Hi Lisa,
It’s been awhile since I contacted you. I see you are no longer breeding gaited curlies. So sorry about
that. I miss seeing the new babies on your website every year. Your horses are the best Curly
Foxtrotters out there. Beautiful conformation, colors, gaits and disposition.
I feel you deserve to know how New York is doing (I call him Tatanka). He is built like a brick and stands
15.3 hands. He has carried me about the Ozark Mountains in Missouri, in a parade, all the way across
Michigan on the 225 mile Shore to Shore trail and qualified as my Mounted Deputy Horse. He is smooth
to ride at walk, trot, and canter but actual gaiting was questionable until this past fall. I listened to my
friends who said some foxtrotters develop their gait as they mature and this seems to be the case with
Tatanka. Also, I found the right expert gaiting trainer who was able to finally unlock the key and get him
going right. This trainer says Tatanka is multi talented with the possibility of even racking.
He is a joy to own and priceless.
Thank you, and God Bless,
Gail
(colt sired by DCC Vegas)
Hello Lisa
I wish you an happy 2012 year. I am sending you some picture of London aya Gaya. I did my first little
ride since my accident in 2009 this afternoom. I am so happy to be able to ride again. will get more fit
this year before to ride in summer but at least i can do a little bit in winter time. Gaya will be 4 in april.
She is a tall and large mare. right now with her winter coat, weight 1100 pound, and 15 hand at her
wither and 15.2 at her butt. Very strong but very gentle with me and people around her. Never sick
and easy keeper . I love her so much.
Here some pics, one with me ( half picture of Gaya) one with the girl who train Gaya and one with
the owner of the barn. She try my new dixieland saddle .
Sincerely
Marie-France
(filly sired by DCC Vegas)
Hi Lisa
I am sure Marion told you already but I also wanted
to let you know that El Dorado has arrived very well
to Germany.
You should call Gisela (who is running our
quarantine), she just loved the little guy, he was just
perfect to handle and stayed calm for the whole trip.
great character, incredible for such a young horse,
Gisela said she never had a yearling for quarantine
that impressed her so much. He was just the star of
the show, everybody wanted to have him, the
people in quarantine, the grooms on the flight, the
people in Luxemburg where the plane arrived. We
could have sold him 10 times on the way I think :-)
I attached you a few photos from Luxemburg, the
horses stayed there overnight which was great for
them to rest
Thanks for sending such a nice horse to Germany,
best regards,
Katja
(Colt sired by DCC Vegas)
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Hi Lisa,
Dorado is at home! Yesterday evening we came
from the airport to home. We drove nine hours to go
home. He did his job very well. I was afraid, I did not
get him from the quarantine station ;-) Everyone
who works there, or saw him, wanted him! Each of
the other horse greeters at the airport, had already
heard of him.
He is so beautiful, quiet, cool, friendly, easy, good-
natured, sweet, great! Thank you for this wonderful
horse! And thank you for training! .
If we had had the opportunity to know him, we
would have immediately brought him to us! He is a
dream!!!
Lisa, thank you to you and your family for this
dream of a horse!!!
(Colt sired by DCC Vegas)
"Lisa, ....I'm especially impressed that you've been producing
fine gaited animals that are ALSO curlies! There are so few
really nicely gaited horses within the breed that I'm amazed
how awesome the curlies you're producing are! I did a clinic
in Denver last week and told a couple about your curlies as
they have a son who loves horses, but has almost given them
up because of allergies."
--Alma DeMille, Gaited Horse Trainer
Demille Foxtrotters
"I have done 5 rides with treasure and the baby in
the mountains since the baby was born. It has been
a blast. Treasure is really a great riding mare, we
could not be happier with her. She bounced right
back from having the baby........"
--Brad
bradhansen@comcast.net
"You have beautiful horses Lisa... you should be
very
proud of your accomplishments. If I can have a
breeding program similar to yours I will be happy
indeed........"
--Cindy
"I just wanted to take a minute and say how
impressed I am with your genetic research and
dedication to improving a really valuable breed.
Eventually I will have the set up for my own
curly/curlies as I have allergy troubled kids too, but
for now I am an appreciator of the breed.........."
--Colleen
"WOW, Lisa, what a handsome and NICE foxtrot, I
LOVE how nice he (DCC Vegas) holds it, even with
speed!! Absolutely gorgeous! "
Kim in Oregon
http://www.silvergaits.com
Hello Lisa,
you don't know me. I'm the husband of Susanne.
First of all sorry for my english. I hope it is not to
bad ;-). For my bankjob it is enough :-). Why I wrote
to you? Well, I only want to say THANK YOU. I
never saw Susanne so happy since the day she
knew that Durangos home is at Bavaria (the best
place in Germany :-)) You make her a dream come
true. She will have a good future with her horses
and specially with your Durango....................
So once again. THANK YOU !!!
God bless you, your family, horses and your future.
Have a good time and all best wishes for 2008
Yours Juergen
Germany
www.Rainwood.de
(colt sired by DCC Vegas)
"You have made a fantastic training with London
and she is more advanced than some of our adult
horse in some circonstances like to be tie out
alone in the paddock with us working around, like
standing still when a ballon is sent close to her,
like to be alone in her paddock without doing
anxiety and more and more.
My friends are not used to have a horse so friendly
who are not scared of new things going on around
them. They just do not understand yet that it is the
curly breed and for sure some training done too. I
will give them some time to understand that the
curly personality is very special.
I'll keep you updated."
Marie-France
lalibertemarie@hotmail.com
Canada
(Filly sired by DCC Vegas)
Hi Lisa
Cassidy is doing great and is such a nice filly. My
daughter is enthralled with her curls :-) She has fit
in well with the other baby and 2 yearlings and has
found her place in the pecking order. I think she will
make a lovely mare and am so pleased with her. I
swear she made it here w/o losing an ounce- Bob
let her have the back of the trailer and she was
happy as could be. Thanks for selling me such a
nice one and one who meant so much to you. I will
update you with pictures from time to time so you
can watch her grow, too.
Lea & The Foxlea Clan
www.foxleafarm.net
(filly sired by DCC Vegas)
Below is an email written to us from Carmella's owner, Brad Hansen. Thank you so much, Brad
for writing us!! We LOVE to hear about how our curlies are doing!!
Carmella (We call her Meg because my daughter thought she looked like the color of nutmeg)
Meg is the first horse to greet you when you come to the farm. She loves to run and play in the field
(especially with her best
friend Jag our 8 year old buckskin gelding). Her disposition is very kind and willing. She is a horse that
anyone can enjoy from
the demanding trail rider who likes to move out quickly with a smooth sure footed ride to the little girl
who hasn't ridden before
and wants to ride a nice kind horse. She will let you climb all over her, pick up her feet, and do anything
to her as long as you
are kind. Our cat Gideon jumps on her back regularly and she just lets him play there. She is very
trusting. Meg has been a
joy to train from day one. Once you teach her she remembers what was taught and doesn't need to be
reminded. One thing
about Meg that is a bit of a negative is that she is a grudge holder. Soft gentle training methods are best.
If you use harsh or
aggressive training methods then she responds poorly and will remember it and the person who inflicted
it. Our trainer Jared
Callister said the following at the conclusion of her 30 day training.
1- She is one of the most smart teachable colts he had ever worked with. Responds to very soft and
subtle cues.
2- Meg is very sure footed for a young horse. It is like she was born in the mountains. He mentioned that
he had not seen
that sure footed action except in mustangs.
3- He said her foxtrot is very natural and had a nice flow.
4- He said Meg is very athletic and tough. He was impressed at how tough her feet are. He trained her in
some rocky areas
and herded cows and her feet were like a mustang. (note: Meg is a barefoot horse)
5- Meg is very soft mouthed and responds to even the slightest lift of the rein. She holds a snaffle bit in
her mouth with no
stress from the bridle. She holds it where she wants it.
6- Meg makes me look like a wonderful trainer.
7- Jared said that after 30 days she was at the stage of a seasoned 5 year old. Very quick learner.
8- Lastly he said Meg is the horse to choose to ride when you go to the stable for a reliable enjoyable
mount.
At the ripe old age of 29 months Meg is quite far along in being the perfect fox trotter.
Great conformation, athletic, beautiful dark palomino markings (long curly white main), gorgeous head
(small star on the
center of forehead), kind and gentle disposition, energetic, will move out quickly. On my first ride since
the completion of the
training we rode down a busy road in the city of Bountiful. The stimulation was all around us (cars,
joggers, street workers,
lawn mowers, etc.) but Meg with her trusting attitude took it all in stride because she trusted me. I am very
fortunate to own
Meg.
Brad Hansen
bradhansen@comcast.net
(filly sired by DCC Vegas)
Cindy, my four-year old mare, went to the horse trainer's two months ago and I rode her for the first time
on Tuesday
(9/15/09)! It was wonderful. I was pretty nervous, but it went well. Cindy is so responsive and willing to
please, I couldn't ask
for a better horse. I didn't use a bridle, only a halter with reins tied to it, and a saddle. Cindy only needs
light leg pressure,a
cluck or two, and a little pointing her nose in the right direction to go forward, backward, left or right on
the forehand, left or
right on the hindleg, or side-passing.
Loretta Nielson
http://www.whitedragoncurlymft.com/
I just bought a colt from Lisa Perry of Zion’s Gait
Curlies and I have to tell everyone that this colt is
amazing. He is so well trained at 6 months. He
follows the lead rope wherever you lead him. He
ponies right along with the older horses. We took
him on his first trail ride and he went everywhere
we went without hesitation. The colt’s name is
ZGC Phoenix. We just love all his curls too. He
has such a great attitude. I would definitely
recommend to anyone to buy from Lisa. You
won’t be disappointed.
Linda Nichols
Mountain Trails Ranch
Esparto, CA
(colt sired by DCC Vegas)
Well, Phoenix is the baby of the farm for right now. He sure
has won the heart of my husband. He says his name is
Shorty. Oh my, is Phoenix ever cute! And he has such an
attitude! He is just a doll. I gotta tell you all his antics. We
have him in a stall for a couple days till we get to know him
and figure out which horse will be best as his babysitter. So
we got our saddle horses ready for a ride in the pasture and
we put Phoenix on a lead rope and took him with us. I have
to tell you that you did a fantastic job with him. We were
expecting a rodeo but no, he just leads right along and the
really neat thing is he follows the lead rope. We would switch
him off to different horses leading him and he just went with
the lead rope, never tried to follow the last horse he was
hooked to. Simply amazing. Slim wanted me to tell you that
you have done the best job of any of the horses that have
come here. Oh, I have to tell you that Phoenix tried and tried
to mount a 16 hand gelding. He has no fear at all and is very
independent minded. We even took him on his first trail ride
down the levy for a mile. What a kick he will be. We just love
him. Oh, and he has about an 18” overstride. Can you believe
that? For one so young and small. I would definitely buy from
you again! Keep up the good work. I am going to post to the
lists so people know what a great job you are doing.
Linda Nichols
Mountain Trails Ranch
Esparto, CA
http://www.mountaintrailsranch.com/Mountain_Trails_Ranch/Home.html
(colt sired by DCC Vegas)
Sometimes I ask clients to rate the horses they buy from us on a scale of 1 to 10 and why. Here is one
answer.....
Hi Lisa,
I think Morgan qualifies as a 10 for me. she is a sweet girl, we had a blast on the ride, i haven't noticed any
bad habits (unless you call backing up to pee in her stall a bad habit :) , i feel MUCH safer on her than i
did on
Dalley so that makes all the difference in the world to me! I haven't been as excited to get out on the trail
for
over a year so it feels great. Lonnie wants to rate Duke at a 8. He is a really good horse, we have had
some
food aggression with his grain and Lonnie has had to work hard on that. He shies on the trail which is
one of
the main problems we had with Danny, so Lonnie was pretty worried about that. He is not nearly as
spooky
as Danny was, and Lonnie is determined to break him of that. Overall he is a great horse, just young and
needs to adjust to us. They have shed their thick winter fur and both look gorgeous. Morgan is growing
in the
belly area and we are getting more and more excited about the baby. It will be alot of fun. Let me know if
you
have any questions about our answers. Thanks again!! juli
Hope all is well with you, and we have decided the Duke is now a 10 on the 1 to 10 scale for compatibility
with
Lonnie, so great work!!
juli
lonniemarchbanks@yahoo.com
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