Connecting the equestrian community through editorial storytelling, promotion & modern marketing. Stonewell Farm: A Journey Rooted in Passion and Purpose
Stonewell Farm was founded as the culmination of a lifelong passion for the American Saddlebred and over three decades of immersion in the equestrian world. Guided by a deep love of the breed and a dedication to the art of horsemanship, Stonewell Farm is both a dream realized and a journey still in motion. Kristen Stonecipher Wells was introduced to the breed at birth when her parents purchased their first horses—coincidentally, American Saddlebreds. Her childhood was spent in the barn: cleaning stalls, helping on the farm, and sometimes even skipping school just to be with the horses. By age 8, she began taking lessons; by 9, she was in the show ring. Driven by a relentless desire to learn, Kristen worked for various trainers, absorbing every opportunity to grow. She catch-rode any horse she was offered—especially the difficult ones—gaining invaluable insight and experience that shaped her as a rider. After years of competing and working in the industry, Kristen took a 16-year hiatus to focus on college, career, and life beyond the barn. But the Saddlebred world was never far from her heart. When an opportunity arose to teach, she left her work in media relations/marketing to return to the horse world as an instructor. While teaching was deeply fulfilling, Kristen longed to be back in the competitive arena. After marrying Jeff (Wells), whose love for animals made him a natural partner in the journey, Kristen found renewed focus and support to pursue her vision. Stonewell Farm grew naturally out of years spent training, showing, and learning, and has since evolved into a passion for breeding. Every foal represents a thoughtful continuation of the tradition she loves—and a hopeful step forward for the American Saddlebred.
