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"Beginner's" Team Roping Clinic Testimonials

February 18, 2008

Krece,

Just wanted to drop you a note and say Thanks again for the best weekend of my life. I know I had a few problems, but I am going to work my tail off and be the best roper I can be. I am so far ahead of where I would have been, if I hadn't came tot he clinic last weekend. you, Jason and Zane are GREAT! All three of you made it a special weekend. I wish all three of you the best of luck, not only in your roping, but in your family and work as well. I will be back for a personal lesson. Look forward to seeing you guys at the U.S.T.R.C. finals this fall.

Jeff Hopper


May 31, 2006

Dear NRS,

I attended one of your begginers roping schools.I have never been the same. I have big plans in the future to give roping and horsemenship lessons at the training center.I practice what Kreece and Buddy taught me quite a bit on my dummy.Kreece and Buddy are great they were patient with me taught me so much!Thank you budy and Kreece. I also thank Roany for being a great roping and beginner horse for me. I also thank God for letting me go to the traing center.

God bless,
Carter S.


Dear Krece and NRS Staff,

First of all, we would like to thank you all for choosing Rylan as the scholarship winner for the December "Beginner's" Team Roping Clinic.

Rylan not only came away from the clinic with improved horsemanship skills and roping techniques, but most importantly, the clinic was a great morale and self-esteem booster. He goes over the techniques he learned daily. He especially enjoyed the one-on-one instruction.

Justin, Buddy, Kurt, and Krece have become household names. What positive role models for a ten-year old.

The entire staff showed us true Texas hospitality throughout our stay! We enjoyed the relaxed, family oriented atmosphere (great meals and accommodations at the bunk house). We all came away with wonderful memories and friendships. We were planning our next trip to Decatur as soon as we began the trip home.

Thanks for the Memories,

Rylan Ferbrache and Family


Krece & Staff,

Just wanted to let you guys know how much our group enjoyed the Beginers clinic. We wanted to learn how to throw the rope correctly and we all feel very confident with the instruction we recieved.
Sean and I promise to be better horseman next time we show up. Looking around at the other students I recognized we were miles away in horsemanship, but we knew that coming in.

You guys were great and I would keep ol Buddy at the clinics he will sell more product in the arena than the store. I was especially impressed with the patience and caring attitude of all the staff and David's showing up and helping and thanking us all for coming showed great customer service!
The one thing I see in the whole area of roping is that even the stars will take time and talk to you, no arrogance or prima donnas just good people and bringing my son into something that is important.

David your store and staff were all good people I admire a company where everyone works together and I did not hear one person complain or downgrade another employee or staff.

If you want to expand your operation to the Kansas City area I think you would be very successful. There isnt anything like it in the area.

Anyhow, again I thank you all and we will maybe see some of you at the George Strait in March or we will stop by on the way down.

In your debt,

Dave DeFeo


David,

First, I want to thank you and your staff for selecting Carter as a scholarship recipient. It was very much appreciated.

I also wanted to drop you a note concerning the level 1 beginner team roping clinic. My son, Carter and I attended last weekend. I can’t begin to tell you how much I was impressed. Carter is 12 y.o. and has only been riding a horse for about a year and a half. I would have never figured he would make so much progress in just two days of working with Kreece, Buddy and the rest of the staff. They certainly know what they are doing and are exceptionally good at it. It was very obvious that your staff truly cares about teaching correct basics for team roping. I really think the skills he learned will help him for the rest of his life.

I’m sure you already know this, but Kreece is a real asset in your organization. Not only is he an expert about roping, but he is a great person. One of the other participants was very uneasy on horseback since having a bad wreck on his horse. I watched him one afternoon slip out of the arena and start to load up his horse and get ready to go home. When it was pointed out to Kreece, he got off his horse and went out to talk with this man. He was obviously successful in reassuring him and got him to stay for the remainder of the clinic. Not only that, but Kreece went and got one of his personal horses (his wife’s) for this man to use as he was uncomfortable on his own horse. This was just one of many things that impressed me that your staff really cares and looks out for the best interests of the participants. I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention Buddy. He must be a great asset to you also. He worked with those kids and adults for hours before and after the clinic showing them the proper way to rope. He didn’t have to do that as this was after hours. He is a great man too and I really appreciated his extra efforts. We left feeling like both Kreece and Buddy were good friends.

Not only did Carter learn a great deal about roping, but he came away a better rider which I believe will help him become a better horseman as the years go by. The ethics and values of your staff and organization are truly impressive and I’m certain that Carter and I will be back in the future. Also, your facilities are the best I’ve ever seen.

Thank you and your staff and May God Bless You All!

Mark Stallings


NRS staff,

I just wanted to drop a quick line to express my thanks for providing an opportunity for people like myself to come fellowship with others and learn the sport of team roping. I can't recall the last time I enjoyed myself so much. The friendly staff, beautiful facility and enthusiastic co-ropers made for a perfect weekend. It's good to know that we have such a facility here in Decatur.

When I become a decent roper (and I will), and you every need a volunteer to help out on a weekend clinic, please keep me in mind. I would love to be part of the NRS and help others learn this sport.

Thanks again,

Dallas Proctor


Attention to David

Hello David, I want to thank you and your wonderful staff for a great weekend and a very fun and eventful clinic. This was my first clinic hope it is not the last, I have already recommended this to other friends of mine and have passed on that you and the staff are the friendliest and most helpful folks I have had a chance to meet in a long time. You have a great store and great products and a wonderful facility, I really enjoyed the one on one training that was offered and the small class that puts people at ease, and if you can get up an hour before the sun comes up you can find Buddy from Dally Wraps down on the floor ropin the dummy and he will give some great advise and some great stories.

Special thanks to Ryan for helping me out Friday getting me a stall and getting me set up for the weekend.

Team roping is a team sport, and as I know as a firefighter a team is somthing you depend on your team is something you can be proud of.

Thank you
John Brasher


I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how much I enjoyed your clinic this past week. Roping is something I have always wanted to do but for one reason or another it got put off. I also don't care to do anything half way. I am very competitive! I think after getting a good start with your instruction I will be ready for the next step. It doesn't look like I will be able to make the clinic next month as I just wont have a horse to ride. We don't want to rush into buying something real fast and then paying for it later.
Thanks again to you and your family for the effort you put in for us.

David Plato
Springtown, TX


Dear NRS Staff,

My 10 year old son Jeff and I started riding on a trail ride in Arizona
only one year ago. He fell in love with horses and I, having grown up
in Texas, had some of my West Texas genes rejuvenated. I started my son
in riding lessons at a stable that was very active in cutting and have
cutting shows in their indoor arena.

We had a period of disillusionment at the stable. We began to doubt our
abilities because of the yelling of the instructor and the fact that
after 9 months they still did not remember my son's name. It seemed they
had no interest in us as the instructor combined our riding times to
teach both of us at the same time and usually sat and smoked throughout
the "lesson."

Then I went on a trip to Ft. Worth & Decatur Texas. I visited National
Roper's Supply in Decatur with my 87 year old mom and immediately was
treated as a family member as well as my mom. Their patience, interest
in my trying to become a better horseman as well as my son, their
enthusiasm and their downright honesty and integrity so impressed me, I
signed my 10 year old and I up for their late June 3 day beginners
team roping school. I told them we were really beginners and I doubted
our horsemanship skills. I was told that we would not be placed in any
situation they did not feel we could handle and our experience proved
that correct. That school was the best educational experience I have
ever had. My son went from the first hour of thinking spokes are only
on wheels and holding an unruly stiff rope to winning the Top Hand Award
and winning the roping contest as a header, roping 3 out of 3. We
learned more the first half day than we had since we began to take
lessons and greatest of all, we got our enthusiasm back. The school
could be a model for educators all over in all different fields. We
asked about horses for sale and were given advice about the horses and
fitting our abilities but there was never any hard sell, just concern
for us and education and "fun".

While in Texas, we purchased a horse, Pete. After buying him we
returned to Decatur and purchased our tack at National Roping Supply.
We were greeted like family and they were as happy as we were that we
found our dream horse, even if he is a cutter and not a roper.

I received in a box that came from Texas with Pete on the transport
truck, his bridle and bit he was used to and a beautiful touching
goodbye letter from Mr. Mike Randolph, more to Pete I feel than me. I
now have that letter framed and hanging in my 10 year old son's room
with pictures of Pete and the people that have become part of his life.
I see my son looking at those pictures often before bed and he usually
asks me, Dad, when are we going back to see our friends in Texas?

Danny Girton