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Testimonials
Following are just a few of the responses we've had from our rides. If you would like to add your story to our testimonials, send your comments to webmaster@showmetrail.com (with a picture, if you'd like) and we will get it on the site as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!
"Jeff,
Thank you for the wonderful weekend. My husband
and I had not been out for a
while this trip was great.
It had been a while since my husband and I had
been out away from the busyness
of everyday life, we spent 2 days and one night with Jeff and the horses. He
took the time to make sure that we were both comfortable with the horses
before we got out on the trails. It had been at least 5 years since we both
had been riding. The food was really good. my husband ate things that he would
have never eaten at home. On the second day we rode though the fields and down
by the ponds and saw many wild animals. There where two things that we saw
that made this trip for me the first was the nest of wild turkey eggs, and the
eagles nets. We are hoping to get to ride again in the fall. I highly
recommend Jeff for anyone who just wants to get away it is well worth it."
Alan& Brandy; Excelsior Springs Missouri
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"Jeff,We had an awesome time Friday on our 2hr ride. I've been on a lot of guided trail rides and this was the best experience of them all. No one else really made a point to teach us the right way to ride in a saddle. The river trails and the horses are great. We're already telling all of our friends and planning to come back soon as well!"
~Scott
check out this great video of their ride
HERE!
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"My boyfriend is the kind of guy who has everything, and is
impossible to buy Christmas presents for. When I heard about Jeff
and Show-Me-Trail Ride Outfitters I thought "this is perfect!" We
had the best of experiences riding with Jeff and his horses
(Cherokee and Jake). The ride was more than I ever could have
expected. The cool December weather was beautiful and the sound of
fallen leaves under the horses hoofs made me forget all about stress
at home or school. Jeff is also very companionable and his horses
were extremely well trained. You could really tell how much time
and care Jeff put into training them. I would have paid much more
for this wonderful experience than what I paid. My boyfriend and I
are already checking our schedules to see when we can go back again
in the next couple months!"
~Caitlin
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Hey Jeff!!!! I just wanted to thank you so much for our riding experience on October 11th, 2009. I bought my boyfriend up for his birthday and had a awesome time. The horses were amazing and the land was gorgeous. The trails that you took us on were also incredible. We will definitely be looking forward to returning in the Spring for a 3 hour ride. Thanks for helping me make my boyfriend's birthday a day he will always remember.
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"Jeff,
I just wanted to say that I had a great time riding Saturday as usual. I
always have such a wonderful time. I love the outdoors and riding
through the trails and also in the fields and along the river. It is an
awesome riding area. You and Bekka and Mara are all such great hosts. I
love the fact that it is not so structured that we all follow each
other. We can ride side by side and talk and trot some also. I will
continue to be a regular rider with your group. Thanks for all the
wonderful rides that I have had."
Denise
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"Thanks for an awesome
day!
All my friends had a blast and we're ready to come visit you again soon
and tell everyone about you.
We already have some more people that want to go next time as we
explained and recounted the fun events of the day. Thanks again for
providing a relaxing, laid back atmosphere where everyone could have a
great time.
We all look forward to coming and riding with you again and we'll be
sure to get there early."
~Young, Laura, Savannah, and Haley
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I just wanted to let you know how appreciative and thankful we are for
our trail ride. Jon and I thoroughly enjoyed it and plan to make this
something we can do together!! It was our 5th anniversary and we
finally found something that BOTH of us love to do!
The trails (and weather) were beautiful and fun. It was so good to get
away from the city and enjoy God's beauty, good company, and fantastic
horses. Thank you!!"
Sincerely,
Jon & Jessica
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"Hi Jeff!
Our Isabel
loves to ride horses, as you could tell. She trains and rides
in Argentin so it was important to us that she get to ride while
on vacation in Missouri since she loves to ride more than
anything. Out of luck, we heard your ad on KMZU and looked you
up on your website: showmetrails.com and gave you a call. We
knew the minute we talked to you that you were the kind of
people that we miss from Missouri and we knew instantly that we
found the right guy.
You listened
to what we wanted to accomplish for her but went above and
beyond what we asked for. We couldn't be happier with
the entire experience. It felt like being with family.
We can't say
enough about your horses as well. We wish we could have built a
barn and corral and kept every one of them for ourselves right
then and there. It was extremely apparent that you've gone to
great effort to train them to be able to accommodate all levels
of riding experience so that anyone could have an amazing time.
For anyone
reading this that wants to enjoy a horse riding experience, look
no further. We are definitely life long loyal customers and
looking forward to seeing Jeff year after year. We can't wait
to ride with Jeff and his wonderful horses again.
Jeff, we
look forward to having you back again! We now count you among
our friends and hope we will stay in touch. We wish you all the
best and hope you continue what you're doing. You made our
vacation a memorable experience. Thank you so much!"
~Tim, Lisa, Isabel, Tanner and Mark
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"I wanted to let you know that we had a good time and look forward to joining you for another trail ride later this year. I am hoping to bring my daughter. The weather wasn't nice to us until later, but the trails and horses were great! I don't get to ride next to my husband too often and enjoy a ride. I think my husband wasn't looking forward to it, but was pleasantly surprised. My not very experienced husband would be happy to come along again. Your professional manners and hospitality was great!!! A welcome change from other trail riding experiences. What you offer was something I normally don't get to do with other riding establishments. I even cantered my horse and I have not done that in ages! I plan to recommend your group to my friends that want a change from the normal riding routines. You offer something for everyone!
Thank you again and have a great summer!"
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"Hey Jeff,
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"Hello Jeff,
I’m so glad you sent me an email, it reminded me that you are indeed due for a huge Thank you!
I had a wonderful time on the trail ride and I can’t wait until I can take advantage of such an opportunity again! It has been a long time since I have had immediate trust in such a horse as Red. He does his job well, and I look forward to seeing him and you in the near future!
Be Well,"
Jenna
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"Good Morning!
Jim and I rode with you on Feb 7. It was one of those really nice breaks in the February weather and I am so glad we took advantage of the day by going trail riding with you. I've ridden since I was a kid and had horses for years and years. I no longer own horses and really enjoy not having to put up hay! Though I no longer have enthusiasm for the daily care involved in keeping horses, I still love to ride and the fellowship of a good day outside with good folks. I thoroughly enjoyed my good horse, the company, and the whole experience. I got to canter across a field and it put a big grin on my face like it always has. My husband, Jim, is not an experienced rider but he was kept safe and happy by a nice horse and Jeff's help. We had a great time. THANKS!"
~Sue & Jim
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"Jeff,
My husband and I wanted to thank you
for such a wonderful time at the Blue & Gray Park on Saturday. It was a
great experience. My love for horses goes way back...and I mean... way back.
Ha! The freedom we had on this ride was fantastic. We could pick our own
horse (I loved Red by the way) and the trails that we wanted to go on and we
were able to trot and walk side by side and chit-chat. We so enjoyed
visiting and meeting you, Mara and Arial. I have been telling everyone about
my wonderful experience. This ride was so different from a regular trail
ride. I would highly recommend Show-me Trail Ride Outfitters to anyone who
wants a great riding experience. Jeff is a superb host. Don't miss out on
this wonderful experience. I will definitely do this again and soon. Hats
off to you, Mara and Arial.
Please let me know when the next scheduled ride is. I would love to join you
all again and soon. I really loved it. Oh and by the way give Big Red a hug
for me.
Thanks, "
-Denise & Greg
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"I wanted to let you know how great our trail ride was yesterday. My wife & I had the most wonderful time. The greatest part about what you offer is the customization. You decide if you want go right or left. You can decide which horse you want to ride. You can decide if you want to explore a new trail or not. You get to choose if and when you trot, or let out a "Ho!" and stop right then. On most trail rides, about the only thing you can choose is the length of your stirrups, and usually that never gets right, either. Lunch was delicious, and I can tell that you have passion for cooking good food.For anyone considering a trail ride with Show-Me Trail Ride Outfitter's, you should know that the horses are excellent, you are in complete control of the experience and the food (if you're lucky enough to try some) is wonderful. Yee-haw!"
-Troy & Kate -
Minneapolis, MN
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"I just wanted you to know how much fun we had!
We drove 5 miles from our house and you made us feel like we were states away on vacation.
You and your daughters hospitality made us feel right at home. Thank you so much for a great birthday!!
We're going camping soon!" -John and Amanda, Plattsburg, MO
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"This
trail ride experience was like no other - totally tailored to my abilities and
comfort level! Your wonderful horses, knowledge of the trails, and
hospitality far exceeded my expectations and put me at ease (and dinner was
delicious too). I can't imagine anyone not getting every cents-worth of
enjoyment out of this experience. Thanks to you and your daughter for
making me feel like one of the family!"
- Jennifer Lee's Summit, MO
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"I just wanted to thank you again for such a great day yesterday at Blue and Grey park. Rob and I had a wonderful experience riding Red and Cherokee. What you provide is such a great opportunity to not only ride, but to enjoy the trails in a fun way and to enjoy the company of you and your daughter. Rebecca is a cute, sweet and a talented rider.
As I told you, I've been wanting a horse of my own since for a long time. I believe now my husband can see why riding fills my spirit with joy and I think it gave him joy to know that he is a capable rider even when he's only ridden a couple of times before. Oh yea, the chili was excellent too! We will both be riding with you again soon."
Sincerely,
Bev
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"Just wanted to thank you for the great time Steve and I had on Saturday. We felt like we were riding with family. You and Rebecca were so hospitable. The chili was really great too. Big Red and Big Jake were some gentle giants. They took good care of us too. Blue and Gray Reserve is a really nice park for trail riding. Just wanted to let you know we had a great time and plan on doing it again soon. We are telling all our friends about your trail rides and think it would be a great adventure for families. Thank you again so much. Tell Rebecca we really enjoyed her company too." ~Dana Williams & Steve Stockton Warrensburg, MO+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
"Thank you for such a great time. It was nice to go on a trail ride to a
place we have never been, and my mom had a great mothers day that she
will remember forever.
My brother also had a great time, he never
really rode horses before...he loved it! and now he wants to get one of
his own! Knob Noster Park was very beautiful...little purple flowers
everywhere. And thanks to Jeff because we forgot our camera and he
saved us because he brought one with him to take pictures of our
event...thank you! We hope to get a chance to do it again. And a huge
thanks to Red, Jake, and Cherokee...thanks guys...we will remember it
forever!"
~Renee~
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"Thank you so very much for all you did to make our ride the most memorable experience. When I came to you with my personal request, an engagement, you were more than accommodating. Your efficient responses helped to assure me that you were the best choice with all of the other options that I had been researching. Your attention to detail was wonderful, it made me feel so much better even before I started to ride. You were a phenomenal trail guide, not to mention a great trainer which clearly showed in the personalities and abilities of your horses. Jeff’s knowledge of the area, as well as all of the other areas he offers is astounding, and his flexibility in travel to accommodate us was astounding. My then girlfriend before our ride, (since Jeff helped in arranging my proposal on the trail ride), to my now fiancé, who has ridden for more than 15 years continues to thank me and ask when we can return for another trip to ride with Jeff’s outfit. Thank you from both myself and Amy!"
"Thank you so, so, so, very much!!! I can't wait to come down and see
you! I have been telling every one how fantastic the entire experience
was! Hopefully we'll be bringing down others on our next trip!
Thank you,"Amy
P.S. Give Cherokee & Red a great big ol' hello from the two of us!
Show-Me Trail Ride Outfitters
Phone: (660)463-7009 • Cell: (816)682-8840
Email: happytrails@showmetrail.com
