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On 6/25/07, Linda Collins wrote:
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
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
From Sue Cummings Date: 10/06/07 15:04:35
Subject: Re: The Big Darlings
Hi Mary,
Thank you for the great riding in Sept. It was so good to see you. You really look different. Me too I guess. Everything changes, even us.
The riding experience you provided this past visit was great, similar and quite different. It had all the thrill of the rides I have taken with you in the past, with the addition of so developin in me so much more appreciation of the beauty, life, and mind of a a horse. It's always much more than just riding when I visit you.
I loved learning the natural horsemanship techniques, and all you and Rich showed us about being with the horses. The little book you gave Missy and I is a treasure. When I first got into riding I really just wanted to understand horses, not even ride them. I thought if I understood them that I would gain some important understanding about myself, and why I am the way I am in life. You know....life as a "prey" animal.
I was right about that. Being around horses continues to contain mind blowing lessons for me. Maybe, I was a horse in an earlier incarnation. A horse akin to Tiffany Louise perhaps... an X-Crack Addict in recovery!
It was great being with you, Debbie and Missy in the beauty of the woods. I am still really enjoying the memory of the walk through the pond and trips up and down the cliffs of Dover.
I haven't received any pictures as yet...this is not to put any pressure on you...just to let you know that if you did try and send them they are lost in cyberspace. I am looking forward to sharing what Adventure Riding looks like with my cousin Karen who rides, and friends at work and family.
Peace and Love
Sue
Like horses I am not much for being around people.
Subject: Re: The Big Darlings
Hi Mary,
Thank you for the great riding in Sept. It was so good to see you. You really look different. Me too I guess. Everything changes, even us.
The riding experience you provided this past visit was great, similar and quite different. It had all the thrill of the rides I have taken with you in the past, with the addition of so developin in me so much more appreciation of the beauty, life, and mind of a a horse. It's always much more than just riding when I visit you.
I loved learning the natural horsemanship techniques, and all you and Rich showed us about being with the horses. The little book you gave Missy and I is a treasure. When I first got into riding I really just wanted to understand horses, not even ride them. I thought if I understood them that I would gain some important understanding about myself, and why I am the way I am in life. You know....life as a "prey" animal.
I was right about that. Being around horses continues to contain mind blowing lessons for me. Maybe, I was a horse in an earlier incarnation. A horse akin to Tiffany Louise perhaps... an X-Crack Addict in recovery!
It was great being with you, Debbie and Missy in the beauty of the woods. I am still really enjoying the memory of the walk through the pond and trips up and down the cliffs of Dover.
I haven't received any pictures as yet...this is not to put any pressure on you...just to let you know that if you did try and send them they are lost in cyberspace. I am looking forward to sharing what Adventure Riding looks like with my cousin Karen who rides, and friends at work and family.
Peace and Love
Sue
Like horses I am not much for being around people.
From: Morsch Date: 8/7/2007 8:42:21 AM To: Mary D Subject:
Hey, kids!
I have to tell you about an experience I had where I was sending you guys mental hugs!
I went back to the place where I learned to ride on the trails, just to see how it felt to do it with some experience. Well, it was after a heavy rain and the trails were pretty washed out and rocky. As we were trotting along, my horse suddenly fell onto her knees and face after tripping over a rock or something (I never did see what it was).
Once the guide had a quick look at her and said she seemed OK, I was totally thrilled... I didn't even come close to falling off (because I was balanced just right in my seat, no doubt!), and I had no fear, and we continued on.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, etc. (As it turned out, the guide was wrong and she had some pretty bad cuts on her face and her hoof was badly cracked, poor thing. I'll never trust somebody else to evaluate "my" horse again... I'll get off and see for myself!)
Anyway, we hope this finds you well and having fun. We're still hashing over the calendar for the best time to come up to see you guys again. Any recommendations on the best time in the Fall?
See you soon (I hope!) - Heather and The Duke (Jerry)
Hey, kids!
I have to tell you about an experience I had where I was sending you guys mental hugs!
I went back to the place where I learned to ride on the trails, just to see how it felt to do it with some experience. Well, it was after a heavy rain and the trails were pretty washed out and rocky. As we were trotting along, my horse suddenly fell onto her knees and face after tripping over a rock or something (I never did see what it was).
Once the guide had a quick look at her and said she seemed OK, I was totally thrilled... I didn't even come close to falling off (because I was balanced just right in my seat, no doubt!), and I had no fear, and we continued on.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, etc. (As it turned out, the guide was wrong and she had some pretty bad cuts on her face and her hoof was badly cracked, poor thing. I'll never trust somebody else to evaluate "my" horse again... I'll get off and see for myself!)
Anyway, we hope this finds you well and having fun. We're still hashing over the calendar for the best time to come up to see you guys again. Any recommendations on the best time in the Fall?
See you soon (I hope!) - Heather and The Duke (Jerry)
From: cmbc13 Date: 5/18/2007 10:10:35 AM
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
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
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Hi Rich and Mary,
I don'thave the words to express how much of an amazing experience it was for me to be out there.
And it was all because of your teaching methods and hospitality.
I would love to be out there again as soon as I get a chance. Anyways, let me know when you have the pix uploaded and how to access them.
Best Regards,
Asad
PS: Say hello to Tiff and all the other guys for me.
I don'thave the words to express how much of an amazing experience it was for me to be out there.
And it was all because of your teaching methods and hospitality.
I would love to be out there again as soon as I get a chance. Anyways, let me know when you have the pix uploaded and how to access them.
Best Regards,
Asad
PS: Say hello to Tiff and all the other guys for me.
9/13/2007
Rich and Mary,
You are both wonderful teachers. Thanks f9or the great memories. We had so much fun in the rain, sun, mud, pond, hills and woods.
The cabin was super cozy. We can't wait to get our horses and run off into the sunset.
Thanks ever so much.
Tammy and Brian (aka Kevin)
Rich and Mary,
You are both wonderful teachers. Thanks f9or the great memories. We had so much fun in the rain, sun, mud, pond, hills and woods.
The cabin was super cozy. We can't wait to get our horses and run off into the sunset.
Thanks ever so much.
Tammy and Brian (aka Kevin)
4/29/2007
AH !!!
What fun to be the first guest of the riding season. As alway, great fun to be around your wonderful horses, and, of course, you too!
Hope the rest of the year is as much for the rest of your guests!
Thanks for another wonderful adventure. I can't wait to see how your two new darlings, Zipp & Beau, turn out.
Looking forward to returning in the fall again.
Thanks for sharing your wine cellar, and Rich, you ARE my HERO !
Love,
Sharon
AH !!!
What fun to be the first guest of the riding season. As alway, great fun to be around your wonderful horses, and, of course, you too!
Hope the rest of the year is as much for the rest of your guests!
Thanks for another wonderful adventure. I can't wait to see how your two new darlings, Zipp & Beau, turn out.
Looking forward to returning in the fall again.
Thanks for sharing your wine cellar, and Rich, you ARE my HERO !
Love,
Sharon
10/6/2007
Mary and Rich,
Thanks for letting me accompany Barb. I'm sure you have quite prepared her for her trip to Spain.
You are quite a master with horses and I was so happy to be privy enough to hear you speak on the relationship yesterday morning.
Liz
Mary and Rich,
Thanks for letting me accompany Barb. I'm sure you have quite prepared her for her trip to Spain.
You are quite a master with horses and I was so happy to be privy enough to hear you speak on the relationship yesterday morning.
Liz
4/26/07
Dear Mary and Rich,
Although this is my second year riding with you guys, I still enjoyed every single minute of it!
I love that I was able to ride Tiffany, Pozo and Blessed Joy so far (hopefully Dakota this afternoon).
It's so amazing how different each of these horses are. I probably should get a horse of my own, but I know how expensive it is to maintain one, so I think I'll just keep riding with you guys!!!
I also love how relaxing it is to be out in the woods with you and your horse. I hope to return again next year, so please keep me in for next spring.
Thanks again for a wonderful time!
Love,
Angela
Dear Mary and Rich,
Although this is my second year riding with you guys, I still enjoyed every single minute of it!
I love that I was able to ride Tiffany, Pozo and Blessed Joy so far (hopefully Dakota this afternoon).
It's so amazing how different each of these horses are. I probably should get a horse of my own, but I know how expensive it is to maintain one, so I think I'll just keep riding with you guys!!!
I also love how relaxing it is to be out in the woods with you and your horse. I hope to return again next year, so please keep me in for next spring.
Thanks again for a wonderful time!
Love,
Angela
5/4/07
Thank you Mary and Rich for a wonderfully comfortable cabin. The bed was as lovely as a cloud.
And for providing the BEST, most willing horses in the world, especially Pozo and Dakota.
I will never, ever forget my fews days here from Australia.
Hope you have another real good season.
Much love,
Julie
Thank you Mary and Rich for a wonderfully comfortable cabin. The bed was as lovely as a cloud.
And for providing the BEST, most willing horses in the world, especially Pozo and Dakota.
I will never, ever forget my fews days here from Australia.
Hope you have another real good season.
Much love,
Julie
From: Walp, Brad Date: 05/21/07 08:27:18 To: Mary D <mailto:smilla13@gmail.com>
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 at some point, hopefully at a different time of year to see how your beautiful place changes during the year.
I think my neighbor friend Kate with the four horses is going to let me work with one of her geldings to practice the techniques. She's all excited hearing about my experience with you guys.
Please forward some of those photos you took Mary! Of course I don't have any of myself on my camera. I got some good ones of you and Julie, which I will send separately.
I will keep in touch. Wouldn't mind coming up sometime too, maybe next year, to help you clean trails and stuff. Keep me in mind, I am only a couple of hours away.
More soon, thanks again, thinking of you both
.
Brad Walp
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 at some point, hopefully at a different time of year to see how your beautiful place changes during the year.
I think my neighbor friend Kate with the four horses is going to let me work with one of her geldings to practice the techniques. She's all excited hearing about my experience with you guys.
Please forward some of those photos you took Mary! Of course I don't have any of myself on my camera. I got some good ones of you and Julie, which I will send separately.
I will keep in touch. Wouldn't mind coming up sometime too, maybe next year, to help you clean trails and stuff. Keep me in mind, I am only a couple of hours away.
More soon, thanks again, thinking of you both
.
Brad Walp
5/4/07
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
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
5/17/07
Dear Mary and Rich,
You are true leaders! It is no wonder your horses love and respect you and even know how to treat your guests - like well-mannered children - such a beautiful thing!
I had the BEST 4 days here with you guys and "the crew". Special thanks to Dakota and Pozo who are guys a girl can trust - for real!
Honorable mention goes to Jose for allowing me to entice him into the trailer and to "Woody" for the dancing (was that a split he attempted on the hill, Rich?) for both the am and pm performances.
I loved every minute, every lesson, every story. You are kindred spirits and I wish I had more time.
You make me proud(er) to be a "horsewoman". !
Happy Trails and Jumps.
Yee-hah !!
We will meet again.
With bowed head and licking lips, ie, love,
Maria
{PS - next time I'm trying Zipp and Beau - Gittem' ready!!!
Dear Mary and Rich,
You are true leaders! It is no wonder your horses love and respect you and even know how to treat your guests - like well-mannered children - such a beautiful thing!
I had the BEST 4 days here with you guys and "the crew". Special thanks to Dakota and Pozo who are guys a girl can trust - for real!
Honorable mention goes to Jose for allowing me to entice him into the trailer and to "Woody" for the dancing (was that a split he attempted on the hill, Rich?) for both the am and pm performances.
I loved every minute, every lesson, every story. You are kindred spirits and I wish I had more time.
You make me proud(er) to be a "horsewoman". !
Happy Trails and Jumps.
Yee-hah !!
We will meet again.
With bowed head and licking lips, ie, love,
Maria
{PS - next time I'm trying Zipp and Beau - Gittem' ready!!!
5/22/07
Mary and Rich,
Thanks so much - we had a GREAT time and plan to come back again.
We learned so much! I can't wait to try this stuff out on Sedona. He will love it.
We will miss the horses and really enjoyed my time with Zipp and Beau.
Take care, Be healthy
Pat G. aka Patsy Cline
Mary and Rich,
Thanks so much - we had a GREAT time and plan to come back again.
We learned so much! I can't wait to try this stuff out on Sedona. He will love it.
We will miss the horses and really enjoyed my time with Zipp and Beau.
Take care, Be healthy
Pat G. aka Patsy Cline
5/23/07
Mary and Rich,
Thank you soo-- much for everything. I had a great time and learned so much.
Pozo was a great hrose to ride, and Blessed Joy, what can I say? We connected ! He was awesome !
The past 4 days was something Patsy Cline and I will never, ever forget and I am sure we will be back.
Your cabin is great and we loved waking in the am and watching Rich and the horses corral the horses.
You are great teachers and have such a great passion for your love ofhorses and that is what shines through immediately. Rich and yourself make such a great team.
Thanks again and we miss you and Rich already, and definitely the horses and the new orphans.
From the Tuff Girl, Dawny
Mary and Rich,
Thank you soo-- much for everything. I had a great time and learned so much.
Pozo was a great hrose to ride, and Blessed Joy, what can I say? We connected ! He was awesome !
The past 4 days was something Patsy Cline and I will never, ever forget and I am sure we will be back.
Your cabin is great and we loved waking in the am and watching Rich and the horses corral the horses.
You are great teachers and have such a great passion for your love ofhorses and that is what shines through immediately. Rich and yourself make such a great team.
Thanks again and we miss you and Rich already, and definitely the horses and the new orphans.
From the Tuff Girl, Dawny
6/3/07
Dear Mary and Rich,
You are two remarkable people and one awsome couple! It's really hard to have you and your wonder wonderful place... and, oh!, those horses!
We never thought we could accomplish what we did this week, but with your help we are taking home great riding skills and a new-found confidence.
We won't say goodbye - just see you next time!
With love and gratitude -
"The Kids" - Heather and Jerry Morsch (John Wayne!)
Dear Mary and Rich,
You are two remarkable people and one awsome couple! It's really hard to have you and your wonder wonderful place... and, oh!, those horses!
We never thought we could accomplish what we did this week, but with your help we are taking home great riding skills and a new-found confidence.
We won't say goodbye - just see you next time!
With love and gratitude -
"The Kids" - Heather and Jerry Morsch (John Wayne!)
6/10/07
Mary and Rich,
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.
Mary and Rich,
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.
6/7/07
Mary and Rich -
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
Mary and Rich -
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
9/23/07
What did we think of you . . . what's to think? 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, life loving, life giving creatures. See you again soon.
Be well.
Love Sue
What did we think of you . . . what's to think? 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, life loving, life giving creatures. See you again soon.
Be well.
Love Sue
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.
Love,
Missy
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.
Love,
Missy
5/29/07
Dear Mary & Rich,
We're sitting here this morning having coffee and looking on this beautiful land.
A few days ago, when you told us all the horses' names, we saw nothing but brown dots with leg and heads on them.
Now, we're saying to each other, "Look, there's Dakota, where's Pozo?" and "Here comes Emmy, what a pretty girl."
If you had let us know that first day what we'd be doing by the last, we probably would have turned around and driven back to Chicago!
Thank you for an amazing week. You will probably never know how much we needed this, in so many ways.
You both have a gift for reading people without judging and allowing us to work through our "stuff" with the help of these incredible horses you have.
There's a writer we like who talks about the "rocking chair test" - judging your experiences by how you'll look back on them from your rocking chair.
This was definitely one of our rocking chair memories !!!
We are proud of ourselves for doing this, grateful to Dakota and Pozo for putting up with us and most of all, thankfrul to you for sharing your time and knowledge with us.
Ken and Amy Hogrefe
Dear Mary & Rich,
We're sitting here this morning having coffee and looking on this beautiful land.
A few days ago, when you told us all the horses' names, we saw nothing but brown dots with leg and heads on them.
Now, we're saying to each other, "Look, there's Dakota, where's Pozo?" and "Here comes Emmy, what a pretty girl."
If you had let us know that first day what we'd be doing by the last, we probably would have turned around and driven back to Chicago!
Thank you for an amazing week. You will probably never know how much we needed this, in so many ways.
You both have a gift for reading people without judging and allowing us to work through our "stuff" with the help of these incredible horses you have.
There's a writer we like who talks about the "rocking chair test" - judging your experiences by how you'll look back on them from your rocking chair.
This was definitely one of our rocking chair memories !!!
We are proud of ourselves for doing this, grateful to Dakota and Pozo for putting up with us and most of all, thankfrul to you for sharing your time and knowledge with us.
Ken and Amy Hogrefe
The Best September Ever 2007 !!!
Rich and Mary,
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
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
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
Rich and Mary,
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
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
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
We are still working on retyping and copying - there are tons more testimonials - to come.
10/18/07 From Assad
Dear Mary and Rich,
I have to say : This was the most wonderful and thrilling experience of my life so far.
I am only a beginner and in only 3 days I was able to learn and do so muchthat there is only one word to describe it - AMAZING ! ! !
And all ofit is because of teaching and instructions that you guys provide. I will definitely try my best to be back here.
Thanks.
Assad.
Dear Mary and Rich,
I have to say : This was the most wonderful and thrilling experience of my life so far.
I am only a beginner and in only 3 days I was able to learn and do so muchthat there is only one word to describe it - AMAZING ! ! !
And all ofit is because of teaching and instructions that you guys provide. I will definitely try my best to be back here.
Thanks.
Assad.
10/13/07
Dear Mary and Rich,
I can't believe tomorrow is the last day already but my brain is so full of new information and things to try and practice with my Winnie that I guess it's a good thing to go away and chew on them for a while.
Thanks (again) for a great time, lots of thrills and a ton of knowledge. I can't wait to play with Winnie and work together toward a better partnership after what I have learned these past few days.
What a wonderful miracle horses are.! What a wonderful miracle AHR is !
Love,
Sharon
Dear Mary and Rich,
I can't believe tomorrow is the last day already but my brain is so full of new information and things to try and practice with my Winnie that I guess it's a good thing to go away and chew on them for a while.
Thanks (again) for a great time, lots of thrills and a ton of knowledge. I can't wait to play with Winnie and work together toward a better partnership after what I have learned these past few days.
What a wonderful miracle horses are.! What a wonderful miracle AHR is !
Love,
Sharon