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  • #21
    I am from SoCal and I've never heard of him.

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    • #22
      I have no dog in this-here fight, just happened upon this thread and became curious about this bit from the fella's website:

      Depending on the price of the horse some buyers may be asked to show Financial Documents for a bank before trying the horse!
      Is this standard practice in the h/j world?

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      • #23
        Originally posted by mazu View Post
        I have no dog in this-here fight, just happened upon this thread and became curious about this bit from the fella's website:



        Is this standard practice in the h/j world?
        It's not uncommon for some highly-priced items like exotic cars but it's not exactly standard for horses either unless you're obsessive about avoiding buyers who would have to acquire funds or you have VERY valuable horses.
        Thus do we growl that our big toes have, at this moment, been thrown up from below!

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        • #24
          Originally posted by mazu View Post
          I have no dog in this-here fight, just happened upon this thread and became curious about this bit from the fella's website:



          Is this standard practice in the h/j world?
          I thought it was kind of odd too- especially b/c I think it is pretty common practice to go with a trainer to look at horses, so the assumption would be that the trainer is aware that the buyer has the means to purchase the horse.

          I thought the whole website seemed just a little off...

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          • #25
            too bad the other website is not working. Several people had posted about their "interesting" encounters with him.
            "I'm not crazy...my mother had me tested"

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            • #26
              I am from the area, frequent the same shows he (supposedly) does based on his show schedule, and have never heard of him. At horseshowtime.com you can even look up every entrant and their trainer for The Oaks/Showpark shows and he is not listed. Not to mention there are very familiar looking photos and horses on his website that don't appear to be ridden by him. If hwe was a GP rider - wouldn't he have pictures of him riding a horse instead of standing next to one?

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              • #27
                Originally posted by Platinum Equestrian View Post


                Thanks for those who sent PMs.
                Why would anyone thank someone for sending PMS???
                madeline
                * What you release is what you teach * Don't be distracted by unwanted behavior* Whoever waits the longest is the teacher. Van Hargis

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                • #28
                  Looking him up on the USEF membership he has an INACTIVE status. hmmm

                  Looks like he is not showing in GP's NOW ????

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                  • #29
                    I remember from the thread on HHS that someone recognized the horse photos from a German farm's website. They posted the link -it was the same fencing, trees, everything. Totally picked off someone else's site! Busted It all just reeks of a scam.
                    see my ribbon quilts at: www.ribbonquilts.com

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                    • #30
                      bene de ruiter site overseas

                      they are cut and pasted from that site

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                      • #31
                        Christopher Vancaren

                        Hello people in the horse world! Wow alot of chat about me from people viewing my page and googling me this is all great but some time its good to hear it from the horses mouth which my web site has a number for people to call me on lol. Also the horses on my sales list are all horses from a trainer friend of mine in the UK so yes you might have seem them before. And i am not a grand prix rider i can jump the bigger fences but im not a grand prix rider the web master of my site heard me talking about going grand prix and went on and put it on my site saying that i would make me work harder if i want to get to that level. To most people who know me im just a young man that loves horse and have a group of great clients and a hand full of really nice horses and im proud of that im no big shot or celeb lol but seeing this makes me feel like one just kidding i keep my training company to my self and i stay to my self most trainers in the H/J world are not as nice as thay seem and will talk alot of crap behind your back. If you have any thing els to say about me or my training please call me im always willing to talk.

                        Christopher Vancaren

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                          • #33
                            Originally posted by Madeline View Post
                            Why would anyone thank someone for sending PMS???
                            I am going to take you seriously & literally & assume you do not know "PMS" are Private Messages or Private Topics which are non-public communications through the bulletin board. If you were joking & I misunderstood you, please accept my apologies! I usually write PMs (small "s") but others write it as it was here - PMS.

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                            • #34
                              Originally posted by Evalee Hunter View Post
                              I am going to take you seriously & literally & assume you do not know "PMS" are Private Messages or Private Topics which are non-public communications through the bulletin board. If you were joking & I misunderstood you, please accept my apologies! I usually write PMs (small "s") but others write it as it was here - PMS.
                              It's often a mistake to take me seriously. This is a silly thread and deserved it.
                              madeline
                              * What you release is what you teach * Don't be distracted by unwanted behavior* Whoever waits the longest is the teacher. Van Hargis

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                              • #35
                                Originally posted by CVEQUINE View Post
                                Hello people in the horse world! Wow alot of chat about me from people viewing my page and googling me this is all great but some time its good to hear it from the horses mouth which my web site has a number for people to call me on lol. Also the horses on my sales list are all horses from a trainer friend of mine in the UK so yes you might have seem them before. And i am not a grand prix rider i can jump the bigger fences but im not a grand prix rider the web master of my site heard me talking about going grand prix and went on and put it on my site saying that i would make me work harder if i want to get to that level. To most people who know me im just a young man that loves horse and have a group of great clients and a hand full of really nice horses and im proud of that im no big shot or celeb lol but seeing this makes me feel like one just kidding i keep my training company to my self and i stay to my self most trainers in the H/J world are not as nice as thay seem and will talk alot of crap behind your back. If you have any thing els to say about me or my training please call me im always willing to talk.

                                Christopher Vancaren

                                This is a very thinly veilled attempt to impersonate the person in question! I'm shocked that someone would do such a thing. R.E.A.L.L.Y. There is not even close to enough typeos in that post to be the real CV.
                                Last edited by tidy rabbit; Sep. 12, 2008, 11:39 AM.
                                Stoneybrook Farm Afton TN

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                                • #36
                                  Originally posted by Madeline View Post
                                  It's often a mistake to take me seriously. This is a silly thread and deserved it.

                                  And I had my last PMS about 15 years ago, at which time, I would have gladly sent you some!

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                                  • #37
                                    *Heads to the kitchen to start popping the corn then grabbing the blender from the pantry!!*
                                    Debbie Hanson
                                    www.ratemyhorsepro.com


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                                    • #38
                                      The first thing that comes to mind is COPYRIGHTING and acknowledging that there are cut and pastes before posting on the internet. Next, being an active member of the USEF is always a good thing to obtain credibility as a trainer. Good luck with your new endeavours

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                                      • #39
                                        Hey theres a local trainer from my area thats done the same thing for years- I believe the last time I looked she has a picture or two of Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and Shutterfly on her website. She's a peice of work- I'll tell you what. I am fairly positive she doesnt do a whole lot of business though.
                                        Teneriffe Enterprises- NW Indiana
                                        www.saradanielhaynes.com

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                                        • #40
                                          Originally posted by CVEQUINE View Post
                                          Hello people in the horse world! Wow alot of chat about me from people viewing my page and googling me this is all great but some time its good to hear it from the horses mouth which my web site has a number for people to call me on lol. Also the horses on my sales list are all horses from a trainer friend of mine in the UK so yes you might have seem them before. And i am not a grand prix rider i can jump the bigger fences but im not a grand prix rider the web master of my site heard me talking about going grand prix and went on and put it on my site saying that i would make me work harder if i want to get to that level. To most people who know me im just a young man that loves horse and have a group of great clients and a hand full of really nice horses and im proud of that im no big shot or celeb lol but seeing this makes me feel like one just kidding i keep my training company to my self and i stay to my self most trainers in the H/J world are not as nice as thay seem and will talk alot of crap behind your back. If you have any thing els to say about me or my training please call me im always willing to talk.

                                          Christopher Vancaren
                                          Up until about a week ago there was a photo of my beloved Poodle on your website. Please refrain from using pictures of my horses. Thank you!
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