Testimonials
First
Choice Riding Academy has been a wonderful place for my family to learn
about the care and riding of horses. Heidi and Wendy are caring and
supportive instructors with a tremendous amount of experience and
practical knowledge. Most importantly, they love and understand children
and horses and bring out the best in both. Not only is FCRA a nurturing
place to further one's riding skills, it also is tremendous resource if
you are thinking of buying a horse of your own. With Heidi's help and
guidance, 11-year-old Nathalie has found the horse of her dreams -- Koda
-- a bright, young, talented thoroughbred-cross who loves learning as
much as Nathalie does! Everyone at the barn is enjoying watching them
grow together.
Lisa, Phil, Nathalie and Meredith Ferneau
Almost
2 years ago I found myself drawn to your chestnut mare named Skips Ezy
Babe (aka Fiona). Something deep in my core told me I had to have her.
Why, exactly, I could not explain at that time, but I bought her from
you. Today, it became apparent as I watched Jessica, age 12, give a
riding lesson to her sister Bridget, age 9. This was day 3 of a 3 day
horsemanship camp implemented by Jessica. I watched as Bridget,
normally fearful of such a beautiful and powerful animal, walked and
steered with and without stirrups, performing leg and upper body
stretches as instructed. She also trotted, rode backwards and went
around the world, all with a smile. This same mare had already helped
Jessica gain confidence in herself and tackle a more challenging mare we
bought from you, named Trio. What this mare, and you are teaching me is
still indescribable. I thank you for allowing us to share your farm,
your knowledge and your training in The Power of the Horse.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Darling
Heidi
- I Can't believe it has been almost 10 years since I first started
riding at First Choice. WOW has the barn grown in that time! I can't
thank you enough for making it possible to have horses in my life. Your
barn has given me SO many amazing experiences. No matter where my life
took me, my first phone call on my way back to NH was always to First
Choice, and there was always someone new and exciting to ride, and lots
of old friends to play with. Thank you to both you and Bob for giving
me such a wonderful home away from home!!
Lindsey LeClair
Hi Heidi, The beach was a BLAST! I am so
thrilled that I was able to join the party. I truly had the best time.
It was a dream for me to be able to ride on the beach - and which horse
better to share it with than Ronnie! My thanks to you and Bob for all
your efforts to bring us there and for the care with which you both
managed everything. We are so very fortunate to benefit from your skill
and wisdom and willingness to support such a great outing. I can only
imagine all the thought and planning and attention to millions of
details that I know nothing of. Thank you so very much.
Diane
Heidi, Congratulations on all of the
new horses! The ones I have met in the aisles are so sweet! You have
such a talent in choosing horses with such great temperaments! Also,
I wanted to thank you for sharing the magic of your farm with Kylie and
me. I was thinking about it the other day, and a year has passed since
Kylie began her lessons. I have watched my little girl grow up and
change in so many ways as a result of being at the barn and around the
horses. She is more independent and responsible, and most importantly
more confident in herself. I’m not sure I would’ve been able to teach
her these things as easily or quickly. Nor, would I know the pleasure of
goose bumps appearing on my arms and running down my spine when one of
the horses blows into my hair or nuzzles my neck, or the sense of peace
from simply grooming Murray. So, thank you for sharing!
Brandy
Heidi,
Thank you so much for the wonderful horses you have brought into our
lives. We have made so many wonderful memories at the barn. I can't
thank you enough for bringing Remmington into my life. I know you know
exactly what he means to me! We also thank you for letting us have the
privilege to ride and have Cutie. She was such a perfect addition for
us. It amazes me how you can match a student and a horse and how you
knew that Cutie was exactly what we needed. She is very happy at home
now enjoying the days with Remmington and thinking that the mini horse
is her baby. We are very happy and excited about our newest addition
that you have found for us. Alicia and Kip are going to have so much
fun! Another great keeper for us!! Thank you so much for bringing
these gifts into our lives and giving us such a great place to spend our
days.
Many thanks from my family to yours,
Beth, Alicia and Corey
Andrew
and his trusty steed, Tonka, at their first horse show! Thanks for all
the great teaching and confidence building.
The Brunelles