Guestbook

I highly recommend this marvelous ride to experienced riders! My husband is an intermediate rider and I am very experienced, yet we were able to enjoy this customized ride together. We were each given a horse and tack equivalent to our skills and the guide was wonderful at giving me plenty of opportunities to canter and gallop on a very eager and fast horse, all the while keeping my husband at a slower pace. I cannot express how much we enjoyed the ride, the spectacular scenery and knowledgeable patient guide (Joseph).

Hello there from frozen Alberta! Apparently we were the coldest place on Earth on Sunday at -45C. I'm not sure that I believe it but ... brrrr! So I am very much wishing we were back in Arizona. I just wanted to send a quick thank you to Debbie (& Tequila) for the lovely ride she took my husband and I on in the Tonto National Forest. I was very excited to get back on a horse after many years of not riding and I have to say was a little nervous of the talk of climbing "mountains" (being from Alberta and the Rocky Mountains - our definition of mountain is a little different) but we managed just fine. I enjoyed my time very much with Star - her little jumps over the gate were very sweet and she sure is a nice girl to ride. My husband Steve also enjoyed himself immensely and had a great time getting to know Cowboy. Debbie - we went to Harrold's Corral as you suggested - it was great! Thanks again and hope to see you again soon!

I called for infomation, and although it cost a bit more than I had planned to spend, I have no regrets! Joseph and Suzie were great. They explained the saddles and bridles and made sure I was comfortable in the saddle. Since I was not comfortable with loping, Joseph went off with the other rider and Suzie led the way in a different direction with me. The scenery was incredible, the horse a dream, and the whole day memorable. This is something I will do again on my next trip west.

Hello from the Scottsdale Princess! Just wanted to share with you the GREAT feedback we received from our guests' after their adventure with you. Thank you for everything - Connie , Scottsdale Princess Concierge 4/11/99 Page 2 To Concierge Staff My wife and I wanted to go horseback riding and I told Gail that although we were not experienced riders, we wanted an "Arizona Experience" (don't know exactly what I meant by that). She arranged a 2-½ hour ride through Windwalker Expeditions. We met at Cave Creek Park. They were already there. Our horses were perfectly suited for our skill level and physiques. Our guide, Joseph, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took us up and down trails around Carefree Mountain. It was one of the best times we had on horseback and truly got to enjoy an Arizona Experience on trails where Apache and Calvary ran; where pioneers mined for gold! It was just fabulous. We highly recommend Windwalker to your guests. Brad and Dean Haber - Mount Laurel, New Jersey April 5th 1999

Dear Milton, How are you? How is riding going? I finally got the pictures - I think they turned out great. Hope to see you again; it was definitely the highlight of our trip to Arizona. Many, Elizabeth and Emily

I am still smiling like a fool - I really had a good time. When I got back to the hotel, I realized that we had been out for over 3 hours and I only paid for 2 hours. So enclosed is the balance due and the book I thought you would enjoy. Thanks again for a great time! - Julie, June 2nd 1998 P.S. My sister can't wait to go out on a ride the next time she is in town.

Milt, Just got off the phone with you - Again I apologize for the early time mix-up! Thanks again for a great time while out in your part of the country. Best wishes to all Bill Starke West Islip, New York April 25th 1998

Dear Milton Sorry 'bout being late with these pictures. Can't tell you how much we enjoyed our introduction to the Sonoran Desert. Personally, the openness of it is missing for me now…growing up under Midwestern skies that now cover new housing tracts - well, I'm sure you know what I mean. Everyone in our group had a great time due to you. Once you get the website please let me know. Still trying to figure out how to make time to get back. Sincerely, Mike Brill, December 16th 1997 - Northbrook, Illinois

Dear Windwalker, Enclosed are some pictures from my ride, and you have my permission to use them. Thanks again for such a wonderful experience and if I have the chance to recommend you I absolutely do so. Thank you, Marjorie Tomme

Dear Joseph and Shelly - It was an absolute pleasure to have spent this week with you.! I haven't had this much fun in a long time and I hope I can do this every year. You two have created an incredible memory for Margaret and me. I can't wait to get my film developed. I will send you a set though they cannot do the experience justice. The thrills, chills and scratches (we are still comparing them) are ingrained in my (our) memory. Take care and I hope you will keep in touch. If you are ever near Cleveland, I hope you will stop by so that I may attempt to repay your hospitality. Merry Christmas and Thank you!!! Love Sharon and Margaret, Cleveland

Dear Windwalker, Just wanted to send you some of the pictures we took while horseback riding with you, thank you once again! We had a great time learning about horses and the desert from you and look forward to going out to Arizona to ride again. We'd love to keep in touch, drop us a line Rich and Linda Catucci, Saint James New York, April 10th 1999 "Thanks for making our vacation one in a million"

Dear Milton, I just thought that I'd drop you a little line just to let you know how much I enjoyed my vacation in Arizona, especially the riding. I know that it will provide me with many memories that will last me a lifetime. Everyday I wear the Arrowhead that we found and it has become a true symbol of strength for me. Whenever things aren't going quite right I know that just looking at it reminds me of all the simple beauty and peace that I found on that trip. I've enclosed some pictures of our trip all of which I think turned out excellent! How's Reds training coming along? I'm sure that with some work and TLC he will make an excellent lead horse perhaps even as good as snip one day! I have now fully convinced my parents to let me come down all the next summer, so if you still need a guide I'll be more than happy to help out! Thanks again for all the joy that your trip brought me, and all the simple lessons that you teach us all everyday. All my love to Shelly, Snip and Red, -- from one kindred spirit to the other. Louise Ritson, Victoria Island, British Columbia

Milton, Thanks for the great ride. It was everything I wanted to get out of the day. I look forward to returning with my wife and going on an overnighter. My Best Wishes, John Bennet, November 17th 2000

Dear Milt, Just wanted to thank you again for the great time you showed us on the "Desert Tour"! Your nickname of the "Professor" is very appropriate - we not only learned a great deal but we also had fun doing it! This was probably one of the only "tourist" type adventures that I've dragged Jimmy on that he really enjoyed. If we didn't have other commitments that afternoon, we would have stayed out with you much longer. Again, much thanks!!! Rita Janus & Jim Dean September 19th, 1996 Desert Tour - Marriott Mountain Shadows

Dear Milton I thought you would like a few pictures. I've enlarged the one you took And I've got a copy in a frame to remind me of the best day on my vacation. Thanks for the great morning. I can't wait to get over there again. Look. After Cowboy and give him a extra sugar lump for me. Take Care, Andy Wakefield, Bishops Stortford - Herts - United Kingdom

Bill, I can't thank you enough for your kindness. I received the case and have talked to Denise and we both agree it is so refreshing to meet genuinely kind people like you. We enjoyed the ride immensely and can't thank you enough for your patience. When I return, I'll be a nonsmoker and therefore, will not cause any undue delay! Thanks again! Hope all is going well. I'm enjoying telling my students about my desert experience! - Sandi January 21st 2001

Dear Milt: I thank you for the great and glorious opportunity that you provided me to ride with Yellow Snake. The riding was great, the scenery spectacular and, quite frankly, the cuisine was excellent. Yellow Snake has great talent over the open fire!!! I really enjoyed the ride from Mattie's Fork over to Seven Springs. The Cave Creek scenery was fantastic. Again, I thank you for your efforts in putting it all together. As you know, I am available for such excursions, particularly if you give me enough notice so I can push some things around. I also thank you for your friendship with Michele. She really appreciates your support and is feeling much better. We have a doctor's appointment today, and I think that she is going to receive a very fine report card. With warm regards, Quinton F. Seamons October 18th, 2001, Phoenix Arizona

I wanted to extend a very warm thank you for your generosity last week. My brother and I had a wonderful time. It's so amazing how much of the Arizona desert I've seen, yet its beauty still mezmorizes me. Thank you for giving me the hands on experience of what you do on a day-to-day basis. It is a pleasure to continue to recommend our guests to Windwalker! Thanks again!, Bethany Long - Four Seasons Resort Concierge, Scottsdale AZ 4/25/01

Dear Shelly and Windwalker Staff, I would like to thank you for being so kind to invite Carol and I to experience Windwalker & the desert first hand also. James for being so Patient with this novice rider and making sure I was ok and enjoying myself! Carol and I both had a wonderful day and I look forward to trying a longer ride next time!! Chandra

Dear Milton, Here are some carrots and some treats for Black Jack, Tracker and Renny. I have also enclosed the photos - they are great! I gave your card to the concierge at Point South Mountain Resort. You should call them @ (602) 438-9000 - they said they need someone like you on their referral list. Thanks again for the one of a kind riding experience you provided for Lauren and me. I've been telling everyone here at home. We'll be seeing you again. - Pegi August 8th 2001

Just wanted to say a big "Thanks" to Bill and Windwalker expeditions for our ride March 15th. Shannon was recovering for a few days from not having ridden in a long time but the other 3 of us were fine. After having experienced some public trail riding, I was concerned we would just be plodding along. Instead the horses were great. If Katherine could have gotten Prince on the plane he would be nibbling Tennessee fescue about now. The ride was the highlight of the trip for me. When we are back in your area, I hope I can convince the family for a full day ride. Linda and Bill Nichols, Desert Ride, March 21st, 2002

Elizabeth and I have talked so much about our wonderful day with you. I fear we bored the others by constantly identifying every cactus and plant for the next five days! I seldom get a good horseback ride anymore and I did enjoy our day so much. You were very kind to bring Elizabeth's glove back to us at the Princess. I enclosed a couple of photos. We do hope to return.