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Trail Riding	TESTIMONIALS Emails from 2009: Hi. I am sending this e-mail to let you know we would love to get our pictures. My daughter and I rode on July 8 at 4:00. We both really enjoyed the ride. It was very relaxing and exciting. I was really hesitant at first because I only ride once or twice a year but with my daughter talking lessons and being a horse lover I couldn't tell her no when she wanted to go riding. It was great! The horses are very well behaved. Blaze and Rusty were wonderful. And Pat is a wonderful guide. We will definitely come back and ride again. I recommend it to anyone. The views, the wildlife, the peace and quiet and relaxation, its simply wonderful. Thank-You for a great ride. Winnie and Julia Steve and Carol, Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation. It was more than we could have hoped for. We had so much fun on the ride, please tell Pat that she was a great guide, and the cabin was fantastic. Your hospitality was awesome. Carol mentioned that if we sent you an e-mail that we could get the pictures from the ride. We would love to have them as mementos of a truly wonderful experience that we plan to do again. Thank you. Kristin I wanted to thank you for the my son’s first horseback riding lesson and experience. He continues to talk about it and cannot wait to return to Smith Mountain Lake in the near future for his next experience. Evan Eichhorn had a lesson with you on Friday, April 10 around 2pm, just before the rains began. We were hoping that the photos taken could be emailed to us, if possible. Naturally, we all forgot our cameras! Thank you again! Gregory E. Eichhorn Vice President for Enrollment Management & Dean of Admission Albright College Email from 2008: Hi Steve and Carol, We really enjoyed the ride on August 9. Amber especially kept talking about it. I really want to say thanks to Carol for talking to her before the ride. Thank you for helping make my daughters vacation one to remember. If you will please email me the pictures that you took. Sincerely, Vivian Vickery Dear Steve and Carol, We all had a wonderful time with you on Wednesday. Megan and I enjoyed the lesson and brushing, and the rest of the Gatz crew loved the trail ride. I'm so glad you are there. We're looking forward to the pictures taken on the trail ride. Sincerely, Nancy Lewis Dear Carol, We stayed at your beautiful farm in June. My daughter and I stayed in your cabin and rode horses in the morning and had a great time. We were able to build lots of great memories that weekend. Thanks for that... I have been passing out lots of your brochures to friends and clients at work. I hope business is well. I don't know if I am too late or not, but I was wondering if you would have any of the pictures that were taken on our ride that day. Can you let me know if you do? Many blessings to you, Sherry Marino Steve and Carol, Greetings from Pa. My daughter and I took a ride with you all on July 4, 2008 at 8:30am. We would like you to email the pictures to us. We had an awesome time. Carol, it was a pleasure getting to know you in that short of time. My daughter, Tiffany shared with us that the horseback ride was her favorite thing of the weekend. Thank you for the memories and when we are back in the area again we will sure look you all up. Have a great rest of the summmer!! Tammi Boatman Hi Steve and Carol: I wanted to thank you again for a wonderful time you provided on the horseback ride we shared, July 2nd. Sorry for being late! I should of taken your advice on using the GPS! If you could forward any photos you took of us, I would really appreciate it. You both created a very memorable experience for Melanie, Valerie, and I. Many thanks and best wishes, Ed Moore Hi Steve and Carol! I was there at the cabin with my husband for our honeymoon on the week of 6/15-6/18. I rode Nordic on Tuesday the 17th. I would really love to have a copy of the horseback photos. Everything was so beautiful, we loved the cabin and I loved the ride. Thanks so much for such a great place! Brandi Barden We would like to express our thanks to Carol and Pat for the personalized attention you showed us on our ride May 2nd. You took the time to answer our many questions and made us feel like special guests. We really enjoyed the tour of the cabin as well as the opportunity to groom the horses. The trails were just beautiful and the ride was very relaxing! The experience helped to make our anniversary memorable. Thank you again, Charlie & Marcy Armstrong Dear Steve and Carol, Thank you again for such a fun experience on your farm. The kids have not stopped talking about it. Jake's favorite part of our stay was the trail ride. Chloe loved participating in the horse camp. We all enjoyed your warm hospitality and the coziness of the cabin. Thank you also for your extra help getting us started with the fishing. We hope to see you again sometime soon! Blessings, Dennis, Dana, Jake and Chloe Ingersoll Steve and Carol; THANKS AGAIN! You guys made our return visit better than our first. The kids are still talking about their first ride. I would love to get the pictures from March 27th. We never thought twice about bringing the kids out for their first time on horses. Jessica is still talking about “Lucky”. Please send Pat our best wishes and we will be back in the area in late Summer. We are very interest in one of your twilight rides. We will see you then… Christopher Moore My family and I were there last week and we were told to email you so that you can email us the photos that Pat had taken. We had a great time and the weather was perfect. Thanks again. The Howard family of Canyon Lake, Ca Steve/Carol, it was a pleasure to meet both of you yesterday. We all had a wonderful experience horseback riding for the first time. Please forward picture when you get a chance. thanks again, The Sohi Family. Hi Carol, thanks for a wonderful afternoon. everyone thoroughly enjoyed the ride. it was all just perfect! thanks again. we would love to see any pictures you had to offer. Sarah S Minter Hello Steve & Carol, Julia and I had a great time on Saturday riding with Pat. Thanks again for your hospitality. Could I kindly request the pictures that were taken of us on that day? Thanks in advance. Andrew & Julia Email from 2007: Stephen & Carol, We just wanted to tell you what a good time we had spending with the both of you. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. We are looking forward for another trip in the near future. Darrell & Kelly Hi Carol, Could you forward the pics from the trail ride that Adriana and I went on this Friday. We had a really great time riding and I really enjoyed riding Blaze as he was very good and responsive. Adriana really enjoys the horse camp on Saturdays as well. Vanessa Turner Hello there. My husband and I were there on our honeymoon last weekend and went for an hour horseback ride. You had mentioned if we emailed you, you would send us pictures. We are anxious to see ourselves up on the horses! Thanks so much! Sincerely, Laura and Bobby Corn Hello, Thank you for the nice morning ride around the farm. You have a lovely property, and stables. We are looking forward to seeing some of the pictures from our ride on the 29th. Thanks again! Sincerely, Carolyn Brown Hello Carol, I wanted to let you know that both Karen and I greatly enjoyed the ride Sunday. The horses had great spirit and the trails reminded me of riding in Lunenburg County where I grew up. Karen really loved it when Blaze showed her the affection at the end of the ride. I will definitely refer my friends to your stables and will return when we are in the area ourselves. We are eager to see the pictures and share them with our kids. Thanks so much for a memorable ride. Sincerely, Karen and Kenny Carol, Sending you my e-mail as requested so you can forward the photos you took of our ride this past Monday evening (Katy McLaughlin and Wanda Crowder.) I was so impressed with your stable. Everything was TIP TOP!!! The horses were a delight, and you and Pat made us feel at home and confident that we were in good hands and on "good, trustworthy hooves." You made Katy's first experience with horses a positive one and perhaps laid the groundwork for future interest. The photos were an added bonus followed by an popsicle treat. I gave your card to my daughter to share with some of her friends at work who had asked her if she knew of a good riding stable. Hopefully, this will bring you some business. I wish you success here in the Shenandoah valley. If I should be in your area again, I will stop by and say hi. Best wishes, Wanda Crowder Carol, This is to follow up regarding the photos taken of our family ride with you last week. We're very much looking forward to seeing them. Can't tell you how much we enjoyed the ride and appreciated your patient humor in dealing with our evident tender-footedness. Please pass those thanks along to your four-legged partners as well. It was most accommodating of them to allow us remain seated the entire time AND believing we were actually calling the shots (I believe I saw Taco wink at Blaze at one point). Please let us know if you need any additional info from us ... thanks and again and we're already looking forward to the next time. Mark & Beth Steven Carol, Just wanted to say how much Kym, Abbey and I enjoyed meeting all of you, and our trail ride around your beautiful property. It's great having you in the area, and I know we'll be back for another ride soon. We'll also be interested in the cabin you have built for guests. Would love to see the pictures you took that day. Abbey was so excited about being on her own horse for so long. Thanks again, Lora Wells Hi Steve and Carol, Dan and I wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed riding the horses at your farm and talking with you about Striper fishing. We were wondering if you could e-mail us the pictures you took while we were on the ride. Also, if you want to use the pictures or this testimonial on your website feel free. We had a wonderful relaxing week at the Lake and it started out with the trip to your farm and trail ride. Please tell Pat that we really appreciated her guidance about the horses during the ride. Have a great rest of the summer and we wish you Good Luck with the new business. ...... Thanks again, Dan and Carol Glatfelter Steve and Carol, Karen and I had so much fun on the ride. The views and scenery were awesome as were Nordic and Dollar. We especially liked the length of the ride. Fun, Fun! Thanks again! Matt and Karen McGuire Dear Carol and Steve, Ashley,"I love riding and this trail ride was one of my best. Jordan, "I ride and these horses were ready to go and great. Ally, " My first trail ride and I'm ready to go back on Sat. \ Aaron, "It has been nearly 35 years since I was on a horse and this was a great ride and fun with the grandgirls. Thanks Carole and Pat, we'll be back. The Johnson's Thanks so much for the great rides on "Rusty", "Nordic" and "Lucky" yesterday. My husband, daughter, and I had a wonderful time. My husband and I had not been riding together since I first got pregnant with our daughter (and didn't know it yet). She is now 14 years old. Carol and Pat were wonderful on the trail and made sure we were always comfortable and safe with the horses. We especially enjoyed going through the stream and seeing the horses enjoy themselves. You have a wonderful property and we would highly recommend your guided rides to anyone who would like to contact us. We are looking forward to receiving the pictures you took of us while we were on these wonderful horses. Thanks again for a memorable and enjoyable experience. Paul, Myrna & Vicki Brinkley Steve and Carol, James and I had such a great time riding with you. The horses were great and we really enjoyed ourselves! James said that it was his best birthday ever! Please send me info on your summer day camp and some photos. Thanks Phillip "Just writing to tell you all that my husband and I had a great time riding your horses…It was a wonderful experience…I will definitely be coming back to your stables." Thanks, Ashlee

Trail Riding

TESTIMONIALS

Emails from 2009:

Hi. I am sending this e-mail to let you know we would love to get our pictures. My daughter and I rode on July 8 at 4:00. We both really enjoyed the ride. It was very relaxing and exciting. I was really hesitant at first because I only ride once or twice a year but with my daughter talking lessons and being a horse lover I couldn't tell her no when she wanted to go riding. It was great! The horses are very well behaved. Blaze and Rusty were wonderful. And Pat is a wonderful guide. We will definitely come back and ride again. I recommend it to anyone. The views, the wildlife, the peace and quiet and relaxation, its simply wonderful. Thank-You for a great ride. Winnie and Julia

Steve and Carol, Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation. It was more than we could have hoped for. We had so much fun on the ride, please tell Pat that she was a great guide, and the cabin was fantastic. Your hospitality was awesome. Carol mentioned that if we sent you an e-mail that we could get the pictures from the ride. We would love to have them as mementos of a truly wonderful experience that we plan to do again. Thank you. Kristin

I wanted to thank you for the my son’s first horseback riding lesson and experience. He continues to talk about it and cannot wait to return to Smith Mountain Lake in the near future for his next experience. Evan Eichhorn had a lesson with you on Friday, April 10 around 2pm, just before the rains began. We were hoping that the photos taken could be emailed to us, if possible. Naturally, we all forgot our cameras! Thank you again! Gregory E. Eichhorn Vice President for Enrollment Management & Dean of Admission Albright College

Email from 2008:

Hi Steve and Carol, We really enjoyed the ride on August 9. Amber especially kept talking about it. I really want to say thanks to Carol for talking to her before the ride. Thank you for helping make my daughters vacation one to remember. If you will please email me the pictures that you took. Sincerely, Vivian Vickery

Dear Steve and Carol, We all had a wonderful time with you on Wednesday. Megan and I enjoyed the lesson and brushing, and the rest of the Gatz crew loved the trail ride. I'm so glad you are there. We're looking forward to the pictures taken on the trail ride. Sincerely, Nancy Lewis

Dear Carol, We stayed at your beautiful farm in June. My daughter and I stayed in your cabin and rode horses in the morning and had a great time. We were able to build lots of great memories that weekend. Thanks for that... I have been passing out lots of your brochures to friends and clients at work. I hope business is well. I don't know if I am too late or not, but I was wondering if you would have any of the pictures that were taken on our ride that day. Can you let me know if you do? Many blessings to you, Sherry Marino

Steve and Carol, Greetings from Pa. My daughter and I took a ride with you all on July 4, 2008 at 8:30am. We would like you to email the pictures to us. We had an awesome time. Carol, it was a pleasure getting to know you in that short of time. My daughter, Tiffany shared with us that the horseback ride was her favorite thing of the weekend. Thank you for the memories and when we are back in the area again we will sure look you all up. Have a great rest of the summmer!! Tammi Boatman

Hi Steve and Carol: I wanted to thank you again for a wonderful time you provided on the horseback ride we shared, July 2nd. Sorry for being late! I should of taken your advice on using the GPS! If you could forward any photos you took of us, I would really appreciate it. You both created a very memorable experience for Melanie, Valerie, and I. Many thanks and best wishes, Ed Moore

Hi Steve and Carol! I was there at the cabin with my husband for our honeymoon on the week of 6/15-6/18. I rode Nordic on Tuesday the 17th. I would really love to have a copy of the horseback photos. Everything was so beautiful, we loved the cabin and I loved the ride. Thanks so much for such a great place! Brandi Barden

We would like to express our thanks to Carol and Pat for the personalized attention you showed us on our ride May 2nd. You took the time to answer our many questions and made us feel like special guests. We really enjoyed the tour of the cabin as well as the opportunity to groom the horses. The trails were just beautiful and the ride was very relaxing! The experience helped to make our anniversary memorable. Thank you again, Charlie & Marcy Armstrong

Dear Steve and Carol, Thank you again for such a fun experience on your farm. The kids have not stopped talking about it. Jake's favorite part of our stay was the trail ride. Chloe loved participating in the horse camp. We all enjoyed your warm hospitality and the coziness of the cabin. Thank you also for your extra help getting us started with the fishing. We hope to see you again sometime soon! Blessings, Dennis, Dana, Jake and Chloe Ingersoll

Steve and Carol; THANKS AGAIN! You guys made our return visit better than our first. The kids are still talking about their first ride. I would love to get the pictures from March 27th. We never thought twice about bringing the kids out for their first time on horses. Jessica is still talking about “Lucky”. Please send Pat our best wishes and we will be back in the area in late Summer. We are very interest in one of your twilight rides. We will see you then… Christopher Moore

My family and I were there last week and we were told to email you so that you can email us the photos that Pat had taken. We had a great time and the weather was perfect. Thanks again.
The Howard family of Canyon Lake, Ca

Steve/Carol, it was a pleasure to meet both of you yesterday. We all had a wonderful experience horseback riding for the first time. Please forward picture when you get a chance. thanks again, The Sohi Family.

Hi Carol, thanks for a wonderful afternoon. everyone thoroughly enjoyed the ride. it was all just perfect! thanks again. we would love to see any pictures you had to offer. Sarah S Minter

Hello Steve & Carol, Julia and I had a great time on Saturday riding with Pat. Thanks again for your hospitality. Could I kindly request the pictures that were taken of us on that day? Thanks in advance. Andrew & Julia

Email from 2007:

Stephen & Carol, We just wanted to tell you what a good time we had spending with the both of you. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. We are looking forward for another trip in the near future. Darrell & Kelly

Hi Carol, Could you forward the pics from the trail ride that Adriana and I went on this Friday. We had a really great time riding and I really enjoyed riding Blaze as he was very good and responsive. Adriana really enjoys the horse camp on Saturdays as well. Vanessa Turner

Hello there. My husband and I were there on our honeymoon last weekend and went for an hour horseback ride. You had mentioned if we emailed you, you would send us pictures. We are anxious to see ourselves up on the horses! Thanks so much! Sincerely, Laura and Bobby Corn

Hello, Thank you for the nice morning ride around the farm. You have a lovely property, and stables. We are looking forward to seeing some of the pictures from our ride on the 29th. Thanks again! Sincerely, Carolyn Brown

Hello Carol, I wanted to let you know that both Karen and I greatly enjoyed the ride Sunday. The horses had great spirit and the trails reminded me of riding in Lunenburg County where I grew up. Karen really loved it when Blaze showed her the affection at the end of the ride. I will definitely refer my friends to your stables and will return when we are in the area ourselves. We are eager to see the pictures and share them with our kids. Thanks so much for a memorable ride. Sincerely, Karen and Kenny

Carol, Sending you my e-mail as requested so you can forward the photos you took of our ride this past Monday evening (Katy McLaughlin and Wanda Crowder.) I was so impressed with your stable. Everything was TIP TOP!!! The horses were a delight, and you and Pat made us feel at home and confident that we were in good hands and on "good, trustworthy hooves." You made Katy's first experience with horses a positive one and perhaps laid the groundwork for future interest. The photos were an added bonus followed by an popsicle treat. I gave your card to my daughter to share with some of her friends at work who had asked her if she knew of a good riding stable. Hopefully, this will bring you some business. I wish you success here in the Shenandoah valley. If I should be in your area again, I will stop by and say hi. Best wishes, Wanda Crowder

Carol, This is to follow up regarding the photos taken of our family ride with you last week. We're very much looking forward to seeing them. Can't tell you how much we enjoyed the ride and appreciated your patient humor in dealing with our evident tender-footedness. Please pass those thanks along to your four-legged partners as well. It was most accommodating of them to allow us remain seated the entire time AND believing we were actually calling the shots (I believe I saw Taco wink at Blaze at one point). Please let us know if you need any additional info from us ... thanks and again and we're already looking forward to the next time. Mark & Beth Steven

Carol, Just wanted to say how much Kym, Abbey and I enjoyed meeting all of you, and our trail ride around your beautiful property. It's great having you in the area, and I know we'll be back for another ride soon. We'll also be interested in the cabin you have built for guests. Would love to see the pictures you took that day. Abbey was so excited about being on her own horse for so long. Thanks again, Lora Wells

Hi Steve and Carol, Dan and I wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed riding the horses at your farm and talking with you about Striper fishing. We were wondering if you could e-mail us the pictures you took while we were on the ride. Also, if you want to use the pictures or this testimonial on your website feel free. We had a wonderful relaxing week at the Lake and it started out with the trip to your farm and trail ride. Please tell Pat that we really appreciated her guidance about the horses during the ride. Have a great rest of the summer and we wish you Good Luck with the new business. ...... Thanks again, Dan and Carol Glatfelter

Steve and Carol, Karen and I had so much fun on the ride. The views and scenery were awesome as were Nordic and Dollar. We especially liked the length of the ride. Fun, Fun! Thanks again! Matt and Karen McGuire

Dear Carol and Steve,

Ashley,"I love riding and this trail ride was one of my best.

Jordan, "I ride and these horses were ready to go and great.

Ally, " My first trail ride and I'm ready to go back on Sat. \

Aaron, "It has been nearly 35 years since I was on a horse and this was a great ride and fun with the grandgirls. Thanks

Carole and Pat, we'll be back. The Johnson's

Thanks so much for the great rides on "Rusty", "Nordic" and "Lucky" yesterday. My husband, daughter, and I had a wonderful time. My husband and I had not been riding together since I first got pregnant with our daughter (and didn't know it yet). She is now 14 years old. Carol and Pat were wonderful on the trail and made sure we were always comfortable and safe with the horses. We especially enjoyed going through the stream and seeing the horses enjoy themselves. You have a wonderful property and we would highly recommend your guided rides to anyone who would like to contact us. We are looking forward to receiving the pictures you took of us while we were on these wonderful horses. Thanks again for a memorable and enjoyable experience. Paul, Myrna & Vicki Brinkley
Steve and Carol, James and I had such a great time riding with you. The horses were great and we really enjoyed ourselves! James said that it was his best birthday ever! Please send me info on your summer day camp and some photos.
Thanks Phillip

"Just writing to tell you all that my husband and I had a great time riding your horses…It was a wonderful experience…I will definitely be coming back to your stables." Thanks, Ashlee