Full Circle Ranch Testimonials from satisfied students, clients and friends.

Full Circle Ranch

Beyond Natural Horsemanship
Training - Clinics - Lessons Bill Basham & Angie Reitmeier

1068 Fiddlers Ridge Loop
Potlatch, ID 83855
(208) 875-2415
fullcircle@palouse.com

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Testimonials and Kudos from our students and customers.

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you guys have done for Nikki. Yesterday, for the first time, I saw the horse that she has always been in my mind's eye. It was like seeing all my hopes and dreams for her come true. I know that life for Nikki will always be full of worrisome things, but I also know that the training provided to her has given her better tools to deal with things.

Nikki is a grand horse. I couldn't be more pleased with what you have done with her. Well maybe I could - in my dreams she and I ride off down the trails together, I know that is a fantasy and the reality that she now has is wonderful.

You say you don't work magic, I know all the time and effort you guys put into training. However, somewhere in Nikki's past someone put in a lot of time and effort into her also, unfortunately they created a broken horse. Say what you will, there is something magical about Full Circle Ranch and the people who work there.

Again, my deepest gratitude for helping Nikki - it means the world to me.
Syndi

Hi Bill:

I just wanted to thank you for all the good things you have done with my ponies. Alley is doing so well. She is so light to handle and has grown up a lot.She played with my big ball and blanketed without any fuss the other day. I can't wait to see how she turns out next year. She seems to keep growing though......:)

I took Skipper up to a play day at Thorogold the other evening - the first time I have had him out with other horses. He behaved like a pro! He loaded up, and did all his games like he went out and did them all the time - and looked very cute doing them too! You have also helped another of my horses you haven't met. I started rubbing my little high-headed Arab on the poll and she just dropped her head and drooled! It has just made it so much easier to encourage her to relax and bring her head down under saddle. We still have a long way to go, but you have probably saved her back from a lot of unnecessary stress. I really appreciate the work you do.

Thanks again.

Annette Elliott

For Bill/Angie & Becky:

I am so grateful for you ALL...what you do with horses is awesome, and when it's my own horse I am just reduced to smarmy, warm and fuzzy, over the top THANK YOUS. (more thank yous to come, you can bet on it)

Ann Warrington

Thank you very much Bill and Angie for helping me and Dixie to understand each other better. Right now, I am more excited about my horse than I have been for many years. It seems like things are finally coming together. There is still much to learn, but I do have a much better relationship with Dixie than 2 years ago.

Successfully combining my archery and horseback interests on Sunday afternoon was of course the highlight of my weekend - the icing on the cake. I have been involved in archery since I was 10 years old and been riding horses for 20 years. Sunday afternoon was the first time I had successfully combined the two.

My past attempts to shoot bows and arrows from horseback were most unpleasant. I was also very happy about improving my gait transitions, backing, stops, keeping Dixie from crowding me, and trying lateral moves. It is quite apparent that in many cases I need to apply less pressure and be in less of a hurry. I'll keep working on it.

Allen Minton

I spent the whole drive home smiling, with the occasional tear of joy streaming down my face thinking about Chance's first ride in the woods! I'm so happy with his progress and am really excited to see him make it! I can see a calmer, smarter, braver horse than a few short weeks ago. With your help, we can make it. Thank you both for what you have done and continue to do for horses and their humans. The world is a better place with you both in it!!!

Have a great weekend!

Love,

Shannon

Drawing by Silia. "A Horse in the Atlantic". Don't forget me!

Hi Bill & Angie!
I thought that I would thank you again for all the work you did with Fenomenon, I think that you two saved her life the other night! We had brought all the horses into the barn but Nommers wouldn't come in (not untypical for her on clear nights). I could see her standing out in the middle of the field and kept calling to her but she wouldn't even look at me. So I put on my mud boots and waded out to her, as I got closer I could see all the electrical tape that lined the outdoor arena and she appeared as if she had drug it out to the middle of the field (all 200 yards of it) and was just standing there chewing on it! When I got to her I realized that she wasn't chewing on it, and that some how she had gotten a hold of a loop of it and it had tightened around her lower jaw (through where the bit goes but under her tongue). It was so tight I couldn't undo the knot and we had to cut her loose from the 200 yards still attached to the arena, I took her inside and was able to remove the wire from around her jaw! Nommers knew that she was in trouble, stayed put, and didn't fight which is knowledge that she learned from you two. I can hardly stand the thought of what could have happened if she would have tried to fight the tape!

Kim Ransdell and Nommers

Hi Bill & Angie,
Just wanted to let you know that Jack made it back fine. I took him for a ride today up the hill behind us with Jay & Shelly. He did super he was so relaxed. We were all amazed at how well he is doing. Thanks again, the both of you will always be special to Jack and me for the start you have given him on his new life. Keep in touch.
Love, Tim & Jack

"Inspirational" is the best word to describe Bill as a teacher. Before I met Bill, I had owned horses for over twenty years, but I knew little about horses. I knew I needed help with the horse I began riding in 1996. Erma is a hot blooded, emotional horse. When we started learning from Bill in 1998, Erma and I were nowhere. Erma presented me with just about every difficulty you can think of. It is a good thing Bill has a lot of patience, because Erma and I have required it! Bill has provided the inspiration that I have needed to keep me going through many discouraging "episodes". Today, Erma is a pleasure to ride and can handle herself well on the trail, with cows, and pulling a cart. She is also on her way to becoming a competent dressage horse. Thank you, Bill!

Martha Lindahl

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