What to pack in your Smaller/Every Day Trunk (that you also take to Horse Shows) as well as the large trunk that remains in front of your stall front if you’re lucky enough to have a horse of your own,  leased or otherwise…Everyone who is taking the next step; committing to riding regularly, half or …

Congratulations!!  If you are reading this blog you already own or lease a horse or are about to begin the wonderful experience.  It is such a privilege as well as HUGE responsibility.   There is so much more to horses than just riding.  You are taking on the care of another live creature.  Please understand …

Hello all, I’m asking everyone to look at their schedules to help me decide where, when , and if we should show in Ocala this winter. For the past few years I have wanted to attend the Florida shows but Rider’s schedules and budgets got in the way. For the past few years instead, we …

Give yourself more time to get ready for your ride when you need to get your horse out of their field. Another thing to consider, especially for our more advanced riders jumping higher, and more technical; after lesson rub your horses legs down with liniment and wrap with standing wraps to prevent stocking up. A …

We once again will be offering a Holiday camp between Christmas and New Years for all of our beginner riders and/or their siblings. This is a great opportunity to get consecutive days to ride and get ahead. The registration form will be up on the Camp Page shortly. For our intermediate and advanced riders, ask …

We will be starting our day turnout shortly, the horses will then stay in at night. Please bring their blankets back to the barn if you have been storing them at home. Horses that are clipped will need a Turnout sheet and two turnout blankets. We prefer the Horseware Brand with Rambo being the best …

It is with great sadness that I write to everyone in this blog about the passing of Paul Helms. Paul Helms was the character who built our trunks. Notoriously late, scattered, and disheveled a tall elder gaunt man with  ZZ Top-like white hair complete with the long wispy beard; Paul would arrive in his carved …

Running Wind Farm will be hosting a clinic with Cynthia Hankins who is a very accomplished rider and trainer. We have been to other clinics of hers, enjoying them immensely while learning a lot. Let me know if you’re interested in attending since I would have to coordinate trailering. The cost is $200/day or $375 …

Joachin will be here to body clip horses this Friday starting early am. Let us know if you want yours done and we will put them on the list! He won’t be here for awhile after this- he will be busy with other farms and lots of fall shows. I would like to have him …

Check out the Fall Lesson Schedule for Taylor, Caroline and my lessons. We worked within the constraints given based on the Registration Forms handed in. If these times and days no longer work for you, please check the schedule to see what might work better and let us know as soon as possible. Everyone other …