WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

"Thank you so much for coming to Marple Library yesterday afternoon. My Mom and Dad took my daughter and son to see you. Everyone loved your presentation. I believe my son enjoyed it the most. I heard all about it last night. Liam is a true nature lover. He appreciates all types of animals, bugs, etc. He’s the typical boy. Rachael liked your presentation too. She is just a more reserved observer. My Mom commented about how personalized your show was for the children. You have found your calling in life."

"Thank you so much for providing a fun filled week of camp. James had a wonderful time and I enjoyed the stories in the evennings. His favorite part of camp was holding the animals esp. Tessie.
James is so fortunate to have such a fabulous place to visit and learn about animals/nature.We will continue to pass your name on to other families.
Again,many thanks for sharing your home/farm with the community."

"Thanks for pony camp and thanks for showing me how to clean up horse poop and have a good time.
I love this camp and hope you have a lot of kids."

"Thank you for letting our troop come to your stable.It was very fun!"

"Thanks a bunch
I love your horses.Thanks for letting my troop come."

"Thank you for teaching me a little about horses. I loved seeing your animals.You have a beautiful house."

"Thank you soooo much for all the saturdays I've come to and camp. I loooooove coming to your farm because you always have something for us to do.I also love your horses. I am really starting to love them even more than I did before. Your barn is so much fun for me and I love it!!"

"Thank you so much for letting us come to your house every Wednesday. We really enjoyed it Hope we can do it next year too."

"Thank you for letting us ride your racehorse. It was so cool! I learned so much! It was cool to clean out the stall.Thank you for the snack."

"I think my kids love coming - riding or not.
If you must know - I kind of think of you as their surrogate grandma - someone who they can go and do fun things with and see the world from a different perspective. Now that my mom is gone, I really like that they have the opportunity to go someplace where they feel comfortable to run about and make a mess in the kitchen. Please keep getting them on Wednesdays until you can't anymore. The more you can teach them about the world outside the windows and the rest of god's creatures the more they will become better citizens of this world. Understanding what it takes to be a human and respect other living things is a lesson more kids should learn."

"Carly thinks you are the greatest,thanks so much for being the wonderful person that you are.You truly are a very special person!......."

"Your rates are very reasonable and you can't put a price on the amazing added benefit Aubs gets by getting to spend time with you. You do wonderful, important work for these kids and we are lucky to have you!! "

"Valerie, thank you so very much for a lovely afternoon at Rattlebox. It was a pleasure and joy to meet you. I was genuinely touched by the time you took with the children, and the beautiful certificate you made for Gracie. I will never forget the look on her face. It was priceless. She loved every minute. It is very obvious your business lies close to your heart. It is hard to fake genuine care and that readily came through in the time you spent with us. You have a lovely place, thank you for sharing it with us. Anyone who loves children and animals is high on my list of favorite people. I hope to know you a little better this summer perhaps and I was sincere in inquiring about volunteering, if you should need assistance. I currently have a herniated disc in my lowback which I will be undergoing treatment for soon and hope to be more active in the coming months. I will be in touch as the summer approaches. I know Grace will love her week there. God bless you,"

"Thank you for a FABULOUS party yesterday. The children AND adults LOVED it. We also learned A LOT while having so much fun.

You are a talented teacher, and your knowledge and love of animals, wildlife and the environment are superb and evident. This was the easiest birthday party I have ever thrown because the children were so captivated by your presentation.

A handwritten note has already been sent, and we look forward to visiting you at RATTLEBOX next time."