me to purchase)
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Thanks again you guys for a most rewarding, fun-filled, exciting time! It was everything I hoped it wopuld be & so much more than I imagined!!

Love you guys,
Maria
Dear Mary and rich -

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

I don't know where to begin - This was an amazing experience.. The both of you are wonderful teachers and you walk your talk.

You keep referring to others who have "real jobs", but let me tell you, it's the two of ou who are doing what is REAL!

I've learned so much and now I'm hooked - Jeez, you're like dealers, cause now I'm addicted to this drug of natural horsemanship.

Thanks for everything - nothing could be done better, even the weather was perfect.
I'll be back for more.
Sincerely,
Brad Walp - Aurora, NY

From:
Walp, Brad
Subject:
thinking of you
Hi Mary and Rich - if you only knew how much I've been thinking about the AMAZING time I had earlier this month with the both of you. You can't imagine. It ranks among the best experiences in my life (and I've been around...).

I think you'll be seeing me again
Thanks for providing us with an unforgettable vacation. The leadership training, understanding of natural horsemanship, horses and humans will stick with us forever.


That was just the beginning. We will never be able to explain in depth for other to comprehend what we experienced.

It is one of those things hyou need to go through on your own and once you have you go " AHH, now I understand what they meant."

It is a lot like Love you can talk about it but to be in Love is totally different. This was like falling in love.

You took us to places that we know nobody else ever would. We appreciate your trust in us with your horses and your belief in us that we could do it.

Climbing mountains, going up hill, down hill, through streams, running through the pond, walking, trotting, cantering, bush whacking and on and on and on.
Regards, Tom and Helen
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Rich instills confidence in you the way he explains things and double checks everything. From the fit of the stirrups, saddle, and how it all lines up on the horse without you on the horse and then again when you are on the horse.

When he told me to follow what he did, I knew the horse could do it and I would follow through.

My confidence grew day by day. On day four on the morning when Rich told Helen and I to go to the upper and lower trail separately, I was anxious and a little nervous but not scared.

Just me and Pozo singing songs. That is what a vacation should be, fun, enjoyable, relaxing and memorable.
Regards,Tom
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Mary, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helpingme to fulfill a lifetime dream from when I was a little girl. I am blessed to have a husand who loves me and did this for me.

The greatest git was to see Tom smile and truly enjoy himnself and to watch this vacation unfold to be for both ofus. The sstoires that you shared made us laugh, however, Tom had you both beat on make me laugh until I cried, aka duct tape. We have included a picture of "Tom's essential horseback riding gear."

Rich, Thank you for finding my camera, retrieving my hat twice, finding Tom's glasses and for the additional trick riding for our enjoyment. Wow, who would have ever guessed that I no headaches!!

We can't wait till we can come again. Tom thinks he will be ready for Zippy next year so get him ready.

Regards, Helen
Thanks for providing us with an unforgettable vacation. The leadership training, understanding of natural horsemanship, horses and humans will stick with us forever.


That was just the beginning. We will never be able to explain in depth for other to comprehend what we experienced.

It is one of those things hyou need to go through on your own and once you have you go " AHH, now I understand what they meant."

It is a lot like Love you can talk about it but to be in Love is totally different. This was like falling in love.

You took us to places that we know nobody else ever would. We appreciate your trust in us with your horses and your belief in us that we could do it.

Climbing mountains, going up hill, down hill, through streams, running through the pond, walking, trotting, cantering, bush whacking and on and on and on.
Regards, Tom and Helen
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Rich instills confidence in you the way he explains things and double checks everything. From the fit of the stirrups, saddle, and how it all lines up on the horse without you on the horse and then again when you are on the horse.

When he told me to follow what he did, I knew the horse could do it and I would follow through.

My confidence grew day by day. On day four on the morning when Rich told Helen and I to go to the upper and lower trail separately, I was anxious and a little nervous but not scared.

Just me and Pozo singing songs. That is what a vacation should be, fun, enjoyable, relaxing and memorable.
Regards,Tom
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Mary, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helpingme to fulfill a lifetime dream from when I was a little girl. I am blessed to have a husand who loves me and did this for me.

The greatest git was to see Tom smile and truly enjoy himnself and to watch this vacation unfold to be for both ofus. The sstoires that you shared made us laugh, however, Tom had you both beat on make me laugh until I cried, aka duct tape. We have included a picture of "Tom's essential horseback riding gear."

Rich, Thank you for finding my camera, retrieving my hat twice, finding Tom's glasses and for the additional trick riding for our enjoyment. Wow, who would have ever guessed that I no headaches!!

We can't wait till we can come again. Tom thinks he will be ready for Zippy next year so get him ready.

Regards, Helen
Please BOOKMARK this page RideNYS.com since it doesn't always show up on the search engines.  Thanks.
Located close to Boonville,  Old Forge, Rome, Watertown, Utica, Syracuse, & Rochester, about 4.5 hours from NYC
Learn to Ride in 4 Days ! No Kidding & No Fooling
If you are a SMOKER - which yours truly has been for 40 some years - and are thinking of quitting, or at least, slowing down - click on the ad to the right.

I am now cigarette free - for  months now - (late June, 2011)  These particular e cigs did the trick for me - I have tried 3 other brands but didn't have any success)
  Mary Dixon

My Smoking Story - click here
ADVENTURE HORSE  RIDING in NYS near Oneida, Herkimer ,  Hamilton  & Jefferson County,  New York
Horsemanship:
the Missing Manual

by Mary Dixon
coming out  2012
The Safe Cig - The Most Durable and Authentic E-Cigarette on the Market
There are at least 20 more or so but I haven't gotten around to either copying them, or writing them from snail mail.  Someday I'll get there !