Dear Marion & Larry,
Thank you for the wonderful experience at Whinny Acres. The horseback riding, activities & hospitality was more than I had hoped for, and made a wonderful surprise birthday gift for Terra. We all enjoyed ourselves immensely in your beautiful home. I thought you might want a few other pictures of our time with you, perhaps to use on your website. You will definitely be hearing from us again, perhaps for a trip in the summertime. Thank you again.

Michelle Black
12/02/09

Hi Marion, Doug and Katelyn,

Kannan, Aidan and I wanted to thank you again for a terrific time on
Saturday. The evening ride was beautiful and Aidan misses Brumby terribly!
Thanks to your recommendation, we stayed at Munshaws and had a lovely meal
at the restaurant. It was a perfect day and we will definitely book some
weekends for next year. Please keep my email in mind if you ever send out
newsletters for future events. Next time we will be sure to book in advance
so we can stay at your B&B!

Thanks again and enjoy your winter,
Robin Mahadeva
Manager, Training Consulting
Organizational Effectiveness’
20/10/2008

Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:43:38 -0400

Hey Marion,

just wanted to let you know that John and I had a great time. Everything was fabulous and we were very pleased in choosing your stable for our riding adventure.
We are of course still recovering from our exertions, but it is nothing but an excuse to take it easy today without any guilt.

You will remain an inspiration to me. I will look to the dreams that I have and not allow my achievement of them to be cut short by my perceptions of my own limitations.

Great job again and our thanks for a great memory.

All the best in the future,

Sue Farley
21/09/08

Hi Marion, thanks so much for calling tonite to check on Smokey. She is absolutely fine, seemingly no ill effects! Thanks to you and your quick response, help and great idea, I think. It was so kind of you to call and check on her/us. I was so upset - she has never been ill a day in her life, that I am aware of!

We so enjoyed our stay with you, we are already planning a fall time & will be calling you to book. I would have called you back tonite, but we got in fairly late and I didn't want to disturb you.

Thanks again, you are truly awesome!!! Can't say enough great stuff about you and the farm.

Many good wishes,

Sally Morris
01/09/08

Hi Marion!

Just wanted to write and say what a wonderful time Lisa and I had yesterday (despite the rain!!). I didn't get a chance to thank both Doug and yourself properly - I went to the car to grab a change of clothes from the trunk, and the sky just opened up and downpoured! I practically had to jump into the trunk to keep dry. Needless to say - I got trapped in the car and couldn't really get out again to tell you how much we both appreciated the expereince.

Doug was fantastic - we really enjoyed the trails he took us on, as well as the swim! Even though we were all wet and shivering, it was really great that he took us into the water anyway. We very much enjoyed his company, and were very fortunate to have such a knowledgeable (and daring!) guide for the day.

The horses were fabulous as well, please give an extra pat on the neck to both Snoopy and Larkin for us. They were such an easy going pair, full of personality and sweet as could be. It made us both miss our horses very much. Larkin reminded me a great deal of my old show horse Sporty - he had a similar look in his eye and even resembled him in some ways.

All in all, a great day. I'm looking forward to planning my next trip back. Thanks again!!

Sarah O’Callaghan
11/08/08

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Hi Marion & Larry,

Thank you both so much for everything during our wonderful stay at Whinny Acres.
Our B&B stay was the best we have ever experienced. You made us feel like family and your gourmet breakfasts far exceeded anything we have experienced in our travels. I love your creativity in presentation of the food to make it fun and yummy.
Your trails were challenging and very scenic and your horses were more than just trail horses for sure.

Thanks again for your understanding of a hurting body and making special arrangements to meet up with the all day lake ride. This enabled us to experience swimming with the horses but not having to put our bodies over the top of the pain threshold after riding for five hours on the river ride the day before.

We will be back in the fall for sure and are thinking of bringing our horses to experience Whinny Acres with us.

I also think that the winter sleigh ride sounds like a hoot too, so you may have to reserve our room for each season.

Thanks again for a wonderful experience.

Pat & Gary Valliere

Hi Marion - I hope you have been enjoying all of the summer camps - I just
have to tell that almost everyday Solah and Marley play "horse camp". All
the dolls that can fit onto all the horses we have are lined up to have
their lessons, go on trail rides, break for lunch, swim in the pool (aka
sink). There are pretend walkie talkies involved and names for all the
campers, instructors and volunteers - gives me Solah's lens on her Whinny
acres life when she is there - I should video record it for you one day,
especially the parts where they get into fights about who should be on what
horse or what part of the program they are in at the moment, would give you
a good laugh.

Hope all is well there.

Michelle Brownrigg
01/08/098

Hi Marion,

The bus arrived exactly on schedule yesterday and I got home last night after an entirely uneventful trip. I really can’t tell you how much I enjoyed the ride and appreciated all the time and trouble you put in to accommodating me (and feeding me so, so well…that breakfast soufflé was the best breakfast dish I’ve ever had). Whinny Acres is everything a place associated with horses should be: impeccably managed, safe, cheerful, and calm. As for the accommodation, I’ve been much less comfortable in many hotels than I was in your little bunkie!

I also greatly enjoyed chatting with you. You are an amazing person, and your style of running your business is very inspiring. I just wish I lived a bit closer so I could come regularly for short rides and lessons. I will certainly come back one summer, perhaps for a five day trip. In the meantime, if there’s ever a spot open on one of the longer rides that you think would be suitable for me, let me know on the off chance that I can get there for it.

And, as you might expect, I really miss Buddy. Please slip him a carrot or two for me; he’s such a gem. He and the others reminded me just how important it is to me to be around horses, so I’ll be looking for ways to make it happen much more often.

I hope your busy August goes well and you get in a bit of time for yourself before the November lull.
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Hugs to you, doggies and horses.
Melanie Sexton
31/07/08

“Thank you for the 5 day ride”

Hello Marion!

It’s been a hectic week but the shower is over and it was a huge success so I can breathe and take a few minutes to write. I wanted to say thank you for all the caring and concern you showed throughout our entire visit with you. Much of it was above and beyond the call of duty – especially stopping traffic on Hwy 10 – (still can’t get that picture out of my mind!) Even without that, you have the gift of making a person feel very special and comfortable in your home. It’s always a great treat to be a guest somewhere, but you gave the word a whole new meaning with your thoughtfulness and consideration for our well-being and our safety…even going the extra mile for toilet paper and cheese!! ? I realize my drawbacks could have been a nuisance but you and your wonderful staff never made me feel that way and for this old”er” broad, that’s a big plus!

I already have another friend who wants to join Shirley and myself next summer when we sign up for another trek through your beautiful country! I wish I could make it up again in the fall but with the Stag & Doe still looming as well as the wedding in September, this year is out. However, with good exercise, diet and determination, I should be an okay candidate for next year. (Did I mention plastic surgery???) However, if miraculous changes do not occur, I shall still endeavor to ride the range again!! As long as you still have that hot tub…

Seriously, it’s so good to know that there’s such a wonderful place so near home…with such caring people. I wish you and Larry the best year ever; I hope Steve, Doug and all the others have a great summer with the guests coming in, but know one thing… not one of them will enjoy your food or your hospitality any more than I did!

Bye for now and don’t work too hard…I need you rested and refreshed for next summer so enjoy your lovely, long vacation this winter.

Take care; my love to all and I know Shirley shares my feelings but her email isn’t available yet.

Bunny
July 30, 2007

“Wonderful Weekend”

Hi Marion;

How are you? It was great meeting you in person. I want to thank you for a wonderful time on the weekend. Sheree and I both enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Our bedroom and the bathroom were fabulous. Lots of space
and nicely decorated with everything we needed. Breakfast was delicious and we really appreciated the imagination you put into it and that everything was so fresh. Our horseback riding experience is something we
will always remember. Your horses were easy to ride and we thoroughly enjoyed our trek. We will certainly recommend you to others.

Again we had a great time. Thank you so much.

Barry Finn
The Rider
August 2007

“ Seasons Greeting”

Hi Marion,

Happy New Year!!
This email card reminds me just how long it has been since my daughter, Ryann and I last saw you, almost 6 months ago. The weather and scenery were much different then.

I meant to send this note sometime ago to once again thank you and your great employees for such a great time.
In addition, I have included some pictures for your viewing pleasure and maybe in hopes one may appear on your website.

Thank you very much for the great summer adventure my daughter, Ryann and I had the long weekend in August.

We walked away with memories we will remember for a long time. To this very day we still share our great time with friends and family.

We appreciated the great hospitality, great meals, especially breakfast and had great fun making our lunches with all the fix’ns for our day’s journey with Denis, our knowledgeable and ever patient guide.

You and your staff made us feel so welcome and comfortable from the moment we arrived, from selecting our personal horses for our weekend stay, to setting up the campfire after the refreshing dip in the pool.

Ryann and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and do miss our horses. We also miss the beautiful scenery, great trails and the amazing experience of swimming with the horses.

We are definitely going to return next year. When we returned home Ryann started planning to come back with her girlfriend to do the overnight summer riding camp next summer. Funny though...they won’t let me come along!! Maybe an adult riding camp is an idea?...wink wink!

Once again, we thank you again for your hospitality and kindness. Please say “Hi” to everyone and give the horses an extra handful of oats for us.

We have included some photos of the horses and hope you enjoy looking at them as much as we have!!

Take care...happy trails,
Sincerely,
Ryann and Cheryl Koehler
August 2007

“Thank you”

Hey Marion and gang!

Just wanted to send you a quick email to say thank you for the ride today!! Mike and I had a fantastic time out on the trails with our guide - the boys talked shop, while Utah and I had a chance to bond bringing up the rear! As I mentioned to you, Utah was fabulous! I'm not sure that I've been so relaxed since moving up here to the city as I was in the saddle today!

Mike and I have already talked about coming back next year for a more extended ride - really looking forward to it!

Take care and happy trails,

Ami Rints
Nov.07

Hi Marion,

Olivia has begun lessons at a stable nearby and I just wanted to let you know that they are impressed with the quality of teaching she received while at your day camp. They were surprised at her minimal experience and are very happy with how well she’s doing.

Just wanted you to know…
Cathy

Catherine Coish
Bell Canada - Mega Project Admin Associate

“Picture for you”
You have been sent 1 picture from Judy & Michael....

Thanks for the wonderful day and breakfast, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to doing it again....Have a wonderful time in Georgia this winter.

Judy & Michael
October 2007

Hi Marion!

Just wanted to let you know that we had a great time on our ride yesterday. Thanks so much for everything!
It's nice to see that your horses are well loved and cared for. The gang all said they'd love to do it again.

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Hi Marion,

I just wanted to say thanks again for having us. Our group of ladies were so happy with your hospitality. You couldn't have made us feel any more welcome and at ease with your horses. You did a fantastic job. This was the hardest thing to plan, when I didn't know who was afraid of horses, or riding until we got there. But with your expertise and care, everyone was made to feel at ease and not to be alarmed. They got to enjoy the experience that I had forgotten about. When I was on Sammy, I couldn't think of anything else but maybe I should purchase my own horse again. I do miss it so much. I will have to seriously think about this. Anyway thanks again, and your staff are great also. The young girls that were trail riding with us were fantastic also.

I did tell everyone at work today, that they need to go to Whinny Acres to have a great ride.


thanks
Brenda, Kinette Club of Collingwood

June 5th.2005

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