SATISFIED

This note is overdue, but I have been so busy enjoying the horse you sold me, that I haven't had time to write! Rivano is a really great guy. I spent a year trying to find a fancy reliable amatuer-owner horse to ride while my wonderful partner of 5 years, Casino, healed from a torn ligament. Believe me, that was no easy task.

Bridget & Michael Imperto showed me one they thought might suit me. When that did not work, they referred me to you with many kind words about Rivano.

I went to your website, and that alone was enough to make me want to see him. The picturse were beautifully done with all of his accomplishments.

I have been riding with "big" barns for 25 years. Your entire operation was firstrate! I really could not fault anything....cleanliness, friendliness, professionalism, the horse was turned out beautifully....standing on a wash rack ready to go. All my questions were answered openly and with honesty.

He vetted with NO problem. That was January 2007. He then proceeded to receive ribbons in every 1st year green conformation class at H.I.T.S., Ocala after being in the baby greens the year before! I showed him in the Adult Hunters & received ribbons there. We plan to move right on up the amateut-owner soon. I'm 55 years old, so time's a wastin!! Thanks so much....

Hi Kate, just a note to "Thank You" for arranging the purchase of "Duncan" aka: "Donnerkoenig".

I must say that when Leslie (trainer), & I saw your add about Duncan we were not sure a trip from California to Florida was in order. We were very "hopeful" having spent the time & money to go, that he would be everything you said he was. This industry is so difficult because of the misrepresentation that runs rampant from stste to state.

We were so excited to see that he was "for real". We were both very impressed with your riding skills, horsemanship, cleanliness & most of all your professionalism. You are a "class act" and anyone considering purchasing a horse from you should be VERY confident that it will be what you represent it to be.

Leslie and I made arrangements with several barns to see what was available in the area. We went to look at a 3' 6" horse in every barn. Interestingly enough, everyone else showed us something different. We had to "weed through" as they say, to really see what was there. You tacked up and immediately went to work over the bigger fences, not wasting our time and you showed us what he could do. We really appreciated that.

Duncan is a "dream come true". Ever since I brought him home my friends and family call me weekly to find out if he is "still as good as when I bought him". I ma so proud to say YES !!! He's awesome! He gets better every week. No regrets, and trust me I have had over many years of buying horses that "Oh my God I can't believe I bought this thing" feeliong. You are the best! Thanks you again for everything!

We here in California will always refer business to you. It was well worth the trip to Florida....even in August!

Thanks again, Karen Keyser & Duncan