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FROM OUR CLIENTS
 I would like to also
compliment you on what an amazing horse you foaled! I didn't buy him
directly through you, I bought him from a barn in MN called Black
Shire Equestrian Center. He's still only three, but he has the
disposition of a retired grand prix jumper (I know, kind of funny)- in
the best of ways. He learns like I'm schooling a horse that already
knows what to do. He is entirely accepting of everything I ask of him
and more! Merlyn is also very affectionate, not something you find in a
lot of horses . Just a great all around guy! I'm impressed!
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Meghan
O'Toole from Wisconson
I just wanted to let you know that filly
#49 (aka Denali) from this last foal crop is doing fantastic! I will be
sending pictures soon, but she is still shedding out right now and I
want to wait until she is all done with that. She is an incredibly sweet
and personable little girl with tons of curiosity. She is beautiful and
I absolutely love her conformation. Her gaits are fantastic and I cannot
wait until she is old enough to start riding, as I know she will be a
wonderful dressage mount.
I also wanted to make sure that I was on the mailing list for the
2008 foals DVD. I would love to take another one home! I can't wait
until you post their pictures online for me to check out.
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Metaphor - Sire Proven Jade
Dear Lloyd and Melanie,
I have been training and riding Metaphor (see attached registration
info) for Susan Harding. He is doing well and starting to show in
some hunter/jumper shows. Unbeknownst to Susan, I am having him trained
to
drive, and he's taking to it like a duck to water! It's like he's
found his calling. Yesterday was only his third official lesson, and
next week we'll
hook him up to the carriage for the first time. I can't wait!
Hi Mel,
Here are photos of Metaphor driving in his lesson last night. He’s doing
great and loving it! Susan is so excited about the driving as well—she
is driving in some of the pictures. This was only his 9th lesson, I
think, and he’s really gotten the hang of it.
Feel free to post them on your site if you want since I was the
photographer.
Best,
Stacey
Metaphor has been in several magazines, including
EQUUS, Dressage Today, Practical Horseman and The Horse, and on the Web
site www.equisearch.com, so I guess that makes him famous!
Stacey
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Amy L. Lacy writes about Goldsboro her new foal
He is here! Here is a web page I made
last night with pics of him in his new
home.
http://www.amylacy.com/goldsboro.htm.
He was very well behaved, and also extremely gentle and friendly. I had no
problems with him at all, he unloaded off the semi-truck very well and I had
to lead him up our driveway, which is 450' long, in the dark. He did so
great!
He was thirsty and hungry, but settled down once he was full and got some
good scratchies. I think he's a happy boy. :-)
Thank you so much for everything, you will definitely get some referrals
from me! :-D
FROM TOM & DENISE PETERSON - SANTA YNEZ,
CALIFORNIA
 Castle
Rock is a lovely 3 yr old Percheron/Tb gelding. He was one of the easiest
horses to start, very willing to except anything new that was asked of him.
Because of this easy attitude we did not hesitate on taking him on a few hunts
(third field). He is steady, never gets excited, even in a group of 20
horses all cantering, he just picked a spot and kept up with the field. He
is pictured here at closing hunt with the Santa Ynez Valley Hunt.
When his new owners came to look at him, they had a long list of needs!
Mother wanted a horse that she could start taking dressage lessons on, the 12 yr
old daughter is a bit timid around horses, she wants a western pleasure horse,
the youngest daughter and bravest of them all. . . . wants to do everything,
mostly jumping. All three riders rode him and got along great.
Castle Rock will be totally loved and I am sure he will take care of all their
needs, they could not ask for a better natured horse.
info@canyonriverdesigns.com
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Mary Heller from Washington
Thank you so much for all your help in deciding which
colt to pick! I am sooooo happy with my guy!!! He is absolutely
GORGEOUS and very bold and curious, too. Quite large, just as
promised!! All the babies were beautiful and in excellent condition.
Kay's #61 moves like a dream, she is thrilled with him as I am with my
guy. Ellie's little guy #67 is a darling, quite shy but so cute. All
of them are very impressive - I'm so glad I decided to purchase from you
folks.
Thank you, again, for all your time and honesty. We
have two folks that have visited the babies they'll probably be
among your next year's customers :)
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Happy owner in
the Midwest
After reading an article in my "Dressage Today" magazine, I logged on the
Cancade Farms website. The darling faces of the foals enticed me to request a
video, and after that, it's all history. The hardest part was picking one
foal, and after multiple viewings of the video, talking with my vet, and
talking with Lloyd, I decided on one.
Canaska Dancer (from Canada to Nebraska) arrived on November 8 and he has
settled in so well. He is the center of attention at the barn, and he loves
it. He has such a good mind and is learning every day. When the vet came out
to give him shots, he commented on how pretty he is, with good conformation
and good straight legs and slanted shoulders. Thank you Lloyd and Melanie for
this wonderful foal.
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We just wanted to let you know we love Colt 47 now known
as Nigel. Thanks to you we made a great selection. We'll be coming back for
another one or two next year. Susan my wife is in love with him and is going
to keep him for herself.
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I just wanted to drop you a note on the colt I got from you . He has been
SO easy with everything - grooming, feet trimming, shots - he has not given
me a hard time about anything. My vet and farrier both liked him a lot. He
fit right in with my other guys - he was their little buddy right off the
bat. I am so pleased with every aspect - his attitude, conformation, color
and markings. I am still so pleased on how easy going he has been about
everything - I hope the same when it is time to get on his back! He is
filling out well and is about 13h hands @ 5months. Will send a photo when I
get a better one - he is a little too nosey to take by myself!
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Susan Harding
I wanted to give you a quick update on one of the foals
from your farm. Metaphor was brought to the States by Ellie Trueman and I
purchased him (at first just half and then the rest this spring). He has grown
into a wonderful horse -- stunning to look at, wonderful with people and
possessing a unique curiosity and playful spirit. A friend started him and has
been working with him for about 3 months. We took him to a Pat Parelli clinic
early last month and he was the star of the show! So much so, that Pat invited
him to his ranch in Colorado for 3 months of training. He is there now and I
can't wait to go visit and see the progress next month. His latest escapade
was jumping out of a stall over a 4 1/2 foot gate when he arrived in Colorado!
I'm not sure what he will be when he grows up -- it looks like it may have to
involve jumping, but I promise to keep you posted on his progress. He really
is a very special horse.
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Jayne Koester from Maryland
Canada has just come back from his first 60 days with a
trainer. The trainer uses the Pereilli method of breaking horses. He loved
Canada and said he was one of the best young horses to work with. I have been
riding him very lightly, now that he is home. I hope to buy another foal this
summer.
Jayne
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I am writing for two reasons... to tell you that Remy is
doing FANTASTIC and to inquire about your new foals. Remy is such a sweet guy!
He is so intelligent, athletic and easy going... a combination that can be
hard to find! We have been very pleased with him so far.
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Amy Lacy from Washington
I got Sedona last year because I loved Ben so well, and he
was such a good quality colt. Quite happily, as good as Ben is, Sedona is
even much nicer. His quality of movement, and his endearing personality
are just amazing! I do love my two Cancade boys VERY much! They are everything I could
ever want in a horse.
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Just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with our
foal that we got from you. We have named him Aslan. My vet took one look at
him and said "WOW, I really like his confirmation". Your foals are wonderful
and I hope to get another one soon.
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Cindy Beardsley from Washington
I first contacted Lloyd & Melanie in May/June 2003. I was looking for a
sporthorse foal. Melanie was wonderful to work with, she answered all of my
many questions in a timely & helpful manner. I spoke with Lloyd several times
& they were both very upfront on all aspects - both the foals themselves & the
details of purchasing and shipping my foal. I am absolutely thrilled with
Echo, my now yearling by Expect Greatness. He is very calm, willing & an
absolute sweetheart. I would - and have - highly recommend Cancade Farms to
anyone looking for a great horse at a reasonable price bred by caring, kind,
helpful people.
The hardest part of the whole transaction was choosing just ONE foal.
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Laura Maki From Massachusetts
Just wanted to tell you that First Edition (champ)
is awesome!!
Very gray and very tall 15.1 (one year old) at the withers and
pure elegance not the least bit draft horse looking.
Her personality is happy, energetic, and always
positive. I don't think she knows how to put her ears back she is always
happy!!! So easy to work with and train!! She is totally voice command trained
in hand and on lunge line. When she is loose in the ring she runs around
jumping over poles on the ground and if a jump is set up she runs at it and
jumps it, never runs out of energy!! (just the way I like my horses).
I have never been so happy with a horse!!! I
can't wait to buy her sister/brother!!!
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Deb Parcover From Maryland - Talbot Trails
Just a note here that I'd like to personally recommend foals from the
Cancade Farms, of Saskatchewan, Canada. I bought two of their fillies this
past fall, and am very pleased with the breeding, overall quality, and most
of all by the personal service and attention provided by Lloyd and his wife
Melanie Cancade.
I've been in frequent contact with the Cancade's since June when I first
began asking about their foals. Lloyd delivers their foals himself from
Canada, often driving for a full month or more each fall, all across the
U.S. I not only received a thank you card from them, I've had excellent
service with prompt, personal calls and emails with answers to feeding and
handling questions. They are enjoyable folks who take great care of their
horses.. I wish for both foals' sakes and the owners' that all farms were
this easy and reputable to deal with.
I highly recommend this family, their farm and their horses. I'm hoping to
buy several more this coming year.
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Phil Walker from Colorado
A few years ago we met Mel and Lloyd Cancade at one of
their first ever sport horse auctions at High Prairie Farms in Parker, Colorado.
There is where we bought Royal Hunter, Roy is the big bay colt on the Cancade's
web page and is the kindest hearted steed I have been around. He is absolutely
magnificent! He was broke at the walk, trot and canter at the age of two. (Very
minimal riding, 10 minutes per saddle time. Mostly walk trot). His knees were
closed late in his second year. These horses, because of their breeding I believe,
mature somewhat faster than other breeds. He currently stands 17.3 HH in the
rear and around 17.2 at the withers. He will top out at 17.3 to 18 hands. He is
incredibly powerful and confirmation should allow for use in the jumper ring,
cross country, field hunter or most likely dressage because of his power, beauty
and gaits. (I am a proud Papa), We showed Roy at the High Prairie Farms
confirmation class for two and three year olds in August 2000 and he placed
second in the class with $10,000. to $35,000 dollar colts. The judge asked if he
was Holstiner or Hanovarian? My wife replied Percheron / thoroughbred cross thus
my belief as to why we placed second. Ha, Ha never make a judge look silly.
We have since purchased Roys half brother out of Expect Greatness this past fall
and he is the spitting image of Roy. I don't think I had or have since, met two
people who cared about their stock then the Cancade's. I will continue to
purchase horses from the Cancade's for many years to come.
The Cancade's have become, since our first meeting three years ago, very
good family friends and worthy of our regard when it comes to horse breeding.
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Doctor Loree Guthries from Pensylvania
Very athletic, beautiful, intelligent animals with a sweet disposition
that want to please.
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Lynn Lloyd from Nevada
In 1999 I visited the Cancade Farms and was impressed
with the outstanding quality of mare care, farm management and foals produced by
the Cancade family's mares. I purchased two 3/4 thoroughbred, 1/4 draft
weanlings. They are now spectacular yearlings showing tremendous athletic
potential as well as lovely dispositions. I couldn't be more pleased with the
1999 crop and look forward to years of future interaction with Lloyd &
Melanie Cancade. (Lynn has since purchased 7 more weanlings).
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Ellie Trueman from Maryland
The quality of the Cancade foals is quite extraordinary. The selection of
Thoroughbred stallions, with sought after bloodlines such as Bold Ruler, Native
Dancer, Mr. Prospector, is a testimony to the expertise and effort that the
Cancade's have applied to produce quality sport horses. With exceptional
temperament, athletic ability and conformation, these foals hold great promise
for success in a variety of the US's sporting disciplines such as show jumping,
eventing, fox hunting and show hunters.
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Edith Conyers from Kentucky
I have been going to Canada for 5 years to purchase
young sport horse prospects from weanlings size to now, more recently, two and
three year olds. Each year the quality of the offerings goes up and the
showmanship and presentation of the horses to us buyers has improved immensely
and is on the whole, excellent. This year was the 3rd time I have visited Lloyd
& Melanie Cancade's farm to look at their young stock. Each year has been
better than the last. We have been able to see the stallions as well as the
mares and foals shown as individual units so we can evaluate the mare and foal
together which allows us as buyers to see what confirmation traits seemed to be
passed on weather be good or bad. Lloyd and Melanie have done a wonderful job
improving each year, their breeding program which is resulting in higher quality
foals with more potential to do more "sport horse jobs", by increased
the variety of TB sires and the percentage of TB in the foals. They also
meticulously screen the mares and foals before our arrival so we do not have to
view ones which are already sold. Each year it is a pleasure to visit the
Cancade Ranch and I always look forward to it knowing that we as buyers will
have a good selection from which to choose.
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Patrick Townsend from Maryland
My Cancade babies have all been healthy, sound, with
terrific minds. They are extremely trainable and all show a large amount of
athleticism. i give the a "Big thumbs up".
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