I am a farm estate manager for a private farm in Virginia. I have seen all the types of dealers, trainers, and backyard horse sellers and, as most know, buying a horse is never the straightforward process everyone hopes it will be.

More often than not, horses are misrepresented, overpriced, masked with drugs, or have hidden trauma. You can find the diamonds in the rough by weeding through ads and going on a wild goose chase for authenticity, or, instead, you can go to Buckeye Acre Farm.

I have been in the industry for 35 years. Rode jumpers, trained reiners, outfitted in the rockies, taught lessons, and had broodmares. I was harnessed with apprehension, well worn and earned, when I walked in to Duane’s barn. “No way these horses are worth what they’re asking” – was all that was in my mind – because lets face it – the market is crazy right now. I was surprised. I was pleased. I was converted. Praise be to honest horseman and hard work, they’ve done the time, they’ve put in the work. and they’ve advertised them truthfully.

The best part? If you go and see that horse you’ve got your eye on, chances are there’s two or three more just like him, but better, that you’ll have to have an inner tug of war over. I guarantee you will find something you like there. You also wont feel that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach – “what have I just done” when you say YES to the BEST horse you’ve seen in a long time.

Yes they are pricey. Yes they are nice ass horses. Yes they stand by their word and promises. Yes they are worth it. We bought three. Dusty, Sunset, and Paddy. The process is seamless, easy, and comforting. Duane for President.

— Tivoli