Horses Sold & Testimonials
Passion Flares (a.k.a. Dax)
I have wanted a horse my whole life. When I could actually entertain the notion, all I had was 40 years of daydreams and no experience whatsoever. Of course, the horse I fell in love with was Forest Haven Farm’s Passion Flares (a.k.a. Dax), a 2-year old filly
that had just begun her training.
Most people would have ended the visit with a lecture on the impossibilities of a green horse with a green rider. Instead, Melanie listened to my ideas, asked questions, and made the effort to understand the relationship that I wanted to build with Dax – from the ground up. Melanie talked to the people who would be my support network (I live 3 hrs away), and she gave sound advice to me. Her obvious affection for her horses, straight-forward attitude, and great sense of humour made this an unparalleled experience, and one that I’ll never forget. Most importantly, our relationship did not end on the day that Melanie and Mark personally trailered Dax out to me – it continues with the same level of interest and responsiveness that I have experienced every step of the way.
Thank you Forest Haven Farms – so very much.
-Tanya (& Dax)
Dash
I purchased “Darius” a.k.a. Dash from Melanie in November of 2012 basically through the internet – with only a picture to go on, and Melanie’s word that Darius was a great horse! And he is! Melanie had Darius since a weanling and her professionalism with raising young horses is evident in Darius. He is very sweet natured, calm and easy going “almost” three year old. It is so important to start young horses correctly which was the case with Darius. I would recommend purchasing a horse from Melanie without any hesitation.Raven
“In the summer of 2010, I purchased a 5-year old Morgan mare from Forest Haven Farm for my 11-year old daughter. Raven is our first horse and we spent a lot of time searching for the right pony.
“Buying from Melanie was definitely the smartest decision we could have made! Raven was exactly as described to us and is a wonderful pony with the right start to her training. It was obvious that she was given much love and attention at the Farm before coming to us. Since we live far away, we have contacted Melanie many times for advice and she has been an amazing source of support for a beginning rider and horse owner. I trust her instincts and advice wholeheartedly, and if I were to buy another horse in the future, Forest Haven Farm is the first place I would look. Thanks for a wonderful pony, Melanie!”
-Lisa Dampier, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Power Play (aka Lexington)
“When I came across Lexington from Forest Haven Farms, I found the business to be friendly, welcoming, helpful and not the slightest bit deceiving-very upfront! Organized and reasonable, the owners definitely have a good head on their shoulders, which is hard to find in the market now a days. Since then I have purchased Lexington and he has been such a good manored, all around happy horse, much like the rest of the animals that reside at Forest Haven. Ill be sure to recommend Forest Haven Farms to anyone in the market for a horse in the future. Thank you so much!”