December 7, 2007

Hi guys!

Just wanted to write and say THANKS again for the great time, great instruction and great hospitality.  I can say without a doubt that the two clinics we have attended there at NRS have been the best money I have ever spent on my kids!  As I told Krece last week, participation in his clinics have literally changed my kids’ attitudes, and through that, have changed their lives. 

Jake went to his first official roping practice last night with guys he did not know.  He got up to rope about 12 times and caught all but 3.  He and his horse are really beginning to be true partners.  Jake has learned to respect his horse and ask that his horse respect him.  I watched and observed Jake warm his horse up the way Krece taught him, and he actually applied the things he learned last weekend.  He was more confident and did not get as discouraged the few times he missed.

He is going to need a lot of work on what to do AFTER he catches the steers, however….he can’t seem to hold on to the steer after he catches it.  He lost 4 of the 9 or 10 he caught!  But he says that when he comes back for his private lessons, ya’ll will help him fix that!

Please pass this message on to everyone and let them know how grateful we are to have met all of you.

We will see you soon

October 1, 2007

Dear David,

I write again on the backside of another terrific visit to the Training Center! I know I speak for oodles of people when I thank you for all you have done for our sport of team roping! It is invaluable to me to have such a wonderful place to learn and advance my skills, receive instruction from the best ropers/horsemen/teachers in the business, have your store's offerings at hand, be treated as a friend, and bed down in such comfort!! I truly believe there is no place like Sand Hill Ranch!

Especially because of my medical hiatus, I appreciate the care Krece and Jason take with novice ropers, and the extent to which good fundamentals and safety are stressed. The only problem I had last week is that I felt so good to be roping again, I roped way too much in one day, leaving me pretty tired and sore for the following days! Fortunately, I can work on that before I come back in the Spring!

You simply must know that Krece Harris is an EXTREMELY valuable commodity, and I hope you will take very good care of him! Team roping is full of good folks and good ropers, but Krece is the whole deal! His personality, expertise, teaching ability, horsemanship, and manner are an unbeatable combination. I don't know how he does it, but I believe everyone who speaks with him or trains with him benefits by the interaction...EVERY TIME!

It has been fun for me, over these years, to see how Jason Hughes has developed under Krece's tutelage. Jason is another born teacher, and is an awesome young man! I imagine both these gentlemen have many other positive impacts on lots of aspects of your business. I consider myself blessed to know them, and to have found you all.

Best wishes to the entire family. I'll be rooting for you and Cade in Oklahoma City, and will look forward to a lesson again in the Spring!

Always,

Denee Thomas

September 5, 2007

Krece (and everyone else!)

It is so important that I immediately take the time to sit down and send this e-mail to all of you. This past weekend was by far, the best money I have ever spent on my kids (and myself)! EVERYTHING (instruction, facilities, accommodations, hospitality,.etc.) was FIRST CLASS! TOP NOTCH! EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL! I am so grateful for the pride YOU take in the level of instruction you give to your clinic members. You truly do have the heart of a teacher - you understand that you leave a mark (good or bad) on every student that you touch, and you go to great lengths to insure that the mark you leave is positive and professional. Hannah and Jake will never be the same. Their knowledge and confidence has skyrocketed. Hannah did not want to attend the clinic and was very apprehensive about working with her mare there. She did not want to be embarrassed, but you empowered her to take matters into her own hands and gave her the confidence to deal with anything that could possibly come up. When we arrived home on Saturday night, before bed, she came in my room, hugged me and thanked me for making her go. As for Jake, he has a long way to go, but you put him on the right track and enabled me to define that track more clearly for him. I am sure that he will be back to spend more time with you soon! Once again, thanks to all of you for a WONDERFUL experience. We will never forget the time we spent with all of you!

Sincerely,

Tracy W. Krueger

RE: Level 1 & 2

October 03, 2006

Michelle,

Last weekend was one of the best clinic I have attended at the NRS, and this was my fourth. Krece did a great job and the breakfast and lunches were the best ever, the cooks do a great job. My friend came along for the ride and could not believe how everyone got along and the hospitality of the arena. It shows how good Krece is, Oscar could not get his rope over his head without hitting his head and on Sunday, he was roping and dalling to the horn. I am going to keep coming to the clinics as long as I don't get thrown out or wear my welcome out. Thanks again for the great weekend and clinic.

Mike Parkinson

August 4, 2006

Dear David & Family,

We recently stayed at your Training Center on our way to Gallup, New Mexico and wanted to thank you and your staff for the wonderful hospitality. You sure have a beautiful facility. We enjoyed meeting you at your Western Store and the tour of the shipping department was a real treat. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Many thanks!

Sincerely,

Kim Culligan & Family

July 6, 2006

Dear Mr. Isham,

Last week I attended NRS's inaugural Horsemanship for Roper's clinic. It
was my first time to rope and my horses. The learning experience was just
"outstanding". At 56 years old, I was introduced to a sport which has
energized my interest to continue improvement in Horsemanship & Team Roping.

Krece Harris did an excellent job of instruction in rider Horsemanship,
mechanics of Roping and Horse training.
I've been in the Automobile Business for over 34 years attending numerous
seminars and Dealer group meetings and can't recall any instructor
displaying the true "passion" for their subject matter like Krece has. His
entire staff is to be commended.
I plan to attend your Level I roping clinic in September. Looking forward
to returning to your NRS Training Center.

Sincerely,
Paul Morris

re: NEXT LEVEL CLINIC

July 24, 2006

Hi Michelle,

I enjoyed the heck out of the clinic that Krece and Justin and the rest of ya'll hosted. I learned more about horsemanship than I thought I would...but I agree that it will make me a better roper. Thanks so much for all that ya'll do. The grill at the NRS center is WONDERFUL! I didn't expect the food to be that good!

PS...Can you get David to pave the road and the parking lot?

Thanks again.

Gary Poe

re: NEXT LEVEL CLINIC

July 24, 2006

Michelle,

Last weekend clinic, take me to the next level, was the best one I have been to, and this was my third on at NRS. The food this time was GREAT, and the coupe and Krece wife were really nice and good great. Krece really did a great job teaching this clinic and the students where fun.

Thanks again for having clinics like this one.

Mike Parkinson

March 20, 2006

Dear David,

I had the opportunity to meed and visit with you this past weekend, I told you how much I enjoyed and learned from Krece and his staff. I was in a hurry then, I want to take a few minutes more and reiterate what a wonderful learning experience your people provided for all of us. I know that I speak for the entire level II class. Personally, I was tired of being coached from the fence by someone that maybe had roping skills, yet without people or teaching skills. Krece Harris has all three. It was pleasant experience for all of us.

I had no idea, I could learn so much so quick. I can't say enough good things about your people, Michelle, Krece, and Wesley. The food was great and the accommodations were excellent. I'll be back for future leassons.

Yours truly,

Gerald Swindell
Mesquite, TX

My wife and I just left your place yesterday and drove home to Richmond, Tx (SW of Houston). Most of the 5 hour drive home conversation centered on your staff and facilities. We and all of our show friends loved our weekend. Your facilities are only topped by your staff. My wife and I have never felt so at home on the road.

Thanks to all that were involved and those who had the vision and wisdom to build and staff a great facility.

Greg O.

March 10, 2005
Michele,

I'm enclosing the article that was in our local paper about Carley. As you'll read, she wrote in her essay that her dream is to associate with the western lifestyle as much as possible. She is doing that very thing each Tuesday night when she comes to NRS to practice, and every Friday night when she works the chute at the team ropings. Everyone at NRS is always so nice to Carley and I completely trust that it's a wonderful place for her to spend her time.

Thanks to David, Ryan, Krece, and Kary...and everyone else she has met up there, for all the nice things you do for Carley. Michele, thanks for always being so patient with me when I'm trying to decide which clinic to sign her up for! You are so flexible and I appreciate you so much.

Thanks,

Susan Calico
Fort Worth