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| One of our students emailed us this letter February 24, 2005 "I love y'all . . . you two have been the most blessed finding that I've had this month. Or did I find y'all last month? Doesn't matter . . . y'all are great either way. Thanks Regards, VeNecia D." |
| Testimonial from one of our Course students! Kasey, Just checked out your new web site. Looks great! Congrads on coming to Cedar Hill. I think you guys are really going to like it there. We are not much on words but until we met you guys we were about to just give up and throw in the towel. I was really unhappy about the whole mess. And then Natasha and I were on the Internet one night and looking for one more chance and that's when we found your web site. After the first class we couldn't wait until for the next one. We have learned so much from you, Mike and Tricia. And we look forward to learning so much more. Any time anyone starts to talk to us about getting a horse or talks about riding lessons we tell them about you guys and how much we have learned from you. Hope this new move is all you dreamed of and more. See you tomorrow night. So thank you again, Bobby, Sandy, & Natasha |
| Another Testimonial! This time for our Web Site! I love your website. I'm sort of new to the area, so it's hard to pick a stable from the internet without any personal recommendation. The amount of experience, education, sensitivity, competence and just damn good sense here really makes me feel confident about taking lessons with you. Morgen W. |
| This is a testimonial that people may remember from our last website. We are so proud of Melissa! She now works as an equine veterinary technician for Parker Road Veterinary Hospital in Wylie. "In early 2001 my husband and I purchased a little over six acres in Lucas. We were so excited to finally have the opportunity to own our own horses. We did what most beginners do, and bought a horse with out an experienced or knowledgeable person to represent us. Unbeknownst to me I purchased a horse with novicular and to make matters worse she had very little handling. With next to no horse experience myself, I hired a "trainer" to break my horse and then I set out to ride her. After numerous times of being dumped in the dirt I decided a green broke horse wouldn't be the best for a green rider. From 2001 to 2003 I bought and sold nearly a dozen horses and hired and fired just about as many trainers. After pouring tons of money and wasted energy I realized I wasn't able to continue in the horse world alone. Extremely discouraged and ready to give up, I made one last attempt. I took my first lesson with Mike & Kasey in September 2003 lacking confidence and feeling defeated. It took about a five minute ride with Mac's for me to fall in love with horses all over again. Mike, Kasey, and Tricia have opened my eyes to the horse industry in a way that I could never have imagined. I now realize the importance of being taught by a knowledgeable instructor who is genuinely interested in his students and his horses. It's been an absolute joy to work with Mike and his family as I have learned so many things about breeding, genetics, equine nutrition, tack, riding and a plethora of other things I never even knew existed. I've not only gained an excellent trainer but also life time friends. Thanks to all the folks and horses at M-BAR-K Farms for inspiring me to pursue my dreams with horses- where ever that leads me!" Melissa Krzycki |
| Another Testimonial! This time for Tricia! Hi Kasey, Please tell Mike and Tricia I said "Thank You Very Much" for bringing JarJar out on Saturday... I enjoyed watching Tricia work with him. And a work out they BOTH got!!! He has a long way to go still but he has come a long way! I am very impressed with the progress made and especially impressed with Tricia and her abilities with/on the horse. You have one special young lady!... I have seen the way some people train and it's a wonder the horse learns anything that way, I guess they just do it out of fear. Tricia showed me that she has a great deal of patience and persistence with JarJar and she did praise him each time he did what she asked. I look forward to seeing her work with him again. Kathy |
| September 26, 2005 A Happy Customer Writes Tricia a Testimonial! Deb B. took her 6 year old mare Sadie home after 30 days training with Tricia. This is some of what she wrote a few days later. ..."Just wanted to thank you again for the great job you did on her. ...(her husband) watched the video from Friday night, tho, and was impressed with how relaxed she was moving out. I appreciate the time and effort that you put into her, I know she wasn't an ideal student, but sometimes the hardest ones are the best ones when you finally get through to them. Thanks for taking the extra time with her! I'll keep you posted! Deb" |
| December 29, 2005 Another Happy Customer Writes Tricia a Testimonial! This was a case where a non-beginner was having a lot of trouble with her horse. Since she had had three years of riding lessons at the barn she boards at, she thought she could deal with this horse herself. She decided that she needed help after the horse bolted and threw her into a fence where she broke her arm. Her mother was wanting to know if they should sell this horse. After just a two hour session with Tricia, she was able to find several problems that this horse and rider were having and by just working on those issues the horse was just transformed. Here is what her mother wrote to us just two days after this lesson: "Kasey, Let me first say that Tricia has made a world of difference in (her daughter's) horse after 1 two hour training session. He has been excellent that last two days of riding and handling. We look forward with great anticipation for her training session next week. Thank you," We feel that with just two more two hour lessons with the horse and rider, these problems will be well behind these two. |
| Another Testimonial! This time for our horses! Kasey, I would also like to ask if we could use your horses again this week. Bobby and I would like to ask if we could use your horses for our classes for a few more weeks. We felt a lot more comfortable and SAFER. We were both able to relax enough to listen to Mike and concentrate on the ride more. Besides after that work out on Sunday we both realized that the pain in our legs was from not having the riding experience that we need to handle Gambit and Skeet (their own horses) in the saddle. And we should be better prepared when we get back on them. Natasha felt better as well after her Monday lesson on Gabe she has been counting the days all week. I have to confess that she usually dreaded going to the class because she says she going to have to fight Tuffy (her horse) the whole time. After Monday's class she has been working him a little more. I have noticed a little more confidence and patience in her this week when she was ground working him. See you guys tomorrow. Thanks Bobby,Sandy & Natasha |
| One Excited Student! (After we decided to let her purchase one of our up and coming M-Bar-K Farm's two-year-olds and help us train him. We only allow our most dedicated and serious students to do this.) May 20, 2005 Sandy wrote: Ok, Check out the time you received this. Yea, I have already been up two and a half hours. I don't have to be in to work today until seven (inventory) but I just couldn't sleep. This is so great!! I can't wait! I think you guys are the greatest! All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you and you won't be disappointed. I think you guys are the best people that have come into our lives in a very very long time. Thank you Sandy |
| Another Testimonial! From a Search Engine User Review! If ever there has been an honest, caring business out there, M-Bar-K farms is it. The proprieters really care about what they do, and are completely knowledgeable about their business. They strive to stay on top of their knowledge about horses, their training and care. They want their customers to know every aspect of their ownership of horses, as well as to have a trully enjoyable experience with them. They are always there for their students, no matter what time or day it is. I feel that any person who turns to them for lessons of any kind that they offer, will definitly get their moneys worth and a whole lot more! A person cannot lose by turning to them for all their needs for anything to do with horses! -Jean |
| Another Testimonial! On May 5, 2005 Dear Mike, I want to let you know how much I enjoy and appreciate all that you do for my family and me. You are amazing with horses and I feel priveleged to work with such caring, nurturing and finely skilled mentors. My daughters enjoy every minute of the training they receive from you. Your horses are shining examples of your awesome abilities. We love you guys. Don't get discouraged when you get overloaded because what you do has a very positive,significant and long lasting impact on your students, your horses and the parents who have the pleasure of watching you at work. Best Wishes. Melissa J. |
| Another Testimonial/Thank you letter! This was a testimonial sent by a girl (age 12) who bought one of our three year old M-Bar-K Farms lesson horses in the summer of 2004. We received this letter from her in the fall of 2005. "Hey its Christin who bought Digity's Happy Jet im just e-mailing you to say that Digity is doing great and is filling out nicely as a 4 year old... I was just checkin in on yall and to tell you that Digity is doing fine. And having a great time with me and I wanted to thank you again for saleing me Digity. Because I dont no what I would do with out him. Bye Christin C. San Antonio, TX" |
| This is a thank you that we received after helping someone find their first horse. Hey Kasey, Just wanted to let you know that Gunsmoke was WONDERFUL today. Nicole gave him a few apple slices and we started grooming him, he completely relaxed and seemed to decide that he liked us! We groomed him and just talked to him for about 45 minutes, then we tacked him up. I free lunged him (he did great) and then me and Nicole rode him in the round pen, then headed off onto the 150 acres of trails (Nicole rode) with some other girls for two hours and he just did WONDERFUL! He definitley knows what to do on the trail and he just had great manners around the other horses and with Nicole. He's so calm and sweet and he's just the perfect size for us. He did great with his new bit (I got just what Mike said- a tom thumb, copper mouthpiece, med. shank and a curb strap). And I bought him one of those blankets that y'all have and put that on him for tonight. Thank you, thank you so much for finding him! I did call Donna today (the seller) and let her know how he was doing and she was grateful that I called. Talk to you soon! Melody |
| Another Testimonial! March 6, 2006 From a lady that bought one of our M-Bar-K Farms babies that we raised. Hi Kasey, Just wanted to let you know that Paddy did a great job in the trailer and hopped right out when we got home, she's awesome! You guys did a great job! She gets along great with our other 2 which I am relieved to see, so everything is even better than I could have hoped for! Thanks again for all your help! Christina M. Floresville, TX |
| A Sweet Letter From Laura's Mom! March 12, 2006 Your website is impressive. My daughter Laura takes and teaches lessons with you. She talks about the horses and the people there more than work, her friends, her apartment when we catch each other by phone. She is going to miss all of you more than anything else in the Dallas area. I wish I could visit you folks before she moves, but that doesn't look promising at the moment. Thanks for being family to her in Dallas. God bless "y'all." Jane Jirele Borleske Update May 11, 2006 Laura has found a new job and will be staying with us!!! Yeay!!! |
| Another Kudos for Tricia! May 11, 2006 We received this letter from a non-beginner on March 15, 2006 (We have had to edit out some non-pertinent parts of her letters in the interest of brevity) “Have a problem with my horse. I have ridden many years and purchased a barely broke 3 year old TWH. (Tennessee Walking Horse) Now at 5, I'm training her under the supervison of another trainer with over 30 years experience, but we have an issue we can't solve. Mare was purchased with this problem but it appeared to be very minor at the time and nothing is working to correct it. Mare will blast through aids with a shouldering out problem when not allowed to go where she wants to go. No amount of leg or rein can stop her from crabbing sideways at break neck speed in the direction she wants to go. She literaly BLASTS through the rider's aids very fast sideways (jack knifed) running in the opposite direction then her head is facing. My trainer has only been able to break one horse in all her years that had a problem like this and that horse didn't have it as bad as mine. Do you think this is something you would be able to help with? Please let me know if it is a problem you think you can help me with. I would like to have someone come to my place to work with us. It won't help me if I don't know how to fix the problem along with the trainer.” We wrote her back the same day and told her about Tricia. She was skeptical that a young girl could help her when a trainer with 30 years experience had not been able to. But she was willing to try anything at this point. She was located over 50 miles from us. Tricia went to her facility a few weeks later and worked with horse and rider for two hours getting very good results. This lady was very happy when we left, but we didn’t hear from her for awhile. So we emailed her on May 11, 2006 to see how things went after her lesson with Tricia and this is what she wrote: “Hi Kasey, Our session with your daughter fixed the shouldering out problem. Not sure why or really how but I have not had Cassie try that trick again since that day. I'm able to keep control of her shoulder and do beautiful turns without a bend in her neck or body. We are now doing turn on the haunch and forehand without any issues. Her shoulder isn't popping out. My trainer pitched a fit with regards to the bit I got from Tricia and I stopped using it during my lessons with her. But true to Tricia's word, using that bit for awhile did fix my problem regardless of what my trainer said. Going back to the snaffle ring afterwards has gone much better because of it. It got her attention and now she is behaving very well. I'm able to leave the round pen and go in the pasture along with the new horse I got for my husband. I'm able to ride her on a lose rein now and she is behaving well. Not to say we don't have "discussions" from time to time about where we are going but they are easy to nip in the bud. So, I'm very pleased with the effect Tricia had on Cassie and the insight I got about her. I am actually discontinuing with my current trainer because we disagree too much over how to proceed with Cassie. Other than that I"m overall happy with her and moving forward. Thanks! Trudy” |
| Another Testimonial about a filly that we bred and trained! July 3, 2006 Hi Kasey, Paddy is doing absolutely amazing. I know I have probably told you guys this before but she is the most awesome filly I have ever worked with! You have no idea how lucky we feel. I would definetly consider buying another young horse from you guys with those bloodlines. She has been doing ground work for 3 months and is probably better and more thorough in her performance than most of the older horses. She really could be saddle trained now, that's how much she knows and understands. She moves beautifully! She has the absolute best personality I have ever seen in a mare, and I am more of a gelding person. I will send you some recent pictures of her, she gets more beautfiul everyday and is quite the star of the equestrian center! :-) I just wanted to let you guys know that I am thankful everyday we got lucky enough to end up with horse like her! Thanks Kasey, you guys are awesome! Christina |
| From a Canadian! August 15, 2006 Hi Mike, We are on our way back to Canada now. Just wanted to thank you for the great lesson Rachel had with you and the time we got to spend with you. Helping and educating riders to become better is clearly your passion. It was incredible how much she learned in a one hour lesson. Worth every penny. We are looking forward to getting home and using our new techniques on our horses. Dave R. |
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