Cindy Branham represents herself as knowing what she is doing, has an excellent Marketing strategy, and rides under the shirt tail of R & D Ranch in Topeka, KS, but she is a mean, bullying human. She forces the horses into submission and then intimidates both the poor animal and the owners. She expects everyone to believe what she says as to be truth, but if you investigates or question what she says she flies into a uncontrollable rage. She will scare you into going along with what she says.
She takes health, sane, happy, animals and creates scared animals that are predicable and fearful of her.Once she gets them where she wants them she turns them over to the owner who can not control them and end up having to work with her to manage the animal or hire another trainer to correct the serious scarey problem.
R & D Ranch was a wonderful well cared for, family owner establishment until Cindy Branham came along. She has run off all boarders that have minds of their own or don't fall for her line of training. The Branham family lives on the property so no one has peace when at the facility. While living on property they also abuse the property owners (which are older) to the point where the owners have No say so over the way the facility is run, hence giving Cindy full rein to abuse boarders and boarders friends and trainers.
Be very careful when around this facility and Cindy Branham. Best descriptive word for Ms. Branham is BULLY. Mean evil and unpredicable. Call references before working with her or anyone affiliated with her and R & D Ranch. We very careful purchasing any animal trained by or with Cindy Branham and use caution when discussing the situations you may have had with them.
Harry
Osage City,#2Consumer Comment
Sat, September 20, 2014
She continues to change the names of her company, her facebook page etc. She's trying to use Marketing strategy to replace truth. She will NEVER admit mistake, She is always right NO MATTER what!! She "stands by her work/opinions" even if it is plain to see she has bullied her way into peoples lives, their homes, etc. She takes without any regards to feeling or financial situations.
EVIL MEAN BULLY!!
New FB page : The Rockin RC Cindy Branham Horsemanship
Samantha
Eskridge,#3Consumer Comment
Mon, August 04, 2014
If you sit down with this psychopath she will become irrational and belligerent. She doesn't feel she can do anything wrong.
Obviously you and the others writing about her have not crossed this evil mean lady. She is a poor trainer in most ways and any good experienced horsewoman or man can see this. People needing help or inexperienced riders may fall for her fancy talk and her marketing practices but lord help you if you cross her.
She will not allow you to find other help if she FAILS and will not allow you to get a second option no matter what. If you do and you like your other answers you will be punished.
She will throw such a fit that you will be exiled from where she stables (DOES NOT OWN A THING) and tries to train. You will get negative comments on any media she can figure out etc.
POISON is all that can be said about her.
Please think hard about having anything to do with woman.
Patti
Topeka ,#4Consumer Comment
Tue, July 29, 2014
I own a horse Cindy Branham had to rescue from neglect and abuse, twice in his first nine years. I got Shiloh the day Cindy rescued him for the second time. He was in quite poor physical and mental health. That was six years ago.
Cindy taught me how to feed and work with Shiloh to help him recover. I worked with Shiloh almost daily to help him gain trust. As Shiloh physically recovered he showed the type of physical and mental abuse he had suffered at other peoples hands.
I did what Cindy taught me, and nothing she taught me included physical or mental intimidation or abuse. In fact, Cindy was quite protective of Shiloh, making sure I was in this relationship for the long haul.
Because I did what Cindy taught me, I now have one of the most admired horses at R & D Ranch and around northeast Kansas . I am still taking lessons from Cindy and anyone you ask will tell you, neither Shiloh nor I are intimidated or abused by Cindy.
None of Cindy's horses are abused or neglected. I know because I help take care of them. I have spent many hours watching Cindy patiently work with a new horse helping it learn a new task, without any abuse. In fact, Cindy is the trainer many people turn to when their horse has a problem, especially as a result of abuse.
i also want anyone reading this to know, R & D ranch is Owned and managed by the owners, not Cindy.
I do not take these complaints seriously as the people don't seem to be brave enough to use their real names. Do not be swayed by inaccurate claims by people who do not or will not look at the facts. In general, a horse trained by Cindy Branham is a well trained horse a person would enjoy owning and riding.
Happy Consumer
Topeka,#5Consumer Comment
Fri, July 25, 2014
This is in response to the person who complained of Cindy Branham's services as a horse trainer and of being a bully. I purchased one of Mrs Branhams trained horses 3 years ago and I have been nothing put pleased. My horse was well cared for and is very well trained. He maintains his mischevious silly nature and is a loving sweet horse. I think this would not be the case if he had been trained in an abusive way. I board my horse at R and D and love it there. It is a family owned business and the owners are very nice caring people who are easy to approach with issues and questions. I have never had problems there in the 5 plus years I have been there.
I have had lessons with Cindy Branham for years now. I can honestly say that I have gotten further with her than any of the previous 4 trainers I took lessons from. She does expect you to work hard and to practice what you learn. She is serious about you and your horse improving. That is what I want for my money. We also laugh and have fun in our lessons. I enjoy going every week.
I have never been bullied or abused in any way by Mrs Branham. I am around her horses several times a week and I have never seen her abuse or miss treat or neglect any of her own horses or those she is training. I have been around, owned and ridden horses all my life and would recognize an abused horse if I saw it. I am very particular about the care of my babies ( my pets) and would not tolerate the abuse or miss use of animals. I would speak out and be an advocate if I felt this was occuring at R and D in anyway.
I do feel that not all horse or dog trainers would do well with every animal. There are different approaches and different personalities by animals and trainers that might not work out. If that is the case I would suggest trying other trainers who might have a different success. If your animal is being trained by someone you should be very involved and know what is happening so you can make the decision regarding that animals continued training or care.
I know I am a hypocrite for saying this since I am responding on this site Ripoff Report, but really? This is really a passive aggressive approach to me. What happened to sitting down and discussing issues in a rational way? I mean this as a general statement to the way the world is at times. I personally have never met a situation that couldn't be worked out with honest communication. Most the time in those situations both sides have realized things. Such as not being open to really listening, over reacting to what is felt like personal attack, not having a clear expectation of outcomes and cost, etc. I challenge all of us to communicate in a way that gets positive results, compromise and understanding.
In concusion. I would recommend Cindy Branham and R and D Ranch to any one. I have been very happy with my work and business with both of them. Happy Consumer