 I purchased “Smoke” (Four
Alarmer) – a fairly successful racehorse. Smoke
is quirky, intelligent, and a lovely mover. I
have very little experience retraining OTTB, so
I was very nervous about the prospect. Kelley
was very patient with me and really wanted both
the horse and me to get along. She encouraged
me to ride him several times and even allowed
me to bring my own trainer. I was always
treated respectfully. When I decided to
purchase Smoke, I felt welcomed as if I was
part of the family.
Kelley Williams and Pat
Mansfield were so easy to work with. I never
felt rushed to look at and ride the horses.
Both took the time to tell me about the horses,
ride them and even allowed me to ride several
times. I think their prices are reasonable, as
well – so many professionals inflate the price
of a horse based on “potential” that can be
attained easily by a pro, but not so for many
of us amateurs. I felt I was paying for the
horse as he is that day, not for what he could
be (who has a crystal ball?).
Kelley’s easy-going style
shouldn’t fool you. She cares for the training
and development of the horses and wants the
horses to be placed in good homes. She can help
you make a decision based on the horse’s
personality and your abilities and ambitions.
She was honest about the horses that I looked
at, including pointing out a few horses that
she felt were not right for me.
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