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Name: Yvonne Grice
Email: vonnygrice@googlemail.com
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I am here again, just having to sing Dawns
praises for letting Capellan into my life. I know how much she
loves him still and she knew (I think) how much I adored him
also. This horse fulfills everything I could ever wish for -
beautiful, clever, aloof (at times), very spoilt and not a bad
bone in his body. I still have to remind myself how lucky I am
in having this horse and as always, I would never, ever go to
anyone else for my Spanish or Lusitano horses. Thankyou Dawn
for everything.
Trish & Mistico (12/07/11)
Dawn thank you so much for all your hard work. You found my
dream horse for me so quickly, You made it effortless for me.
You answered all my emails and I’m sure there was 1000’s. I
was very worried about importing from Spain, you here so much
about scams etc but you put all my fears to rest at each step.
The tack you ordered for me to fit Mistico is as good as you
said. Its stunning. Mistico is better than expected. He is
beautiful. Your transporter was wonderful too. I can and would
Highly recommend you to anyone wanting to import...From
videos, pictures you did everything in your power to insure i
had the best possible horse to suit me and my family. Mistico
isn’t even stressed and seeing he has just travels near 5000
miles thats fantastic to see. You care not only about the
Horses but your clients and i am thrilled with your help and
Mistico. I have even written a little poem, which i have
attached. I will gladly up date you later once we have started
to ond and enjoy the countryside together. Thank you for
making my dreams come true. Every time i look at him i smile.
Thank you Trish & Mistico
Teejay & Relente (13th June 2011)
I originally emailed Dawn asking for her to keep her eyes
open for a very specific size, type, age, sex and colour of
horse, not wanting to buy one yet and expecting it to take a
few months to find exactly what I was looking for. More or
less the next day she emailed me with details of the perfect
one! From the beginning Dawn was brilliant, from my endless
inane questions, through vetting, transport, details of what
to expect, right up to texts and phone calls when Relente was
on his way, she took care of all my worries. I got photos and
videos, and all the advice I could ask for. I have had little
experience with going abroad myself, let alone buying a horse
from overseas, and Dawn handled everything, leaving me free to
spend hours buying goodies for my new baby!
When
Relente finally arrived and I met him for the first time I
fell instantly in love. He was and is perfect in every way,
and I can't thank Dawn enough for finding him for me. I would
highly recommend anyone looking for a Spanish horse to go to
Dawn.
Lorraine, Staffordshire (February 23rd
2011)
I feel like Im dreaming. This beautiful girl, Galeota, has
melted my heart. I
never thought I would own a horse again
that could mend the broken heart I
experienced when I lost
my beautiful grey ID/AngloArab mare Rosie
unexpectedly in
2005. But I was wrong. I fell in love with gentle
Galeota
the second I saw her peep at me from the transport
wagon. She has been here
only 2 days and has behaved
impeccably, despite the turmoil of moving to a new
country.
I have Dawn to thank for this. I ve never had a Spanish horse
before
and, unlike many of her clients who describe having
dreamt of owning Spanish
horses for years, I only started
to research Andalusians fairly
recently after watching a
1980s film, ' Bolero!' I plucked up courage to email
Dawn
in December 2010 and explained that as a fifty year old lady I
wanted
something safe, to learn high school movements on. I
knew I wanted a grey horse
and assumed it would be a
stallion. Apparently mares are rarely trained to
this
standard in Spain. But Dawn found a such mare and
emailed me her
details straight away! Im so proud to be
Galeota's new mum! She's gorgeous and
clever and Im gaining
her trust by the hour. Dawn, thankyou so much for all
the
reassurance you gave me. You have a super team of
people who truly care about
matching horse with owner. I am
a very happy Andalusian horse convert. Now I
have my
beautiful PRE mare - the patter of tiny Andalusian hooves is
ringing in
my ears! I know who I will contact when I need
to find Galeota a suitor! Many
many thanks from a truly
happy 'mature' horsey lady !!!
Victoria Goodburn
I cannot thank Dawn enough for everything she has done for
me, from start to finish she has sent me pictures and videos
of possible horses for me and given her honest opinion on all
of them. She has answered every one of my many many e-mails,
texts and phoncalls, without ever complaining that I am
bothering her. She also never said anything about my very
limited budget, just set out to find me the best horse
possible with the money I had. I really felt that I would have
got the same service from her if I was spending £20 or
£20,000.
Dawn organised every detail transport of my lovely
new horse, Damasco. She reasured me that everything would be
ok and has even given me help since he has been with me.
Damasco is everything she said he would be and has settled in
to his new home very well. He is coming on in leaps and bounds
now and I can't wait to be out and about with him.
There
were loads of things I wanted to say about Dawn as she was so
wonderful in helping me, so I am sure I have missed something
out. All I can say is that she was brilliant in every respect
so if I have forgotten something, whatever it was, she was
brilliant at it!!
Jane Simmons
Many thanks for this lovely horse,i have had him just over
a week now and he has settled well,.As you ride them different
from the seat we are learning together, he is only 5 and is
very safe. They only need a small amount of solid feed as dawn
said and after getting in touch we have got it just right.He
is going very dark and will be black by the end of winter, The
type of horse you dream of owning and everyone thinks the
same. Cars pass slowly just to have a good look as his main
and tail is so long ,as the advert stated.If anyone wants a
horse with that little bit extra wow then i will send them to
Dawn as the advert she placed with vidios and pictures was
exactly as stated. I will be in touch with picture as he grows
because she want to know his progress, many thanks also to
klara as if she was not there i would have missed him,
jane
Sue Harrison (15th October 2010)
If anyone out there is looking to purchase a beautiful
Andalusian horse look no further than Dawn and her team
at Andalusian Horse Direct. Dawn has a great wealth of
knowledge of this fabulous breed of horse after working
with them for many years.
I have just taken
delivery of "Filo" and can't be more chuffed with him, he is
exactly what I wanted and is absolutely handsome. He has
been with me for nearly a week now and has settled in
marvellously and is a joy to ride and is very sweet natured,
he is everything Dawn said he was and more.
I can
highly recommend anyone using Dawns services, she is very
professional, helpful, patient and is meticulous in matching
horse with owner, she answered countless emails, texts
and phone calls from me in quick time and helped to
reassure me as this was my first horse purchase and I was a
little nervous, Dawns down to earth approach certainly made
the process less stressful and I can honestly say I received
5* treatment from her and know I can get it touch with her if
I need any help or guidance in the future. Thanks also
goes to Klara for her invaluable
help.
I know myself and Filo with
enjoy many happy years together and it's all thanks
to Andalusian Horse Direct!
Deborah Hogg (11th October 2010)
Mine is a fairy story and Dawn is my Fairy Godmother!
Having spent every spare hour I had on horse sale websites,
driving miles to look at horses only to find them not as
described, I got home from one such trip deflated. I
made myself a cup of tea and to cheer myself up, I went into
‘Debbie-Land’ and Googled my dream horse! ‘Andalusian,
grey (white), 15.1/ 15.2hh, gelding, bombproof…’ It came up
with Chulo on Dawn’s website. Long story short, I bought
this horse before my mug of tea went cold!
I have never been so excited in my whole life! Dawn
was marvellous! She insisted I watch videos and look at
photos as she wanted me to be 100% sure. Oh I was
sure! I’d never been so sure about anything in my
life! While these videos were uploading I asked a friend
who has Andalusians if she had heard of Dawn as I was thinking
of buying a horse unseen from her. She said ‘I’ve bought
a horse from Dawn, she’s very honest, trust her’. I was
going ahead anyway but that was certainly a good thing to be
able to report to husband when he got home from work and
thought me totally mad for buying a horse without seeing
it. I told Dawn I had spoken to this mutual friend so
Dawn did her homework too and asked her if I was a suitable 5
star home for Chulo, one very special little horse. Thankfully
I passed the audition! Many many emails were sent to and
from Spain, mainly to indulge my excitement. As the man
in the horse feed shop said ‘we had someone in just as excited
as you who was getting a new horse’. I was thinking,
that’s not possible, when he said ‘She was 8’. That was
me! I was like a kid on Christmas Eve!
Chulo arrived the following week and dreams really do come
true. He’s wonderful! I thought my other horse was pretty
bombproof but Chulo is fantastic and didn’t even bother about
a bonfire crackling at the side of the road. I am so
pleased I went with my gut instinct and trusted Dawn 100% to
buy unseen. My favourite saying is ‘Don’t wait for your
boat to come in, row out and meet it’. That’s exactly what I
did and I am so pleased I did. I am having so much fun
with Chulo, my dream horse, thank you
Dawn.
Katariina Laukkanen & Rociero
Greetings from Finland! :) I bought my first Iberian horse
from Dawn about two moths ago. The distance between us didn´t
make things difficult att all, as a matter a fact it was
difficult for me really to realize I was in Finland, Dawn was
in England and Rocco, my horse, was in Spain! I could get
touch to Dawn when ever I needed, at any point it was not a
problem to deal with foreigner intermediant. I never travelled
to Spain to look at my horse, I trusted on Dawn on her words
of Rocco and I couldn´t be more satisfied! Rocco is everything
and even more what Dawn told me, just unbelieveble little
horse! :) My dream was to have my own creme coloured iberian
horse, but what I got was so much more.. Thank You Dawn!! If I
ever decite to buy another iberian horse, and I do believe I
will, I will contact You on the first minute! ;)
Gill Denbeigh
03 Jun 2010
Just
wanted to post a massive thank you! Strange isn’t it why you
thank somebody when you’re the one departing with the cash but
it’s like that when you’ve had so much help and guidance, its
not really like doing business at all, its like a friend has
helped you buy a horse.
I approached Dawn and I
was very sceptical about dealers but it was worth a phone call
at least. After what felt like a few minutes but was probably
an hour I realised Dawn was no ordinary horse dealer. She was
down to earth and honest, without the fluff! Dawn knew an
incredible amount about horses and from her own experiences of
Spain and knowing Spanish people and their
horses.
I was looking for a hack really but with
potential to do more in the future, long distance, a bit of
jumping maybe, no set plans and so I wasn’t looking for a
superstar dressage horse to compete with the price tag to
match. At no time did Dawn try and sell me a horse of a higher
value or ever push any horses on to me, which I appreciated.
Dawn told me the facts about the horses that would be suitable
and left it there.
Dawn came up with several
suggestions and followed up with pictures too. Then I saw
Julio on the site and thought, wow! He was my idea of a dream
horse! Dawn sent me more pictures and a video and knew his
entire history, as she had sold his mum and sister in the UK.
Above all else we wanted a horse that wanted to be around you
and was easy and Dawn made the match well!
Luckily
Julio was already at Dawns so we went to see him and fell in
love. He was everything Dawn had said he was, he is very
special and stunning! The only problem was his age, three and
I’m not an experienced horse person so I had to think about it
quite hard and even had a look at some other horses there. But
Dawn was right, he was the right horse and because of his
nature, it didn’t matter how old he was. His Mum and sister
are the same. I can’t thank Dawn enough for the conversations
we had and advice we had about having a youngster and I
somehow knew that if Dawn had thought a youngster was too much
for me, she would have steered me towards another horse, but
knowing temperament was the most important to us, he was the
one. Dawn cares so much for her horses and this really became
apparent in our purchase. I’d also like to thank Klara too for
helping with the process and the schooling tips!
A few
weeks on and I’m overwhelmed by how amazing Hooly is!!! He is
everything and more now we have got to know him. He is an
absolute dream, an angel horse and I’ve never known a horse so
lovely.....and he’s only three!! He is so well mannered and
sensitive, he is a joy to be around and he does love you being
around him....he is gorgeous too which is the icing on the
cake!
I’ve realised Dawn isn’t a ‘horse dealer’
but a ‘horse finder’ or a ‘horse matcher’ and in my case a
dream horse finder and without even knowing it.....some things
are just meant to be!! If you want a Spanish horse that is
exactly what Dawn tells you it is, please call Dawn and take
advantage of her friendly, knowledgeable service, you won’t
regret it, I've never stopped smiling since!
Mary Lightburn
20 May 2010
When I
bought Castana from Dawn, I saw this gorgeous little foal
called Casanova who had just arrived in the UK. After a few
months I asked Dawn if Casanova was still available and to my
delight he was. Dawn sent me lots of photos and videos of him
and his parents, and I fell in love with him. I had him
castrated before he came to me and Dawn arranged everything
through her vets, and provided his aftercare. When he was
better he made the long journey down South to me. He arrived
at the yard after a very long journey and was such a good boy.
He settled in so quickly and was 'the perfect' youngster. An
absolute dream to look after and handle. Then my personal
situation changed and it became apparent that I wouldn't be
able to keep two horses. Dawn was very, very understanding and
put her trust in me and allowed me to sell Casanova on her
behalf. It was very upsetting to have to part with him but he
went to a lovely new home in the Midlands and is now spending
his time running around with other youngsters. I would
recommend Dawn to anyone. She is a very knowledgeable lady and
will always find you you're perfect horse. She goes out of her
way to accommodate everyone’s individual circumstances. What
is also so lovely is how she stays in touch with her clients
and the horses she has sold, and is conscientious enough to
ensure that both horse and owner are happy. This is a breath
of fresh air after having seen how some dealers really
couldn't care less what happens after they have been paid.
Thanks for everything Dawn. Mary & Cas x
Paddy Bunn
17 May 2010
Well What can
I say,if you are thinking of the daunting task of importing a
horse from Spain look no further than Dawn.With her
professional team behind her,she has supported me through
bringing my beautiful mare and very young foal home. When ever
I was worried about traveling them so far,Dawn soothed my
troubled brow,and reasured me all would be well.How right she
was,I have to day got my mare and foal,they arrived in very
good condition,and quite happy.A sure sign of good
handling,over five days travelling! You can't beat the
experience,that Dawn has had over the years she has being
importing Andalusian horses. I can't Thank her enouph.Paddy
Bunn.
Yvonne
23 Mar 2010
Just an update
Dawn on Ventura (Vinny). We are as in love now as we were when
he first arrived on my yard! Seriously, he is an absolute star
and I know I have said it many times but for you to source
such a lovely horse for me was a dream come true. I look
forward to the spring/summer when we can do so much more. He
wants to please in everything he does and we have tackled
woodland rides with fallen trees (some of which he has jumped)
and reasonably steep banks to tackle. His stablemate Malagueno
is coming on leaps and bounds - literally! What a handsome
chap he is becoming. He is going to be an intersting project I
am sure. Here I go again, but thanks for bringing these
beautiful horses into my life Dawn.
Annette Dean
09 Mar 2010
Hi, I
havent left a message since i got my 2 new girls Elektra in
June and Marquesa in July (have a few now haha) couldnt ask
for nicer mares they both stunning and very well behaved and
ever better Marquesa made me the proud new serogate mother to
a beautiful chestnut filly born 22nd Feb, very tall and
strong. I have started looking out the shows that i will take
her to haha. Dawn thanks again you know me, wont be long till
im back on to you for another beautiful horse. Annette x
Diane
03 Mar
2010
I have purchased a wonderful PRE gelding called Gentil
from Dawn this is the fourth horse I have purchased from Dawn
and I have to say she is a very fair and honest person to deal
with I am so happy with my new horse and would reccommend
anyone to buy from Dawn she does her job very well and really
does care about the horses Thanks Dawn you got it right again
x
Suzanne
Evans
02 Jan 2010
I met Dawn when I
sent my three year old pure bred colt to her for backing. It
was very important to me that "George" (I had bought him as a
foal and he is the most gentle of characters) went to the
right place, and I liked Dawns friendly and down to earth
attitude from the start.
I had a feeling that George would
be too quiet for me and after much thought, and tears! and
conversations with Dawn! decided to part with him, as I knew
Dawn would be able to find him the right home.
Once the
decision was made I started with Dawns help to find a horse
more suited to me, she sent me lists of recommended horses and
I picked four I really liked. After several changes of mind (I
am a woman!) I chose an unregistered colt called "Romeo". Now
renamed "Peludo", (hairy) "Ludo" to us have a look why!
He
arrived safely at my home (arranged totally by Dawn) and is
all I hoped for, beautiful, full of character and rather wild
at times,that's what I wanted! He is "battered" daily by the
Shetland, but other wise strides out like he owns the place.
Despite all this he is well behaved and gentle with me and we
will have a great future. I will continue his (and my own)
training with Dawn and strive to produce exactly what I want,
the thing that epitomizes the unique beauty of the Spanish
horse that proud spirit that is so often bred out of other
breeds. Thank you Dawn.
Suzanne Evans, George and
Ludo
PS if you want a really kind, gentle well bred,
youngster take a look at Gentil (George) whom Dawn is training
and has for sale, you will not be disappointed when you meet
him I promise.
Yvonne
Grice
23 Dec 2009
I just want to say to
anyone reading this that I am so happy with my two boys which
I purchased through Dawn. Ventura (Dawn must get fed up of me
going on about him) is an absolute star. I would not be
without him for anything. I look forward to the springtime
when I can do even more with him. Malagueno is now turning
into quite the young man (and handsome with it, just like his
sire). Dawn, you are brilliant and know how to place a horse
to the client. I hope we have more horse contact in the
future.
Yvonne
Grice
07 Nov 2009
I would just like to say
that if anyone is thinking that buying a horse unseen, then
they should think again and speak with Dawn. If anyone goes
the extra mile for you, it is Dawn. I have to admit, I have
been quite fussy at times but Dawn has persevered with me and
now I have another lovely, adorable and kind boy in Ventura.
He is a very welcome addition to my Malagueno (who needs an
adult figure to look up to)! I know that at some stage in the
future, I will be looking to purchase a mare with a view for
breeding and Dawn will be my first line of contact. My husband
is certainly taking a back seat now but he knows it is a lost
cause to try and tear me away from my beautiful boys. I will
post some pics as soon as possible and keep up the good work
Dawn. Thankyou again.
Yvonne x
Sue Cranfield
23 Oct 2009
Who would
buy a horse unseen from a person they hardly know???I did and
have to say am delighted with my mare Cortijera and with the
whole process of selecting her and her subsequent transfer to
the UK from Spain...all thanks to the brilliant Dawn Birks.I
had been looking for a suitable horse for the past year
without success.I have always loved Andalusians but thought
them a little too much for my budget.After yet another
disappointment I decided to have a browse and was instantly
impressed by the horses featured on Dawn's website I emailed
her and to my surprise received a quick response followed by a
friendly,informative phone conversation.I was impressed by the
depth of Dawn's knowledge of the breed and how driven she
seemed to find the right horse for the potential customer's
needs and abilities.She loves each horse and their welfare is
paramount,however I felt completely safe throughout the
purchasing process all due to Dawn's no nonsense,honest client
centered approach.If anyone is dithering about taking the
plunge and buying from Dawn I would be delighted to discuss
the process in depth just get my details from Dawn!
Sue
Cranfield
Helen
Jacques
23 Oct 2009
I had very specific
requirements, being a fussy person and nervous rider, and have
a cynical attitude, having been duped by a horse vendor in the
past. Dawn was acting as an agent rather than a vendor for the
mare I was interested in. Dawn arranged the viewing and gave
directions, meeting me near the venue to make sure I didn’t
get lost. She eased the negotiations.
I loved the
sweet nature of the horse and after a ride on the second
viewing (Dawn attended again), I made an offer. Dawn
recommended a vet for the vetting because mine would not
travel that far. The vet was extremely objective, thorough and
helpful.
Dawn offered to travel with me when bringing the
mare home but that wasn’t necessary – it was a nice
touch.
I now have a lovely calm mare for me to enjoy (and
big sister figure for our silly filly!).
Dawn knew
what I wanted (small, bay, quiet Spanish mare) and helped me
get her. She seems adept at matching horses and owners. I have
enjoyed good communication with Dawn throughout the sale and
since, by email, text and telephone, and would recommend her
for anyone wishing to buy a horse, especially a Spanish horse,
as this is obviously where her expertise lies.
Helen
Jacques
Consultant Paediatrician
Bonnie Church
19 Oct 2009
I have
just bought a beautiful mare from Dawn called Majestuosa. Maj
is the kindest, sweetest girl & a pleasure to be around. I
cannot wait to ride her again as soon as she fully settles at
my yard but she has already fitted in well after two
days!
I would not hesitate to recommend Dawn: she is
honest, lovely to her horses & answered every single e
mail & question (and they were endless!). Dawn carefully
matches you to the 'right' horse - important for me after a
break from riding & recovering from a back injury casued
by a mad arab!I did not have a great big budget either, so I
have managed to get a talented & stunning mare for my
money.
I received movies of Maj being schooled by the
lovely Klara, whilst waiting to sell my last horse & I
felt that I knew Maj well by the time she arrived. Dawn was
patient whilst I sold my unsuitable arab & supportive: she
knew that I was serious about Maj & did not sell her to
someone else in the meantime, though a lesser person would
have. The service from Dawn is second to none, even the
transportation from Dan was great & Maj arrived exactly on
time & very calm after a long journey.
I am so
happy with my lovely mare & looking forward to many happy
years with her, working on my dressage skills & maybe a
foal someday?! Oh and a second PRE perhaps, as I can see that
I am now addicted to them!
Huge thanks Dawn, I will
keep in touch & will send any friends looking for that
perfect horse..
CAROL
AUSTIN
17 Oct 2009
Where do I begin ! from
the beginig I think lets go back 35yrs thats how long I have
been riding and it has always been my dream to own a PRE and
finally my dream has come true thanks to Dawn.I have been
looking for nearly two yrs and not seen anything that caught
my eye till I saw Charco on Dawns web site he just hit me,
what a connection just by a photo. I was lucky enough to go to
spain to see him my husband Steve agreed to come a long .We
had a 1st class service Carola was a lovely lady who looked
after us in spain she even arranged a riding lesson for me on
a Pre 5yr old stallion Evento oh my god what a frill that was!
couldnt stop smilling all week. Charco been here nearly 3wks
and he is doing really well he is only 2yrs old and still a
colt he has not had much handling but all my horses friends
cant beleive how calm and how quickly he is learning. I am
hoping to keep him entire and my dream is to do dressage on
him .
Just like to thank Dawn, Carola and Robert the
transporter for bringing Charco to me, oh yeah and my hubby
Steve for putting up with me for 27yrs with all me ups and
down with my horses he does put up with a lot at
times!
Dawn I would just like to say thankyou from the
bottom of my heart for all your help and support you have
given me on this journey.Will keep you informed of Charcos
progress Carolx
Mary
Lightburn
15 Sep 2009
Having been let down
by lots of dealers and private sellers, I thought it was
becoming impossible to find my perfect horse. I saw Castana
advertised and decided to contact Dawn to see if she was still
available. To my delight she was. Dawn was very accommodating
and as we were coming from far away Dawn promised me she'd
keep hold of Castana until I'd had a chance to see her and she
kept to her word. We were made to feel very welcome when we
arrived and everyone at the yard was very friendly and
knowledgeable. I have now had Castana for nearly a month and
she has turned out to be the dream horse I was looking for.
She's the perfect match for me and everyone on my yard loves
her to bits already. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dawn and
I would certainly buy from her again in the
future.
Mary
Helen
Tracey
06 Jun 2009
Reading through the rest
of the testimonials on here one thing seems to stand out for
me about Dawn and her horses, and that is the professional
manner in which Dawn conducts herself and the temprements of
the Horses she finds for us. It is a very strange experience
to buy a horse unseen , apart form photos and videos from a
stanger you have never met , and not for the faint hearted ,
however in Dawn you have somebody that is 100% trustworthy and
the absolute guarantee that the horses will be everything she
says they are.
I took delivery of my stallion just
over a week ago now and he has settled extreamly quickly , he
is the sweetest ,quietest boy in the world . I am looking
forward to spending many happy hours with my "fairytail " and
I thank my fairygod mother (Dawn,sorry Dawn 4 making you sound
old!) ) for making it all come true . I would have no
hesitation in entrusting her again if ever I am lucky enough
to purchase another Andalusian. Thankyou from me and my new
Boy for putting us together. xx
Yvonne
04 Jun 2009
Hi Dawn, Just
thought I would let you know that I have started some flat
work with Majestuosa (Madge) and she is more than willing in
anything that is asked of her. She is now a muscled up and a
much more streamlined girl than when she came. Malagueno is
quite the young man now and I very much look forward to the
day when I will be breaking/riding him (I think) ha, ha. As I
have said before, you found me the perfect two horses and your
knowledge and expertise paid off. x
Andrea Handford
03 Jun 2009
I must
of emailed several andalucian sellers, but Dawn was the only
one who actually started looking for me. My budget was really
terrible - even Dawn said I'd be lucky... but lucky I was and
even though i only saw a few photo's and a video of Blanca, I
knew she was the one for me. My decision was 100% based on
Dawn's opinion, I also trust Dawns opinion 100%. She knows
more about what you can get for your money - realistically -
than any other horse broker i'd spoke to. she admitted Blanca
was still green (age 7) and she'd had 2 foals, but the mare
was trusting and kind - basic necessity really. Well, she's
now with me, I've re-named her Plumaro (dove) as she is the
prettiest most beautiful dabble grey horse with THE longest
gun-metal tail i've seen. We're both having lessons (i'm green
too!!) and together she and I are going to have some wonderful
adventures. Thank you dawn for making making a miracle happen
and for giving me a dream come true. When we win the 2012
dressage championships, i'll dedicate it to you!!!
xx
Alexis Groves
25 May
2009
Just a quick update to say Califa celebrated his 4th
birthday a month ago, and today he went out to his first ever
competiton (dressage) and did me proud with a 3rd rosette! He
got mainly 6's in his test. He went incredibly well
considering it was his first time away from his england home!!
Im hoping there will be more times like this to
come!!
Thanks, Alex and Califa x
Yvonne
22 May
2009
Hello Dawn,
Just an update to say how well my two
"lovelies" are doing. Malagueno is growing into a super boy (a
bit like a hormonal teenager at the moment)!! Majestuosa is
such a lady and looks out for me first thing every morning.
They are truly a lovely pair and you couldn't have found me
two nicer horses. I promise I will send you some pics. Thanks
again.
Alexis Groves
15 Apr 2009
Dawn,
I
must say a big thank you for helping me on my journey to
buying my first Andalusian. Even though I didn't meet you, you
spent a lot of time on the phone and emailing me, and managed
to find me the perfect horse. Califa is doing brilliantly,
he's a very good boy in every way. We started poles
yesterday!! He loved it! Thanks ever so much for my perfect
boy, I'd like to keep you updated on him!
Hope to
speak soon,
Alexis and Califa x
Yvonne
22
Mar 2009
Hi Dawn. What on earth can I say that hasn't
already been said. You are a pleasure to deal with (which
isn't always the case with people nowadays). Although I have
had involvement with the PRE for a number of years and already
owned my boy prior to coming across you,your help and
perseverance in finding my two beautiful Majestuosa (Madge)
and her son Malagueno has been second to none. I feel as
though they have been a part of my family from the very
beginning. In fact, I could never imagine them ever being
anywhere else now. They are both the most willing and sweet
horses I have ever come across. And as Arnold Swartzenegger
(sp) said: "I will be back" I wouldn't hesitate in
recommending you to anyone wanting a horse. Thanks again.
Rebecca Pacifici
15 Feb 2009
Hi
Dawn,
Just a quick hello to tell you how mileno is doing,he
has settled in really well with his friend sadie the
donkey.
I have been having weekly lessons with him and its
been great for both of us. He has been so funny in the snow
rolling around every chance he gets ,although think we would
all like spring to arrive soon.
Mileno is a very beautiful
kind sweet boy who follows us around everywhere, i am looking
forward to a nice spring /summer out hacking. will send some
pictures soon. thanks Rebecca
Karen and
Ian
27 Jan 2009
Hello Dawn Just to let you
know that both our girls are wonderful. We had our first pre
yearling "Requila" in August 2008 and have not looked back
since with "Amaranta" joining us in October. Thank you for all
your help and a wonderful service and wonderful horses. Will
let you know as soon as Amaranta has her foal at the end of
March!!! Karen and Ian xxx
Mandi
25 Jan 2009
Hi Dawn, as a new
customer and future owner of Serano and Bombon Vap, i would
just like to say how helpful you have been to me in the past
couple of weeks. Not only have i made a good friend but your
insight into these horses has been invaluable. I think its
wonderful how you obviously love every horse you come into
contact with and i cant wait to own my boys. I know they will
be everything you have said they will be and im looking
forward to owning my dream with many thanks to you. You are
direct and honest and for that i owe you a great deal. Many
thanks xx
Annette Dean
14 Jan 2009
Hi
Dawn,
As i said in my last message it prob wouldnt be long
until i bought another one of your beautifull horses, well it
was only 4 months until you found me Lucera who is also half
sister to my other gelding i bought from you in August, she
looks so much like him and her personallity is great, she is
PERFECT and i cant wait to start getting her in to shows as
she so flashy. I look forward to you coming up in the
Spring.
My empire growing so i will prob in touch again
very soon lol
Lisa
24 Dec 2008
Earlier this year I
visited Dawn's yard and tried out a few horses I had seen on
the website. I fell in love with the stallion Mr M (Mejicano)
but the yard where I was renting at the time said they did not
want a stallion on site. I would just like to thank Dawn for
the wonderful service she gave, enough though I was not a
paying customer. Her horses are amazing, she definately has an
eye for the andalusian. It has been my dream to own an
andalusian stallion and one day it will happen and I know
where I will be going x
Sophie
09 Dec 2008
There are not
many honest people around like you I can not put in to words
how I loved your peaceful yard and your ways no money in the
world buys that and to me it means everything bless your heart
Dawn for looking after Estrella my beautiful filly foal I
would not sell her for the world I am still blown away by how
much she has grown while in your care she looks 1000% thanks
to you and I can not wait to get Estrella home but I will be
sending her back when she is 3 for you to back and school for
me I would not want anyone else to do this your knowledge is
never ending anyone looking for a andalusian horse must
contact Dawn she has a gift the horses love her Thank you Dawn
I will keep in touch and send you pictures as Estrella grows
take care X
Janine
08
Dec 2008
My name is Janine I owned a horse called Tarn for
many happy years and unfortunatly lost him two years ago lucky
for me I found Dawn and her beautiful spanish horses it began
with Tosca and I am now the proud owner of four andalusian
horses two of which I only saw on pictures and videos all
thanks to Dawn not only have I had great pleasure with my
horses but have found and exceptional friend in Dawn always
willing to give advice and support any time night or day if
you are looking for a spaanish horse then contact Dawn she is
good at her job and can match people with horses and cares
where her horses go Thank you Dawn for everything you are a
very special person
Julie
24 Nov
2008
Thanks Dawn for all your help with the lovable
Quincero (Quin) through all the ups and downs we had trying to
get him out to Kuwait. Eventually we made it!!He's been here
just over a month now and settling in fine. Your description
of him was spot on and he is a pleasure to own and eating like
there's no tomorrow!! I would recommend Dawn to anyone who is
looking to buy a horse. She genuinely cares about her horses
and who they are going to. I wish you good luck and all the
best Dawn and will stay in touch. Julie
Brian Dawson
18 Nov 2008
This summer
my own mare of 26 had to be retired and I feared I'd never be
able to find a horse to replace her.
In July I discovered
Dawn's web site and a few weeks later I was the proud owner of
the most wonderful Andalusian 7 year old. He is the perfect
gentleman, a very fast learner and a delight to be
around.
I can't recommend Dawn's Andalusians enough,
dealing with you Dawn was a pleasure, THANK YOU, I will keep
in touch.
Brian
Allison
Murphy
14 Nov 2008
Allison Murphy.
(France)
Sept 2008.
I am the proudest owner of a
beautiful Andalusian Mare from Dawn, her name is Milagra. She
is everything i wanted and more ! only 5 years old and
incredibly well behaved, very willing to learn, has fitted in
nicely with our childrens ponies, we all love her, a huge
thankyou to Dawn, a lovely lady, Milagra is everything you
said she would be, every time i look at her, i can't believe
she is mine.
Thanks Dawn, will come and see you when in
England.
Patricia
Pearce
11 Nov 2008
Purchased Rosa th
beginning of July to replace my retired horse Corrine. Dawn
said Rosa was the ideal horse for my riding experience, but I
was scepticle as I had not ridden for three years and Corrine
had ring bone that bad she could stand still for England so
when you obtain a horse that actually moves it is unnerving.
Happily for me Dawn was right Rosa has very good manners and I
could not beleive that I could find a horse anything like
Corrine. Unfortunately, Corrine had to be put to sleep three
weeks after I purchased Rosa due to Arthritus of the Spine so
as you can imagine I was and still am very upset about losing
her but Rosa does cheer me up and I still cannot beleive I can
go out hacking and have lessons on this wonderful horse. As I
am 55 years old it can be unnerving riding on roads but Rosa
seems to take everything in her stride and gives me confidence
to try new tests. Thanks to Dawn we are a very happy couple
and my husband has now got in the saddle andloves her to
bits.
Thanks Dawn for the introduction to this lovely
willing animal
Annette DeanTuesday, 8/12/08, 2:28 PM
Oh wot can i
say, im prob Dawns fussiest client but Dawn has came up
trumphs, i have just got my new baby delivered and he a
stunner. With in minutes of him arriving he settled so
quickly. i am so happy with him thanx again. I will keep in
touch and prob looking for another andalusian very soon.
Anyone looking for an andalusian so has to contact Dawn she
has lovely horses with fab personalities Speak soon Annette
xx
From:Aberdeen
Email:
annette.dean@tiscali.co.uk
Karen ShardFriday, 7/18/08, 5:28 AM
Hello Dawn Thank
you for making us so welcome on our visit on Sunday. You have
some beautiful horses and all very well looked after, they are
a credit to you. We are so pleased that the beautiful Requila
will be joining our family soon and are so happy to find such
a beautiful young horse!! Best wishes Karen and
Ian
From:Cheshire, U.K.
Web Site: Tarantela Bengals
& Siamese
Email: tarantela@hotmail.co.uk
carol macmanusFriday, 5/30/08, 2:15 AM
we have a bay
stallion thanks to you had great time in spain. going to spain
to look our selves was a hoilday for us that we would do again
thanks to Dawn
From:lincoln
Email:
carolmacmanus@fsmail.net.
TinaMonday, 3/31/08, 11:51 AM
Many thanks to Dawn
for selling me Lucera (now shorterned to Luca)She is the most
beautiful natured and kindest mare I have ever been around, I
was very lacking in confidence and had not ridden for over two
years. Luca was everything Dawn said she would be and I have
ownly had her for a week!, already Luca is restoring my
confidence in horses. I would recomend anyone to Dawn
especially people wanting a safe honest horse. Thanks again
Dawn, Tina and Luca
From:Leicestershire
Email:
forgetmenot47@btinternet.com
kellyMonday, 3/3/08, 5:25 AM
I wrote in the guest
book when Dawn first sold me Ruano and I wanted to write again
so that I could just say how over the moon I am with my
georgeous boy Ruano, Dawn couldnt of found me a nicer
Andalusian, I had a few issues and doubts when I first got him
6 months ago but Dawn told me over and over again that he
would be great once he had settled and he is THE BEST!! I
would most defernatley recomend Dawn when bying an Andalusian
she was brill.. thanks again Dawn and irl send more photos of
Ruano paddling in the sea next time its sunny in Norfolk!!!!
luv Kel
From:norfolk
michelle roenThursday, 1/3/08, 9:22 AM
CarolineSunday, 12/2/07, 12:16 PM
Having lost my boy
a couple of months ago, I took the plunge and contacted Dawn
about one of the mares I had seen advertised. No-one could
have been more open, honest, helpful and understanding. I am
now the very proud and lucky owner of young lady called Romera
who arrived a week ago. Romera is settling in really well and
I'm looking forward to many happy years in the future.
Caroline
From:Lincolnshire
Email:
carolineholterman@btinternet.com
Lynn HerdThursday, 11/29/07, 2:45 PM
I have recently
bought a pre foal off Dawn and found Dawn very fair, honest
and extremley helpful. Our foal, Romeo, is the best handled
youngster we have ever come across! He really is amazing for a
7 month old foal. We are over the moon with him and with the
service we received off Dawn. Thanks Dawn, you have found us a
future star!!
From:Cumbria
Web Site:
www.buckinawesome.co.uk
Email: hsidneyherd@aol.com
kelly beckFriday, 11/2/07, 4:19 AM
I think i must be
one of the worst people dawn has had to deal with, we often
joke about how i a was and still are a pain in the bum to
dawn!! dawn is one of the nicest most genuin peple i have ever
met and she is very knowledgable.. it has been a bit of a
search for dawn to find me my dream andalusian but she did it,
i was very specific in what i wanted having wanted an
andalusian since i was 6 (im now 27!!) and i had a small
budget!! dawn found me the most beutifull stallion named ruano
but we have nicked named him rudi!! he has been with me for 3
weeks and its like hes been here for years he is georgeous and
its all down to dawn, a lot of people would have given up on
helping me but dawn has gone above and beyond the call of
duty, i had spoken to at least 15 different people befor dawn
and in my opion you would be silly to use anyone eles, i would
have no hesitation in recomending dawn when choosing and
buying an andalusian horse.. i also just want to say thankyou
so so much dawn for everything you have done.. ruano is cheeky
but a real sweety.. and i look forward to us learning
together! thanks again dawn, kelly
From:norfolk
LouiseMonday, 9/17/07, 11:18 AM
Bought THE most
fabulous horse from Dawn...travel from Spain was perfect and
he has settled in after 1 week as if he'd been here forever!!
Have lunged and ridden him and he is more than I ever would
have expected! Take care with the change in food/bedding/etc
and he will be fine...Gook luck and don't use anyone else!!
Thank you again Dawn and Carola! Louise
X
From:UK
Email: louisembrice@hotmail.com
Marcia DoreyMonday, 8/27/07, 12:25 PM
Thank you so
much Dawn for providing the answer to all my dreams! Rocio is
the most stunning and sweet natured mare I could ever want and
I'm looking forward to spending many happy years with her.
Your service was so helpful I would never have made the
decision without your support! Thank you for everything. And
thankyou for converting Andy to
horses!
From:York
Email:
doreymarcia@hotmail.com
Sarah RogersThursday, 8/23/07, 12:50 PM
I have
recently bought a horse from Dawn. She is a beautiful
Andalusian mare who has only been in the country for a month.
Dawn was really helpful and patient and found me exactly what
I was looking for.
From:WALES
Email:
S.price58@btinternet.com
Lisa LawrenceWednesday, 8/22/07, 11:17 AM
Please can
you keep me updated regarding andalusians available here in
the uk,I will be looking to purchase during the first quarter
of 2008. Regards
From:Somerset, England
Email:
llawrence3175@hotmail.com
Dianne SetteringtonMonday, 7/30/07, 4:58 AM
Well
what can I say. Dawn has sold me the most beautiful Andalusian
boy, Enebro X, what a star he is. I cannot believe my luck!!!
I contacted Dawn with my requirements, which wasn't easy as I
am a fussy so and so, and she came up trumps first time. The
service I received from her was second to none and things were
so easy as she dealt with everything and I had absolutely
nothing to worry about as she did it all. The after sales
service so far has been brilliant. It hasn't been a case of
"oh I've sold it it's yours get on with it" like some people.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Dawn to find your
dream horse and not only have I a friend in Enebro, I feel I
have found a friend in Dawn. Should I feel the need for
another Andalusian, Dawn will be the only person I go to. She
was totally honest about Enebro and he does just what she said
he would. Thanks Dawn. You've made my year.
From:Near
Hull
Email: pagan_amber@yahoo.co.uk
Susie BicknellSaturday, 7/28/07, 3:22 PM
Mango
arrived at the end of April after a whirlwind decision made by
me and my 18 year old son. He has sweetitch, a hernia, little
box feet that the farrier hates and bucked me into A and E the
second time I rode him (not his fault). But despite this,
after 2 months we all adore him and everyone thinks he's the
handsomest horse around which of course he is (photos
available on request!) Our two aging TBXs have welcomed him in
and treat him like a mischievous boy. And Dawn was terrific.
In our initial search through the websites, she was the only
one who always responded quickly and fully to questions, and
since he arrived has kept in contact to make certain
everything was going OK. We would certainly recommend her to
anyone with a mad desire for an
Andalusian!!
From:Chalfont St Giles
Email:
susie@hodgemoor.org.uk
Nicki BeasleyWednesday, 7/18/07, 1:09 PM
I'm
currently sat counting down the days til Maximo arrives- dont
think i'll have any finger nails left! Many thanks for all
your help, way over the expected, in helping me find my dream
horse. I know he will be fantastic and when I am looking for
my first Trail horses there will only be one person I want to
come to and who I would recommend to everyone - Dawn, you are
a wonderful person!
From:Shropshire
Email:
nicolabeasley1@btinternet.com
RobFriday, 6/22/07, 11:16 AM
Dawn you have some
amazing horses and i would love to have one someday, they are
so fantastic and very well looked after thank you for all your
help with my enquires
From:Derbyshire
Web Site:
Robshomepage
Email: kemp1990@hotmail.co.uk
Sixto ValentinThursday, 6/7/07, 3:11 PM
Hello, My
name is sixto Valentin originally from Puerto Rico. Now I live
in Florida. I breed Paso Finos in Puerto Rico, and very
interested in Andalusian horses too. Very happy to received
information and be part of your e-mailing list. Sincerelt,
Sixto
From:Florida
Email: Jr0417@hotmail.com
Marian PerrottTuesday, 6/5/07, 2:18 PM
Contacted
Dawn 1st May 2007. By 5th May she'd found a really nice horse
for me, arranged vetting & transport. He was delivered to
me 25th May in perfect health by a lovely driver who
thoroughly understood & cared about the wellbeing of the
horses he carried. As for Dawn, no-one could have been more
open, honest and helpful, for which I'm truly grateful.
Commendador had a 6 day rest, during which he got a new set of
shoes & his saddle set up. He's now happily in work &
exceeding all expectations, so I consider myself very lucky
indeed, thanks in no small part to Dawn.
From:Isle of
Wight
Email: marianccf@ukonline
Eileen and TeresaMonday, 4/30/07, 2:10 PM
Well Dawn
we only came for a look, and ended up buying Gaucho and
Explendida, we know they will give us many years of happiness.
They help us to move forward after the loss of our beautiful
boy Balou. Thank you.
From:Derbyshire
Email:
tirnanog2@btinternet.com
Sunday, 4/29/07, 8:11 AM
Thanks for the Dream horse
we had from you.. my son is now having fun lessons.. the horse
just suites him perfect. steve
Email: steve
RachelMonday, 4/16/07, 8:56 AM
Thankyou Dawn for
selling me the best horse I could ever have dreamed of having.
Lupita is the most beautiful filly in the world and be the
perfect mare for me. Picture:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o252/rachiesmif/Ho
rses/lupitaps.jpg Rachel <3
x
From:Chesterfield
Web Site: rachiesmif
Email:
rachiesmif3@msn.com
Alison MastersWednesday, 3/28/07, 2:38
PM
From:Chesterfield, England
Email:
romeleyriders@hotmail.co.uk
Abby & StellaFriday, 3/23/07, 8:20 AM
Hi Dawn.
Thankyou for finding lucera for us. she is the pefect mare and
a pleasure to be around. also the added bonus of the bundle of
joy inside her. carnt wait for the birth.will keep you posted.
Thanks again. Abby & Stella
xxxxx
From:Retford
Email:
abby.wood88@yahoo.com
Sara HarperFriday, 3/23/07, 1:41 AM
Dawn - thank you
for all your help in finding me my first horse! Perdigon is
settling in well altough he is not too sure about the Scottish
weather! And many thanks to Abby and Stella for going above
and beyond in showing him to me! Cheers,
Sara
From:Scotland
Alma OakleyTuesday, 3/13/07, 5:00 AM
Thank you so
much Dawn for finding the most wonderful horse, Daniel
(Jamarqui Amigo) You have made it possible for a dream to come
true. I will keep you up to date on his progress. He really
has given me my zest that died when I lost Pegg, I grew up
with her, I will grow old with Daniel. A great big thanks to
Abby and Stella for taking care of him until he came home Much
love Alma
From:London
Web Site: Jamarqui
Hounds
Email: jamarqui@gmail.com
Amanda BlackshawSunday, 3/11/07, 9:51 AM
My new mare
arrived yesterday whom I have bought through Dawn and I can't
believe what a lovely horse she has found for me. She is
stunning, moves fantastically and is settling in very well. I
purchased her almost from the first photo - I didnt really
know what I was looking for until I saw her. I knew it would
be a case of falling in love with one and Dawn was very
understanding with me as I looked at quite afew! Dawn followed
up with afew videos of her and the deal was done. The vetting
was all arranged for me - and was done in English so that
helped! She also arranged all the transport and documents etc.
All I had to do was get the stable ready and wait. The
transporters were fantastic, very professional. She had
obviously been well looked after on the journey and arrived
looking well and not like she'd come such a long way. I cannot
thank Dawn enough for all she has done and would not hesitate
in recommending her to anybody looking to buy a spanish horse.
She has made the whole thing very easy! All I have to do now
is look forward to riding my lovely mare. Thankyou again Dawn
- will keep you updated!
From:Bakewell,
Derbyshire
Email: amandablackshaw@aol.com
Alma OakleyTuesday, 2/27/07, 3:25 PM
Breathtakingly
stunning horses ......... words cannot express their beauty,
grace or elegance. I hope one day to have such a beautiful
beast in my stable
From:London
Web Site: Jamarqui
Hounds
Email: jamarqui@gmail.com
JoanneFriday, 1/12/07, 5:24 AM
Brill site Dawn.
Huella has settled in really well, she is sooooo laid back as
you said she was and has a lovely temperament, I have high
hopes for her in the future, will keep in touch,
Jo
From:Derbyshire
Email:
jojohnson@sandiacre2212.fsnet.co.uk
theresaWednesday, 1/10/07, 1:44 PM
Well she finally
arrived!! and well worth the wait, she seems to take
everything in her stride, I know everyone says the breed is
extreamly calm but she has exceeded my expectations. Can't
wait for her to grow up!
From:whitchurch
Email:
monks_theresa_c@lilly.co.uk
HayleySunday, 1/7/07, 10:52 AM
I would definitely
recommend buying a horse from Dawn, she was extremely helpful
and my mare has turned out to be exactly as she described!
Will hopefully be using her stallion some time in the future
but meanwhile cant wait to get on and ride my beautiful black
mare! Thanks again Dawn
From:Hampshire
Email:
houndhill@tiscali.co.uk
karen salterSunday, 1/7/07, 2:58 AM
Hi Dawn loved
the web site did not know you had such fantastic horses, took
me back to my youth when I ate slept
horses.
From:doncaster
Web Site: Towsushet
Chows
Email: salterlinc@aol.com
StellaTuesday, 12/19/06, 6:33 AM
Hi Dawn, thanks
agen for having the patience and takin the time to find me my
dream horse, he really is everythin you sed he was and more.
we have really clicked and i carnt wait untill he is driving.
stella xxxxx
From:Retford
Email:
stella.wood07@tiscali.co.uk
GailThursday, 10/26/06, 10:03 AM
I would recommend
Dawn as helpful and genuine.I bought a lovely horse from her
and he is everything she said he was.I hope to use her
stallion next year to cover my mare.
From:Nr Manchester
Uk
Email: ggaildyson@aol.com
Natasha SkupskiMonday, 10/23/06, 5:36 AM
Hello Dawn
Pilon is doing great i can't imagine not having him after all
it took, you have been great. He has had the farrier and been
fine nothing seems to bother him. He is fine after the wormer
thank god!Can't wait till i can ride him as he will be
stunning. Thanks for everything ! Natasha
xx
From:Lancashire
Email:
tash_skupski@msn.com
Sally TwiggerMonday, 9/25/06, 12:36 PM
Hi Dawn,
Mariposa is doing well and is 5cm fatter belly-wise due to the
amount of hay she is feasting on! Thank you Dawn for a relaxed
and enjoyable purchase, I can't wait for the day when I ride
her. She's beautiful. Best wishes from Brecon - Sal
x
From:Wales
Email:
sally.twigger@tiscali.co.uk
Wendy LawWednesday, 8/2/06, 8:34 AM
Dawn, You have
been a great help your knowledge never ending...I hope to own
an Andalusian soon. Wendy
From:Staffordshire
Email:
plesterwendy@aol.com |