S. Rosales, Fallbrook, CA 

Suz,

Helio is gorgeous. I'll try to get some photos to send to you. My farrier says he is going to be huge - he is still growing - is at least 3 inches to a hand over Iris now! He is the most intelligent horse I have ever seen - he is so curious and really gets into everything just to explore. It is so cute to see he and Iris studying things to see how they can make a game out of it. Anyone who takes one of your horses will be so pleased- you instilled manners and correct breeding...I always wanted him from the time I first saw his foal photos and videos. I knew he was going to be gorgeous - and extremely personable and strong and smart as a whip! Each day he amazes me with something new - a new gesture, or a new expression - or some new antic- do you know he can unscrew the top off of a spray botle without breaking either part! And he knows how to turn a doorknob - lets himself into the feed room and plays around with bottles and anything else he can explore - but never breaks anything. He is simply amazing. You are a proven and exceptional breeder in my mind. I wish I could take more of your babies!

Gayle Grissom of VA

Suzan, it is no wonder you sell these babies (so quickly). You are an amazing breeder of the most spectacular horses. There are few that do it as well as you. I can't tell you how pleased I am with Kahlua. He's so freakin' smart, a great mover, sweet disposition and amazing looks. I am so lucky to have him.

M. Silberstein of WA

Suzan,

I was just looking at your website...OMG! You guys just keep getting better and better! Your horses have always taken my breath away but this time, all I can do is quote Randy Jackson with...WOW,WOW, and WOW again. I still have Galeon de Galileo, whom you lined me up with 17 years ago. I still love that boy...he has been a super fine horse. I still have to thank you for lining us up! Anyway, hope this finds you doing well. Take care.
Laurie Smith, Kamloops British Columbia - May 2013

Laurie Smith of Kamloops British Columbia

Lucena del Rey "Lucy" has found her forever home in BC, Canada. Sired by Rey PM and out of first time mom, Patina de Bravio Oro. This filly is simply STUNNING! Big, big gal with a robust build and SPECTACULAR movement. We will truly miss this one.

"She's a puppy dog.. anything introduced too her she doesn't blink an eye. Beautiful and brains thank you for Baby Lucy. She's stolen everyone's hearts here!!!"

Tiffany Kokotailo

"Azulada aka Zula is now eating in our round pen after a good run about! She is sooooo beautiful! So smart!! I couldn't be prouder of her! She's talking to all the horses going by! She likes my hubby she went straight to him!
Equine Express was great I'd recommend them highly!
You are super awesome and I recommend you very highly! Your super professional and I like having a great repore with you! I'll keep you posted on Zulas exciting future. She is perfect and I love her!!! so many happy emotions!
From Zula and I who are chillen together we love ya! Zula says she's fine mom I'm just fine!

Vikki Souto of British Columbia Canada

Adalita (Bravio Granddaughter) was in her first show last weekend (May 2014) that had All Breed Classes (that's about the best thing we have locally ;) I showed her in the halter class as well as showmanship under two judges in two days. Can I just brag and tell you that she placed third in All Breed Halter Mare both days (out of a class of 5 and 6), winning over QH mares in our class (which almost never happens in a QH show!). And she/we placed first both days in showmanship. She was phenomenal! Calm, quiet, patient, and available in spite of this being her first show experience. I was so proud of her! I have some some pics that a gal took of us and printed out - so will take a picture of the pictures and forward to you when I get home this evening.
I am so in love with my "little A". She has matured into such a sweet, sweet, best Pal, kinda gal :)
Regards, Heather Agustines (Alaska)

Heather Agustines of Alaska

"You have such beautiful horses! I just adore our guy who came from your ranch. He’s our angel. You instill a good mind in these horses. Brio is so kind and gentle. He’s quieter than a senior quarterhorse and is so willing and giving. He’s really one in a million". 

Brian Bentley

“You have something special out there! It’s so important for people purchasing horses to realize color isn’t a factor in choosing a well bred horse, despite all of us having our preference in coat color. You have something special because you didn’t forfeit any talent, exceptional bloodlines, or confirmation for color. You truly have it all! I really value the work you do!”

G. Slover

Hi Suzan,
I have spoken and/or emailed with several people in different states during the course of my horse hunt and you stand out as one of the best business people. You were accessible to me for questions regarding not only the horses on your web site but what I needed to think about when interstate hauling. And you ALWAYS returned my emails or phone calls. I truly felt like you were interested in helping me, regardless of whether I purchased a horse from you or not.
Sommer Ranch web site will be my first stop when I start looking for my next horse. Thanks again!

Catherine

I had acquired a beautiful black PRE mare from a rescue situation. Since she was black and more on the average size, I had looked for almost a year for the perfect black stallion to breed to her. My standards for the perfect husband were very high. I have been breeding quality Andalusians for over 25 years, so I knew what I was looking for....a classic, animated stallion with a great temperament. I was lamenting to Suzan one day about how I couldn't find the right mate for my mare. She told me she had just acquired a new black stallion,Oreo, and to check him out. Turned out Oreo was just what I was looking for. He has the classic, Andalusian look about him, beautiful animated movement and conformation and temperament. One look at him and there is no doubt that he is an Andalusian and he would be the perfect match for Lucy!

Now the hard part. I had to convince Suzan to let me breed my mare to him that year. Since he was still young, she wanted to put more training into him before standing him at stud....but friendship won out and the breeding arrangements were made.

Lucy cooperated by coming into heat right away, but on the vet check, she looked like she would ovulate the next day. Thanks to Suzan and Scott's prompt response, they collected Oreo that morning and shipped out the semen immediately. I got it the next morning, the vet came out to inseminate, but alas, Lucy had already ovulated. Since the vet and the semen were already there, I told the vet to go ahead and inseminate since we had nothing to lose.

11 months later, Lucy presented us with a magnificent black colt. He was built like a tank, lots of substance, animated movement and a pussy-cat temperament. At his birth, my vet said that if I was going to breed Lucy again, then I should definitely use the same stallion since the result of their crossing was excellent!

Over the past few years I have seen several of Oreo's babies and the things that always just pop out at you is their substance, conformation, incredible agility and animation and their wonderful temperaments.

Oreo is definitely a breeding stallion of the highest quality!

Anita Alfaro

Spanish Eyes Ranch,

Home of Galileo

Here is our sweet Araceli de Oriundo, just two years old - can do almost anything with her!

Karen A. of BC Canada

My first experience with Suzan at Sommer Ranch was in 1999 as a “newbie” to the Andalusian breed, and breeding my first mare ever. We had a successful breeding on the first heat cycle with shipped semen. And to this day, the resulting mare, Salsa, is my favorite horse of all time. Salsa is now 13 years old, and going strong, but I know she may start slowing down before I am ready to give up riding. I decided to breed my next wonderful mount and knew that Suzan was standing a lovely stallion by the name of Oriundo VG. I watched his foal crop for a few years and felt he had what I wanted in my next personal mount. In 2012, I tried to breed Salsa’s dam again (now 16 years old, who had been open for 4 years). Suzan provided 4 collections that year for me – all of which were excellent quality semen and delivered immediately upon request. She is so professional and never once made me feel bad for asking for all the collections. Unfortunately, although we got Catalina pregnant, she slipped her foal. I made the difficult decision to not try again in 2013, based on her advancing age and the difficulty we had in 2012. Suzan was very gracious about letting me use my breeding on a different mare. As in 2012, the first collection and shipment for 2013 came immediately upon request and the semen quality was excellent. We are waiting now to check the mare in foal. I know that next year will be the year that my new forever partner will arrive, and I will have another wonderful foal to raise and love, just like Salsa. Thank you Suzan for making it possible. ~

www.MoonstruckMeadows.com

(side note: this mare had a stunning smokey black filly in 2014 as a result of this Oreo breeding.)

Carla Shown

Ametza's & Oreo's baby from last year is 14'3 now!!!!!! Dang your Oreo is throwing some BIG babies!

Barbara Ross, VA