References - Hill Country Horses

Sam, 10yo, with her new horse Pete.

Hi Marci,

Pete is doing great. Sam loves him and he is a wonderful horse. Here is a picture from the Martha Josey clinic. He is totally covered in pink & rhinestones! At the Josey clinic they used him all the time as the demo horse. They said he was a perfect example of what you should buy your child for a beginning barrel horse. We went to a playday on Saturday night and they placed well in everything. Samantha told me they have now become one!

Thanks so much!

Kari Tweet

Dallas, Tx

~Ann and her horse Money, that she bought from Hill Country Horses in March 2009~

"Hi Marci,

Here is a picture of Money and I from our first big race in Stephenville. We did great! I LOVE this horse! Thank You!"

Ann from Lampasas, Tx

~Blair and Sadie July 2009~

We just love Sadie. She is a great little family horse and my kids absolutely love her. I think she will be great for rebuilding confidence in my daughter who has had bad experiences with other horses sold to us as "kid safe". Thanks a bunch!

The Gilillands

Burnet, Tx

Marci:

1st... I can not say "Thank-You" enough for my pocket boy Zorro...He follows me around like a little puppy dog. He is everything that you said he was and more.

The first day when I test rode him, he did not want to be caught.. well to date.. You should see him come running when he sees me.. There is not a problem for him not wanting to be caught.

Already, he is spoiled with love and treats. In the couple of days that I have had him, he has given me back my confidence.. He has never offered to bite, pin his ears back, kick or take off on me.. He is very gentle and patient.

He has a huge pasture with plenty of green grass and hay to occupy his day. Also, I can see him every morning when I go to work.. We have a big arena, covered round pen and lots of area to ride in..

I do believe that it was a match made in Heaven... I Love My Zorro.

Thank you for all of your hard work to find him for me..

Sincerely,

Jane - David & Zorro

Denton, TX

Grandma on Prime & Alanna on Patriot

Marci, thanks for the updates on Priss. I really like what you put on your website. (her ad) It saddens me! But I know in the long run, she will be much happier, and so will we. She is SUCH a beauty! I am so happy that she is doing so well. Thanks for selling her for us!

Here are new pictures of the 2 horses we bought from you... Patriot and Prime. Prime, the newest one, really needs to be named Houdini! He unties his rope when he is tied to a tree! He is SUCH a sweetie! We are happy with him, and can't wait until we get to ride him every day!! :O) Thanks Marci for working with us!

Debra Foster

Alanna with Prime

Marci,

You have NO idea what a blessing it is having Max. He is such a sweet boy and my entire family is in love with him. Thank you for all your help in finding the perfect horse for us. You have been such a tremendous encouragement to me as well and I thank you for all your advice and help with all the questions I had after we brought Max home. Getting a first horse was a bit overwhelming, but we finally got the hang of everything and now we can relax and enjoy our newest addition to the family. I LOVE how he comes when we call his name, even if he's out of sight somewhere in the pasture! (Eagerly awaiting a treat, no doubt) When the time is right and we're ready for horse #2, we will definitely be contacting you. Keep up the good work!

-Traci
Andice, TX

Hi Marci-

Velocity is working out great for us. She is a smart, very lovable horse with so much potential that we are amazed at her athletic progress every week that Lauren rides her in playday events and drill team. She is absolutely the sweetest horse on our property and we love her so much. She isn't even marish when in season. Thanks for connecting my family with such an awesome mare!

Sincerely,
Cindy & Kevyn Schneider

Houston, Tx

Dear Marci,

I have looked for almost 4 yrs for the "perfect kid horse".. We've driven several thousand miles I'm sure and never found that horse. That is until we met you and your family and your little pony Shonee. We have looked on the internet, and all over Texas and found nothing but "Horse dealers". They would promise that the horse was safe, and once we got there, the horse was crazy! You were the most honest person we've met. Because of you selling us Shonee for our son Dillon, he's now building confidence in his riding is on his way! Thank you for going above and beyond to let us buy him. Now not only do we have a awesome horse for our son, we now have a new friend..

You're doing a good thing!

Gennifer Brister, Bend TX

Pictured are Corrie & Wrangler

Marci,

I just wanted to let you know how much we are enjoying "Wrangler". He is so sweet! He is so good with my girls and very patient with all of us as we are learning how to handle a horse. He laughs very quietly at us when we mess up.

Thanks again for working with us,
Tondi ter Haar

Florence, Tx

Hi Marci,

We are enjoying the 2 horses we purchased through you! Cocoa(formerly Merlin), the Buckskin Quarter Horse, has been doing great riding western and english. He's so smart and a quick learner. Both my husband (a true beginner) and I ride him and my kids can hang all over him! The Shetland Pony has been taking good care of my small children just learning how to ride. He responds nicely to their simple cues and follows Cocoa on trail rides so I can ride with one of my children! A wonderful experience! The two horses get along so well. It's as though they are big brother and little brother! Thanks for your support and kindness introducing these brilliant additions to our family!

Christine

Dripping Springs, Tx

Dear Marci,

I wanted to thank you for all your help in helping me look for a horse. Even though I did not end up buying a horse from you, I do appreciate you letting me try out two that you had. Also about telling me everything that you knew about the horses. It was a pleasure to do buisness with you and when I left your place I had a good feeling about the horse I was trying, not a bad one. I even appreciate that you offered to come and switch out the horses for me to try. You were a pleasure to work with and I knew that I would be able to get my money back in FULL if it did not work out, unlike other places I went to. When the last horse I tried out did not work for me, you made it extremely easy to bring the horse back (your husband picked it up!!) and gave me my full refund back. I will recommend people your way all the time because you are not like ALL horse traders. You give them a GOOD NAME! Thanks again for your help and if I am ever in the market again for a horse, I will for sure check with you first.

Thanks again,
Cindy Haile
Burnet, Tx

clc_blonde@yahoo.com

Marci --

"Diesel" is all as you told us ... he is perfectly suited for our kids. We are grateful for the time you spent showing and explaining things for us, as well as for the follow-up after we got him home. Your guarantee helped us feel comfortable about buying a horse - but, be sure that "Diesel" will be with us for good now. It was a 4 hour drive each way from our place to yours - and, well worthwhile!

Genuine Thanks,
Rodney & Gayla POWELL
Tomball - TX

Dear Marci,

Lila is doing great -- almost too great. She is calm, gets along with everyone, and she is proving to be very tolerant of the kids and surroundings. We loaded her in the trailer and went to ride at a friends house Saturday and she was 'the bell of the ball' -- not just because she was the only girl, but because everybody their wanted to take her home for their kids. Makenzie would not part with her though - she is absolutely convinced that Lila is "the one".

Thanks,

The Moreno Family

(pictured is Makenzie, age 9, with her new horse Lila)

Another happy customer! Here is Cindy with her new horse Bella (formerly named Beauty) enjoying the trails of McKinney Roughs in Bastrop. They did great riding over the rocky terrain and Bella is barefoot! Then they cooled off in the Colorado river. CONGRATS Cindy and Bella!!! Looks like another great match of horse and rider from Hill Country Horses!

Dear HCH,

Thank You so much for finding me my first horse! Dixie is a great horse who has taught me how to ride. She has been a fun horse and goes anywhere I want her to go. I have taken her to Playdays and rode her down the trails. I can even load her in the trailer all by myself! Here is my favorite picture of me and Dixie.

Thanks,

Hailey (6 years old)

Santa Fe, Tx

Hi Marci,

The grandkids love Patriot and Prissy, and so do we! "Patriot" formerly known as Coonie, is doing great!. He is ridden by Alanna, who is 7, and her brother Will, who is 5. They are great friends, and Patriot loves to see Alanna coming!! Prissy is doing great as well..........Amber and Prissy are a perfect match! Patriot and Prissy are a great addition to our family! Thank you so much!