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Batman and Bon Bon: 

Bon Bon and Batman are two of the best horses we’ve ever had! Glenda and Gerald really know how to pick their horses, and their descriptions of the horses are completely true. We’ve used them on trails and in the ring countless times and are always absolutely perfect. All we can say is THANK YOU!

Buck’s Sandman (Bucky): 

Hi Glenda, Here’s a recent pic of my best boy in the springtime AZ desert. I bought Buck from you almost 6 years ago so this is a long overdue update. Thanks to your matchmaking skills, he was just what I needed to improve my riding skills and boost my confidence. We ride in some very rough, rocky and mountainous terrain here, but I know that my horse is very surefooted and can safely negotiate his way up and down most any trail. Plus his gaits are very comfortable, he has tons of stamina and can go all day! I wouldn’t trade him for anything. We’re looking forward to adding a new SSH from G&G to our home in a couple of weeks.

Phantom: 

Phantom loves his new home! Thanks so much for making Phantom a great horse! Blessings The Stubbs

Mighty General (Cotton): 

Recently came back with 3 horses from G&G. This is Mighty General, nicknamed Cotton, since he looks like the cotton on our farm in TN. Glenda and Gerald are so nice to deal with, and always strive to satisfy their customers.

Jag: 

Howdy Glenda Jag seems to have found his new home ! Absolutely, a wonderful addition and is working out just fine I wanted to say “THANK YOU” for all your efforts It was nice to do business with you

Evil’s Moonlight Dancer: 

About the time Dancer and I were celebrating our first anniversary, we moved him to a new place on the outskirts of town. We have direct trail access at the new place, and our big boy is so happy to be able to get out and see the sights. We’ve been taking some lessons with a Parelli trainer recently, and I’ve attached a photo of Dancer’s first foray onto the savvy stool. He thinks it’s great because he gets lots of treats. Speaking of which, I thought I’d share my recipe for Dancer’s favorite flas seed cookies: 3 cups ground flax seed 1 cup dry rolled oats 1 cup whole oats ½ cup molasses 1 cup no-sugar-added applesauce Preheat oven to 325 and lightly grease cookies sheets. Mix dry ingredients together, then stir in molasses and applesauce. Knead with hands, then form into golf-ball size balls (about 1.5 inches in diameter). Flatten cookies as you place them on the sheets so that they are 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter. (You can keep the dough from sticking to your hands by dipping them in water occasionally as you work.) Bake for 20 minutes, cool on racks. Feed to horse. If feeding flax seed as a dietary supplement to improve skin, coat and hooves, it is recommended that you feed about ½ cup per day. That works out to about three cookies. Thanks again for my lovely, best-ever pal!

Daybreak: 

Hi Glenda! Here is a picture of Daybreak & me taken on Sat.at our first event. It was a evaluation for the Volunteer Horse Patrol,series of tests and obstacles and we passed them all. I am so proud of Daybreak, he did so well,I only ride him in a bitless bridle! We are having a blast together, the bond we have is incredible. Kristen & Stormy passed also, Stormy did great!

Wired Legacy: 

This is Wire and I riding in the Krewe of Carrollton, an uptown New Orleans Mardi Gras parade. It’s hard to believe that it will be 5 years in July since I purchased him from you guys. He’s great with a super disposition, and no bad habits. I couldn’t ask for a better companion nor parade horse either. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Flat Shod Farms to all. If I am ever in the market for another gaited horse, G & G Flatshod will be my first and only stop. Thank you both ever so much.

Tex and Rocky: 

Glenda, What can I say about the 2 great horses that we got from you? They are kind and gentle enough that even the boys (ages 7 and 5) are able to mosey around on them. In this picture, you can see the joy in the faces of my little ones when they are in the saddle. They love riding almost as much as they love jumping in mud puddles, as you can tell by their jeans 🙂 On the day that this picture was taken, Chris and I were riding in the covered arena, and the boys just had to have their turn. (Don’t worry about the jumps that you see in the background that the owner trains her hunter/jumpers on…our guys simply look at and step right over them if asked, just like in all of the videos on your web site). It’s amazing how they know when our sons are on their backs as opposed to one of us, they are so careful, well behaved and really take care of them! Even Tex wont go faster than a slow walk when they boys are in the saddle, no matter how much noise they make or how many times they try to give him a little kick, and you know how FAST he walks! We get more complements on how gorgeous our guys are than any other horse (and there are a lot of them) at the barn where we board. It’s hard to not say “We know!” Now they they’ve lost their winter coats, they as shiney and sleek as ever. BTW, we love the saddles too! They are SO comfortable. We can ride all day without any soreness. We recommend them to all of our other horsey friends that trail ride.

Kenos Gold: 

Keno is a sweetie! Loves attention. Did not get to ride him for the first two months because of the weather and having bronchitis. Rode him for the first time the first week in may and he was a dear. Love him more each day!

Batman and Bon Jovi:

Glenda, Thank you so much! Today is only Batman and Bon Jovi’s (formerly “Golden Dude”) first day, but already we are in love! As they stepped off the trailer, they were not spooked at all and were perfectly calm. We couldn’t believe that this was our Christmas surprise stepping out of the trailer. They just sniffed around and did not go crazy or neigh to all the other horses at all. We walked them up to a stream, and at first they were like “No way!”, but after the first time they walked through it like they had done it a million times. They were perfect for brushing and when we put on blankets. Bon Bon even didn’t flinch as we put on 3 blankets trying to find one that fit. 2 of the blankets had to go over his head, but he was awesome with being in darkness for a few seconds! Overall, they were troopers! Thanks for everything! This is the BEST Christmas EVER! Morgan and Justin

Scooter: 

At the age of 53, over the summer I decided to purchase my first gaited horse. After looking at G & G Flatshod Farms website a million times and talking to Glenda for about 3 weeks, my husband and I decided to make that 9-hr. trip from SC. After trying out several horses, I decided to bring home “Scooter” – a 3 year old spotted saddle horse gelding. As we’re traveling home, I’m thinking to myself – am I crazy? . . . an old lady riding a 3 year old horse? Well, Scooter has turned out to be the sweetest and most laid-back, sensible horse that I have ever ridden. On the first trail ride, we went to the Virginia mountains where we crossed deep creeks, lots of logs and went straight up and down rocky hills. He handled it like a “pro”. He loves trail riding and is not spooky. He and I have bonded and I am looking forward to many more trail rides with “Scooter”. Thanks Glenda!!