Vivaldi, sold in 2004 to June and Sarah Bowman

 Hi Denise.

 We can’t believe it has been 4 years since we came to look at ‘Squiggle’ or Acacia Ridge Vivaldi when he’s being posh. It isn’t easy to find the right young horse for a young rider but Sarah and Squiggle have made a wonderful combination. He has taken her through the grades to now be competing very successfully at Medium level and they have a very bright future ahead of them. He has a real presence when out and regularly attracts attention and comment. I know you will be happy to learn that Sarah & Squiggle have been Long Listed to ride Dressage at the Youth Olympics which is to be held in Sydney in January 2009.  We are so lucky to have had to opportunity to buy such a lovely boy.

 Kind Regards,
June & Sarah Bowman

 

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Romanesque, sold in March 2008 to Lisa Le Provost in NSW

Dear Denise,

Thank you very much for the help and honesty that you gave me during my recent purchase of the gelding, Acacia Ridge Romanesque, (“Eskie”).

Eskie arrived safe and sound in Sydney from his long trip up from Adelaide due to the fantastic attention and care that he received from Goldners Transport Group. There wasn’t a mark on him and he wondered off the truck as if he had been living at my place all of his life.

Since he’s arrived he has just been such a pleasure to have around. He has impeccable ground manners, a terrific temperament and is already proving to be quite a favourite around the stables.

Under saddle he is also brilliant as he tries really hard and has got a good solid basic education. His movement is fantastic and he catches onto everything really quickly. He is by far the most sensible four year old that I have ever come across – there is a lot of activity at my place and he has an attitude almost like he has seen it all before. He’s so no fuss that I’ve already entered him in a few competitions, something that I never dreamed that we would be ready to do so quickly, especially as he has only been under saddle a matter of months!

When I had the vet check done of Eskie, the vet, Dr. Greg Sezun said to me, ‘Denise is very honest, she’s the sort of person who calls a spade a spade’. After the experience that I have had with you through buying Eskie, I would very much have to agree with this – Eskie is everything that you said he would be (and possibly a little more!). Your communication and honesty throughout the whole transaction was so fantastic – I really couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome!!! 

Thank you,

Lisa Le Provost & Acacia Ridge Romanesque.

 

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BEWITCHED, sold in March 2008 to Louise Hall in Victoria

Hi Denise, 

just touching base to let you know how Bewitched, aka Sabrina is settling in.  What a great little youngster you have bred. She is delightful to handle and quiet, totally on the ball and always interested in what's going on.  And of course movement to die for, 'already engaged' I say, so balanced and great sit. Can't wait to ride her.

Everyone that comes here falls in love with her. And from all reports so did everyone that came into contact with her at Goldners. It was truly a fantastic effort that Trish at Goldners got the boss's pony as a traveling companion for Sabrina, as you and I both did not want her traveling by herself back to Adelaide.

Sabrina is now out in the big paddock with our other weanling, enjoying life and learning the ropes.

Thank you so much,

Louise Hall

Upper Plenty, Victoria

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