Letters and Comments
from our customers
Hi Erica,
this is Arielle Hoffman, Picasso's very happy new mom. I rode him today and he was an angel. He has such a great trot and a really fun canter. When I curry comb him on his neck, he turns his head around and puts his nose on my shoulder. If I walk past his stall without going in he paws at his gate until I go in and scratch his neck and give him kisses. When I am finished grooming him and I go to leave his stall, he tries to sneak out after me and pushes on my back until I come back in and give him a kiss. He is such a sweetie!!!!!
Thank you so much for recommending him to me!!!!!
~ Arielle :-)
Dear Doug,
I am writing to tell you how happy and excited I am to receive my new horses and also to express my appreciation and admiration for you and your partners. It has been a pure delight dealing with you and everyone involved with your Business I'm not sure if you know but I found your advertisement in one of my husbands car magazines and was absolutely mesmerized by your horses. I have owned horses before but had just retired one and had to put one down and I was certainly not looking to get into ownership again anytime soon but here I am.
I have 4 Gypsy Vanners now! I happened to be in Switzerland at the time so I flew to England to meet Anne Bevan to look at a few horses. The one I had wanted had already been sold and I was feeling uninspired and dejected but when I met Anne and met all of her charges I knew there was no turning back. I fell in love instantly. Meeting these magical animals in a field not groomed and polished was just breath taking. I had my 7 year old Daughter with me and within the first few minutes I knew that I could trust these animals completely. So much so that after chatting with Anne we thought we would put Millie on one of the horses backs just to see. Understand, these horses were green and when we put Millie on Spook's back he was as calm and gentle as could be. Without a hint of fear from Millie nor Spooks, Millie stood up on his back and Spooks didn't even flick his ear. There was no worry at all. That was it! I knew this was the breed for me.
I now have an amazing support group behind me and have also made great friends. From start to finish you have all been there to answer my questions no matter how simple or how many times, never once making me feel like a dummy! You listened to my wishes and the kind of horse I wanted with honesty and a genuine willingness to match horse with rider and I thank you for that sincerely. I wish I could own 100! Maybe one day I will. All the best to you and everyone involved.
Sincerely,
Pippa Vlasov
We would like to share our experience with Doug and Elaine Kneis and their trainer Erica Barton of Gypsy MVP. The last thing we thought we would ever do is buy a horse over the internet. We not only bought one but two beautiful mares from Doug and Elaine. The entire transaction was conducted over the phone and via the internet. In all of our years of doing business, we have never dealt with anyone who was as fair and up front as Doug and his trainer Erica. They are true to the breed and have the best interest of the horses at the core of every transaction. The entire staff at Gypsy MVP is professional, courteous and highly responsive to their customer's needs. If your standards are equally as high, you should buy your horses from Gypsy MVP.
Sally and Ray Turcek
Earth Energies Ranch Inc.
I had a very good experience with MVP. They were tolerant of my apprehensions and worked with me where they could. They have helped me find my "dream" horse, and I look so forward to being with him.
Erica loves the horses, and I truly believe she strives as best she can to match the horse with the person. They are very considerate, and are providing follow through services which will help the people they deal with, but also the breed itself, by networking. It has been a pleasure doing business with them.
Terri Setterbo
Hi Doug,
I have been considering the purchase of Dreammaker, Splendora, Mary Jo, and Carrie. Thank you for your package deal offer. I just wanted to sent a quick note to tell you what a PLEASURE it has been to work with Erica. She is extremely professional and friendly...the perfect mix. She has been very helpful to me and I never feel like I wasting her time nor do I feel pressured. I know how busy you guys are and it must get old and frustrating talking to so many people about possibly buying horses. I have never once felt that she resented talking to me. You are lucky to have such a great manager and spokeswoman!
Thanks so much,
Courtney
Hi Anne & Doug,
Here are some pictures taken on Saturday when she arrived. HOORAY! What a sweetie! She seems to have made the trip well. I have her in the front stall and paddock so I can easily see her from my family room window. She winnys now when she sees either Ron or I coming. She is shy like you said, but she is fast warming up to us. A bag of carrots on her first and second days was most appreciated by Missy!
THANK YOU both for this lovely girl - Princess Missy! That is how she will be treated!
Kate
Hi Doug
Thank you so much for selling Ned for us. Gypsy MVP will always be our choice of a selling partner. These vanners are hard to part with, but you got us the asking price and placed Ned in a good home. We received the funds in a timely manner. Thanks. When we sent Shannon to you she had just been started under saddle. Your trainer, Erica Barton has done wonders with her. I have no doubt that you will soon find a good home for her too. It was good advice when you suggested that we ship the horses to you from Idaho. We will trust Magnolia Ranch and your staff with vanners in the future. Be sure to tell Erica thanks for us.
Doug Collins,
Bellshire Farm Wilder, Idaho
I recently had a business transaction with Mr. Doug Kneis, Magnolia Ranch and Gypsy MVP. I had met Mr. Kneis at an Equine Affair prior to our business transaction, but do not know him personally. I would like to say that I wish all Horse transactions would go as smoothly and professionally as they did with myself and Mr. Kneis. He communicated with me often and kept me apprised of all necessary details. He was always friendly as well as professional. I have owned horses of various breeds for 40 years. Over those years I have bought and sold many horses, so this was not my first transaction. In those 40 years, I must say that doing business with Mr. Kneis and Gypsy MVP was one of the Smoothest, Honest, Pleasant and Professional I have ever experienced. I wish all of my Clients/Business transactions were this Pleasant and Professional.
I would recommend anyone to seriously consider doing business with Mr. Kneis and Gypsy MVP. He is Honest, Cordial and straight forward. Mr. Kneis takes out the "Guess" work in buying/selling Gypsy Horses. Mr. Kneis and Gypsy MVP have what more people and businesses need.....Integrity !
Maribeth Scott
Knight Haven Shires and Gypsy Drum Horses
