Testimonials

I have built this page to let some of our potential customers hear from some of our past and current customers. If you would be interested in sharing your experience, please feel free to email me at dcouncil@planttel.net. I appreciate any contributions to the page.

Thanks, Debbie

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Dear Mike and Deb,

In May 2009 My husband and I drove down from Tennessee and brought 3 horses with us to trade in on one GOOD hores for myself. I was a very timid rider and we had bought horse after horse looking for the one for me. We rode several horses while there and decided on a beautiful Palomino Gelding neamed Poco Beuno who I named... Mr. Man. I absolutely love this horse. We went on several rides and camped a few times last summer and fall and I can't wait to get back in the saddle again. He has really been everything you said he was and such a confidence builder for me. Thank you for helping find the perfect horse for me. I hope you and your family are all doing well. I'm sending a few pictures.

Gold Bless you,

Kim

Tennessee

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Council family,

My husband and I purchased Blue Magic Jet, “Blue”, from you in December of 2008. I wanted to wait for the perfect time to write you and tell you how I think the world of this horse. I have put Blue though the paces and nothing upsets him.

We recently competed in the local PCA Rodeo Queen contest (didn’t win, but got 3rd place out of twenty girls); I have hauled him to countless barrel races and rodeos to see the sites; we participated in the Saddle Up for St. Jude trail ride and other trail rides where we have seen just about everything (he loves crossing water); and we just played the headless horseman for a haunted hay ride. The hay ride was at 8:00pm with approximately twenty screaming kids on a trailer, with a noisy tractor and two strobe lights. Blue did his job, took care of me, and did not even flinch. I have also put my friend’s children on him and he takes care of them like precious cargo. Gun shots, machinary, cars, etc. do not bother him. We are also going to a clinic in a few weeks so I can learn basic reining with him. Thank you for allowing me to find a best friend. I will definitely do business again in the future. Blue will always have a place with me and I am grateful to have found him. Thank you again (look for pictures soon).

Sincerely,

Megan and JR

Alabama

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Hi to everyone at your farm,

This is Laurie and I wanted to give you a quick note for your testimonial page.

Buck and Ringo are hands down the nicest horses my husband and I have ever been around. We have had them 5 weeks and taken them on 3 day rides away from the house. We have encountered an ostrich farm, a herd of big horn sheep that was in the middle of the road, all kinds of urban trail life like bikes, bikes with carriages, horse drawn carriages, and they both go down the trail like they were raised with all of this. Did I mention lamas and cattle, too? They are so easy going and great around all the new stuff we have thrown at them. They are everything Mr. Mike said they were.

Since we live in Colorado this purchase was sight unseen and we couldn't be happier with our 2 geldings.

Thanks for sending the best horses ever!

Laurie

Colorado

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Hi Mike and Deb,

Little Shorty is a dream boat! Just rode him and we are doing great!! The fellow and I have bonded and it sure made a difference. He trusts me now and I trust him to take care of me too. Thanks a million for my little Shorty!

Billy wanted to know if you still have Little Joe. Also Jo Boy or Buck? Cowboy too.

Love how you are shooting over them and pulling the tarp. Shorty is not gun shy at all and doesn't spook . He had a pigeon fly right by his head when we had birds out working the dogs and he didn't even flinch.

Have a good weekend and let us know about the available horses you may have.

Deb and Billy

South Carolina

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Hi Debbie,

I'm sure you remember, my sister and I came up in May over Memorial Day weekend to buy a horse. We ended up choosing 'REBA' who was a TWH / Quarter Horse Bay Mare. We couldn't get a Health Certificate

for Florida due to the holiday, and couldn't bring her back until the following weekend. (We also brought home a calico kitten)

Anyway, I have meant to write for some time now to let you know how absolutely WONDERFUL this mare is, and to let you know she is everything I have always wanted in a horse. She is not only beautiful to look at, she is a dream

to ride and live with.

Thanks to you, your husband and the boys for helping us decide that her forever home would be with us! I also have to thank you for our beautiful calico kitten who we have named Bella. She is growing up to be a beloved part of our family, and my daughter's best friend.

I also wanted to inquire if you still have the pictures of Reba which were on your website. If so can you e-mail them to me? They were beautiful pictures and I would love to have them so I can print and frame them.

Thank you again, hope you and your family are healthy and safe!

Denise

Florida

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Hello Debbie and Mike,

This message is long overdue! Tina and I are so, so happy with our mares, Rumor and Jumper. We have been on several trail rides so far this Spring and have had the time of our lives with the horses. They are super trail horses as you promised. They will do the simple duties required of them or the most complex ones and never miss a beat. Rumor, who was somewhat overweight, has enjoyed the pasture life and; with regular riding, has lost the weight she needed to lose. She is beautiful! Jumper, on the other hand, shed off all that winter coat and gained the weight she needed...she is absolutely gorgeous! I let my brother ride her last week and he enjoyed her so much.

We have had the ferrier out, and they both did great. He really bragged on the soundness of their hooves/feet.

Thanks for working with us to "fit" us with the horses we were looking for. We could not be happier. We also love our saddles and tack. At every trail ride, other riders inquire about where we got our saddles. We visit your website often just to see what's going on and "who" is new.

Hope to visit with you at Council Farms sometimes this summer. Thanks again for everything. We are so happy with "our girls".

Take care and "happy trails".

Joyce and Tina

Middle Georgia

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Mike and Debbie,

“An American Idol”, now re-named Cherokee, came to me approximately a week and half ago. When you told me he was a 4 year old, I nearly bolted, did I really want to take on a baby? He is one of the best rides I’ve ever had. No spooking, stops on a dime, is willing and eager to go, has a wonderful mouth and is interested when I take him out. The day you brought him, I took him out for a neighborhood ride with a friend. The first thing we saw was a motorcycle. It was like he had been brought up around motorcycles. I still can’t believe he is just 4 years old. We have ridden in the neighborhood several times, and he still amazes me. My friend says she’s never seen such a bomb proof horse that age. Not only is he good on the trail, but he is so personable in the pasture and stall. He is already picking up weight, and shedding out the rest of his winter coat, sleek and very beautiful.

You knew my story about being afraid to ride the horse I had. Cherokee has given me back my confidence, and I’m looking forward to many happy camping trips with him.

I don’t know how you do what you do, but keep it up. He’s a wonderful horse and I’m so happy to have him. Your weren’t kidding when you told me he was an “honest” horse, he really is.

Sincerely,

Peggy

Georgia

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Hi Debbie.

Wanted to update you on my progress with Rebel. I took him on the trail with a friend for a short hack and I must tell you I have never had such a laid back horse. He really is everything Mike told me he was. He is a real caretaker. I do plan on keeping him but if for some reason down the line I find his size not managable for me how long would Mike allow for an exchange. Believe me I don't expect to part with him but for my peace of mind I'd like to know. Thanks to you both for making me so happy. You guys are great. I have already referred two people to you and hope if they do visit you can fix them up with their perfect horse.

Sue

Florida

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Hi, Mike & Debbie,

Just wanted to send you a quick note to Thank You for Hocus Pocus- (formerly known as Ol Paint) He is doing wonderful. Lainie absolutely loves him and he seems to be very enamored by her! Here is a pic. We can't wait to take him to the horse park & her first show !! We will keep you posted.

Thanks again,

Michelle

Florida

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Mike & Debbie,

Just a note to let you know we are really enjoying Dandy & Chester. It was such a pleasure doing business with you.

Thanks again,

Greg & Janice

Georgia

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Debbie,

Wally was delivered just over a week ago; and I just wanted to let you all know how wonderful I already think he is!

I live very close to a state forest full of trails and Wally and I have already ridden out a couple of times. He has been perfect for me so far. He stands quietly, moves out and halts easily. He hasn’t spooked at anything, from opening a gate while on his back, to dogs running up and barking, to another horse spooking next to him. He is just a very calm and steady guy.

It would be fine with me if you want to post this comment. He is a really great horse!

Thanks so much,

Rita

Florida

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Hello,

We just wanted you to know that Lacey is doing wonderful! We absolutely love this mule. She is exactly what you described and perfect for my husband!! Thanks for all of your advice and if we or any of our friends are in the market for another mule or horse we'll most definately head your way!! She is Just the Best mule we could have asked for. She has impressed all of our mule riding friends! We did a 4 hour trail ride yesterday and had the best time.

Elizabeth and Buddy

Florida

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I want to say thank you for making my daughter very happy with the Mare we bought from you. My daughter lost her Daddy almost

two years ago real sudden and this is the happiest I have seen her in a long time. She has totally fallen in love with her new horse

and I believe it has taken her little mind off a lot of unhappy times she has gone thru. We named her Summer girl and she is taking to

her new home well. She is a very sweet horse and is very loving to my daughter Jordynn.

Thank you again,

Jennifer

Alabama

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Hello Mrs. Debbie,

I didn't meet you saturday when we were there. My name is Marie and we are the ones that bought Crazy Cora, the sorrell Mule.

I just wanted to let Mr. Mike know that I absolutely LOVE HER!!!! She is everything I have been looking for. We got home late saturday night, but first thing Sunday we were up and outside with her. She is just the sweetest thing. I rode her for about an hour and a half all by myself all over 30 acres. This is major for me!!! She drives wonderfully! She is exactly what I needed for a confidence builder. I want to get the cart later and see what we can do with that.....

Now... I was suppose to get with you about the Mona vie drink. What do I need to do and How much does it cost? Please let me know.

Thank you,

Marie

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Debbie,

Hi, this is for your website.

Mike and Debbie and their team of staff spent most of the day with us as we carefully selected the animal we needed. We are most happy with the little mule we brought home; children and adults enjoy riding her. She came to us both healthy and sound, as well! We "shopped" with two other families; all three of us found the horse we needed. All are healthy, sound and good riding animals. Now, for all of us who've been down this road before, doesn't that beat the odds!!!!! Shop with Mike and Debbie. We're glad we did and will continue and will send friends.

Red Boot Ranch

Georgia

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Hey Debbie,

I changed Lily's name to "Promise" this week. There is a scripture in the Bible that says "I no the plans I have for you declares the Lord, I promise to give you hope and a future." That is my favorite verse, so I renamed her "Promise". She already knows that is her name and talks to me when I head to the barn. I can see her looking out the window of the stall she is in from my kitchen window.

I rode her this afternoon across the back of the farm. My husband took one of our Brittaney puppies back there to work with some birds. He even shot the birds as the dog flushed them up. Promise never blinked...............she did awesome!!!!!!! I am in LOVE with the little mare. I put my black dressage saddle on her along with a black bridle I have and she looked so pretty.

I just knew when you unloaded her from the trailor she was the one for me.

You are welcome to post any of the updates I send you on your website, and if you all have customers that need references please have them call me.

I am smitten,

Talk Later,

Rose

Georgia

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Dear Debbie and Mike,

I can't thank you enough for finding me the most perfect horse. I just love Jake! He is such a gentle, loving horse. I don't know how Mike knew he would be the perfect match for me, but he surely is.

I am attaching a photo of him with his new girlfriend, Secret, who follows him wherever he goes. He's is quickly adapting to his new home.

Thanks again for all your help and especially for the phone call when I was in a mild panic!

Kathleen

Florida

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