Beverly, Tim and Family

My family and I met Susan Wirgler about six years ago when we were greener than a pack of wild horses. I had bought an older Fox Trotter who was well-broke horse and allowed us to make all of our novice mistakes on her until she got fed up. I bet she went back to the pasture at night and laughed with her buddies about all the things she had started to do to scare us. We, of course, thought there was something wrong with her and sold her. We almost gave up the dream of becoming riders My husband, three daughters and I began taking half-day lessons with Susan shortly after we sold the Fox Trotter. I, personally, was somewhat scared of horses, but with Susan's help, I started to understand them. I have taken private lessons with Susan over the years. She has taught me so much about how a horse's mind works, and how important it is to establish a relationship with them on the ground prior to every ride. Much to my surprise, with Susan's help, I started riding horses as young as four years old. Today, we are committed horse people. I don't know if we would have continued to own and ride horses if it was not for Susan's guidance and encouragement. My daughters have taken what they learned from Susan and have bypassed my abilities. They are currently paid to exercise other people's horses, and my oldest daughter teaches horseback riding to children. None of this would be possible without Susan sharing her knowledge with us. - Beverly Harrington and Family (Husband, Tim and daughters, Alycia, Chelsea and Courtney