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Testimonials -
Thanks to all who have written such kind words! See you on the
trail or down the road! Risa
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- Dear Risa - I so appreciate all your efforts with my new Hawk.
Your integrity and honesty are exemplary as well as unusual. I
couldn't be happier with my trailer and your efforts are a major
factor in my satisfaction. There is always lots of interest in my
trailer and I always answer every inquiry with "no better
trailer and no better dealer, period!" Thanks so much, Bonnie
in NC
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- Risa, I have been wanting to write a
note for your testimonials page ever since I got home. I wish I
could say I've been too busy hauling hauling horses around in my new
trailer to sit down and write. Unfortunately, it's just all the
other things in life keeping me busy. First and foremost, I want
people to know that you are, above all else, a truly good
horseperson. You're the kind of person I'd want living nest door to
me. Honest, helpful, trustworthy, candid, enthusiastic and
dedicated. I'm almost afraid to tell people how wonderful you were
to me, for fear you'll be saddled with the same expectations from
your future clients. You certainly gave 120% in the design and
delivery of my new trailer. You made the experience fun and
exciting. The new trailer pulls like a dream. Going from a Hawk
Built gooseneck into one almost identical, I thought there would be
little appreciable difference. I was wrong. I can't explain it, but
the new one makes my truck ride better. I know Hawk tweaks their
design from time to time. I don't know what the technical aspects
are, but it was worth their effort I wasn't sure how comfortable I'd
be, having had the head on collision at 45 mph just 6 months prior.
I got behind the wheel and never thought twice. The floor plan we
devised is proving to be quite functional. I love to take my rig
places and just let folks walk around fiddling with things. I don't
have to demonstrate or explain anything. The trailer speaks for
itself. God willing, we won't need it, but we'll be prepared for
hurricane season like never before. Family up front, horses in the
back. All we need is a destination. Maybe I'll call my pal, Risa! H
in FL
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- Hi Risa, We made the trip without any
problems. Round trip of just a little over 2150 miles in 3 days. The
1st day we drove within 50 miles of Manawa. We stopped and spent the
night at a place called Pioneer Village. We slept late but we were
at the Hawk facility at 9:30. The new Hawk 2 horse slant load was
sitting out front waiting for us to hook up and go. We took a tour
of the facility and the people there were great. Ron had one of the
maintenance guys come out and set the gooseneck height for proper
towing, checked out all the lights and electrical and we were on the
way home by 12:20. the trailer pulls fantastic, and the truck fuel
mileage averaged 15.9 miles per gallon. that's a lot better than
what I was getting with the other bumper pull which was never better
than 12.5 MPG! Remembering that my truck is a 1500 series GMC. I am
amazed at how effortless the trailer was to pull. Even though the
mountains it was no strain to keep up with and even pass slower
traffic. WOW... what a trailer! Everything is perfect, exactly what
I wanted. Thanks for all your help....FY in NC
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- Hi Risa, The trailer is absolutely TERRIFIC!
My grumpy, fussy, kicking mare traveled better than she ever has
before. She was relaxed and eating her hay the whole time. Usually
she kicks and fusses and ends up sweaty and stressed. Thanks!!! JT
in VA
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- Hi Risa, Dave arrived last night. He
was able to back into my driveway so the trailer would be in an out
of the way place for the next couple of weeks until spring time. he
was very nice to work with for the delivery process. The trailer is
awesome... much nicer than I imagined. The quality is tops and everything
that we talked about was done correctly. I am looking forward to
using it in the spring. I think the design will give me a lot of
options and will work out very nicely. Thank you again for your
time. patience and advice. I am LOVING my new trailer... if the
temperature was above freezing at night I would be sleeping in it!
My wife said she cannot wait to see my face the first time the pony
poops in the trailer on my brand new rubber mat. I told her that I
am going to cover the trailer floor in clear plastic like her
grandmother used to do with her furniture.! Brian in NJ
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- Just wanted to let you know how much I love
my trailer, it still looks brand new! The other day I had a blow out
on a tire going 70 mph. I had a car pull up to the side as we were
driving down the hwy and started waving about a tire on the
trailer... so I pull over and get out to look, nothing wrong on my
side. I asked my friend if the flat was on her side, she said what
flat? we don't have a tire! I went around to her side thinking the
worst, the fender banged up, the rim chipped. But you know what?
NOTHING was bent, chipped or broke, only the tire was gone and that
little light on the side of the fender was missing, we never felt a
thing. That trailer is one of the best, safest trailers I have ever
owned. That rim stayed up off the ground for us to get to a place
where we could change is without any damage to anything. We
were back on the road in 30 minutes. Thanks again Risa for doing all
you did for my with this trailer!
- SC in Texas ( note to all - you can have a
flat from road debris but please check your tire pressure regularly!
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- "WE LOVE THIS TRAILER. The horses loaded right in and
seemed to enjoy the ride. I bet the ride is much more stable. And we don't have to
worry about the weather with all the opening options. We can deal with just about
anything and all that wonderful storage space also protected! You can count us as
satisfied customers."
Peggy in NC
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- "I felt a need to let you know how much we like the Hawk
trailer, now that we've had the chance to use it for a while. It is every bit as
good as you said...and then some. It trailers very well, is easily loading and the
horses even seem to like it. This was definitely a good decision."
Stuart in FL
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- "Thanks so much for a great transaction! I love my new
trailer. It pulls fantastic and my horses seem to love it. They kept blowing
and sniffing at the "new" smell, but walked right on beautifully. I talked
to a lady at a horse show in Southern Pines Sunday that has a 3-H slant Hawk. She
said she loves it. I thought you might like to know about another satisfied
customer. I plan on recommending you to everyone I know looking for a new
trailer. Thanks again!"
Karen in NC
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- "I have researched trailers all winter! I am 100%
satisfied with my new Hawk. Happy Trails was the best to work with. I had tons
of questions, and all were answered promptly and professionally. It was worth the
155 miles to Travelers Rest, SC!"
Rema in VA
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- Please find enclosed some photos of the new trailer, which I
love! 3 16h+ horses fit in it very easily with plenty of room in front for the
4th."
Wendy in NJ
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- Well, the trailer is here!!! It is awesome!!! We are
very pleased!!! The folks who delivered it were super nice. The pictures do
not do the trailer justice. It is so much nicer in person We LOVE the trailer
and it will serve our purpose for many years. Your weekender package is exactly what we
wanted. thank you for such courteous and honest service!! I will recommend you
to anyone who asks! We're very happy!"
Kevin & Lisa in PA
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- WOW!!! The trailer is absolutely AWESOME! I can't wait
to take some photos to show you. I went from having the ugliest trailer to having
the nicest in the STATE! Hawk really does build a fabulous trailer. It's VERY
nicely finished inside and out and is SOLID. I'm tickled with it (can't you
tell!!??) I was on my way home from the horse show when the driver called - he was
about 30 minutes from my house, and I was about 40 minutes away, so I detoured (with the
horse) to meet him there. When I got there, he was already there and had unhooked
the trailer from his truck. I unloaded my horse from my trailer - I just had to try it
out, of course! The trailer fits him so well that he actually looks like a normal
sized horse when he is in it!!! My neighbor took some photos of the trailer, the
horse, the driver and his family together. I'll send you those! Thank you so
much for all your help and attention. I can't wait to pull in to my next show with
it!" Lisa in MD
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- I finally made my first solo trip in the new trailer last weekend
and it was great! I can't believe how easy the horses loaded with
all that space and they traveled so well. I only went and hour from
Augusta for lessons but it was a start. Thanks for making the whole
trailer buying experience so pleasant for David and I. I thanked my
friend for recommending you the day we got back. Thanks again for
everything! MA in GA
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- I wanted to drop you a note to tell you how pleased we are with
our trailer after it's first year. We've hauled many miles to many
shows and clinics and we've had no trouble. The trailer maneuvers
much easier than my bumper pull even though it is so much longer. We
get lot's of oohs and ahhs wherever we've gone. The horses seem to
like it too! Anyway, I am very pleased with this trailer. Please
tell the folks at Hawk "great job"! Diane in CA
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- Thank You for making my new trailer purchase so simple and
enjoyable. The trailer got here yesterday, the driver was very helpful in showing me all
the great features! This is a great trailer and I especially like all the windows for air
flow! Keep in touch. Susan in CA
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- "Thanks, again. The trailer is everything I could
want. My 3 y.o WB is really doing well with it also. This is a great
trailer! Thank you for everything."
Joanne in PA
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- We made it home with no trouble! The new trailer pulls great, we
could hardly tell it was back there and made good time. Thank you for all your help in
choosing exactly what I wanted. The trailer is perfect for me! R in CO
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- Wow! The trailer is here! It is beautiful and very easy to use. I
was a little concerned about ordering from so far away but am so happy I did! Thank you
for all your efforts! A in WA State
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- "We and our new Hawk are home. We managed to make it by
driving long hours at speeds I would rather not discuss. The Hawk did great,
followed us with nary a waiver. We are well pleased. We are strong advocates
of your product and your company."
C & L in NC
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- "Thank you so much for all your help in getting my new Hawk
exactly the way I wanted it! The trailer pulls great and everyone loves it. It
is better than I expected."
JF in FL
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- "We love our new Hawk trailer; Patty will never part with
it. The weekender package is perfect for us."
S & P in SC
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- "Our new trailer is awesome! I love the large
weekender. We have people wanting to see it everywhere we go."
J & M in SC
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- "I took my new trailer for my first solo trip today. I
admit being a little apprehensive about hooking the thing up and dealing with all that,
but it went great. A friend of mine showed me how to go to Home Depot and buy about
three little things and make a magnetic guide that clings to the hitch and sticks up as a
reference point for backing up properly...what a help!
- Also, I love the Hawk hitch, much easier than other brands that
require you to crawl around and fasten the thing...and unfasten it! I got many
ooohs and ahhhhs as to its looks, but my horse gave it the most sincere seal of approval
(and the most important!) He hasn't been on a trailer since he shipped from
California nearly six months ago. He walked right up, took a sniff, and
self-loaded. He rode beautifully and seemed very relaxed. He likes to
sight-see and all those big nice windows were right up his alley. It pulls like a
dream. I now know why people with goosenecks are die-hard about this type of
trailer!Thanks again for your help. You can put us down in the happy
camper column!"
Dana & Mark in GA
. - "There's a great deal of aggressive marketing out there to
confuse people on which trailer really is the best. I tried really hard to stand
back and look at the 'big picture' when selecting my new trailer. After all, why should I
care what kind of trailer big name trainers use - they are paid spokespeople. What I
really wanted to know is what kind of trailer say a structural engineer would want for her
horses! After a great deal of research, I bought a Hawk trailer.
Strong galvanized steel frame, an insulating layer, then an aluminum exterior, so no
rust! A wood floor with a LIFETIME guarantee (regardless of my cleaning practices)
with rubber mats on top. Wood insulates, metal conducts heat/cold, therefore wood is
a better flooring material. A fiberglass top with steel reinforcement beams.
The fiberglass also insulates rather than conducts. The other horse friendly
features are too numerous to mention here.
I bought the trailer over the Internet from Therisa Couch at Happy
Trails Horse Trailers. The overall price of
the trailer, with all the bells and whistles, was less expensive than many other brands I
researched.
Do your homework and don't be fooled by aggressive marketing!
Happy Trails!
Martha in TN
- Received the trailer yesterday, it is great. It is all I can do to
contain myself and not take it for a spin before the paperwork comes. I wanted to sleep in
it last night and don't want the horses anywhere near it because it will get dirty! Thanks
for everything, I really appreciate all you have done. I will refer anyone I know looking
for a new trailer to you.
S in MD
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- Outstanding! The trailer is everything I wanted and much more.
Risa at Happy Trails was very cooperative and informative. Many Many Thanks, L in
CO
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- Hello!
I wanted to let you know how much we are enjoying the new trailer! We really appreciate
you working with us to do exactly what we wanted without trying to convince us to do
something more traditional. We have so much more room inside compared to all those people
spending 45k on trailers with walking space of maybe 18 inches. We love it! Take Care
MB
- I cannot imagine a better site unseen experience! We and
especially the girls are enjoying the new trailer. It is exactly the way we wanted it!
Dr M
- We are home safe in FL. We love the new trailer, the mid tack and
weekender is just what we needed. I can't wait for everyone down here to see how
nice it is!
- Thank you for all your help Saturday. Yesterday I moved my mare
Maddie, I had no trouble getting her in. She walked in by herself! What a relief, I had
stressed myself for nothing! Everyone who has seen the trailer has said it is absolutely
beautiful. Thanks again!
Kelly in TN
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- Therisa, My horses love this trailer. I parked behind the barn and
opened the doors, windows, etc to let it air out and my yearling decided to climb in and
hang out there, all that happened while I was going to get some manure to put in the
trailer! We are also very happy with the trailer and we will keep
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- Dear Risa, Thank You for your patient help
in designing my horse trailer. It took a lot of back and forth and I
appreciate your attentiveness and good advice. Best, TW
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- Hi Risa, We took the trailer over to my
boarding barn and three of us rode in the trailer to see what the
horses experience. It was not that noisy and seems solid. Our horses
loaded with varying degrees of caution. The pony walked right on, no
problem walking on with the first try. My horse, Lily was more
cautious and took several trailers to get her to go past halfway,
but we did succeed in getting her to walk on completely and had the
butt bar closed for a minute before we backed her off. The other
mare "Mirage" is a "baby" of only 5 years and is
extremely difficult to load, but she eventually got on the trailer
with just 10% of her sticking out so we accepted this as good for
the first time. I am very happy with the trailer and everyone who
comes to see it thinks it is a very attractive and well built
trailer. Driving it is not difficult as I think it tracks behind the
truck very well. Ken and I are even getting the hang of backing up
with it. It was a pleasure to do business with you. and I really
appreciate your promptness in answering any questions I have had or
sending me information that I needed. Thank you so much! This whole
experience has been a good one. Vicki
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