Barb and I asked Gary to put 60 days on Copper. We also explained to Gary that Barb had been in a horse wreck 3 years ago that required 5 surgeries over a 22 month period. Since Copper was going to be Barb’s horse, we would like her to be as bullet proof as possible. When the call finally came that Copper was ready to come home, we both were very excited to head to Cody to get our girl. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Gary and Sue like we were long lost relatives that had not been heard from or seen for over 20 years. We talked about Coppers achievements, and what would be needed to keep her on the right track, as well as where she could go from here. When we brought Copper up to the indoor arena and tied her up to be saddled, Barb and I stepped back to watch Copper for a few minutes. We both were amazed at the transformation our little 3 year old had gone through, under Gary’s guiding hand. Copper was no longer a carefree, teenage colt. She was a mature filly that was ready, willing, and able to go to work. With the saddle on and the reins in Gary’s hands, they walked into the arena. Gary stepped up on Copper’s back, and the show began. As Gary put her through her paces, we could not believe what we were seeing. If I had not known better, Copper was preforming like she was a 7 or 8 year old mare that had been rode for 5 years. Gary rode her over tarps, over a simulated wooden bridge, and over poles laying on the ground. Now it was Barbs turn to take a spin on her pride and joy. With a nervous smile, Barb climbed aboard Copper and got settled in the saddle. As they walked off, Gary looked at me and said, “Barb is going to love riding that horse.” Gary was right, after a few minutes the anxious grin had turned into a great big smile. While I watched Barb ride around on her little mare, I couldn’t believe the strides Copper had made in just 60 days. After a bit, like a 7 year old kid waiting for his turn on the rollercoaster, I pried Barb out of the saddle so I could take my turn on this 3 year old chestnut mare. The only way I can describe, walking, trotting, and loping Copper is, it was AWESOME!!! The work Gary had put in on our horse in just 60 days was simply amazing.
Barbara and I will always be grateful to Gary and Sue for the care, love, & training that they did with Copper. I know my body, employer, & insurance company will forever be in Gary’s debt. We both can say it has been our privilege to meet, get to know, and become friends with Gary & Sue.
Let me sum up this testimonial for you, Gary Cooper knows horses, what makes them tick, and how to get everything they have to offer, out of them. The bottom line is Gary KNOWS HIS BUSINESS!!!