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This article is from the "Voice" magazine April/May 2011 issue.

Courtney purchased Royal Sky from us at All Lit Up Farm.

Good evening, I was thinking about you and wanted to let you know about a winter ride today. I don't ever get to ride in the winter because of the ice around here. I really never had friends to ride with until I met this wonderful group this past summer of 2009. Seven of us went out today. It was deep snow, slippery, sun shining, and gorgeous. I have no idea about Diego's background with this kind of weather, but I have to tell you, he was absolutely  WONDERFUL. We hadn't ridden in 2 months. He was so happy. Totally enjoyed himself. Perfect behavior. I sometimes can't get over what a wonderful horse I have. And I want you to know this. Could I possibly ask for more ???? Thank you.

Jacinta (update)

Jacinta, Vermont - I'm loving Diego more and more. I rode him 13miles Saturday and seven today. I even took him into the lake. Nothing bothered him. We crossed streams, slid down banks, crossed bridges, and encountered assorted wildlife. He was great! Please feel free to use me as a reference anytime. I couldn't be more satisfied. He is loved by everyone he meets.

Brenda, Washington -     "I purchased a wonderful horse named Nugget from Carey and Terry. He is the sweetest, gentlest horse on the planet. He is everything they said he was. He stepped off the trailer as calm as a cucumber and looked at as if to say, 'Are you my new mom now?' So far I haven't found one thing that Nugget does that is bad. He's just as close to perfect as a person can find. I truly think he is actually a big Golden Lab with hooves. Thank you for allowing me to buy this wonderful horse." Brenda has since bought ten more horses from Carey & Terry. She said, "They are all exactly as they described them!"

 Karen, Alabama -     "Just wanted to let you know that I love Cash. He is probably the sweetest, most willing horse I have ever met, and he will be with me forever. It is hard to believe that he is only three years old. Jennifer and I took our QH Dakota, our dog Bailey and Cash out on the trails today--he crossed water, went through the woods, and even squeezed through an opening in a big gate which had four very scary Christmas wreaths hanging on it. Cash never batted an eye. We were impressed. But most of all, Cash has a kindness that is hard to find and a gentle nature that most horse lovers will never experience. I consider myself lucky that Cash and I found each other. So even if he grows to 17 hands, Carey,---you will never get him back!"

Jan and Stan, Alabama-     "My husband and I purchased two horses from Carey and Terry and have been very pleased with both of them. The youngest is Max who is a TWH and is 4 years old and is wonderful. He only wants to please you and has manners that make us the envy of all my horse friends. And, on top of that, he is absolutely gorgeous too. The other horse we purchased from Carey quite simply has the smoothest, best gait I have ever ridden. Anyone who watches him immediately knows he is something special. His headset and his way of going are perfection.
        We were able to go look at the horses before we purchased them and I can tell you they looked and behaved exactly as they were described. Both horses were in excellent condition and were obviously extremely well taken care of. If we were currently looking for another horse or if one of our friends were looking for a horse, I would immediately call Carey. We had looked for a TWH horse for my husband for months and had even driven to Tennessee and Georgia in the process but hadn't been successful. At Carey's our problem was ...we couldn't choose. We found two horses that we loved...so long story short...we ended up purchasing both...which is the best decision we could have made.
        Carey and Terry were extremely helpful to us and answered any and all questions we had, even after the horses were purchased."

Mike and Annette, Florida -     "Who buys a horse without riding it, or doing all of the other things the books and magazines tell you that you have to do? You know, kick the tires and walk around it, look under the hood. Saddle it, load it, pick up its feet, try to spook it, and surely ride it before you put down your money.
    Well, because of Carey and Terry and All Lit Up Farm, I currently have five beautiful and wonderful horses I purchased without seeing or riding them...and each one is exactly what Carey described. One of these horses was a ten month pregnant mare and we now have a gorgeous 7 month old filly. I have purchased another three, one that my wife rode before we bought, and another two I got for friends.
    In fact, at times I think of changing the name of my little farm to All Lit Up Farm 2.
    These folks have access to wonderful horses, but not only that. They ride and come to know each horse so they can find you a match...and a great mate. There are no guarantees in life...buy buying a horse from All Lit Up is about as close as you can get.

Marty and Roni, California -     "Chief has made my wife happier than I'd hoped. To quote her 'He is a very special horse' and 'He's EXACTLY what I wanted, but was afraid I wouldn't find' and 'He's a better horse than her other one'. Losing her horse was a very big loss to her. After searching the web, I saw your ad for the horses that you had at that time. All three sounded like very good prospects for her. I bought a plane ticket and flew out after you promised me that you would hold all three until I arrived. They were all exceptional horses, exactly as you had described and we couldn't be more pleased with our choice. We have been on long rides the last three days and he is incredible and there is nothing he won't do. It has been a real pleasure doing business with you and I will recommend you to everyone I can. We can't ever forget you for introducing Chief into our lives. Chief said to say thanks also and says you can rent out his room, cause he's never coming back. "

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