EST 1999
WESTCHESTER TRAIL RIDES
OUR HORSES
APACHE LEGEND
I would have to begin with Apache, our senior statesman, and believe me, the Legend part of his registered name is well deserved. He is a TRUE Legend and anyone who has ever ridden him, knows that. He has a unique ability to raise himself to the level of the rider, whatever that may be. If you are a novice, he knows it and will give you all of the breaks in the world. In short, Apache will take care of you! Beginners will be walking because he wouldn't run with you, no matter how many times you asked him to. If you are an experienced rider, he will know it as soon as your foot hits the stirrup and he will take you for a ride on your level. Trust me. If Apache is your mount, just sit back and relax, he'll do the rest. Amazing horse!
GABRIELITO'S WAY
I know "Gabby" well and I know him from the second he came into this world. Why? Because I was there, on that hot Missouri day many years ago when his Momma got into trouble because her baby was not entering the world in the right position. Thank goodness I was there. My cowboy friend Kenny and I were able to "turn" Gabby and pull him to the sunlight with a John Deere tractor. Without us, he wouldn't have made it. I think Gabby knows that because he follows me around all of the time like a little Puppy Dog. He has that look that, "I'm glad to be here". He's from Missouri (The Show Me State), so show him that you can ride and he'll take you on a good one. Show him you're a beginner, and he'll take it nice and slow, give you plenty of time to pick up your "horse skills" and then, and only then, will he pick up the pace a bit. In short, Gabby will take good care of you
BUDDY
Buddy is part of our family. He doesn't sleep in the house, but he'd like to. He is Valentina's horse and she wants to share him with the world, with you. So if you end up on Buddy's back, not to worry, Valentina is a young girl and he takes care of her like she is pure gold (she is). He is also a gentle, sweet guy, who likes to be petted, so give him a pet on the head after your ride. He likes that a lot and he'll remember you. And that's a good thing, because if he had two legs instead of four, he would be a person who you would want to be your friend. I know that because Buddy's a good friend of mine!