Testimonials
Some elite performance horses sold by NZHorses.com . . .
Lainey Ashker - Frodo Baggins.
Hello, my name is Laine Ashker.
I have competed at the three star level and I am a young rider. I must admit I was a bit hesitant at first buying a horse overseas only having seen him through pictures. But I took the risk, and indeed, it was the best risk I have ever taken.
After buying Frodo Baggins from Ross in September, I spent the rest of the year hacking and adapting to my new partner. Starting in January, I took Frodo to his first event, at the Training level. Following this event, once again he moved up to Prelim where he had four consecutive clean cross countries and then we ended with the Virginia CCI* which we successfully completed with a clean and almost fast endurance phase.
I cannot emphasize the quality of the horse I am sitting on. Also, I cannot thank Ross enough for selling me such a talented and brilliant animal. My plans this year for Frodo will be to represent Area 2 at NAYRC or Radnor CCI**. He is now competing at the Intermediate level after having him for less than 10 months. Given the chance and the finances, I would gladly buy another horse from Ross
Natalia Gurmankin - Hail
Hey Ross and Mel,
Well, I picked Hail up last week and rode him for a week before we went to California - and he was just FABULOUS! He was so much fun and he was just a star. He did everything effortlessly. I couldn't be happier.
Our first show is in April in California, so I am really looking forward to that.
I can't thank you guys enough for such a wonderful horse. He is a great jumper, and my flat work has improved so much. We are planning to run 1* in November.
Hilda Hick Donahue - Scribble and Ashmore Blue
I have just returned from a fantastic trip arranged by Ross, where I had a first-hand, in-depth look into this great way of matching up horses and riders. Ross's commitment to clients needs, equestrian knowledge and integrity is extremely impressive.
Every horse they represent is thoroughly assessed; conformation, soundness, movement and jumping technique is examined; every horse is ridden extensively on the flat and over fences; each horse's history is researched; each horse's suitability for specific disciplines and compatability for particular riders is looked at.
I returned home with complete confidence in Ross's operation, and with two wonderful horses!
Marty and Mary O'Connor - NZ Promise
William is a beautiful 16.3hh, seven-year-old New Zealand thoroughbred.
He is first and foremost sane. Quiet under saddle as well as on the ground. A wonderful mover, straight, forward, balanced and very willing.This horse could compete successfully in a variety of disciplines, dressage, hunter, or eventing.
"My 12-year-old daughter who weighs all of 84lb soaking wet is able to work him in a nice round frame in only a snaffle and is eventing him at the novice level. He has all the scope and talent to take her as far as she chooses to go.
Our only problem is that we both want to ride and compete on him. Time to buy another New Zealand horse!"
Ralph Hill - Bad Boy Billy
Over the past several years I have purchased a number of top quality event horses from Ross.
Some have been young up and coming horses and others with 3 day experience. I have found Ross to be very up front and honest in his appraisal of the horses that have been sent to me. The fact that he goes and rides the horses and tries them out before marketing them is a huge plus.
His opinion or appraisal on a horse is very accurate, thus allowing me not to have to take time out to fly there to purchase. I have passed on Ross's name to several prospective buyers and friends and I have no hesitation in telling anybody if they are looking for an up and coming event horse or showjumper, Ross will get you one for the best possible price.
If anybody would like to know about Ross and his business I would be only too happy for them to contact me.
Shannon Stimson - It's a Knockout
I first heard about Ross through an eventing contact on the East Coast.
It was immediately clear that they were sending over excellent quality and competitively priced horses, including several with well-established records and ridden by either top professionals or promising younger riders. As work schedule restrictions meant that I could not travel to sit on one of these prospects myself, I actually spent several months discussing different horses with Ross and viewing video tape.
Throughout the entire process, Ross was clear, patient, informative and utterly reliable. He was able to clearly convey what he thought to be the strengths as well as any weaknesses of each horse I was considering. Every horse I considered was ridden, jumped and viewed in competition. They were vetted thoroughly and to my specifications. The advanced horse I purchased arrived mentally and physically in excellent condition and ready to compete.
I found Ross to be above all extremely professional in dealing with both clients and sellers. Based on my own experience, I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him to others, and have already done so.
Adrienne Classen - Rafferty's Rules
I am an adult amateur who has competed at the CCI*level. I first contacted Ross in the fall as I knew two friends who had bought nice hroses through Ross. I was looking for a talented young prospect, and I bought a 5 year old (Reggie, showing as Rafferty's Rules) off a video tape.
At the time, I thought I was crazy to buy a horse off video, but I did not have time to fly out to look. Fortunately, I have not been disappointed. Reggie has been everything that Ross said he was. He is a beautiful mover, is brave, and has a careful, scopey jump. Equally important, he has a wonderful brain and is a joy to be around. I look forward to riding him every day. He has excellent ground manners (as Ross told me, the only bad habit he has is pulling his covers into his stall).
I have had several offers for him already, but he is NOT FOR SALE. He is a fabulous boy. I would definitely buy from Ross again. I look forward to taking Reggie up through the levels.
Christa Gandolfo - Governaire
Hi Ross
Just wanted to let you know that Edward got here in the middle of the night on Wednesday and I couldn't be happier! He is unbelievable in every way as you promised. I can't wait to get him out and start competing him! Thank you so much for everything and helping me find him - I could not have asked for more!!
Christa
Anne Lindley - Hawken
Hi Ross and Mel,
Just wanted to write a quick note saying that Hawken has been doing really well- and just moved up a level this past weekend. He had a lovely dressage test, ran clean around cross country and pulled a rail in show jumping (I suppose it had to happen sometime, this was his first one...) to finish 6th. He gets so much attention at competitions, everyone loves him. He still loves his paddock, has found a lot of playmates and is doing really well. I attached a couple photos from the last event.
Hope all is well with you,
Anne
