SATISFIED CUSTOMERS Please send us your pictures and quotes for our "wall of fame" (which is now also the "web of fame")
Hi Astrid 20th August 2008
A year ago I bought a four year old from you named Tim nice but dim, I changed his name to William (Wilco on his passport) he is such a sweetheart we have bonded so much in the last 12 months, we have done so well I half qualified for the regionals with 68% just missed out but we are going to the area festivals in September 08. Last Sunday we won on 70% and and it was a winter qualifier he is such a good lad we have just come back from Oldencraig training travelling 6 hours in the horse box and not a peep from him he is such a good youngster, he hacks in busy traffic and it is not bothered one bit. I even had a go at the Bd Young horse Novice qualifier and our best score was at Manor Grange and half way in the field we got 75% he scored 8.2 for his walk he is amazing when he concentrates!. I have been training with Sarah King since last winter who has helped me no end as this is my first youngster I have learnt so much in the last 12 months and still loads to learn. We have taken it slowly as me and William are learning together but we are getting better and better thankyou so much for such a super boy and exactly what I asked for we have has so much fun, laughter and tears! Oh before I forget he has grown since 16hds he is now 16.2 hds he-he hopefully that is it for growing! P.s. if I get time I will try and send some pictures of him.
Sharon Bradley
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5th August 2008
Hi Astrid & Hayley
In December my daughter Sarah and her trainer Marie Kent came to you to look for a new dressage horse (the money had been loitering in my bank for a year waiting for the right horse!) Their choice was a very handsome almost 4 year old gelding called Nassau - now renamed Zander. I thought that I should contact you with an update on his progress.
Zander settled into his new home and routine increadibly quickly. He is loved, worshiped and adored by all who meet him. He has a fantastic attitude to work and is a very fast learner. His 4 year old moments are so few and far between and so easily dealt with that they are not worth mentioning. He can be cheeky but just enough to make him interesting & fun - Sarah could never do boring!
We have taken things slowly, as although he is a very fast learner, Sarah has been concentrating on her exams. He enjoys hacking alone or in company & is never silly or strong, now that he has learned that there are no alligators in Scottish steams he enjoys playing in the water. Last week we took him to his 1st dressage competition at the Scottish National Equestrian Centre ( a very spooky venue for a 1st outing) . We went with the attitude that this was to be purely an educational exercise and if we got into the arena we would be very pleased . I have to admit that, having seen numerous young horses at competitions, I was rather nervous. I shall never doubt him again! He didn't put a hoof wrong & even although he was intrested in his surroundings he seemed to realise he had a job to do. He trotted off with a matching pair of red rossettes scoring 67% ahead of 25 other horses in each class (scoring higher marks that the majority of the affiliated horses) & qualified for the Blue Chip Festival of Champtions in October!
We shall be taking him to a few other unaffiliated competition over the next few month in preperation for his affiliated career which we intend to launch this winter. I shall send further updates with pictures. Thank you so much for finding the best possible horse for Sarah.
Heather Duncan
Edinburgh
Heather Duncan
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Hi Astrid,
Finally found the time to sit down and email quotes and
pictures of Zilano (aka Mr Z). Since purchasing him from
you in March 2007 he has exceeded all expectations.
As a three year old he was shown in hand winning Best
3-year-old Dressage Horse and taking the Reserve
Championship at the North East of England and winning
the Potential Sporthorse Class at Stanhope Show.
In 2008 he has been consistently placed at Preliminary
level, and we already have our qualifying marks for the
Petplan Equine Area Festivals. His biggest success to
date has been winning the Shearwater Young Dressage
Horse Qualifier at Manor Grange in May with the highest
score of the day 8.56, scoring 9 for his trot, 8.9 for his
canter and 8.8 for general impression!!! So we will be
heading off to the Young Horse Championships Final at
Addington in August. Judges love him too, below are just
a few of the compliments he has received: -
'Wow - what paces, he must be lovely to ride, would like to take him home'!!
'Fabulous young horse'
'What a lovely little horse, already carrying weight behind and keeping the
forehand light (especially in canter!)
'Some very pleasing fluent, supple work'
Regards
Helen
Helen Townsend.
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Hi!!
I have been meaning to write and up date you on Lauries progress for ages! He is doing really very well and prooving to be a bit of a star in the dressage arena! We have been to 4 shows and he has come back with 7 first rosettes (some in classes of 25 +), consistantly gaining percentages of 70% and above. He is an absolute pleasure to own (although the 2 weeks box rest after an injury was a little taxing for both of us, we pulled through it and he's back on track) and he is fast becoming my best friend!
We've done a little jumping at home, he doesn't look at anything filler-wise and has quite a jump on him! He has an amazing personality and is so laid back, he just takes everything in his stride and people at shows can't believe he is only a 4 year old.
I'll keep you updated on his future progress! Thanks Astrid!
Sue and Laurie
Sue and Laurie
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May 2008
Guidam horse been good, just got stitches out of his leg after incident in field - lost 10 days!
been to trailblazers sj and learning.. proving to NOT be a stopper - fillers fine! nothing fazed him - picture of him in warm up..
entered for bramham BYEH will see how it goes..
been xc schooling in the water, logs all fine no stops!
kathryn blackburn 
kathryn blackburn
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CONGRATULATIONS TO .......Imenex Equine Elementary Restricted Champion
Sonnar Murray-Brown with his own Tornado, 70.46%
 your success at the Winter Dressage Championships on Tornado (Matty)
photo courtesy of BD
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Hi Astrid April 2008
Thought I would drop you a line to let you know 
that my horse Warrington did only his 2nd novice
test to-day and he won in a class of 30!!
He got 10 7's, 5 8's, 1 9, and a 10!!
I can't thank you enough for finding such a
wonderful boy and selling him to me!
He has the most wonderful personality both
in and out of the stable and has to be the horse
of a lifetime.
Many many thanks again. He is the most wonderful
horse I have ever owned and I just love him to bits.
Best wishes
Ruth Fuller
Ruther Fuller
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Just got back last night from the boys' second outing in two weeks. They were both superstars!! Roman (Wilmer) had a great weekend last week, earning a 67++%. Good enough for second out of 16 in the test of choice class against training through fourth level horses!! This weekend he just went to school and was perfectly behaved.
It was Blingh's(Woodstock) turn to shine this weekend. He was an absolute HERO. His first test was reasonably flowing with just a little bit of distraction. He won his class of 20 with a 67%. His second class was in the pouring rain with mud up to his ankles and puddles of water everywhere. He just put his head down and marched around the arena like he'd been doing it for years!! We took second with a great score of 69.5%! He LOVES the horse show experience like no other horse I have been on. He waits at the door of his stall to go out and perform.
The bottom line is that the judges LOVE both horses and are willing to give them scores if I ride them correctly. Photos from the show will be here at the end of the week. I'll send some on.
Thanks again,
Pam
Pam, Florida
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31st March 2008
 Hi there!!! I just wanted to let you know that I took Cordi to his first show this weekend. It was a CDI, so the judging was extra tough. He was an absolute SUPERSTAR!!! He won all of his classes and got a 68%, 70%, and 71%. The judge also stood up and said to me "very nice horse" at the end of both my rides. I am a proud mommy!!!
Thanks so much, Carrie and Cordi
P.S. He got 8's for his gaits
Carrie (California)
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28th February, 2008
Hi Just wanted to let you know that Vivaldi is areal gem. He is getting fitter and hacking out on his own. All the horses want to be his friend and everyone loves him! Will send pics and updates when he starts getting out competing!
I love him. Thanks for all your help and patience. Emma X
Emma
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26th February 2008
To Astrid
You sold me Wonder Boy by Inspecture last September, and I just wanted you to know (now named Raz) is doing fantastically.
I just started stepping up the training with the spring approaching and he taking everything in his stride. We are having dressage lessons regularly and his walk trot and canter are to die for, his lateral work he does with ease and his attitude towards his work could not be better. My instructor thinks he is to die for and feels we make a great partnership that will go far. So fingers crossed.
I really feel I could not have found a better horse for me, we have such a great relationship on the ground, and he is a very loving young horse. And a real hit on the yard.
So thank you so much Astrid and Team.
Lisa & Raz
LISA
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January 2008
Hello Astrid
Don't know if you remember a 3 yr old 16h bay horse that I bought from you just over a year ago.
Thought I'd let you know that I took him to his first dressage competition at the weekend and he came 2nd with over 65%.
The judge said "what a lovely young horse, showing lots of potential with loose, elastic paces". I've attached a few photos.
He is very well behaved at home and out and about - he is an absolute star and everyone's favourite - he can charm the birds from the trees !!
He absolutely loves jumping too and has jumped me off a couple of times because he's got so much spring and energy - have had to get myself some extra sticky breeches !! He jumped 2 clear rounds at his first jumping competition.
I'm really looking forward to this year to progress his jumping and dressage career - will send you some more pictures later in the year.
Thanks for selling me such a fab horse!
Anna Woodall
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December 2007
Dear Astrid,
Both boys were exceptional today! Thank you for making my holidays so special. Hope yours are just as amazing!!
Regards,
Pam
Pam. Florida
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Dear Astrid, December 2007
Just wanted to let you know that 'Buckingham' (now Harvey) is doing absolutely superbly !! He tried it on at first but after having regular professional lessons in hand and ridden, he has become the most settled well mannered horse and so loving!!!
Don't get me wrong he still has the odd relapse, but only in a 'hey I'm still a baby' kind of way.
Hopefully in the spring we will step up his training and by summer take him to his first shows, where I can't wait to show him off as his 'paces' are to die for, as you know!!
I will send some photos soon , thank you for selling me this wonderful horse.
Merry Christmas Astrid.
Regards
Hannah.
Hannah
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Dear Astrid and Hayley September 24th 2007
Thought i would get in touch to let you know how great our two boys are that
we bought from you in the Spring. The stallion, now called Atlantiano is
amazing, a frightening amount of scope, proving to be a handful at shows but
we can forgive him that as he's such a poppet at home.....well most of the
time!! Arizona ( chestnut horse) is a star, he really could excel at any
discipline and chloe and I are arguing over whether he should jump or do
pure dressage, she's winning at the moment but i do have him home for 1 week
in 4!! They are both jumping discovery's now and are rarely out of the placings,
just starting newcomers, but we're taking it slowly as they are both so talented
it would be a shame to push them too soon. I've attached a photo of al to
this e mail and will send some others, these were taken a while ago (2nd
show i think), i'll get some up to date ones and forward them. Hope your
well, any problems with the e mails, let me know and i'll send some prints.
Kind Regards
Caroline Whalley
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 Reserve Prelim Champion 72.29% Sheepgate BYRDS under 25's 2007
August 2007
Hi Astrid, just wanted to send you a picture of "Peanuts" and say, thanks once again. He is an absolute star and is not fazed by anything. Here he is as Reserve Prelim Champion at the BYRDS champs. he got 72.29% and the winner got 72.50% Lucie (and Laura!)
Lucie.
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Abbey Jack at the water jump
Ron & Vanessa Fleming 26.06.07
Dear Astrid, Photos of me Boys! ------
Pictures of "Jack" Abbey Jack taken at Bramham *** event 05 -- At the first water complex - Most horses just skim over the "roll tops" and plop into the water - As you can see not Jack!! -- who jumps like a "proper" one - hope to see you soon.
Very pleased with Barclay (Weeton Whin) - Burghley here we come!
Find us another. Love Ron & V. x
First Burghley Young Event Horse, 4 yrs olds 2007 - Osbaldeston - Wheeton Whin (Barclay)
Vanessa E Fleming M.F.H.
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 Congratulations on your first International competition with Nikito
Under 21's 2007 - Ireland
Lottie Flinn
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Hi Astrid, 16th June 2007
Here are some photos of our fab horses, who are going great!
Tolly is a star getting placed BE novice and planning to go intermediate by the end of the season.
Ricky has nearly jumped out of Newcomers BSJA and getting good placings BE.
Tazz is stunning and won combined training on his first attempt on grass, scoring 77% which
included six 9's! The judge wrote 'cheered me up immensly. Horse has bags of presence and personality'!
Yorrick's loving his new owner and going out competing very soon.
Roxy has turned out to be a diamond and so easy to do. Sue adores her and having some great lessons.
Claire xx
 
Claire Daniels
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Hi Astrid - don't know if you remember Peanuts (little bay horse) but I just wanted to update you and thank you again! He is an absolute star - already had his first win at Prelim with 67% with Laura, and I'm riding him at home as well. He's coming on in leaps and bounds (literally!), feels a real joy to ride and is a sweety with everyone. Thanks SO much for finding such a beautiful horse! I'll send you a photo very soon...
Lucie Barrass
Lucie Barrass
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Hi Astrid & Hailey 5th July, 2007
Just to let you know Wolfie won at Royal Norfolk and was Reserve Champion last wednesday so has qualified for the RH at HOYS which is fab.
Hi Astrid & Hailey, 8th June 2007
Just wanted to let you know how Wolfie is getting on, have also attached some pictures from Herts County - bit grey as was chucking it down with rain. Hopefully send you some better ones for your wall.
Well he is being a complete star, everyone loves him, he is lovely natured (complete sweety with my toddler), never puts his ears back and does everything that is asked of him. We are still waiting for a sign of naughtyness, only thing he has done is tow Rob across the horsebox park at Windsor and BSHA Southern Spring show which was quite amusing to watch!
Results
BSPS Area 15 - 1st ISRT (first Show)
BSPS Area 17 - 1st ISRT & Res Ch (RIHS Qualifier), 2nd Open RH (was a bit tired!)
South of England Spring Show - 1st Novice RH
Four Winds - 1st Novice RH
BSHA Southern Spring show - 2nd Novice RH (highest small RH, beaten by Kate on the Queens horse)
BSPS Area 8 - 1st Open RH & Res Ch (RIHS Qualifier)
Royal Windsor - 5th Novice RH (highest small RH and only amateur placed)
Herts County - 2nd Open RH (RIHS Qualifier, beaten by Kate again!)
Midland Counties - 1st Open RH (RIHS Qualifier) & 4th ISRT (HOYS Qualifier with new jockey)
He is off to South of England tomorrow to do an ISRT and then I will take him to do Open RH (HOYS) at Royal Lincoln and Shropshire & West Midlands when I am back from holiday.
Thankyou so much for finding him
Best regards
Helen
Helen Whiteley
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Hi Astrid, 25th May, 2007
Just thought I'd drop you a quick line to let you know that Thomas, the bay gelding I bought from you in April, is doing really well. He's going really well in the school and is a real pleasure to ride, on hacks out is leading the older horses past spooky obstacles and is just a total sweetie in all ways and worth every penny. I'm absolutely thrilled to bits with him so thanks a lot!
All the best
Jane Cash
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12th April, 2007 Warringtons first party!
This is Adele and Warrington at their first competition. He was an absolute sweetheart and won the open section/joint 3rd overall of the pre-lim at Myerscough.
Not bad for his first sight of white boards etc. I love him to bits and can't thank you enough for selling him to me. Watch this space when he goes out to the young horse classes!!.
Regards
Ruth Fuller 
Ruth Fuller
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Elaine Y. Houston, Texas, USA 12th March 2007
I really had a fun time visiting with you and your friends. You made my trip extra special
along with selling me my dream horse.
Thanks again,
Elaine 
Hi Astrid
Walter arrived on Thursday. He had a straight through ride from California to Houston. He was the only horse on the truck and had a box stall all to himself. He is in perfect condition. He came off the truck took a look around and went right to the first green spot he saw and started grazing. My mare also likes him and she doesn't like any horse in the whole barn. We are at a horse show this weekend so I will start riding him on Monday. I will keep you updated.
Thanks for everything,
Elaine
Elaine Y. Houston, Texas. USA
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28th March 2007 "Sooty"
Hi Astrid, I thought you might like to see how the little stuffy black thing (your words not mine!), is turning out! Well he’s knocking on 17 hh! He has a wonderful temperament, and appears to be very talented and so easy to deal with. We all love him to bits.
Thanks Pat
Patricia Mallaburn
Patricia Mallaburn
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"Sparky" finalist at Burghley and Pavo Young Event Horse Championships 05/06
Martin Reek
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 JAN 07 - YOU KNOW HOW TO PICK A HORSE!
Hi Astrid, It's Shelley Emlenko here and I am just sending you a picture of Sinclair Z. He is everything you said he was and more. Everybody that gets to know him loves him and wants one like him. I told them where to go, straight to you! I have clipped him, even his legs and he just let me without even tying him up. What a good boy. We are developing a trust, well I say that but it was there from the start. He is such a good boy, I think he has been here before. I know that I say this everytime I see you but thank you! You sure know how to pick a horse. Hope to see you at the winter semis (Myerscough) All the best for the New Year.
Thanks Shelley & Sinclair Z
Shelley Emolenko
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September 2006
Astrid, As promised photo of Gary for your "wall of fame". Finished the season on him at the Hack & Cob Champs over the weekend. He was 2nd. to Alister Hood in his class and gave me the ride of my life in the Evening Performance, God did he ping! Can't wait for next year now!  Regards Sarah
Sarah Carey
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September 2006
BEST PONY IN THE WORLD! - TOLLY
Claire Daniels
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August 2006
 Hello Dolly winning Hickstead Masters 2006
Lorna Blair
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He's the best horse you have ever sold or will do. He fulfills all my dreams. August 2006
Love Sam.
 
SAM
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July 2006
  Riding Horse Caviar at Myerscough Centre.
Claire Heywood
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Hi Astrid APRIL 2006
Just a quick update on Kelvin - he's now 6 years old
and working Med/Adv med - not done a lot competitively
cos we've been concentrating on training over the
winter but looking fab! He's stopped growing upwards
at 16.3hh (thankfully!) but is filling out and muscling up nicely.
He went on a Conrad Schumacher clinic before Christmas and
Herr S said that he was a perfect example of a well brought up
and correctly trained young horse.... which was nice!
He's still the nicest and easiest horse to handle, still loves
people and loves going to parties -
Best wishes
Jane Hartley
jane hartley
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MAY 2006
Hi Astrid,
Rebecca Hutchison here. I bought 'Velix' from you in January, a chestnut Jet Set gelding.
Thought you might be interested to know how he is going?
I am really pleased with him, he has got a super temperament (if at times bit cheeky) and is showing a lot of talent for dressage. I have not competed him yet but am looking at working towards the 4 and 5 year old national dressage horse classes in the future.
I have just started hacking him out and he is doing well.
He has grown and I would think is definitely over 16.1hh now but we haven't measured him as yet.
All in all, I just wanted to let you know that I am happy with him and think that you did a good job in matching us!
Could you please send me that picture if you still have it of him as a scrawny 2 year old? I will send you a picture of him as he is now if you would like?
Also, I have passed your name on to other people looking for horses, so I hope you can help them too should they contact you.
Cheers
Rebecca
Rebecca Hutchinson
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR FINDING MY HANDSOME HORSE "TEDDY". HE IS SUCH A WELL BEHAVED YOUNGSTER AND SO EASY TO DO. IT WILL NOT BE LONG BEFORE HE IS GOING TO HIS FIRST COMPETITION - I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED , SENDING SOME PICTURES SOON.
ALISON BUTLY
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS TELL US ABOUT THEIR HORSE HUNTING EXPERIENCES.
"we feel like children in a sweet shop - there is so much choice here"
"it's such a relief to find everything *as described* after we have travelled miles"
"it's reasuring to know that a 16.2hds horse WILL BE a 16.2hds horse.
We were told when viewing one horse (after a journey of over 2 hrs) going to see a supposedly l6.2hds horse, got there only to find it just about 15.3hds. The vendor was insistent that it was "bigger than her friends horse" and that was 15.2hds.
"went to view a bay horse - when we got there it had huge white legs, a big white face and splashes of white under it's belly. The seller replied when we questioned him "well it's mostly bay"
"travelled 250 miles to see a horse - it wasn't until its owner took off it's rug that it was revealed that it was branded with an "L" (for an insurance write off - loss of use) The vendor just shrugged and said it didn't affect it's performance!!"
some of our recent customers
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Just thought I would let you know the horse has settled really well and has been a saint. I am so pleased with him and would like to thank you, from a very happy purchaser and will always recommend your horses. Thank you again for Neckar.
Josie and Dickie
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Hi, Barny did his first novice 1 day event. He was a very good boy. He is turning out rather COOL. His next outing - he is going to Skipton Event. Watch this space!
Claire Fitz
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Just want to let you know that "Boston" settled in really well. Totally fab - can't believe that I nearly missed him. Every one at the yard really impressed.
Leanne
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Hi, Astrid, thank you for selling me such a lovely horse. She is so easy for me. I really love her.
Claire Bolton
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