Emerald Sod Farms -- Commerce City, CO

Business Name: Emerald Sod Farms
Business Type: Turfgrass sod farms providing professional delivery and installation of tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and bentgrass sod.
Address: 31581 E. 128th Ave
City: Commerce City
State: Colorado
Zip: 80022
Phone: 303-654-0202
Web Address: www.emeraldsodfarms.com
Best Local Business Reviews Listing: Yes
Comments:Phone recommendation from Ryan Preister of Landscapes Unlimited, LLC:

How likely is it that you’d recommend Emerald Sod Farms to your friends, colleagues, and customers? Very highly!

Why is that? Their quality overall. Their turf has been superior to all others and their installation and their customer service have been top notch over the years.

What kind of work has Emerald Sod Farms done for you? Our relationship goes back about 10 years -- primarily in the golf industry -- from providing turf for a full 36-hole project up in Vail, Colorado, down to small renovation tee projects in the Front Range of Denver.

Could you give me your name, business name, city and state? Ryan Preister, Project Manager, Landscapes Unlimited, 1201 Aries Dr., Lincoln NE 68512

Live Oak Grill -- Sugar Land, TX

Business Name: Live Oak Grill
Business Type: restaurant, hamburgers, salads, soups
Address: 12935 Dairy Ashford Rd.
City: Sugar Land
State: TX
Zip: 77478
Phone: 281-491-5253
Web Address: None
Best Local Business Reviews Listing: None
Comments: I visited the Live Oak Grill yesterday for the first time and it was great!  Following the lead of my friends, I ordered a 6 oz. cheeseburger, with everything, and a mixture of fries and onion rings.  Everything tasted homemade because it was.  The burger was piled high with fixings and the onion rings were as good as any I've ever had.  We ate inside, but many others ate lunch outside at tables under the live oak trees.  If you want to get away from the hustle and traffic of modern Sugar Land for a great lunch, I strongly recommend that you head for the Live Oak Grill.

Bail-E Horsemanship & Colt Starting Services, LLC -- Ardmore, OK

Business Name: Bail-E Horsemanship & Colt Starting Services, LLC.
Business Type: Colt starting, horse training, and horsemanship clinics
Address: 12024 Meridian Road
City: Ardmore

State: OK
Zip: 73401
Phone: 580-768-2467
Web Address: None
Rust Reviews Listing: None
Comments:  I had the opportunity to ride with and learn from Gary Bailey last month during a Joe Wolter clinic.  Joe had broken a leg and couldn't ride, and Gary demonstrated the roping and horsemanship concepts that Joe could not.  Gary demonstrated through the clinic that he is quite a hand in his own right, and his knowledge and skill as a horseman and roper made that clinic much more valuable to me and the others attending.  In the picture, Gary is demonstrating how to halter a colt for the first time.  If you have a colt that needs starting the right way or if you'd like a horsemanship and roping clinician to teach an event, you can do no better than Gary Bailey!

Stumpy's Cafe -- Abilene, TX

Business Name: Stumpy's Cafe
Business Type: Restaurant
Address: 820 S. Treadaway
City: Abilene
State: TX
Zip: 79602
Phone: (325) 672-0962
Web Address: N/A
Rust Reviews Listing: None
Comments:This little place absolutely has the best burger in Abilene and definitely one of the best I have ever eaten. The service was spectacular which is an added bonus!

Joe Wolter -- Aspermont, TX

Business Name: Joe Wolter
Business Type: Ranch roping clinics, horse training, colt starting, ranch horse versatility training, cutting horse training
Address: 5701 US Hwy 380
City: Aspermont
State: TX
Zip: 79502
Phone: 940-989-2570
Web Address: www.JoeWolter.com
Rust Reviews Listing: None
Comments: I attended one of Joe Wolter's Home Ranch clinics with my Quarter Horse after he had bucked me off and bruised my ribs.  After that episode, I lacked confidence in my horse and I suspect that he lacked confidence in me.  After four days of riding under Joe's supervision, that confidence has been restored and strengthened.  My horse is more responsive than ever before and I'm riding him better than ever.  Working cattle and roping horseback were new skills that Joe started me on and I'm looking forward to returning for more instruction in the near future.  If you have a chance to attend one of Joe Wolter's clinics at his home ranch or elsewhere, do yourself and your horse a favor and go!

Also Joe and Jimmie's hospitality were great -- I felt like a family friend rather than a clinic participant.  The accommodations were very comfortable and the food plentiful and home-cooked.

Texas Equine Dentist -- Dr. Carrie Niederman -- Houston, TX

Business Name: Texas Equine Dentist -- Dr. Carrie Niederman, VMD
Business Type: Veterinarian Equine Dentist
Address:
City: Houston
State: TX
Zip:
Phone: 866-354-7838
Web Address: www.txequinedentist.com
Rust Reviews Listing: N/A
Comments: I wanted an equine dentist to check my horses' teeth so I called Dr. Niederman.  She travels with a portable stock for working with the horses that is much more functional than the stock the local vet clinic has, and she has a real easy way with the horses that makes the examination and the floating procedure as pleasant as possible for them.  Dr. Niederman found a broken incisor in the mouth of one of my geldings that had been missed the previous year by another vet during a dental exam and float.  She's coming back next month to remove that tooth.  The other two horses needed no work, and she was honest in telling me that.  If you're in the Houston area and you need an annual dental check for your horses, I strongly recommend that you call Dr. Niederman.

Nelson Charlie, MD, Dermatology -- Fort Lauderdale, FL

Business Name: Nelson Charlie, M.D., Dermatology
Business Type: Dermatologist
Address: 1800 SE 10th Avenue, Suite 305
City: Fort Lauderdale
State: FL
Zip: 33316
Phone: 954-467-4100
Web Address: http://www.nelsoncharlie.com/
Rust Reviews Listing: N/A
Comments:  This review comes from a transplanted Texan currently residing in South Florida. If anyone in your area ever finds themselves in Ft. Lauderdale and needs a good dermatologist (and, let's face it, be it in Texas or Florida, or any other sun-baked climate, who DOESN'T need a good once-over from a qualified dermatologist?), Dr. Nelson Charlie is excellent. A Yale graduate, Dr. Charlie hails from New Orleans, LA and provides a caring and courteous bedside manor not often experienced from physicians today. He is competent, efficient, and thorough, and focused on skin health rather than cosmetic lotions and potions that don't do anything to improve one's looks. Everyone raves about him, and he genuinely knows his stuff. His staff are also excellent, and are equally competent and efficient. If ever you find yourself in Ft. Lauderdale and in need of a good derm, give his office a call. You won't be disappointed.

B and W Trailer Hitches -- Humboldt, KS

Business Name: B&W Trailer Hitches
Business Type: Trailer hitch manufacturer
Address: 1216 Hwy 224
City: Humboldt
State: KS
Zip: 66748
Phone: 620-473-3664
Web Address: www.turnoverball.com
Rust Reviews Listing: None
Comments: My wife and I first bought the B&W turnover ball gooseneck hitch for our stock trailer. It's very easy to use and turns over leaving a flat bed in out pickup when we don't need to tow. About 18 months ago, we purchased a 5th wheel RV and the B&W Companion Hitch. The Companion Hitch is also easily removable from the truck bed, which allows us to tow the stock trailer or have a flat bed for loading plywood. The Companion Hitch operates easily and it also makes it easy to hitch up the 5th wheel -- obviously the hitch is well-engineered with high-quality materials.

Unfortunately, after our last camping trip, I couldn't remove a bolt that had to be removed to disassemble the hitch. When I tried to apply extra force, the bolt broke. I was able to remove the hitch, but it couldn't be remounted without new components.

I visited the B&W website and filled out a form describing the problem and asking about replacement parts. The next day, I had a response from Gregg at B&W Hitches telling me that B&W would send me the replacement parts at no charge if I faxed him a copy of the purchase receipt for the hitch. The next day I faxed the purchase receipt and within a few days, I had my replacement parts.

I was impressed with B&W Hitches for several reasons. First, there was no hassle about proving how the hitch was damaged -- it broke and they were going to fix it at no charge to me. Second, they acted quickly -- our upcoming trip can go as planned because I had the part within a few days.

There are so many companies these days that don't stand behind their products. If you have a problem during the warranty, you can expect to fight with the manufacturer. Not so with B&W Hitches. If it fails during the warranty period, which is a generous two years, they'll fix it without a fuss. B&W Hitches has earned my very strongest recommendation.

Thai Square Exhibition -- London, UK

Business Name: Thai Square Exhibition
Business Type: restaurant
Address: 19 Exhibition Road, South Kensington
City: London
Country: UK
Postal Code: SW7 2HE
Phone: 020 7584 8359
Web Address: www.thaisq.com
Rust Reviews Listing: Not available
Comments: My wife & I spent last week in England. I had discovered this restaurant in October 2008 on a prior trip to the UK. We enjoyed the food so much that we dined at the restaurant 3 of the 4 nights in London (March 9, 10, & 12, 2009). If you are ever in the vicinity of the Victoria & Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, or Royal Albert Hall in London, check out the Thai Square. The food is wonderful!

Strouhal Tire -- Hungerford, TX

Business Name: Strouhal Tire
Business Type: tire dealer
Address: Loop 183 & HWY 59
City: Hungerford
State: TX
Zip: 77448
Phone: 979-532-1579
Web Address: www.strouhaltire.com
Rust Reviews Listing: not available
Comments: I got a good price on five Michelin XPS radial tires for my 5th wheel RV. Chris, the tire technician working with my trailer, provided expert advice in helping me to select the right tire for the trailer and supervising the installation. The work was done quickly and done right!

Healthy As A Horse NETwork -- Alberton, MT

Business Name: Healthy As A Horse NETwork
Business Type: mailorder and online equine supplies
Address: 5155 West Fork Petty Creek Rd.
City: Alberton
State: MT
Zip: 59820-9404
Phone: 406-864-8000
Web Address: www.healthyasahorse.net
Rust Reviews Listing: not available
Comments: I ordered APF from Healthy As A Horse NETwork and was very pleased with the price and the response. I usually order the product from Valley Vet, but Susan was less expensive and she shipped it quickly at no cost. I use APF for my 25 year old mare with Cushings disease, and Susan's company is now my new source for the product.

Goudeau Farms, LLC -- Hungerford, TX

Business Name: Goudeau Farms
Business Type: Horse quality hay
Address: P.O. Box 1
City: Hungerford
State: TX
Zip: 77488
Phone: 979-532-1648
Web Address: Unknown
Rust Reviews Listing: Not available
Comments: I've purchased three loads of 60-80 bales from Goudeau Farms for my three horses and I've always been impressed with the quality of the hay I've received. The hay has been baled at the right time, which means I've never had any issues with moldy hay. My horses like the hay and it's kept the weight on them through a severe drought. My trailer has always been loaded very quickly and the folks there always help me strap down the load before I depart for home. Goudeau Farms is a great source for horse hay, and I'm lucky that my barn is less than 10 miles from the Farm.

Precision Roofing -- Needville, TX

Business Name: Precision Roofing
Business Type: Roofing contractor
Address: P.O. Box 813
City: Needville
State: TX
Zip: 77461
Phone: 979-559-6008
Web Address: Unknown
Rust Reviews Listing: Not available
Comments: Our roof had been built with a gutter section inset in the lower portion of the roof over the front door. It didn't work well and caused damage when heavy rains caused the gutter to overflow. Precision Roofing removed the old gutter section and repaired the roof, installing new shingles that were a close match to the installed roof. They did the work quickly for a very reasonable price and cleaned up all the construction debris before they left. A very professional outfit to deal with and highly recommended!

Leon White Movers -- Charlottesville, VA

Business Name: Leon White Movers
Business Type: moving, storage, movers, packing
Address: P.O. Box 3301
City: Charlottesville
State: VA
Zip: 22903
Phone: 434-971-3885
Web Address: Unknown
Rust Reviews Listing: Not available
Comments: My wife and I and relatives have used Leon White Movers four times over a ten year period and we've always been very pleased with the high quality service and reasonable rates. Most recently, Leon White loaded a 26 foot Penske truck for us for a move to Texas. The crew did a great job in loading the truck to capacity, and doing it in a way that protected our furniture and appliances and prevented shifting and damage during transit. Leon White Movers has my strongest recommendation.

Balloons By Roxann -- Menifee, CA

Business Name: Balloons By Roxann
Business Type: balloon decor, parties, weddings
Address: 29066 Salrio
City: Menifee
State: CA
Zip: 92584
Phone: (951) 692-2528
Web Address: www.balloonsbyroxann.com
Rust Reviews Listing: Not available
Comments: I was amazed at what this company did with balloons. balloons certainly arent just on ribbon anymore! Absolutely stunning! We had a star it was the talk of the event!!! It had to have been 14 feet tall, and beautiful. Everything balloons by Roxann did was fabulous!

Dover Saddlery -- Charlottesville, VA

Business Name: Dover Saddlery
Business Type: saddles, tack, horse supplies
Address: 242 Zan Road
City: Charlottesville
State: VA
Zip: 22901
Phone: 434-964-1301
Web Address: www.doversaddlery.com
Rust Reviews Listing: None
Comments: I had visited this store several times over the years when it was Dominion Saddlery. However, the level of customer service was uneven and the store was not well stocked. I visited again recently after the changeover to Dover Saddlery and was pleasantly surprised. I needed a rechargeable clipper that was powerful enough to do a body clip, but was easy to handle and not too expensive. The sales rep was very familiar with the extensive selection and had actually used several of the clippers on her horses. The store was much better stocked than it had ever been before, and there were more staff people (and more customers) than I ever remember. Dover Saddlery, the catalog, is well known for quality equipment -- they've kept that quality in launching their Charlottesville store and upgraded the level of customer service too. I'll be back!

PPL Motor Homes -- Houston, TX

Business Name: PPL Motor Homes
Business Type: RV dealer, RV parts, recreational vehicles, campers, 5th wheels, motorhomes
Address: 10777 Southwest Fwy
City: Houston
State: TX
Zip: 77074
Phone: 713-988-5555
Web Address: www.pplmotorhomes.com
Rust Reviews Listing: None
Comments: I've done business with the parts department, service department and sales. I bought a B&W 5th wheel hitch there and got a good price on it. The service department fixed our generator and found that a mouse had nested in the wiring and caused a short. It was an inexpensive repair and much cheaper than replacing the generator. Finally, PPL sold our RV and did a great job. They spent a lot of time going over the process with us and they kept us informed of interest from buyers. It sold for more than we thought it would and the entire process was hassle-free. Dealing with PPL was much better than trying to sell it ourselves and they were completely honest with us throughout the process. I'd buy and sell through them again and I've always been completely satisfied with parts and service too.

Plantscapes Florist -- Charlottesville, VA

Business Name: Plantscapes Florist
Business Type: flowers, florist, floral arrangements, plants
Address: 513 B Stewart St.
City: Charlottesville
State: VA
Zip: 22902
Phone: 434-971-KISS (5477)/866-454-5477 toll free
Web Address: www.plantscapesflorist.com
Rust Reviews Listing: Not available
Comments: I've used Plantscapes Florist a number of times while living in Charlottesville and since. They always do a great job delivering a really beautiful arrangement that lasts a long time. I usually don't specify the flowers or pick a specific arrangement. Just give them a price range and let them go to work, and you won't be disappointed.

Drabek Hoof Care -- Wharton, TX

Business Name: Drabek Hoof Care
Business Type: natural hoof trimming, AANHCP Certified
Address:
City: Wharton
State: TX
Zip: 77488
Phone: 979-533-1731
Web Address: www.drabekhoofcare.com
Rust Reviews Listing:
Comments: Eddie Drabek trimmed my three horses last weekend and I was very impressed with the results. He found an infection in the cleft of the frog in one horse and recommended a low cost treatment, which I'm following now. Another horse has two front feet with different hoof sizes and angles and he is moving much more comfortably since the trim. The third horse has great hooves, but has poor manners with a farrier. Eddie had the patience and firmness to get the job done with this horse without losing his temper. We're working to improve this horse's manners for Eddie's next visit. I'd been trimming my horses myself for the last 13 years, and Eddie Drabek does a much better job than I ever have.

Chatham Animal Clinic PC -- Chatham, VA

Business Name: Chatham Animal Clinic, PC
Business Type: veterinarian, vet, animal clinic, animal shelter
Address: 34 Pruden St.
City: Chatham
State: VA
Zip: 24531
Phone: 434-432-2273
Web Address: Unknown
Rust Reviews Listing: Not available
Comments: Dr. Paul Erwin is the one we call on whenever we have an animal that needs care. He is very helpful and knows what he is doing. He is always willing to explain in "easy-to-understand" words. I owe alot to him as he saved my little filly's life.