I literally just got my dream horse from these folks- a stunningly gorgeous, 4 year old TWH SSH who rides like an absolute dream. He's level headed with plenty of motor and no spooks. I told Carey what I wanted and he delivered. Please don't be fooled by all the bad reviews- just make sure you're clear on what you want and use some common sense when they arrive. Horses aren't machines and need time to settle in. Mine did and he is perfect. Thanks again for a perfect match. read more

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RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN IN OTHER DIRECTION. Do not buy a horse from Carey Hughes, All Lit Up Farm. I purchased a horse that was advertised as one thing, was sent one totally different as was advertised. Different name on shipping papers, different size as was what was purchased. The address we had for pick up was not were horse was when shipper arrived, was told horse was in a different state, then they had to go there to to pick up horse. When they arrived there, was told Carey Hughes didn't even own the horse, was the salesman. He never disclosed that information to me. The horse that was sent to me did not look like horse in the pictures I was sent showing a horse in good weight. This horse was very small, very skinny, very sick and sad. They would not respond to my inquiries of who this horse is and why this horse was sent to me. They kept advertising the horse I had bought as still being for sale. (deserves no stars for review, lowest it would go) read more

Carey and the folks at All Lit Up are amazing people when it comes to horses. I talked with Carey for a long time and gave him a laundry list of requirements in my search for the perfect horse and he nailed it! It's a scary process not seeing or riding the horse you are buying so I had to trust Carey and the people here and I am so glad I did. Carey, I know I wasn't an easy buyer- so thank you for matching me up to the perfect horse! read more

I purchased a 10 year old Horse from Carey. Specifically told him I am older and have had injuries and cannot have a horse that will freak out and buck or rear up. I needed a big strong horse that was able to carry me and this is what I got... I got a thin horse at 15-2, even after months of good grain and hay. I got a horse that is not afraid of flags or tarps but will freak out at common activities. His scared movements are huge and unpredictable. I don't think I will be able to ride him for a year because he jumps at things none of my other horses (even young ones) care about. (i.e. car pulling into driveway). When he does freak out he does it in such a huge way. He needs a good amount of desensitization. I believe (but cannot prove) this horse was neglected prior to sale. Carey said he will put shoes on before shipping, but he didn't even trim or file his hooves first. What is the point of that? He had bloody open sores on in back of his frogs between the bulbs of his heel that looked like thrush allowed to go unchecked. We could not pick up his feet until working with him daily on this for 6 weeks after he arrived. He had a skin fungus (paintbrush) that required a few baths with special soap to clear up. His teeth had not been looked at for a very long time. He had tarter build up on some teeth that was just as large as the tooth itself and was causing his gums to be inflamed and starting to bleed I have been working with him a lot (though I was clear I did not want a project horse) and he is getting better with my attention, but I would never buy from Carey again as he clearly misrepresented the horse he sold to me and I believe there was neglect. He sent the horse on a several day trip with hay that was not edible. I put it in the paddock with all of my horses and none of them touched it. I do not recommend purchasing from All lit up farms and/or Carey Hughes. read more

I purchased a 2 year old racking horse from carey and it was 10 times more horse than he advertising was honest as the day is long handle everything from sending me an extra bit to handling of shipping and handling I have carey looking for me another horse at the present time read more

I purchased a Tenessee Walker from Carey (All Lit Up Farm) in May 2012.The add stated the horse was rated as a number 2 ,as far as temperment goes.I was told the horse was calm and was not a bucking or rearing horse.Unfortunately,the horse bucked a little right after purchase, and bucked severly 4 months later.I ended up in the hospital with severe fractures and a broken back.I was told I could bring the horse back within 1 year,if there were issues.Unfortunately, I sent countless emails and left phone messages and Carey has never responded back to me .I sold the horse for a big loss and suffer from back pain daily.Please think twice before buying here. I met someone over the weekend who had major problems with a horse purchased here!!!!!!! Actually 1 star is way over-rated ,but as low as I could go. read more

Our horses came as Carey described. Love both of them! And, Carey is great to do business with...easy payment methods, excellent transport services chosen etc. read more

Carey Hughes is a liar and a horestrader I told him I was handicap and needed a safe horse he promise me this horse was safe I called him and told him this mare was not safe he told me to give her time I have rode this mare 6 times and she has gotten worst and I am a good rider but because of my handicap I need to go back to a beg horse and he new that this mare spooks at everything she has pop up up me and bolted and I almost fell off this mare also came to me skinny I told him I wanted to send the horse back and wanted my money back he told me he doesnt give refunds and it said in my sale contract which I never got he doesnt take my calls or texts beware of him he doesnt keep his word and he lies just to make a buck and doesnt care about the person read more

Beware of buying a horse from Carey Hughes ( owner) All Lit Up Farm! The horse I purchased came emaciated! I could not have declined the horse off the trailer it arrived on, for it would have never made the trip back alive! I loaded up on supplements for the skinny gelding per Dr.'s orders. Then, the 5 yr old gelding started displaying dangerous stallion behaviors which required a surgery. When Carey was contacted about this issue, he agreed I should have the surgery perfomed, and would pay me $500 towards the bill. I have since bought another horse from Carey in good faith he would still pay me the $500, or I could put it toward the purchase price of the new horse. I paid the difference in cash, and drove back 1000 miles from TN to MN. Upon my return home with my new horse, I contacted Carey Hughes to inquire about the date I would receive the $500 as promised. Carey Hughes now refuses to pay me the $500. Carey is the middleman for people selling horses is AL and TN so he can get a finders fee. Do not bother with his references, because I checked with about 25 of them. If he has been doing this for as long as he claims, he would have thousands of references. (not just the 50 good ones that got lucky with the horse they got) He claims he sells about 100 horses a year. The horses on the sight are mostly being ridden in a straight line or circle, but you won't see anything about catching, saddling, etc. etc. The horses are very pretty on the video, but not necessarily recent. His prices are fair due to the state of the horses training/health. read more

I purchased a 4 year old Tennessee Walking Horse gelding (with no registration papers) from Carey Hughes representing the seller in 2015. I rode the horse around the place, and my friend also rode him. I liked him and made an offer pending a prepurcahse exam. The veterinarian of my choosing gave the horse a clear exam with the exception of being overdue for shoeing and improper (too small) shoes. It turns out the horse has excellent hooves after all. I have been very happy with the horse. The trainer delivered the horse and said that if I did not like the horse, he would find something else for me. I think the trainer had grown attached to the horse because he is very friendly and manageable. I am riding almost every day, and my horse gets better and better. I am happy with my transaction. Carey Hughes replied to any call or email immediately or very soon after contacting him. so 5 stars. read more