West Wind Stables

10/16/2026

So excited and proud of WC Lady Gump for unanimously winning the $90,000 Mid America Roadster Challenge! Thank you, Chad Cole for piloting “Jenny” to another fantastic win! Owned by Swope Equine Investments

10/10/2026

We are so excited to welcome our newest family member, Poco! Thank you, Macy Altman! We promise to take the best care of this sweet boy!

10/07/2026

As seen in Horse World! Cover stars, WCC WC Nutty Style!

10/04/2026

3x WGC 3x WC CH Midd’s Delaney and Susan Swope! A Unanimous repeat to the Amateur Five Gaited Mare World Championship!

10/01/2026

We are so very proud of Allison Boozer Lazar of Pender Ridge Farm on being named the recipient of the Professional Leader in Gifted Education Award by the South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education (SCCGE). The annual award recognizes educators who demonstrate outstanding service, leadership, and contributions to the field of gifted education.

We know no one that is as deserving of this award as Allison! Always there to help a friend in need, she’s someone you always want in your corner! Congratulations!

Pictured here with WC Soul Singer

09/23/2026

09/21/2026

Your opportunity to bid on a proven winner in the three Gaited divisions! The Robertson Sale is live! You won’t want to miss Gilmore Girl, she’s already beating World Champions and on her way up! Call Kim for more questions, 7048803072. https://robertsonequineonline.com/auction.asp?fbclid=IwVERDUAUd8G1wZG9mBWZkaWQWUO1mN87CRIwcY3oPaj1TKpjv6UyuG2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR54UhWDVaT29BTPWqPjPNIh1OJl_Of23_oKRt8MBm6yk602-TrMIatD4vJ1cQ_aem_FxwYOqiCXpTM0zrJIDHflg #!/loadProduct/id:247

09/20/2026

09/19/2026

From the UPHA Chapter 12:

Tonight, we pause to remember a fellow horseman and very special person, Steve Joyce, who sadly passed away earlier today.

Steve was so much more than a talented horseman. He was a gentleman, a friend, a mentor, and someone who devoted his life to the Saddlebred industry. His name became synonymous with excellence in the show ring, training countless World’s Champions throughout his remarkable career.
Steve trained his first World’s Champion in 1981, Wild Temper, while at Castle Hills. He went on to produce countless Louisville World’s Championship winners in multiple divisions, including CH Moses, SS Music Man, CH Zoraya, Sir William Robert, and CH Santana Lass, Santana’s Charm.

His contributions to the Saddlebred industry were recognized with two tremendous honors. In 2016, Steve and Julia were inducted into the UPHA Tom Moore Hall of Fame. They were also honored at Louisville with induction into the World’s Championship Horse Show Hall of Fame in 2022.

But beyond the championships, Hall of Fame honors, and ribbons was the man himself—quiet, kind, honest, patient, and deeply respected. Steve had a way of making those around him want to be better, not through loud words, but simply through his example.

This past Louisville marked 59 years of marriage for Steve and Julia. They shared their lives, their love of horses, and their passion for this industry. Their partnership touched the lives of countless people and horses along the way.

My heart goes out to Julia and their family. Steve will be deeply missed, but his influence, his friendships, and the memories he gave so many of us will live on

09/19/2026

Proud of our very own, Jameson and Ginger! Winner of the Three Year Old Five Gaited Carolina Futurity in her debut under saddle! Her only other time showing was at Raleigh as a Yearling in hand!