Sarah Lynn Ward Willow Creek Equestrian verbally abusive, poor trainer, cancels lessons, financially took advantage of me, dishonest Aledo Texas

In response to the slander Loretta Sprague has listed here and spoke about ever since this I thought maybe I should explain the entire story. But at the end of the day it's just too much to go though. I started my business based on a few key factors...to bring better business to the horse world, principles I apply in my daily life and to always always always put the horse first. Loretta was extremely duped by her previous trainer. These "rescue" horses were for them to profit extremely and were not what they were supposed to be. They were barely halter broke. So yea to train something that is 8, 9, 10 years old from halter broke to a nice horse

it took a little while. They weren't in full time training either. She's not a victim of anything here. Her horse she stated I wouldnt "let"her ride? She sold it after she left. The nice older show horse that I found for her that took her around at horseshows safely (keep in mind she is an older woman that rode a couple times a week)? It died when she left my barn. Loretta Sprague is no victim. She was given EXTENSIVE discounts and ran my life for what felt like a really long time. She would cancel lessons constantly or show up late and expect everything to stop for her. And yes I was closed on Sundays and Mondays. Thats my choice as a business

owner to make time for my family. Other clients began to complain and would schedule other days she wasn't scheduled. She couldn't follow rules, she couldnt act responsibly and had a number of pretty severe personal issues going on. We all as a team tried to be a friend to her. But at the end of the day I still have a business to run and I'm sure any real friend would understand that. It was causing myself and my business great stress. My reputation as an excellent riding instructor and horse trainer greatly outweighs what bad she has to say about me. I have horses and riders and longtime clientel that would prove otherwise. I'm not in this to be

rich. I'm in this for the horse and those that want to learn. Not the drama. I don't allow it. We are a family facility with lots of children and some of her actions and coherency were not condusive to that. I asked her to leave. When something begins to affect your entire business then it's time for everyone to move on. Her vet bills she still has not paid. She didn't pay on time. I constantly had to ask to be paid despite the discounts she was getting. She was sent breakdowns and invoices on everything. But she couldn't seem to keep things together. So her bills weren't being paid on time. A number of times clients would find her check books and

credit cards laying all over the barn. They would return them to her. It didn't matter what you did to help her it was never enough. She wanted more. I couldn't give her that. I did very well training her horses and placing them in to great homes that still today their owners send me updates. As far as the horses she brought to me and their issues or conformational defects...I didn't buy these horses. I didn't advise for her to buy these horses. She made those decisions. I was in no way apart of that. I was merely handed a mess she asked me to try to fix and I advocated for the horses to get the horses into good homes that gave them the best

chance at life. And thats what I did. She was upset she was taken advantage of by her previous trainer, which she sued and when enough was enough and she was asked to leave by myself, with the property management/owner in aggreance she was upset. As for her trainers since....I've learned anyone will say anything to gain more business and make money. Especially at the expense of a competitors business. Year's later she still has not ceased but to make myself and my clients the topic of discussion. There's so much in her complaint that really speaks for itself. I have an exceptional program that I am very proud of. And look forward to many years of continued business with our clients :)