Trail
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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 sons 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
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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
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