Hi Marywade:
Today was the visit to the vet day. This visit was primarily to
establish myself and "Tall Larkin Handsome" with this vet and to get
his shots and worming started. I was getting just a bit nervous about it
because of the old injury (which hasn't bothered Handsome at all by the
way). But it was something that was there, and I was wondering
what the vet would say about it, just the same..
A couple of things : First and foremost, the old injury site is just
as you told me it was.. A scar with a calcium deposit on the cannon
bone, with no involvement of any joints. Nothing to worry about
whatsoever!! No Xray was needed at all.
Then the Dr. asked me when and where I got Handsome from. I told him
HorseBreakers in Arizona. He smiled and said, oh, you went to one of
their Sales? I said, no - I bought on a private treaty. He then went on
to say what a top notch ranch HorseBreakers Unlimited is and that your
stock is the very best he has seen. He told me he has purchased 3 of his
roping horses from you, and has attended several of your sales. I was
THRILLED to hear this. His name is Ron Lenhart. Horse owners from all
over Southern California come to him. I went to high school with his
wife, Toni! I was so elated to hear he was familiar with you. He asked
me how I learned of HorseBreakers, I told him via the internet, that I
had been sold on your stock for a couple of years, and saved until I
could afford to buy, as I only wanted to buy from you. It is terrific
to know my vet, the one I will entrust with the care of my horse, is
also a satisfied customer of yours and I didn't even know it until this
morning..
The next thing he mentioned was the absence of your brand. He told me
a horse with a brand from as good a ranch with a stellar reputation as
HorseBreakers increases the horse's value quite substantially. I told
him I truly wanted the MJG brand, and that you were going to brand him
but ran out of the liquid nitrogen and couldn't get any in time before
he left. I mentioned to him you had told me to come back and ride with
you anytime and we would get him done then. I also said to him
how extremely proud I would be to have my horse with the brand. So,
after hearing this, I really
want to
bring him back for a weekend of camping and riding and get him branded
then. I would like to make this a priority for me come the fall.
Marywade and Jon - thank you, thank you, for having terrific
horses.. Every single horse on your ranch is special and it shows in
how wonderful they are treated, trained and taken care of. I couldn't
be more pleased with having Handsome (Shiloh) as my horse and having
purchased him from you makes me feel like I am on the top of the world
!!
May God Richly Bless you - because you certainly have richly blessed
me!!
Many carrot hugs and loads of love..
Sheila Reiboldt
Apple Valley, CA
HELLO MR. JON:
JUST TO
INFORM YOU THAT MJG SENOR HOLLYWOOD A 2003 RED DUN COLT THAT YOU SOLD ME,
COMPETED THIS PAST MONTH IN THE 2006
FUTURITY OF CALAS IN MEXICO AND OBTAINED THE FIRST PLACE.
IN
MEXICO WE HAVE THIS SPORT CALLED CHARRERÍA AND DURING THIS EVENT THERE ARE
TWO ACTIVITIES THAT ARE RECOGNIZED BY THE AQHA. CALAS AND COLAS THIS
ARE TWO DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES WHERE THE
HORSE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR.
CALA DE
CABALLO IS IN SOME WAY SIMILAR TO REINING BUT THE MEXICAN WAY.
WELL
THIS RED DUN COLT OBTAINED THE FIRST PLACE AND MJG HOLLYWOOD DEZIRE A 2003
BUCKSKIN MARE THAT YOU SOLD ME ALSO, OBTAINED THE FIFTH PLACE.
SO,
CONGRATULATIONS, YOU HAVE A CHAMPION IN MEXICO.
REGARDS
ROBERTO
GARCIA
Dear Jon and Marywade,
I've been meaning to write to tell you how much we are enjoying
Starlight Dillon (Hip #42) in The Buckskin
Extravaganza! He made the trip from Arizona to
Minnesota without a hitch and the driver said he
wished all his horses were that easy going!
We have been trail riding several times a week and
Dillon is also starting cutting lessons. HE is
very cowy! Loves to nail his ears back and knows
what to do... just needs to be told how to do it.
Simultaneously, I am taking cutting lessons off of
our other cutting gelding who has the same
grandsire and great grand sire as Dillon. I also
took Dillon to a de-spooking clinic for a day and
he ended up showing everyone else how to do
things! The instructor was amazed with his willing
attitude and asked me, "Does he have a brother I
could buy?! " He is loving his green pasture 5
hours a day but that will come to an end soon as
the snow is just around the corner.
Whitney and I were very impressed with the
consistency with EVERY HORSE we rode at your
place. They were ALL very respectful on the
ground. Even though each had their own nuances
with gaits and way of moving, they all had a
willing, kind attitude toward the rider. Whatever
you guys are doing, you are doing it RIGHT. You
made our visit a fun and productive one by being
so willing to let us ride every horse we thought
might work for us. I have to admit my butt was in
tough shape that night, but it was worth it!
Thanks again for hosting our last minute
visit.
Whitney and Susan Heyvaert
Independence, Minnesota
Jon and Marywade
Enclosed is the check for the horse we purchased.
Steve and I would like to thank you for everything you have done and
are doing to help us with our horses. It is not often that you find
people in this business that are willing to help in the capacity
that you are. We also thought you would like to know how much we
appreciate and enjoy the quality of the horses that we have
purchased from you and your sales. We have had others tell us that
these are some of the best trained horses that they have seen on the
East Coast. We have also been able and more than happy to highly
recommend Horse Breakers Unlimited to those who have asked or
even called us about your sales. Some inquires we have gotten have
been from other areas of the state from people that we do not
personally know. It is amazing how "word of mouth" can travel!
Please let us know how things are going with Hershey and if there is
anything we can do, or should do. Again, thank you for everything.
Sincerely
Diane Strauss of Addison, New York
Hello Jon
and Marywade,
I'm not sure if you remember me but I came down with
Janette and Rick Ulacco for the Buckskin auction
back in August. I had absolutely no intention
of buying a horse as I was only there for moral
support for Janette and Rick. However, I ended
up coming home with My Dazzling Sunshine, hip #71.
After that I was hooked on your horses. I
couldn't stay off of your website! I then saw
Ceco Patty Spur for sale on your site and knew that
I had to have her. I drove up that weekend and
brought her home without thinking twice. I
sold all of my other horses to accommodate these two
gems and now have 2 absolutely fabulous buckskin
mares in my barn that wear your brand. I'm so
proud of these two horses. They have exceeded
all of my expectations in every way imaginable.
They are solid in body, solid in mind and to top it
off they are drop dead gorgeous!
Patty is doing fantastic and I've been taking her on
long slow trail rides. She's so brave, intelligent
and sweet. This is the mare that will be with
me until the end. She's a 2 year old with the
sensible mind of a 20yr old. Alison did a wonderful
job starting this girl. Hats off to her!!
I just had to touch base and thank you for allowing
these two to be a part of my life. I'm sold!
When it's time for another horse I will come see you
first. You guys run a top notch operation and
should be proud!
Thank you,
Dawndi Katich
Dear Jon & Marywade,
I want thank you both, and to tell
anyone and everyone who is looking for a good horse for whatever
interest they may have, to please look to HorseBreakers Unlimited
first.
Here’s my story:
I was finally able, at age 50, to
fulfill my lifelong dream of learning to ride. I have been taking
lessons for two years and have come a long way buy I still consider
myself a beginner. I’d had some pretty bad luck with finding a
horse that was suitable for me. I had one that was way to much
horse for my ability, and the next could barely fog a mirror. I was
discouraged to say the least, always searching the ads, and web
sites. I followed Jon & Marywade’s site for months. Their
horses all looked so healthy and well cared for. They seemed to
have horses who were people friendly. I popped in on Jon
& Marywade one Sunday afternoon unannounced. Now I’m
here to tell you that I’m not sure I would have treated someone who
did that to me as graciously as Marywade Gilbert did me that Sunday
afternoon. I explained to her my ability level and I asked her if
she ever had any horses for my ability level and in the price range
I was looking, as it was definitely not extremely high. She listened
to what I had to say and she went to a Red Roan gelding first. She
said, “for what you want to do, he would be perfect.” She also
showed me three other horses. I made an appointment to ride them
with Allison Schuyler who was extremely helpful and kind. I rode all
of them, and in the end, felt the very best on that Roan gelding
Marywade first showed me. The lady has a gift knowing how to match a
horse & rider. I wanted to have “Cowboy” checked by my
vet, so Jon Gilbert brought that roan horse to my vet in Chino. He
hauled him not once, but twice about 40 miles round trip. He was the
epitome of kindness, patience and just a whole lot of fun to talk
with. I could not have been treated better if I was buying one of
his most expensive animals. If you’re looking for a
truly good experience in purchasing a fine horse, then you MUST
CONTACT HORSEBREAKERS UNLIMITED!
Thank you again Jon and Marywade
Molly Schnieder – Chino Valley, Arizona
Jon/Marywade,
My wife, Erin, Buck Naked Cowboy's
owner is away in Atlanta. Looking through your site, can't
believe how well you put together your horses and a rider. You
must be very proud of yourselves???? Paying a whole lot of
money to have our acreage leveled and we're bringing the horses home
so we can enjoy them at all levels. We have three covered
stalls and only two horses, looking for a third horse, older,
gentler, so anyone can ride. Let us know if you come across
anything, we will only buy from you!!!!!!!
Mostest
Satisfied Customer,
Michael/Erin Hegedus
Jon/Marywade,
Recently purchased "Buck Naked Cowboy". Thank
you so much for putting together a great horse/rider
combination. We are having so my fun with "Cowboy".
My wife, Erin, just adores him. Because of your horse,
she has the confidence to ride to her best ability again and
describes "Cowboy's" ground manners as a perfect gentleman.
Thank you...thank you....thank you!!!
Looking at some of your other horses, actually some of
the more expensive ones. Please don't take this the
wrong way, but we never asked if your posted prices were
negotiable??? I/we are firm believers in you get
what you pay for...just curious??? May be buying
another horse...of course from you!!! Michael Hegedus
Hello-
We have enjoyed visiting your web site so much that we
decided to write and tell
you that! We are currently happy with the horses we
have, but the next time we
are in the market, we will definitely be getting in touch
with you. All of
your buckskins are so beautiful and look so healthy!
As we looked through you
upcoming sale catalogue we would change our mind about which
horse we liked the
best with each new horse we saw and read about!
So thanks again for all your hard work and your beautiful
horses. And thanks
for updating your web site so often. I check it often
and am always happy when
there are new photos and write-ups on it!
Warmest regards, Bobbi McIntyre & Debby Stansell
Marywade, Jon and Alison,
I just wanted to let you know how much we
love Kiowa Boon. I was so sad when I lost my other horse in
Oct 2003 that I thought I would never find anything like him
again. But Kiowa has changed that. He is everything I had
before and more. He is so sweet and personable and such a
wonderful ride, everything you told me was true and I love
him so much. When I buy another horse, HorseBreakers will
be the first I call.
Thanks for picking Kiowa out for me, he
is a perfect match and just what I wanted and needed.
Shannon Dusek and Kiowa Boon in
Tampa, Florida.
Marywade and Jon, I just wanted
to let you know how "Baylie" aka Nu Country Girl is doing. . She is
now 4 years old and I'm in the process of finishing her training,
and she is coming along wonderfully. She is so soft and responsive,
and so unbelievably smart that even though I have been very careful
not to push her through her training she learns so quickly, we
usually have to move on to something new just to keep her from
getting bored. With her excellent breeding, and great sire, she has
blossomed into a gorgeous young buckskin filly. She dapples out in
the spring and is just breathtaking. Nu Bar Twist would be proud of
his daughter... she is athletic, quick, and catty. She has what it
takes to be an exceptional cutter some day. Wrap all that up with a
wonderful personality and call it heaven. I just can't thank you
both enough. She is definitely a dream come true for me. I am so
happy that I found your website, and spontaneously decided to drive
out from California to look at that dun gelding you had for
sale.....and instead left with a 2 year old filly named Nu Country
Girl. She has filled my heart with so much joy. Thank you for
keeping me on your mailing list for the upcoming sales because I
still have 1 empty stall in my barn :)
Take Care,
Krista Farmer
(Rogers)
Just wanted to
let you know how Comet is doing. We all just love him.
And Jon, Ben
said to tell you he heads and heels. He is the nicest horse
to be around.
For all of us. He has become a favorite. Ben couldn't be
happier.
See, Marywade, I told you that you are physic, and know how to
put the
right horse with
the right person.
Jayel is doing so well
in training as a heel horse.
I will send
pictures soon.
Judi Barazza
Congratulations on another wonderful Buckskin Sale. My sister and I
brought our husbands and a trailer this year. We've met a lot of
great people in the 2 years that we've attended your sales. The
trainers are very helpful and encouraging and all of our questions
got answered. The best part is the quality of your wonderful horses.
My sister and I took the 4 year olds out yesterday that we bought
and they were great. My sister was even riding hers without any
bridle !! We've bought a total of 6 horses from you within the past
year !! and there isn't a flaw in the herd :) I can't relate to you
the joy these horses have brought to my heart and my family. Thank
you for everything.
"My husband and I just
bought a horse from Jon and Marywade - JACK SAN GO. As someone who
has looked at their site for over a year and at all their beautiful
horses, I can tell you it is worth the trip! I had something very
particular I was looking for. They listened to my requests and had 5
horses for me to look at when we got there! What a hard decision. We
narrowed it down to two and really struggled with our choice. Their
horses are REALLY that nice. Alison took us on a trail ride with our
two finalists and we made the decision from there. I am STILL trying
to talk my husband into getting the other. We will definitely buy
other horses from you. As a matter of fact, you'll be the FIRST
place we look. The horses are EXACTLY what you say they are." -
Haley Recio, Santa Rosa, California
"We've had CODYS YELLOW DOC
for a month and he is a wonderful horse. He is calm, personable and
is exactly what my husband needed for riding. His training shows
every time Rich takes him out for a ride. They are getting used to
each other and are having a great time. Thanks for steering us to
the perfect horse. When we need another horse, we'll be back!" -
Stephanie Robertson, Gilbert, Arizona
"I really didn't come up to
Prescott to buy a horse, but after seeing and riding "Red Hot" I
figured I had to have him. I've already taken him on a short trail
ride in the Tucson Mountains and he did just fine. Hard to believe
he's a two-year-old! Alison did a great job of setting this colt up
right. You must be proud to have her on your staff. My biggest
problem will be keeping my daughter from putting him in the SAQHA
circuit!" -
Bob Westerman, Tucson, Arizona
"Gambler has continued to
be the great horse you all knew he would be. As an added benefit he
has turned out to be a great berm horse. That would be the first
horse through the berms of snow left on the side of the roads by the
graders. Some of them are up to the horse's belly but ole Gambler
just trudges on through. And when Gambler is out in the pasture by
himself and is ready to come in, he'll nicker to you. But, if that
doesn't work then he goes and rings a cow bell that hangs on the
fence. This bell is used to call the horses to the gate but he uses
it to call the humans to the gate. Gambler has truly been a delight
in my life and I again must thank you all for the time and effort
you put forth for my new horse. -
Robin Holm, Anchorage, Alaska
"Many thanks for the
hospitality, advice, and especially for VAN MAC. He was born to come
home to us and is already an assertive member of our herd. It was a
real pleasure dealing with you all. Another business venture in the
future wouldn't be out of the question! -
Stacey and Jeff Holdcraft, Tucson, Arizona
"Anyone with common sense
would say that you should never buy a horse unseen from over the
internet. My husband thought I was insane, but I just had this
"feeling," and am I glad I did! SHEIKSON arrived just the other day
in perfect condition and just as beautiful as his pictures. He is
sweet and wonderful to ride - exactly the horse I wanted. Thank you
so much for the help. SHEIKSON has a home for life!" -
Linda McCabe, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
"I have to say THANK YOU,
THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the two horses my husband and I bought from
you. "Hank" and "Sam" are exactly what you said they would be. Both
are gentle, people-friendly, well-trained, and willing to please.
You run a first-class ranch. You made us feel right at home and
helped us find horses that have worked out great for us. I wouldn't
hesitate to buy off your website without ever seeing the horse in
person." -
Sue and Ray Powell, Chandler, Arizona
"What more can I say but
Thank You for selling us a wonderful horse for the whole family. My
two girls also ride him, even if he was my Birthday present. I
wanted to let you know he settled right in with our other three
horses. We will always be grateful. He is the best present I ever
had!" -
Susan McCoskey, Oro Valley, Arizona
"I just wanted to write and
let you know how pleased I am with Kid. He is being ridden about 5
days per week and is performing unbelievably. Everyone has commented
on what special horse he is and no one can believe he is a two year
old. He does great on the trail and is learning every day. I was
really surprised to see him at my barn the day he arrived. He was
clean and calm and had obviously been well cared for during his
transport to N.C. So many people have inquired about where I found
him that I put your card on the bulletin board. Thank you again for
such a great and beautiful Buckskin. He is exactly as you said." -
Ron Rogers, Raleigh, N.C.
"It has been 6 months since
we bought BUCK SHOT from you and I must say that Terri, my
wife, who had a bad horse wreck a few years back, was hesitant
about riding again. She has found her passion for horses once
again! Thanks to the both of you. When I e-mailed you I took a shot
in the dark. I didn't think she would ever ride again.
"BUCK SHOT is all you said
he was and then some. I do search and rescue for the Maricopa
County Sheriff's Dept. and since BUCK SHOT, now we both do it.
You don't know how happy Terri is with her new-found friend, and
this is why I write to you today to let the both of you know
you hold a special place in the hearts of both of us.
"Price is no trade off for
happiness and that's what you have done for us. Once again thanks a
lot and you can bet that when we buy our next horse we will look no
further than HorseBreakers Unlimited - the only place to buy
quality horses." -
Bob & Terri Pughe, Peoria, Arizona
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