Mike,
I just wanted to write you back & thank you on the job you have done with J.R. I was a little frustrated because he threw me after his training, but I think that was just him trying me, he has only tried us on a few occasions but we stick with your methods to the book & it has prevailed each & every time. I gotta hand it to the big fella because he is a stubborn one, but he has a good heart & I just want to thank you again for the great job you did with him. He is calm, patient and willing to learn. Believe it or not, he will stand for his bridle path to be clipped now which he once thought was the green-eyed monster so...thank you, thank you, thank you.
T. Stewart
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Dear Mike & Matt,
Mere words cannot sufficiently express my gratitude to you both for what you have done for my horses! You gave me new hope for Dancer when everyone else had given up on him...including me. Through your quiet and non-threatening approach to training, I have seen a new horse begin to emerge from the once anxious and distrusting animal I sent to you. Before Dancer came to you, four different trainers had tried very tactfully to tell me my horse was crazy. Phrases such as "Squirrelly", "has a screw loose", or "I've never seen a horse with his kinds of problems before," left me more and more distraught about the future of my little Morgan horse. And yet, the two of you saw something different in this horse. You saw through all the panic and anxiety attacks, to the horse that he could be someday. You have worked a miracle in this horse and he is now on the road to recovery and a bright future. Thank you for never giving up on him!
In complete contrast to Dancer is my new little guy, Nashville. I know that he will have the best start to his training because he is in your hands. The progress he has shown so far is admirable, but I'm especially pleased that he seems happy and comfortable at all times while you are working with him. What more could any horse owner want?
You are honest, insightful and talented horsemen. You believe in taking your time with each horse and treating each animal as a unique individual. You are trainers with caring hearts for the creatures placed in you care, and you are who I would choose to send any of my horses to without a single reservation. The horse world needs more people like you two!
Gratefully,
Norma Roddy
Olive Branch, MS
Hey Mike,
We just wanted to let you know again and tell you how much we appreciate you and your family. It is hard to find good people in today's world, especially people that you can trust enough to give a part of your family to if only for a little while, and not worry about anything bad happening. You and your family are those kind of people and we are lucky to have found ya'll. Chance did great after we got him home and Lauren and Meaghan had a great time riding him. We're sorry that we missed Matt, but please let him know how much we appreciate him and good luck out West.
Thanks again for everything.
The Byars Family
Memphis, TN
T.H.I.S. CARES
Mike and Matt have been working with a non-profit organization called 'This Horse Is Silent - Cares' donating their time giving demos at their functions. T.H.I.S. Cares is set up to help equine familes whose lives have been turned upside down by illness, fear and financial crisis. They lend a helping hand to the family and address their specific needs and then they silently leave.
Larry and Joanna Stewart founded this charity in 2001 when, touched by another equestrian family's son, Austin, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. In order to help financially, they began with their church, then donation canisters, and set up an annual benefit trail ride. It has now grown to several trail rides a year plus a concert. Because of the commitment, the compassion and the generosity of the donors and sponsors -T.H.I.S. Cares is helping many families in their times of need. To learn more about T.H.I.S. Cares, please go to their web site at http://www.thishorseissilent.org/
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Mike Wolfe Matt Wolfe
238A CR 108 406-381-2497
Abbeville, MS 38601 Victor, MT
662-234-6277 or 662-801-5083
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