I had a great day with Jill a wonderful teacher and person. We talked last night and I received wonderful directions....When I signed the waiver I said, "should I put down most sunburned guest?" It was a glorious, sunny day. Thank you for referring me to Jill and (..and the Maui Horse Whisperer Experience).......maybe someday our paths will cross. Linda T.

I spent the entire day at the office sending jpgs and just wanderlusting and daydreaming about my experience. I changed my desktop with the photo of Jet and me! :)

This wahine was just about to admire herself by viewing the pixes again when I saw your email.  Great to hear from you! I too had a superior day at the ranch and just chillin' with you and the horses, goats, and all creatures big and small--dang, even the lemonade tasted extra special delicious! And, patrol pig, so doggone cute! Gotta' love him, even tho' he ignored us as he was 'busy'. :)

As Franklin says on his website and I have quoted it to others, “In history and legend, horses represent the highest of human ideals -- dignity, integrity, and grace.”

I will want to hang again once more and will see how that fits in with my new fiscal year and the tight stretch of taking care of the entire State of Hawaii for VA approved educational institutions!

Nickers and Neighs,

Carol

I just got home from my 'Maui Horse Experience' with Jill. What a wonderful experience! I feel as though I escaped from my little world for part of today and had a dream about learning to communicate with horses...how to earn their confidence and respect, and how to have more self confidence so that I can get to know my horses at home and enjoy them even more!!  I only wish that someone had opened my eyes to this world of communicating with Equus before I was 49!!!! Anyway, I'm so greatful to have had this opportunity. The whole world needs to learn how to communicate this way! What a better place this world be for our wonderful equines and for those of us fortunate enough to cross paths with them. Thank you to you and Jill for making my Maui trip so meaningful.

Super! What a great experience. The only problem is that it was one day. I would love to spend hours/days/months working with Jill, she has such an incredible wealth of knowledge. I would recommend this experience to anyone who loves horses or has an interest in them. Her mare and colt are fabulous animals. It was for me one of my all time best experiences in life. I would do it again and again. Thank you for connecting Jill and the Maui experience.

Mary Lou Grabosch

Just wanted to drop you a note to tell you that words can't describe how much we enjoyed our Maui horse whisperer experience. I know my husband had been a little skeptical about doing it, but wouldn't you know - we're back in the Bronx over a week and he's still telling people about it! I worked with Ladybug (whom I understand was your horse) and my husband worked with Columbia. I think he had Columbia eating out of his hand (not literally!) almost immediately! Ladybug was more of a challenge but when I found out that she was 23 yrs. old and the former leader of her herd, I could understand why she liked things her way! Anyway she was as sweet as could be. We both came away from the experience with a totally new appreciation of horses, as well as a better knowledge of how our interaction with them determines how they respond to us. 

When we go back to Maui, (hopefully in the next 2-3 years) we will definitely do this again.

Chris & Bill Stuttig

We just returned from our magnificent trip to Maui! Wow! It was sure worth the wait.

We actually did get to spend the afternoon with Jillian and her horses. That was also magnificent! She was hindered by her injury but it did not hinder our experience. She was gracious, warm, and very knowledgeable. My husband and I had a truly amazing time with her and the horses. We have some terrific pictures to keep the memory fresh for us. The weather was beautiful, the sites were breathtaking, and the conversation was enlightening. 

I would recommend this equine experience to everyone. We did get more out of it than we expected. We did not get to ride as we originally thought (the coastal ride). Gillian did explain that you no longer offer that as we were not aware of that fact until we had arrived there that day. It did not take away from the experience though. It would have just been the cherry on the top if it were to actually be an option.

We thank you and your organization. It made our trip to Maui that much more special.

First of all, thank you very much for letting us know and introducing Jillian and The Maui Horse Whisperer Experience, she was just super and we really appreciate her great job while we were taking her lessons. As I mentioned already she was just a nice person and about her lessons, I don't know how to express her great jobs for us.  It was so easy to follow what she talked to us, even we were just beginners. And also we had enough time for questions and answers from time to time so we were very happy satisfied to take her lessons.

What she did for us was exactly what were expected and we do not have any complaints. When we go back to Maui, we definitely go back to Jillian's place again. Jillian is amazing and she knows how to teach from beginners and I am sure for the experts. We loved to watch one of her favorite horses called Drallion. That was very exciting.

Especially Jillian's way of talking was so easy to listen to because she is originally from Santa Cruz, California and I was in the Bay Area for 8 years when I was in college. And one of her employees, Greg is also from Palo Alto, California and he is just a hard worker and helps Jillian a lot. He is the same age
of our first daughter that is in Georgia Southern University right now. 

Thank you very much, Jillian. My wife, Kiyomi was so happy with you too.

Frank

Hello;
Just returned home late this week. My daughter Ali and I really enjoyed our Horsewhisperer experience on Maui. Here are a few details.

Comments from Ali: I thought it was awsome! When I get a horse I will train her just like that, I heard about the language of equis several times in horse magazenes and it was really neat to accually speak it! It was an amaising experience! I would love to do it again!

Comments from Linda: I now feel that I have a framework for which to play with horses, an understanding of their communication cues. The experience left me with more interest in horses and a better sense of calm when I am around them.   I would definitely do another experience - maybe in Colorado next time and for the day?

Linda and Ali

Just a note of thanks for a superb, interesting program. We feel very fortunate to have experienced such an incredible opportunity with Merlin, Ladybug, and of course - Jillian. She obviously loves what she does and is a powerful teacher. We will be in Colorado in the next couple of weeks - if we get by Aspen, we would love to meet you .

Rick and Sheri Goddard

...the Horse Whisperer Experience was great!  It was better than I could have ever imagined. With Jillian's instruction, I actually communicated with Merlin in his own language.  Jillian was very patient and encouraging. I never would have believed that I could ask a horse to walk, canter, change direction and follow me with such subtle movements and he would respond! This was the coolest thing I've done since I've been in Hawaii.

Jane Beth H.

The day I spent at your ranch in Maui was a wonderful unforgettable experience. Craig Moore is a wonderful teacher and horseman. He worked very hard for hours teaching me about the Horse Whisperer Experience. One of Craig's best qualities was his gentle, sincere, patient, attitude with me as well as with the horses. Diane was also excellent on riding position and posture as well as taking many photographs for me. Diane took good care of me as an over weight, out of shape, inexperienced rider.

One of my favorite moments was watching the pretty young lady who feeds and grooms the horses. I could tell that the horses trust her completely and she has a deep love for them.
I got more than my money's worth and was delighted with the training and fun.

Don M.

The Maui Horse Whisperer Experience is like learning the Zen of Horses from a real master. The best program I have ever participated in.

Leonard R., Los Angeles, CA

Thank you so much for providing and ideal container for folks to develop safe and appropriate relationships with horses and, in doing so, enhancing all other relationships in their lives.

Maria S., Menlo Park, CA

Thank you for entering me into the world of the beautiful, true and loyal. Your sensitivity and understanding of people and horses has allowed me to enrich my love for both.

Maria S., San Marino, CA