The economy of the past few years has created challenges for businesses of all types, and the equestrian market is no exception. A number of previously viable "Mom and Pop" tack stores have succumbed, and even larger businesses have had to reorganize and streamline their operations in order to survive. My business is no exception. Originally it was organized as a sole proprietorship, but as the market for my products grew I was advised to incorporate.

When the horse market softened, and I struggled with supplier issues, I had to rethink the entire question of how best to serve all of you. I realized that my strengths lay in working with horses and people, and in communications - and that operating a retail sales business was not my desire - nor necessarily my forte'.  For those reasons, I decided to turn all manufacturing and retail business operations over to the very experienced and capable hands of Bobby Beech, owner of National Bridle Shop.

The term "Gaits of Gold" was originally the title for my second gaited horse book, and was coined to describe the pure, natural gaits obtained by using the training methods introduced in that work. When the retail business incorporated, it seemed a logical step to call it by the name that had become so closely associated with me, and with the products I had developed. Now that I am no longer directly involved with retail sales, however, it has become unnecessary to operate under the auspices of a corporation. Some of you are aware that Gaits of Gold, Inc. is no longer a legal entity. . .and there has been some conjecture that my services and products will therefore no longer be available. Let me set the record straight: not only are my gaited horse products still available, but the relationship between myself and National Bridle Shop - as well as with Big Horn Saddle Company - means that orders ship faster, and that you now have two teams of people working to ensure that customer service is twice as good as it ever was! I have the ability to focus on what I do best, and can be utterly at peace knowing that when you place an order - either via this website, or directly through National Bridle Shop, where all orders are  processed, and now the exclusive retail distributor of the products I developed and endorse - you will receive the best possible customer service, and efficient order fulfillment.

I trust that I will be serving this industry for many years to come, and hope that you all have many, many years of riding horses with "Gaits of Gold!"