10/05/2026
Windhover day 2-
First of all THANK you to Sara, Cassie, their wonderful husbands and parents, Gwen, Jim, Mark L. And all the wonderful gate people. You guys put on what’s become my favorite show to spend the weekend. In mt 27 years in horses this is hands down my favorite venue. My kid feels at home, my horses do their best their, the footing is well maintained and safe, the courses are amazing, the judging is fair , and the kids ALL have giant smiles on their face. Mila ran around as part of the windhover kids family all weekend and it just made my heart so happy! Thank you guys for the best year of showing at your place !
Second, the 2 clients horses (Pickles 1 and Pickles 2😂😅) made me feel once again I found my place in this world through horses. Pickles 1 is developing so incredibly well and for a horse that had no clue how to jump a year ago, her progress is impressive and makes me so proud of allllll the hard work, training rides , lessons, ground sessions we have had to be here. Watching her with her mama this weekend was such a joy for me. Sam and I have been LITERALLY through hell and back. She deserves this great mare so much!! They were the division champion for the series !!!
Pickles 2 wins most improved. This horse has spent MONTHS making dangerous bids at poles and jumps, and FINALLY I found the piece of the puzzle! And our incredible vet dr bell diagnosed my suspicions and treated them. The difference in him is INSANE. 6 weeks ago he was basically unrideable (but not VISIBLE “lame”). He reinforces my beliefs that we MUST stop looking at horses soundness the way we have been for years. There such a massive emotional piece as prey animals how they show pain. Their bodies can tell an entire story IF you start looking deeper. To watch him canter a course today which was NOT planned or expected with flying changes was incredible. His kid FINALLY felt confident in him to let go and really ride and have fun again. Tinzley I am SO PROUD of who you are and every single decision you have made with pickles since he’s been in training here. That smile on your face today brought tears to my eyes !!
Lastly Morgan Burba for taking care of my farm last minute you are my hero!! And Jennie for taking care of Marley all weekend . All the horse show moms; husbands, dads, grandparents, for everything you do packing and unpacking, filling buckets , cleaning stalls, watching ruby, helping my kid. You guys are amazing . Truly a village . That’s what we’ve build here! What a beautiful way to close out the season at windhover. We can’t wait till next year!! Thankful for all of you ❤️
