Running N Ranch-Skeeter and Maggie Baertsch -Helena, MT
"After a very bad experience with a trainer on a different young horse we sent out, I was very anxious about sending “Bugs Fire and Ice” to anyone. I am glad I made the decision to send him to Jeff and Sue Thompson at Western Sky Equine in 2006. They have restored my belief that there are people out there that can be trusted to do a good job and be up front about everything. We really appreciate the communication between owner and trainer and they have some very positive equine skills that need to be known by more people. I sent a young horse to them that I knew would be a huge challenge. I don't know of anyone else who could have taken “Bug” and done what they have done in just three months, many others would have ruined him. I’m so impressed that in just three months training under them “Bug” is trailing and watching cattle and doing things that some older horses would refuse to do. The pictures they have emailed to me document the successes they are having and it’s a great way to let an owner know the progress of their horse.
I keep in contact with the owners of “Bugs” sire, “Millionaire Playboy” on his progress and this is the comment I received from Doug and Carol Schafer of Sandy Ridge Stallion Station: "You made the right decision in sending “Bug” to Jeff and Sue Thompson."
We have a yearling filly which we will be sending to them next year.
We thank both of them for all they have done."
Lori & Lonnie Cox-Vaughn, MT
“We have worked with the Thompson’s since 1996 and in that time have come to greatly respect their equine program. It takes a great vision and willingness to labor to create success and adding the challenging ambitions of a solid horse program, we think the Thompson's are truly outstanding.
Once we purchased a Cisco yearling, I took him along and then turned him over to Sue for his second level. How truly impressed we were when Rebel returned to our barn! He showed maturity, manners and respect for me because he was instructed in that manner. I can say that in all my years on horseback, this colt was one of the best using animals I've had the pleasure to ride. And when it came time to sell him, that training from Sue proved profitable in the paycheck. Whether we’re taking instruction or need training done, we always rely on Jeff and Sue to provide what we need.
We would recommend the Thompson’s to anyone willing to take an honest approach to horsemanship, and expect respectable return on your investment.”
Jim, Tracie and Megan Lajeunesse- Medical Lake, WA
"We've known the Thompsons since 2001, so when we were ready to purchase our 1st foal, we knew it would be from them. And in 2004 "Codys Royal Siren" was ours. Siren has everything we could ever want in a horse and then some! He's a great all around family horse and he excels in whatever we ask of him. so our options are endless! He is truly our dream horse! Thanks you guys, and God Bless."
Bill and Rachel Haberman, Helena, MT
"We bought a yearling filly, "Ciscos Sugar Tanni", from Thompsons in 1998 and we absolutely love her! Jeff and Sue started her for us and have always been committed to helping us out and following through whenever they can. "Tanni" has a great mind, is willing and forgiving, and could excel in any of the Quarter Horse events. Thanks, Jeff and Sue!"
John A. Xanthopoulos, Ph.D.
"Jeff and Sue Thompson are top notch professional horse people. I have conducted business with the Thompsons in a highly satisfactory manner. Jeff and Sue have always been most helpful in providing information and advice about horses in general and broodmares in particular!"
John A. Xanthopoulos, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education
and Equine Studies.
Chair, Department of Education.
Coach, UM-W Equestrian Team
President, I.H.S.A. Region 3, Zone 8 (2003-2005 & 2005-2007)
The University of Montana-Western
Department of Education
710 S. Atlantic
Dillon, MT 59725
