Thank Yous
Some of the most basic lessons in life I have learned from my time spent with horses over the years.....Responsibility, empathy, the irreplaceable value of hard work and preparation just to mention a few. In addition, some of the greatest times in my life have resulted from my exposure to these amazing animals...in terms of people I have met, places I have been able to visit (Kentucky, England, Europe) and moments of personal accomplishment. I always dreamed that I would have a farm to share the wonderful experience of being around these awesome animals. It is sometimes still surreal to me that I am actually living that dream! Annette Traband, Owner of Carousel Farm Chava Garcia- Farm Manager - In some ways you are the most important person at the farm being responsible for all of the daily care. The horses love you. Thank you for a great job! (shown with one of his favorite horses ...Plain as Bay) There are so many people that I could include on this list...to all that have supported Carousel Farm ......a sincere THANK YOU! We are making good things happen!
Thank you to all who have encouraged and helped us at the farm over the years and on a daily basis!
Elizabeth Heiser - my mom...the eternal optimist...there is no better testament to your eternal optimism then Carousel Farm. Thank you for all you have done and for being the on-going head of the public relations and cheering department at the farm! Love, A
Doctor McCalister - Vet - Our vet since the inception of Carousel Farm in 1993. We are forever grateful for you competency, commitment to care. You have come many a late night to care for the animals!
Mike Seybold - Blacksmith - Now one of the top blacksmiths in the country! Our blacksmith since the start of the farm in 1993....a sincere thank you for those magic shoes have won us many classes over the years!
John Coal - Feed Store Owner - always a cheerleader, when I most need it. Thank you for all of your help with managing feeding programs and pasture maintenance...but most of all thank your encouragement, when I need it the most!
Cynthia Warner - Friend & Childhood Trainer - You could have gone on and ridden with the best, but you ran your stable on a shoestring to give those with limited resources...like myself the opportunity to become horseman. Thank you for the comprehensive experience you provided!
Late Sylvia Hector - Friend & childhood Trainer - So eccentric in your ways...but so very talented...thank you for taking me on as a working student. I was able to show & train with people I could have never otherwise afforded. Your name and legacy in the show jumping world is still apparent. Thank you for the opportunity to ride, show and most importantly ....learn!
Wendy Barnes - Friend
Judy Dillman - Friend
Julie Smith - Friend...Thank you for pitching in when help was short. You got all of the horses back to receiving the care needed...vaccinations, supplements, wormer. The horse all now look marvelous and our protocol is working.
Pat Bittenbender - Friend - I can't believe you talked me into showing the jumpers again after 20 years....but it was fun and great for my confidence and I would do it again! Thank you for support and encouragement! (Annette shown riding Pat's "Baby")
Late Paul Smith - Friend - To my biggest fan...we may not have bought the new farm had it not been for you. I miss seeing you. Thank you for your offer to help us, if we got in trouble, it was enough to convince me to go for it!
