"When we've bought horses, we've always tried to do it the 'right' way: Lots of
knowledgeable advice; see the horse; ride the horse; vet the horse; etc. We bought a
driving horse from Casey over the Internet, sight unseen, and it's been one of our best
purchases. We talked on the phone, she sent a video, talked again, another video of
the horse doing what we requested, more phone conversations. We bought him. He is
exactly what she represented him to be, and she's even helped us with him ever since,
'service after the sale!' She's been honest and attentive and we appreciate that...and we
love the horse!!"
Jeff & Jan Scott
Tulsa, Oklahoma
knowledgeable advice; see the horse; ride the horse; vet the horse; etc. We bought a
driving horse from Casey over the Internet, sight unseen, and it's been one of our best
purchases. We talked on the phone, she sent a video, talked again, another video of
the horse doing what we requested, more phone conversations. We bought him. He is
exactly what she represented him to be, and she's even helped us with him ever since,
'service after the sale!' She's been honest and attentive and we appreciate that...and we
love the horse!!"
Jeff & Jan Scott
Tulsa, Oklahoma
| BJ Haflinger gelding pictured on driver's right. |
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"Hi Casey,
We just wanted to drop you a line and update you on the two Percheron mares we bought from you in January. They are doing
very well and working out as expected. Sable had her baby in April and we are very pleased with her filly. Attached is a picture
of the filly at six weeks. She is a real sweet girl and loves to be handled. Thanks again for the work you put into these two
mares while you had them, it certainly shows. They are everything we have been looking for. We appreciate the time you
spent with us when we visited your stable. We were very impressed with the courtesy you extended to us and your ability to
relate to the horses."
Sincerely,
Bill & Rita Power
Clarksburg, Pennsylvania
We just wanted to drop you a line and update you on the two Percheron mares we bought from you in January. They are doing
very well and working out as expected. Sable had her baby in April and we are very pleased with her filly. Attached is a picture
of the filly at six weeks. She is a real sweet girl and loves to be handled. Thanks again for the work you put into these two
mares while you had them, it certainly shows. They are everything we have been looking for. We appreciate the time you
spent with us when we visited your stable. We were very impressed with the courtesy you extended to us and your ability to
relate to the horses."
Sincerely,
Bill & Rita Power
Clarksburg, Pennsylvania
| Sable's 6 week old filly |
| Tina, Bill & Sable |
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Testimonials 1
"I am truly amazed at this great little pony, Spirit! He is everything you said he was . . . kind, gentle and so well trained. My 7-year-old son is
having the time of his life with him! Because this pony is so sweet, my son can catch, groom, tack up, mount and ride independently! Can
you ask for a better confidence builder?!? Thank you, Casey, for selling us a truly good pony and for being such an honest horse person!"
Kim Zittel
Eden, NY
having the time of his life with him! Because this pony is so sweet, my son can catch, groom, tack up, mount and ride independently! Can
you ask for a better confidence builder?!? Thank you, Casey, for selling us a truly good pony and for being such an honest horse person!"
Kim Zittel
Eden, NY
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| WINNER'S CIRCLE HOF Purchased by Ray & Shannon Bard |
"Hi Casey,
Justin is still awesome!!! Amy and him are a perfect match. He
has been everything you said and more. They have connected
better than any horse she has ever had. They are working on
the barrel and pole patterns and he learns so fast. Everyone
loves him. He has the nicest manners and loves attention.
Thank you for everything."
Cindy and Amy Snyder
Pennsylvania
Justin is still awesome!!! Amy and him are a perfect match. He
has been everything you said and more. They have connected
better than any horse she has ever had. They are working on
the barrel and pole patterns and he learns so fast. Everyone
loves him. He has the nicest manners and loves attention.
Thank you for everything."
Cindy and Amy Snyder
Pennsylvania
| JUSTA BIT O DOC Bay AQHA Gelding purchased by Cindy & Amy Snyder |
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"I sent my 7 yr. old, 16 hand Thoroughbred mare, Scarlett, to KC's "tReining" Center. When I sent her she was nothing but a spoiled rotten brat. She had only had the saddle on a few times, I got on her back only in her
stall. When she wanted her way, she got it. Scarlett was a totally different horse after Casey had her only two weeks. She wasn't the same horse I knew, she was a better horse and so grown up! But Casey still had a
lot of work ahead of her. By the third week, I was riding her. I couldn't believe I was on my horse after only three weeks. I went to the "tReining" Center once a week for the next five weeks to ride her. Each time I was
getting more relaxed , we were both getting the training we needed. After two months of training, I have a horse I can trust and enjoy. Each day I ride it keeps getting better. We still have a couple of bridges to cross, but
we'll get there in time. All thanks to Casey for being such a good trainer. I would recommend Casey to anyone who wants a well trained horse and wants to be a better rider. She was really good, not only with Scarlett
but with me too!"
Ruth Ann Thomas
Bristolville, Ohio
stall. When she wanted her way, she got it. Scarlett was a totally different horse after Casey had her only two weeks. She wasn't the same horse I knew, she was a better horse and so grown up! But Casey still had a
lot of work ahead of her. By the third week, I was riding her. I couldn't believe I was on my horse after only three weeks. I went to the "tReining" Center once a week for the next five weeks to ride her. Each time I was
getting more relaxed , we were both getting the training we needed. After two months of training, I have a horse I can trust and enjoy. Each day I ride it keeps getting better. We still have a couple of bridges to cross, but
we'll get there in time. All thanks to Casey for being such a good trainer. I would recommend Casey to anyone who wants a well trained horse and wants to be a better rider. She was really good, not only with Scarlett
but with me too!"
Ruth Ann Thomas
Bristolville, Ohio
"Hi Casey,
Just wanted to let you know that "Jewel" our 3 yr. old filly is doing wonderful, she is everything we hoped she would be and
more. It's amazing what you were able to accomplish with her after her tramatic experiences. I never thought anyone would
be able to brush her face let alone bridle her, and getting near her back leg that was injured so badly was near impossible.
YOU did it all, and she is just a pleasure to be around now.
You went beyond what most trainer's do, taking her on a trail ride, to a show, making a video, and even coming to our place to
help me with her afterwards. I bridle and saddle her by myself now, give her baths (even her face) and she's an angel about it
all. It's a joy to work around her and not have her freak out when you get near her head or leg....like I said amazing!
Thank you so much, and you can be sure that all of our babies will be coming to you for training, and we tell everyone if you
have a problem with a horse....send them to Casey! Thanks again, we love her and you!"
John & Marilyn Schlacht
Hillside JM Stables
W. Farmington, OH
Just wanted to let you know that "Jewel" our 3 yr. old filly is doing wonderful, she is everything we hoped she would be and
more. It's amazing what you were able to accomplish with her after her tramatic experiences. I never thought anyone would
be able to brush her face let alone bridle her, and getting near her back leg that was injured so badly was near impossible.
YOU did it all, and she is just a pleasure to be around now.
You went beyond what most trainer's do, taking her on a trail ride, to a show, making a video, and even coming to our place to
help me with her afterwards. I bridle and saddle her by myself now, give her baths (even her face) and she's an angel about it
all. It's a joy to work around her and not have her freak out when you get near her head or leg....like I said amazing!
Thank you so much, and you can be sure that all of our babies will be coming to you for training, and we tell everyone if you
have a problem with a horse....send them to Casey! Thanks again, we love her and you!"
John & Marilyn Schlacht
Hillside JM Stables
W. Farmington, OH
| Casey on Jewel at Squire's Castle 7/22/08 |
"Hey Casey,
I just wanted to say how much I have learned from you.
When I came to your farm for boarding, I wanted nothing to
do with a horse except for barrel racing. You made me feel
right at home and taught me that there is more to riding
than just running. Everything I said I couldn't or wouldn't do,
you have taught me to overcome. When I was ready to sell
my horse, who was a rearing fool, I wanted to turn her over
to you for training, but you taught me how to train her on my
own. You have been a great mentor and friend. I can't
believe that I go trail riding now & do extreme ranch
courses. I'm competitive in team penning, learning to rope,
jump, spin, slide, ride and most important of all, patience. I
have learned the importance of my riding skill to achieve
goals in the sports I want to compete in. You have taught
me confidence and that all disciplines have a reason and
benefits. Thank you, Casey, for all that you do. I couldn't ask
for a better trainer or friend. I'm looking forward to next
year's Ultimate Ranch Race, too!"
Thanks again,
Crystal Burr
Burton, Ohio
I just wanted to say how much I have learned from you.
When I came to your farm for boarding, I wanted nothing to
do with a horse except for barrel racing. You made me feel
right at home and taught me that there is more to riding
than just running. Everything I said I couldn't or wouldn't do,
you have taught me to overcome. When I was ready to sell
my horse, who was a rearing fool, I wanted to turn her over
to you for training, but you taught me how to train her on my
own. You have been a great mentor and friend. I can't
believe that I go trail riding now & do extreme ranch
courses. I'm competitive in team penning, learning to rope,
jump, spin, slide, ride and most important of all, patience. I
have learned the importance of my riding skill to achieve
goals in the sports I want to compete in. You have taught
me confidence and that all disciplines have a reason and
benefits. Thank you, Casey, for all that you do. I couldn't ask
for a better trainer or friend. I'm looking forward to next
year's Ultimate Ranch Race, too!"
Thanks again,
Crystal Burr
Burton, Ohio
| Crystal on Reba at the Polo Fields 4/22/07 |
| Barrie Miller on Alley, Casey Pierce on Floyd & Crystal Burr on Reba stopping for a break during a trail ride at the Girdled Road Park. 6/21/08 |
"Hi Casey,
I just wanted to thank you for our horse, Red, he is so great with my kids. He knows to go slow with
them but he will also have some spunk for when I like to ride him!! My kids have learned so much
from him, so I just wanted to thank you for such a great horse!"
Thanks,
Melinda Noffsinger
West Farmington, Ohio
I just wanted to thank you for our horse, Red, he is so great with my kids. He knows to go slow with
them but he will also have some spunk for when I like to ride him!! My kids have learned so much
from him, so I just wanted to thank you for such a great horse!"
Thanks,
Melinda Noffsinger
West Farmington, Ohio
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"Hey Casey,
Just a note to thank you for helping us purchase our first horse Winner's Circle HOF
from you (Summer 2007). He was everything you said he was and more. Winner
has taught the whole family how to ride and he has been a wonderful horse to own.
Thanks for always answering our constant questions and lastly with our new "green"
horse purchase, Blue, a Spotted Draft gelding. You worked miracles with him in just
one hour! I have never seen a horse go from being so scared to putting a saddle on
and riding in such a short time. I cannot wait to get him to you for more training as I
am confident you can make him into a great horse! Again, thanks for your time,
patience and friendship with us newbies!"
Shannon & Ray Bard
Randolph, Ohio
Just a note to thank you for helping us purchase our first horse Winner's Circle HOF
from you (Summer 2007). He was everything you said he was and more. Winner
has taught the whole family how to ride and he has been a wonderful horse to own.
Thanks for always answering our constant questions and lastly with our new "green"
horse purchase, Blue, a Spotted Draft gelding. You worked miracles with him in just
one hour! I have never seen a horse go from being so scared to putting a saddle on
and riding in such a short time. I cannot wait to get him to you for more training as I
am confident you can make him into a great horse! Again, thanks for your time,
patience and friendship with us newbies!"
Shannon & Ray Bard
Randolph, Ohio
| Ray on Deisel & Shannon on Winner |
| Shannon on Winner (right) |
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"I would like to thank Casey for selling my girls
and I Rose. She has been a great horse for
the girls and myself. She is very laid back and
lets you do anything you want to her. Casey
knows her job and sets people up with the right
horses. I cant thank her enough!
Dwayne L.
Madison, OH
and I Rose. She has been a great horse for
the girls and myself. She is very laid back and
lets you do anything you want to her. Casey
knows her job and sets people up with the right
horses. I cant thank her enough!
Dwayne L.
Madison, OH
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Dear Casey,
What a journey we have had since we brought Diva Alessia to your training center to board for a couple of months until my
husband could regain his health! You recognized Diva’s undeveloped talent during her first two weeks there and boarding
turned into training. Five months later you and Diva tied for 1st place in the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition at Equine
Affaire. In the following 6 months, you and Diva were doing a combination of reining and high level dressage movements in a
Western Dressage Routine at The Quarter Horse Congress in the Open Freestyle Reining Competition.
Diva Alessia has come a long way in a year from barely being able to canter with a rider to doing reining, dressage, obstacle
races and performing in show competitions. You are a talented equestrian and an excellent trainer of horses and humans. I
am looking forward to seeing you and Diva Alessia progress to even higher levels of excellence. I also want to thank you for
helping me ride with more confidence on my other horse, Sirocco, as I progress on my journey back from that traumatic
accident. I am enjoying Sirocco more and look forward to riding Diva Alessia!
Thanks again!
Joan Starkowsky
Winds of Change Farm
Novelty, Ohio
What a journey we have had since we brought Diva Alessia to your training center to board for a couple of months until my
husband could regain his health! You recognized Diva’s undeveloped talent during her first two weeks there and boarding
turned into training. Five months later you and Diva tied for 1st place in the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition at Equine
Affaire. In the following 6 months, you and Diva were doing a combination of reining and high level dressage movements in a
Western Dressage Routine at The Quarter Horse Congress in the Open Freestyle Reining Competition.
Diva Alessia has come a long way in a year from barely being able to canter with a rider to doing reining, dressage, obstacle
races and performing in show competitions. You are a talented equestrian and an excellent trainer of horses and humans. I
am looking forward to seeing you and Diva Alessia progress to even higher levels of excellence. I also want to thank you for
helping me ride with more confidence on my other horse, Sirocco, as I progress on my journey back from that traumatic
accident. I am enjoying Sirocco more and look forward to riding Diva Alessia!
Thanks again!
Joan Starkowsky
Winds of Change Farm
Novelty, Ohio
| Joan & Sirocco |
| KC & Diva Alessia |
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"I've known Casey for over a year now...I started out taking some lessons with her to learn
about reining. I come from a hunter/jumper background, so reining was a whole new
ballgame for me. Everyone welcomed me to the barn with open arms, which was such a
nice feeling! Even though I didn't come out too much for awhile, Casey still kept in touch with
me. Now I have my 2 year old Quarter Horse "JR" boarded at KC's "tReining" Center. It's
been 2 months now and I have had such a great experience there! JR gets to be outside as
much as a horse should be, and the care is great. He's not trapped in his stall all day like the
previous boarding farms I've been in. Everyone is knowledgeable, friendly, and JR can
finally grow up and be "a horse". My goal with JR is to take him to Congress next year to
compete in free-style reining. Casey never has put us down or doubted us. A lot people I've
trained with would not have that much faith. If we're ready to go and we do, that's great! If we
aren't, at least I can say I had someone supporting us all the way. I can't wait to see what this
next year has in store for us here at KC's "tReining" Center.
Thanks Casey!"
Hayley Hoffman
about reining. I come from a hunter/jumper background, so reining was a whole new
ballgame for me. Everyone welcomed me to the barn with open arms, which was such a
nice feeling! Even though I didn't come out too much for awhile, Casey still kept in touch with
me. Now I have my 2 year old Quarter Horse "JR" boarded at KC's "tReining" Center. It's
been 2 months now and I have had such a great experience there! JR gets to be outside as
much as a horse should be, and the care is great. He's not trapped in his stall all day like the
previous boarding farms I've been in. Everyone is knowledgeable, friendly, and JR can
finally grow up and be "a horse". My goal with JR is to take him to Congress next year to
compete in free-style reining. Casey never has put us down or doubted us. A lot people I've
trained with would not have that much faith. If we're ready to go and we do, that's great! If we
aren't, at least I can say I had someone supporting us all the way. I can't wait to see what this
next year has in store for us here at KC's "tReining" Center.
Thanks Casey!"
Hayley Hoffman
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"I was having a bit of a problem getting my
horse to bow. KC helped me by showing
me that I needed TWO cues: a start cue
and a end cue. After that, I got all of my
horses to bow. I met KC at a gas station
on our way back from the Columbus, Ohio
Equine Affaire. She is one of the best
horse trainers around. We should feel
lucky that she lives in this part of Ohio.
THANKS KC :)"
Gary Heckman
Heckman Insurance Agency
Worthington, Ohio
horse to bow. KC helped me by showing
me that I needed TWO cues: a start cue
and a end cue. After that, I got all of my
horses to bow. I met KC at a gas station
on our way back from the Columbus, Ohio
Equine Affaire. She is one of the best
horse trainers around. We should feel
lucky that she lives in this part of Ohio.
THANKS KC :)"
Gary Heckman
Heckman Insurance Agency
Worthington, Ohio
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"Pairing young kids with 2 year old unbroke horses purchased
from a sale can be a little hairy, but KC has always been patient
with us & taught us how to do the work ourselves. We've had a
lot of dirt cheap (or free), scraggly animals that she helped us
turn into talented & useful horses. We wouldn't be where we are
today without her help."
The Hopkins Family
Burton, Ohio
from a sale can be a little hairy, but KC has always been patient
with us & taught us how to do the work ourselves. We've had a
lot of dirt cheap (or free), scraggly animals that she helped us
turn into talented & useful horses. We wouldn't be where we are
today without her help."
The Hopkins Family
Burton, Ohio
| Myca Hopkins |
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"First of all thank you so much, Casey, for all your help with Joe! Joe is a 5 yr old
thoroughbred with hopes of being a low level dressage horse but he had balance issues.
I didn't understand how to correct a horse with balance issues and Casey worked with my
horse and me! She taught me to recognize the problem, understand it, and fix it. I tried
different techniques to solve it by myself but sometimes I need a little help. Joe was with
her for a few weeks and he completely changed! He had a great and willing attitude not
to mention his balance issues were corrected. What I love about Casey is honesty,
communication & general appreciation about the horse's well being. I've been with many
trainers but none can compare to her!! She showed and taught me step by step the
exercises and techniques she used to correct Joe's balance for future reference if I ever
come across this problem again. She told me all the positives and negatives about my
Joe, I greatly appreciate the honesty and she complimented me on the job I had done and
will continue to do with him. Joe is back home with me now, but it's so nice to be able to
call her with updates on Joe or questions I may have. I am a dressage rider but I highly
recommend KC's "tReining" Center. I believe in cross training for the rider and for the
horse! Casey has amazing character and I definitely recommend her to any and
everyone!! Thanks again Casey :)"
Candy B. & Joe
Columbus, Ohio
thoroughbred with hopes of being a low level dressage horse but he had balance issues.
I didn't understand how to correct a horse with balance issues and Casey worked with my
horse and me! She taught me to recognize the problem, understand it, and fix it. I tried
different techniques to solve it by myself but sometimes I need a little help. Joe was with
her for a few weeks and he completely changed! He had a great and willing attitude not
to mention his balance issues were corrected. What I love about Casey is honesty,
communication & general appreciation about the horse's well being. I've been with many
trainers but none can compare to her!! She showed and taught me step by step the
exercises and techniques she used to correct Joe's balance for future reference if I ever
come across this problem again. She told me all the positives and negatives about my
Joe, I greatly appreciate the honesty and she complimented me on the job I had done and
will continue to do with him. Joe is back home with me now, but it's so nice to be able to
call her with updates on Joe or questions I may have. I am a dressage rider but I highly
recommend KC's "tReining" Center. I believe in cross training for the rider and for the
horse! Casey has amazing character and I definitely recommend her to any and
everyone!! Thanks again Casey :)"
Candy B. & Joe
Columbus, Ohio
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Casey,
"It was a pleasure to buy a horse from you! I initially contacted you about a month
before I actually could take a look at Rodeo, due to Quarter Horse Congress.
However, you kept in touch with me, answering all of my questions. You also
portrayed Rodeo accurately to me, I really appreciate that. I don't like to waste
anyone's time, especially my own! After riding Rodeo, you still encouraged me to
ride others, which I did...and I came back for Rodeo. I appreciate the fact that you
were not trying to "push" a sale. Since then, he has been a pleasure to be around.
He is only a 2 year old, but he is extremely quiet and willing. He fits into our equine
family just perfectly! I also appreciate your follow up, making sure that he and I are
getting along okay, thank you. Here is a picture of him, along with our other two
horses. Thanks again for everything! I will definitely contact you in the future if I am
looking for another horse!"
Maureen Adams
Greenville, PA
"It was a pleasure to buy a horse from you! I initially contacted you about a month
before I actually could take a look at Rodeo, due to Quarter Horse Congress.
However, you kept in touch with me, answering all of my questions. You also
portrayed Rodeo accurately to me, I really appreciate that. I don't like to waste
anyone's time, especially my own! After riding Rodeo, you still encouraged me to
ride others, which I did...and I came back for Rodeo. I appreciate the fact that you
were not trying to "push" a sale. Since then, he has been a pleasure to be around.
He is only a 2 year old, but he is extremely quiet and willing. He fits into our equine
family just perfectly! I also appreciate your follow up, making sure that he and I are
getting along okay, thank you. Here is a picture of him, along with our other two
horses. Thanks again for everything! I will definitely contact you in the future if I am
looking for another horse!"
Maureen Adams
Greenville, PA
| Maureen & Rodeo pictured on left |
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