Robert Smith Sr.

Just wanted to tell you Bob, riding Western will never be like riding English! So privileged to have learned from such a wonderful horseman! Hi Trudy!

I took horseback riding lessons from Bob when I was eight, nine and ten during our summers in Shady, NY. That experience has always been a favorite memory. Bob was a kind and sensitive teacher and, though I was eleven years younger, I fell in love with him and was heartbroken when we gave up our summer home and I could no longer spend those hard working hours riding my favorite horse, Defense. To not ride every summer with Bob as my teacher was a great loss. I can only imagine how his family...

Our deep sympathy to Bob's family. We used to live near Salt Point, in Schultzville, and recall his kindness and good cheer. Susan Huberth.

My parents just told me the very sad news and I simply cannot believe it. I really thought that if any one human being would live forever, it would be you, Bob! Thank you so much for teaching me to ride and to love horses, and for taking such amazing care of Degas when he lived at Netherwood. Thinking of Chrissy and your family during this time.
Love, Jen Firlings

The inspiration and guidance you so freely gave--were the essential tools I needed to become one with the horse, but you also taught me that the desire, passion, and love of these spiritual animals comes as a gift from God. I am guessing but I think you found the trust you needed in the one animal that would not only be a life long challenge to keeping you level minded, but allowed you to give us a greater understanding of why and how we should strive to achieve harmony with...

truly the best horseman you ever met. bought my first horse Tapestryfrom Bob. He had a way with horses that was unbelievable, he was a great man and well loved.

Rode for Bob for twenty years - lessons, trail rides, horse shows and the Rombout Hunt. Wonderful memories of riding "Defense" and Patti's favorite horse "Coffee." I continue riding to this day. Thank you Bob for instilling a life-long love of horses in me and so many others. Contact me.

After seeing you jump through a ring of fire on Holy Smoke at a local show, I knew I had to ride!! Started lessons with you shortly thereafter at the young age of 5!! I have so many fond memories of you, your horses and your farm!! Rest in Peace Bob!! And give a hug to my favorite first horse Boots!!