Well here he is. Genius Classic Cadence. I purchased him from
Maple Crest Farms in 2005 as a yearling. Cadence is going to be 5.
Oh my, where did the years go?
I have been breaking (new politically correct term starting) and training horses for 34 years. Most all of them Quarter horses, a few Arabians and one Friesian. I have trained five of them to drive and handle road traffic. This is my first Tennessee Walking Horse. I have to say he is the easiest horse I have ever had the pleasure of training. He is so eager to please and always looking to me for attention and guidance.
There is hardly a spooky bone in his body. If he does spook I have to laugh because he does it in place and quickly gets over it but this rarely happens. He is like the cat, and wants to check it out. Even as a 3 year old I rode him to Kansas Ohio (a small town near us) and past grain bins that are running their circulation systems at full bore.
I purchased him because I wanted a horse that could cover ground quickly, safely and wasn't a freak. I got what I asked for! I have 14 miles of filter strips to ride in my area and allot of paved road and traffic to get to some of them. Cadence handles it like it is his second nature. I do not have anyone but my dog to ride with so we are always alone, he has never been herd bound and the dog jumping in and out of the ditch seems to be a comfort to him. Also, I do my own hoof trimming Cadence has the best hooves of any horse I have owned. I do not shoe him I don't need to.
Would I purchase another Maple Crest Farms walking horse? You bet! Not only are the horses what they say they are but the staff is very willing to help you with any questions or training you need, horse or rider.
Thank you Maple Crest!
Louanne Sullivan
I have been breaking (new politically correct term starting) and training horses for 34 years. Most all of them Quarter horses, a few Arabians and one Friesian. I have trained five of them to drive and handle road traffic. This is my first Tennessee Walking Horse. I have to say he is the easiest horse I have ever had the pleasure of training. He is so eager to please and always looking to me for attention and guidance.
There is hardly a spooky bone in his body. If he does spook I have to laugh because he does it in place and quickly gets over it but this rarely happens. He is like the cat, and wants to check it out. Even as a 3 year old I rode him to Kansas Ohio (a small town near us) and past grain bins that are running their circulation systems at full bore.
I purchased him because I wanted a horse that could cover ground quickly, safely and wasn't a freak. I got what I asked for! I have 14 miles of filter strips to ride in my area and allot of paved road and traffic to get to some of them. Cadence handles it like it is his second nature. I do not have anyone but my dog to ride with so we are always alone, he has never been herd bound and the dog jumping in and out of the ditch seems to be a comfort to him. Also, I do my own hoof trimming Cadence has the best hooves of any horse I have owned. I do not shoe him I don't need to.
Would I purchase another Maple Crest Farms walking horse? You bet! Not only are the horses what they say they are but the staff is very willing to help you with any questions or training you need, horse or rider.
Thank you Maple Crest!
Louanne Sullivan
Hello Joyce,
I just wanted to update you on “Power”, aka “Thunder” in our barn and his amazing progress. You probably saw all the media attention several months ago, given for a local
pregnant girl, Jessie Davis, who was kidnapped and
killed by her police officer boyfriend. Jessie lived a mile from our home.
My daughter and I searched the local fields and woods for several days
before Equisearch arrived. After their arrival, Equisearch dispatched us
where needed and other local riders helped. On Friday of that week, a equine
search and rescue team from the Columbus area arrived and joined our
efforts. Unfortunately, Jessie was not to be found alive, but the outpouring
of concern from so many was uplifting. Thunder was wonderful. He took the
media in stride including pushy camera men, generators, crowds, and all the
racket involved in such a big effort. He navigated areas that he had never
seen before, and performed with other less behaved animals. When the team
from Columbus found out he was only 3 years old, they could not believe it.
We headed our own group with a radio constantly buzzing from one leader to
another. He was an awesome animal for any age. His youth is what made him
exceptional. He did what ever was asked of him. Thank you for breading such
a wonderful animal. You hear of people experiencing a “once in a life time
animal”. Well I found mine. Thank you again.
Kimberly Alltop
I just wanted to update you on “Power”, aka “Thunder” in our barn and his amazing progress. You probably saw all the media attention several months ago, given for a local
Kimberly Alltop