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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-30 | Jackie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much, I've contacted a trainer and am excied to get started with him! |
| 2009-07-20 | Karen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow, thanks for explaining so plainly. This is a subject that, when done wrong, could do real damage and I am sure Solange's guidance left me w/ no room for error. THANKS SOLANGE! P.S. I only want him to know its there, I only weigh 100 lbs. and am 5'7" and he is trying bigtime to dominate me on his groundwork (Mustang-5yrs.old-trained by deceptive broker!) So thanks from getting me stepped on, reared on and laughed at as his janks away and goes running through the stables to wreak havoc. |
| 2009-07-20 | Jodie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks heaps fr the advice. Jodie |
| 2009-07-18 | Grace | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your help! He is now mostly moving forward off a light kick (3rd ride). |
| 2009-07-17 | Lisa | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-06-26 | Jessica McCormick | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-06-18 | Mallory | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | My question wasnt answered!! |
| 2009-06-06 | Rebecca | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-03 | Ashley | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much, I have been working with horses for quite some time but I have never had more than one at a time because of lack of space so I have never encountered this problem, but I will follow your advice to the fullest because she really is a sweet beautiful horse that is full of spirit and I don't want it to get so bad I am afraid to keep her. So thank you for all of your advice. |
| 2009-06-03 | julie ayres | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Brill many thanks |
| 2009-06-03 | julie ayres | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for the response. We have just purchased him so he has to do this. |
| 2009-05-26 | Dianna Sadberry | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Solange, for your up front honesty. I hear what you are saying. I want so badly for her to be good. She has come a long way but I have seen her buck if spooked and I have not gotten on her because I do not trust her. You hit the nail on the head. But I will probably continue working with her (even if I never ride her, because I do not trust that anyone else would be kind to her. Thanks for your frankness abd I will be careful. |
| 2009-05-23 | Mackenzie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much! You are an expert and we will take it into consideration. |
| 2009-05-19 | Erika Eckstrom | 10 | 10 | 8 | 1 | No | |
| 2009-04-23 | Emily | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Very helpful and polite. Answered with a great amount of knowledge and information. Thank you *SO* much! Emily x |
| 2009-04-02 | mel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | great answer! I am taking this advice. I am happy to say I have already sold Maverick to an experienced horseman, and a much better match for Maverick. thanks again! |
| 2009-04-02 | Sue | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for responding |
| 2009-03-26 | Lara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | THANK YOU so much!!!! |
| 2009-03-25 | Allie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks you Solange for your time! I appreciate your answer =) |
| 2009-03-23 | tracy willis | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-03-23 | Cindy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | No | Thank you for your advice, I figured that this is the way he will be, his mom is the same way, but is a excellent trail horse, so I can't complain! Thanks for getting back to me so quickly |
| 2009-03-12 | Kris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for the advice, it makes perfect sense. I could see the mental re-adjustment starting today already, the look of surprise on his face at feeding time was priceless! |
| 2009-03-12 | Sunnie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very good info thanks!!! |
| 2009-03-10 | Jody | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your words of caution and advise. The family has said it would not be a problem for us to be there with the foal but you are right. I'm going to have to let go of him and hope he is bought by someone who will spoil and love him. Thanks again for your response. Jody |
| 2009-03-08 | Kelsey | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you so much! this was so helpful and the response was very fast! thanks again! I have been working with her ground work and she is already doing much better since she knows that im not going to put up with anything. |
| 2009-02-07 | Becky | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-12-08 | Mattie | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | No | Thank you for your answer. I will try what you advised. |
| 2008-12-02 | Will | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks. the horse seems to be good eveidently the farrier had a bad experince with a blue eyed horse and has not for got it. you have built my confidence back in this pregnant blue eyed mare. thanks |
| 2008-11-26 | Nikki | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Sadly the reply I received was what was going through my mind anyway. Thank you so much for you honest response. |
| 2008-11-17 | Carlie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your information. I have been working with her for the past few days on the repecting my space issues and it has made a difference - not a big one - but a difference none the less. I appreicate your advise and will look up the information you've given me. |
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Answers by Expert:
Solange Rian
Expertise
I specialize in breaking and training difficult horses. I can provide advice on correcting behavior issues - cribbing, rearing, spinning; along with tack recommendations. I can also suggest feed programs, hoof care and explain dental care requirements.
Experience
I have owned Horsehaven Stables since 2000 and will break 5 horses this year alone!! I believe in a humane, safe and intelligent method when breaking horses that is based on results and not time. I have gained a reputaion in the area for taking in dangerous horses that no one else wants and fixing them up. I keep them as personal riding horses for years and if I see improvement I will sell one eventually to the right owner and situtaion. I believe every horse deserves a chance to prove themselves. More often than not they prove it was the human's fault!!
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