Below are a few of the testimonials and great follow up we've received from customers who've purchased a horse from us. We love hearing how our horses are doing in their new homes and strive to stay in touch with each horse's new owner. Check back soon for more testimonials and photos!
Lady Warlock (Gypsy Vanner filly), Goya (Gypsy Vanner mare) and Blue Steele (Gypsy Vanner gelding) - sold to Tennessee
Andrea Townsend is a client who was so happy with her purchase of her filly, Lady Warlock, she returned to LexLin to purchase two more Gypsy Horses, a striking dapple grey gelding named Blue Steel and a mare named Goya that is in foal to Dreammaker. Andrea describes her experience at LexLin, “Eric and Mechelle have been wonderful to work with. Gunny has been amazing, too, helping us pick out the right horses for our family and making sure they met our needs. Lady Warlock was seven months old when she came to us and she is so loving and gentle, she will actually lay with her head in your lap. Blue was so well trained, we took him to a show the day he was delivered to us and he won five ribbons. I’m also very excited about our future with Goya and her foal. I’ve had Quarter Horses and Tennessee Walking Horses and they are loving, too, but nothing like the Gypsies in temperament. These horses bond easily with their owners. Beyond that, the follow up from LexLin has been great. Gunny calls us and checks on how things are going and we get emails from Eric and Mechelle thanking us for our purchase. The documentation on the horses is also wonderful and our vet was really impressed.”
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Marie - Gypsy Vanner filly sold to California
Hi Eric & Mechelle!
Marie is WONDERFUL! She walked off the trailer so calm & kind & right into my arms. I'm in love with her & she's even more than you said she would be. She moved right in next to my huge Belgian. My 27 inch mini Willow is on the other side of her & he whinnies for her if I take her out of the stall. It's so cute that they've bonded so fast. I've walked her around the block & even though she was nervous she was so quiet & followed me. I let her stop & sniff things & then she would walk on so calmly. There's a huge, scary tarp covering a big hay pile & she wasn't about to go near it. Another tarp was flapping around on the ground like a monster. After a few minutes of petting her & letting her see that it wasnt going to eat us...she was walking confidently back & forth over it, crunching it up & she was all proud.
She had her first lesson on the lunge line & she trotted perfectly both directions. When you say "Whoa" she stops & looks sweetly at you as if to say, "I did that right didnt I & what do you want me to do next?" Her ground manners are great & she's so polite. I gave her a bath today & she stood perfectly in the wash rack even with tons of rental horses passing over a squeaky, swinging bridge & people coming up to meet her.
All the kids in the neighborhood (the parents too!) have come to see her. One little girl Samantha saw her black eyeliner & said, "Oooh look! God gave her fairy eyes!" I'd never heard that but they do look like fairy eyes! Her mane, tail & feather are breathtaking. I cant stop grooming her it's so fun. She didn't even seem stressed by the trip. Even her poop looks good! LOL. I'm going to take my time with her & get her used to everything here. I live next to Disney Studios so I'm sure its a shock to go from looking at green pastures to gigantic Mickey Mouse ears on buildings!
Thank you for sending the pictures & the beautiful card. That's so sweet. You guys have definitely made my Gypsy dream come true. I looked at a ton of Gypsy web sites, ads & visited breeders & wasn't sure who to trust or who had integrity. You were so helpful from the first time I emailed you. Every question I asked you promptly answered. When I asked for more photos & video the next day you had that for me! I had never bought a horse without seeing it in person before. You gave me so much information about each horse & when I explained what I was looking for you knew exactly who would be a good match. This little filly is definitely the right Gypsy for me. Working with LexLin was such a good experience. If I could move to Tennessee I would want to work for you!
I will send you some pictures of Marie in her new place & keep you updated on her. I'm beyond happy with her. Feel free to use me as a reference if anyone who is thinking of buying from you needs to talk to a happy client. I will have her for the rest of her life & I couldn't have dreamed a more perfect representation of the Gypsy breed. She is everyone's favorite horse!
Thank you so much!
Hunter Austin
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Below is a testimonial from Opal and Shadow Dancer's new owner.
"I cannot tell you how happy I am with the two girls, Eric’s Shadow and the Black Opal and now Shadow Dancer. The LexLin reputation is impeccable. LexLin is a class act and will be hard for any other ranch to match. Our vet was impressed with the health records, DNA testing on the horses etc. all of which made her job easy. The staff was helpful and courteous and the premises was gorgeous.( Can’t wait to visit again). The Barton’s , Eric, Michelle and the kids always have the best interest of the horses in mind. They live and breathe for the horses.
The follow-up of the horses and clients is commendable. The LexLin branding is an international standard for gypsy horses."
- Ann Mead
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Stoney, Duncan (Gypsy Vanner geldings), Suprise (Gypsy Vanner mare) and her unborn filly sold to Colorado
"We looked high and low for quality Gypsy Horses, including outside the United States! We are delighted with our purchase of our four Gypsies and just as impressed with the service we received from Eric, Mechelle and John. The beautiful horses were delivered promptly and in great condition! Please use us as a reference."
- Steven Lafferty & Family
Below is one of several recent follow up e-mails we've received from Kelly Lafferty.
Hello Mechelle,
Thought you might like some photos of the horses playing in the snow. They had so much fun today. We finally had a real snow. They are all so sweet. Surprise seems to be rather tired and she is getting BIG! Would love to talk to you this week with some questions concerning the impending birth....
Blessings, Kelly
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Lady Warlock - Gypsy Vanner filly sold to North Carolina
"Just thought we would let you know how spoiled lady Warlock is -- we love her so much"
- Mike
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Charm (Jasmine) - Gypsy Vanner filly
Photos of charm in her new home with her new buddies. She enjoys checking out the tack room for treats.
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Halo - Gypsy Vanner filly sold to Rhode Island
Hi Eric & Mechelle,
Inspite of a brutal winter here in R.I. Halo is thriving and seems very happy! She is best friends with Buttons the pony. She is a great filly & I enjoy working with her everyday. I hope you both enjoy the pictures. I will keep in touch & let you know all about her. Thanks again for helping make my dream come true - I really love Halo. She greets me everynight as soon as I am home from work.
Best to you all,
-Cheryl
