Our mission is to create an environment where horses under our care can find a calm, safe, and happy home and our customers can enjoy the positive mindsets of their horses either as interested owners and/or riders.
"Thank you so much for taking such great
care of my girl!!" Sarah Strnad
Equine owners recognize their horse has individual needs and requirements.
Luckily so does "Painted M Ranch". They take the time to understand
& provide the services unique to you and your animal. The staff is GREAT!
Everyone went out of their way to welcome me. They immediately saw to my
horses needs; then helped me unload and move in my gear." Kyle Weinstock
This facility is state-of-the-art and very pleasurable.
Convenient lockers and cross ties. The lobby is welcoming and homey. You
do a great job with this clientsí horses." Kelsey Nygren
" Teddy was very excited to be the first resident
at the Painted M. He could then check things out withough being bothered
by the other residents. He felt the openess of the facility and the ability
to look all around the barn and see everything was just GREAT! He said that
he certainly won't be bored here. His large stall and run are just exceptional.
He is so pleased that his four white socks never get muddy because you were
so smart on how you did the runs. On cold days the sand is so nice and warm
to lay in. If he would have known he would have brought some toys for the
"beach".
Antonio is also great! He feeds me on time and keeps my stall so clean.
The shavings are so fluffy and not at all dusty. I just love to lay around
when Bill isn't making me work.
That brings up another subject---work. I hate it! Fortunately, I have a
good and kind trainer that really takes good care of me. His name is Bill
Walton, but I call him Uncle Bill. He brushes my coat with soft brushes
since I have tender skin and wraps my legs before riding me. He has taught
me so many things. My owner is so happy and that makes me feel good.
It has been a great experience for me. It is fun to watch the parties and
cookouts too. I always like those since so many people come by and pet me.
How could I be so lucky????
Thanks for such a great place to live, Sam and Vicki. I am looking forward
to my other four "brothers" coming to live with me in July."
Teddy as told to Jeanne Edwards
"The care and welfare of the horse is the utmost priority at Painted M Ranch. I know from personal experience that most boarding facilities say and promise this and most fail, miserably. Finally, after much searching, I have found a facility that genuinely means what it says. I can't express enough the peace of mind that comes from knowing that my horses are safe and healthy and in a great environment. Painted M Ranch is a top notch facility with a top notch staff." Rick Hoffman
"Some
of the things that we really like about Painted M Ranch are: The welfare
of the horses are the first priority. Safety of horse and rider are emphasized.
When our schedule does not allow us to make it out to the stable, we don't
worry about whether the horses are safe or if they have plenty of food and
water. We also don't worry if they are hurt or sick because we know that
someone has checked them and if there was any problem we would be contacted.
This has not always been the case in the previous places we have boarded
in the area. Having knowledgeable staff on site is a real plus. In addition,
our horses are extremely happy with the facility. We have noticed a marked
difference in their attitude and disposition since we moved them to Painted
M Ranch. They are calm and have a willing attitude while still maintaining
their spirit. Even our farriers have noticed the difference in their appearance
and disposition.
Although,
we know that you can't guarantee everyone will have the same experience,
we have really noticed that our horses are much more relaxed and happy.
We also enjoy the family atmosphere at Painted M Ranch. Even though there
is a wide variety of breeds and riding disciplines, we have noticed that
everyone is extremely encouraging of each other's riding efforts and goes
out of their way to be supportive and friendly. It is nice to be able to
enjoy recreation time in a welcoming atmosphere. We say it just about every
time as we head home from the stable ìwe are really happy to be at
Painted M Ranch!"
Lyn & Lori Hendry
"The food is great!" Traveler as told to Linda Thomas
"I am deeply saddened that we have to leave Painted M. I truly believe it is the nicest facility that I have seen and that Libby has never been happier. We have greatly enjoyed being at Painted M Ranch thanks to your incredible facility and friendly staff. I wish you continued success. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!" Megan Heintz
"I want you to know how much I appreciate the level of care Prince receives from Painted M. I have boarded at two other barns and they don't come anywhere close to the level of care Painted M gives the horses. I feel fortunate to be able to board Prince at such a top-notch facility who, not only knows what the horses need, but makes sure they have what they need.
Bill is the best! I know Prince and I would not be anywhere close to where we are now if it weren't for him. He is a top of the line trainer and instructor and I feel very fortunate to be able to work with him in not only Prince's training but also in improving my riding skills." Chandra Ralph
"Dear Mr. Walton (Roper). Thankyou for coming and showing us how to rope bulls. It was very fun and interesting. I learned roping is very important because if you need food you needed to know how to rope to get the food. I would have to say your station was the funnest because you showed us how to do something we have never done before. Also because when I was little I loved acting like I rounded up bulls/cows. It was really fun just getting to use ropes and have almost a live experience roping a fake bull. Thank you very much. It was very good to have you there. I hope that you would come back next year and have just as much fun." Gabe Helton
"Dear Natalie, Thank you for doing such a wonderful job on the first lessons! You know how to read your rider as much as the horse. Your words of encouragement help make the lessons such a success. Emily concentrates so much on the body positions that her happiness and enthusiasm get lost behind all the thinking. She absolutely loves what you are teaching her and thinks Jack is the most wonderful animal on the planet! We look forward to seeing you guys again! Best regards, Rima Pfeil"
"Thanks Natalie for having our Girl Scout troop to Painted M Ranch! The girl's had an awesome time learning about how to care for a horse and the basics of safe riding. We appreciate your time with them in the warm, 95 degree weather :) Enjoy the rest of the summer!" Patty Kimberling (Girl Scouts)
"Oh, by the way, my friend from Phoenix was out and had this to say, “now this is how a barn should be run” she was so impressed." Amy Calderon
"Other popular boarding and training facilities include Painted M Ranch in Olathe, which treats horses with tender loving care. Amenities according to owners Sam and Vicki McChesney, include private runs, open rail design, and hinged gates that allow a horse to participate in barn activities when the gate is down. The 70 acres includes pastures and woods that have been carefully cleared for horse traffic." From article "Home on the Range" by Veronica Toney, which appeared in October 2006 edition of KC Magazine.
"Many thanks for making us feel so welcome in your "world class" facility!" Ann Sowers
"Amy- I just want to tell you how excited I am that you are training Reghan. I am impressed with how and what you teach her. She enjoys her lessons and gets highly excited when the lesson days get near. She told us the other day that last night she dreamed that she was going to lessons. Once again, thanks for making my granddaughter's dream come true. It means a lot to me to see her enjoy this sport." Leah Chrisjohn
"I do want to thank you for all the wonderful care that you gave Lad." AmyM
"It is an honor to have you use Tigger in a birthday party! She will have a lot of fun with you and the kids!" Kathy Cole, Morgan Cole and Tigger
"I love the ranch and appreciate all you, Bill, Vicki, Antonio, Amy, etc do! Totty is happy. I’m happy. Bill has been such a tremendous help teaching me and training Totty, I am forever grateful." Donna Wasson
"Hi Everyone. I wanted to throw out an idea/suggestion for those of you looking for summer activities to keep the kids happy, birthday party ideas, or year-round lessons for a developing passion. As many of you know Mandy's parents recently built and developed an amazing ranch just off K-10. It is a beautiful facility and the kids LOVE it! They offer summer riding camps for 6 and up, birthday parties at a reasonable price for all age levels and party/event options." Michelle Lecuru
"Lauren had a great time working with Amy. She didn't stop smiling the entire time she was riding! We look forward to many more lessons! " Betsy Coleman
"Thank you so much for doing Reaghan's party. All the girls had a great time. I heard so many comments on how nice and pretty the Painted M Ranch is and how clean and nice the barn was. Everyone was really impressed with the Painted M. Thanks for making the party so carefree for me." Paula Wharff
"I just wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful learning experience. I really enjoyed myself and look forward to next years camp." Morgan Stonestreet
"Brooke (my daughter) and I have just loved Painted M. It is by far the nicest horse facility we have experienced. The management and all employees of Painted M have been just excellent and very accommodating. Sonny Boy could not have had a nicer place." Frank Bannister
"I have been been meaning to send a note to let you know how lucky I feel to be able to get to take lessons with Shaughnessy and Bill, and ride at your absolutely wonderful facility. I have been a (mostly) horseless rider now, for more than 25 years, and count the opportunity to ride at Painted M on the top of my list of most enjoyable experiences. I can't believe how lucky I am. Each time I come out to your place, it's hard to keep from smiling the whole time. Thanks to Shaughnessy's wonderful instruction, and her eagle eye for proper position, after 8 months of riding Patty with Shaughnessy, I finally feel like I'm close to being in the riding shape I was before I had my last child, 3 years ago." Kris Kohnke
"Shaughnessy, I don't know how often you get feedback from folks on your teaching but you are awesome. Your patience with Maggie and awareness of her challenges is exceptional. Maggie absolutely loves learning from you and I look forward to taking her to her lessons every time. This is the one activity she does strictly for herself (rather than because her friends are doing it) and both she and I are very happy to be able to work with you. I see her gaining confidence not only in her riding but in herself overall. This has been so good for her and you deserve much of the credit. Thank you." Ben Schieber
"The name - Painted M Ranch - came from a moment of inspiration while driving from Tonganoxie to our home at Lake Quivira. Credit for the naming rests with Vicki. Painted represents our paint horse - Scout. The "M" represents the first letter of our last name, McChesney, and all our other horses at the time of naming being Morgans. We used ranch in lieu of farm or some other designation because of our business being about livestock. Our barn colors came from the colors of our grulla buckskin, Figure, and our palomino, Traveler.
