Testimonials and Happy Trails

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Dear Jackie,
I am the very pleased purchaser of hip #34, Blazes Little Skip an APHA gelding, consigned by Clarence Schlabach of Ohio at your Great American Trail Horse Sale in 2011. I want to take this opportunity to thank you and Turnbull Equine Productions.

While I specifically attended the sale not to buy, but to educate myself on trail horses and meet people who developed these horses, I soon found the Great American Trail Horse Sale was the right place to secure exactly the type of horse I wanted. I took advantage of the timing and purchased a high quality horse from consignor Clarence Schlabach. Your sales representatives helped me make all of the arrangements I needed.

Please note that in my opinion, Clarence Schlabach is certainly the type of seller that any sales company would want to cultivate as a repeat consignor. His character, honesty, knowledge of his horse and professionalism as a horseman is flawless. If anything, the paint gelding that I purchased on April 16 is even better than Clarence described him to be. I am highly pleased and honored to own such a wonderful horse that is providing so much enjoyment for our family.

With all best regards,
Linda Roberts
Clarke County, Virginia

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Hello Jackie,
My name is Darlene Rose and I purchased a lovely Draft Cross (Ben) at the GATHS in 2011 from the Raber family.

Ben was everything Mr Raber said he was and more and worth every penny I spent. Ben loves attention and is very accepted in his herd. On the trail he is a dream! He knows exactly where his feet are which makes some of the hills we descend seem easy. He loves to play in the water, and crosses bridges. The real test was the 4th of July parade with fireworks, flags waving, crowds clapping, people jumping in front of us and wanting pictures. Candy was thrown across the road and on his back while I was waving a huge flag... he walked that parade like it was being thrown for him. :) I'd bet if Ben were to compete in a trail competition he would win it. I have and will enjoy this horse for many years and I would hunt Mr. Raber down if I ever wanted to buy another horse.

I would like to express my gratitude to Ray Raber and his family for creating such a wonderful horse for me. You and your family please keep doing what you do with horses. Words can't express how happy I am and how much I love Ben! He will be my friend to the end!

Thank you for letting me share and I hope to be at the next GATHS in 2012.

Darlene Rose
Eastern Shore of Maryland / West Virginia

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Jackie,
Our friend and I both purchased horses at your sale. I bought the Rocky Mountain Gelding named MX PIRATES TREASURE aka Kahula, and our friend bought one of the higher selling horses. The competition and sale were so much fun!!! We always attended, but the past few years have been unable to. Glad it worked out for us this time!
Saturday a friend of mine showed Kahula for me in a horse show, I was busy showing my other two geldings so would not have had time. I was very pleased with how he handled the commotion and was actually better behaved than my seasoned Tennessee Walker that has been shown years! So far I could not have been more pleased with him. I am so picky when it comes to finding a trail horse that I can click with. It has been several years since I have felt that with a horse. I never would have dreamed Kahula would be the one, but so far he is sure proving to be what I had been looking for.

I went on a 10 mile ride with Kahula, here are a couple pictures from the ride.

Laura

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I had a great time at your trail Challenge. The weather was beautiful and everyone was friendly and seemed to have a good time.

Thanks for a good day with my horse. It was nice to meet you.

Susan Funk and Rosie.

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Hi,
Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the weekend! What a great, well organized event you put on. I bought a fabulous horse, Docs Golden Mahogany, now known as "Cowboy" and felt like I certainly had all the information on all of the horses to make an informed decision. You put on a first class event.

Thanks for a great weekend.
Linda


UPDATE! 12-23-11
I just wanted to give you an update on my fabulous palomino quarter horse, Cowboy. Cowboy and I have had some wonderful trail adventures together. I have taken him to weekend trail rides on every weekend that it didn't get rained out. He is a wonderful horse, and we have definitely bonded. He does everything that is asked of him and is definitely a happy camper on the weekend camp outs. I can't say enough about his temperament and his willingness to overcome any obstacles that are put in the way on our adventures. I definitely love my boy and am so happy that I was the one that got to take him home.

Thanks again for a wonderful experience at your sale and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a forever companion and trail partner.

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I feel compelled to write and say what a wonderful event. My husband, Scott, and my friend, Sonia, drove 6 hours to come see the competition and to buy a new horse. We weren't disappointed and will come again next year.

The grounds were beautiful and the people who ran the facilities were friendly and accommodating. Mother nature put us all to the test with the flash floods and biblical storm, but the crowd rallied and the auction went forth.

Thank you for putting on the show and giving us something to look forward to next year. Below is a picture of my new mare. We met the owners and they were kind enough to give us their business card and filled us in on all the details. This was the first time this mare had been sold and was a favorite of the ranch hands to ride. It was the seller's first time to this auction, my first time and the horses first new home. It was meant to be!

Sincerely,
Jane Hunter

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Major Potential
2005 APHA/Pinto Gelding, 15.1 hands
Multiple Futurity Champion/ Purchased at the Great American Trail Horse Sale 2010.

When we saw Major at the Great American Trail Horse Sale he was a quiet, gentle broke gelding with lots of potential and very pretty too. When we bought him at the sale he had no APHA or Pinto points on him. Within one year, Major finished 13th for Novice Youth Rookie of the Year in the nation. Major is a great show horse and quiet for anyone to ride. He has his Novice Youth Western Pleasure ROM. He has 26 points in Novice Youth Western Pleasure. Phenomenal hock and great front legs. He is Eligible for Gelding Plus shows. Major was shown by a child that had never shown before. We have sold and purchased horses from The Great American Trail Horse Sale and have always been pleased with the results. We are offering Major for sale at this time because we are in the training and show business and we want him to be a great show horse for someone.

Lucas and Stephanie Cash
Lucas Cash Show Horses

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Ima Kurly Kid

Ima Kurly Kid was purchased at your sale and I wanted to tell you how much we enjoy him. My kids show him in their 4H shows where they have gotten some blue ribbons with him in halter, showmanship and western pleasure. They have ridden him on trail rides and he is a great horse with a great disposition who loves attention. When my youngest daughter Kelsey takes him on trail rides, people are amazed how he is with her when they come to a bank or steep hill he takes baby steps with her. It is amazing how he takes care of her. We don't have to worry about her when she is riding him. He is a very smart horse. We are lucky to have bought him from you all.

Thanks, Wilma Howell, West Virginia