Waverly Winds Farm, LLC

09/29/2026

Obstacle course is up and ready for this beautiful weather.

07/31/2026

Virtual Trail Rider Challenge #59 is open!

This is also our 4th in our SUMMER SERIES - four challenges to keep you and your horse progressing all summer long.

Anyone can enter. Even if you are not doing the summer series.
​Let's do it!

​www.VirtualTrailRiderChallenge.com​

Did you know…

Our patterns are Working Equitation friendly.

Yes — they can help improve your Working Equitation scores, because our judging philosophy is rooted in Working Equitation principles.

Our patterns are Ranch Horse friendly too.

Yes — they also build the skills that improve your ranch trail and ranch riding performance.

As you practice these patterns, you’ll be developing better transitions, cleaner approaches to obstacles, stronger hindquarter engagement, and the kind of horsemanship that leads to softness and finesse.
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​OBSTACLES USED: 1 bridge, 8 - 8' ground poles, curtain, mailbox, & a few little things - This course is a pretty simple setup!

This challenge will get you off to a great start this summer

Whether you’re riding a little… or a lot…

Whether you’re schooling seriously or just keeping your horse tuned up…

This one fits.

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🎥 Ride when it works for you

📋 Submit your video

📝 Get detailed, helpful feedback

​Join Virtual Trail Rider Challenge #58 here: www.VirtualTrailRiderChallenge.com​

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Practice with Purpose!

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Kelli Paulson

Enter our Virtual Trail Rider Challenge - Enter to receive a Course Map, set up a course, make a video and submit it for judging!

06/25/2026

Kelli Paulsen's VTRC #58 is Open!
[email protected]

Waverly Winds Farm, LLC Woodlawn, TN provides facilities to practice and video your performance for submission. (we do not provide the videographer).

Virtual Trail Rider Challenge #58 - this pattern is throw back to VTRC #4

This is also our 3rd in our SUMMER SERIES - four challenges to keep you and your horse progressing all season long.

Anyone can enter. Even if you are not doing the summer series.

Late Spring is a great time to ride! Let's do it!

​​Did you know…

​Our patterns are Working Equitation friendly.
Yes — they can help improve your Working Equitation scores, because our judging philosophy is rooted in Working Equitation principles
​
Our patterns are Ranch Horse friendly too.
Yes — they also build the skills that improve your ranch trail and ranch riding performance.
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As you practice these patterns, you’ll be developing better transitions, cleaner approaches to obstacles, stronger hindquarter engagement, and the kind of horsemanship that leads to softness and finesse.

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​OBSTACLES USED: 1 bridge, 10 - 8' ground poles, tarp or water box, 3 cones or markers, a gate, flag. - This course is a pretty simple setup!

This challenge will get you off to a great start this summer!
Whether you’re riding a little… or a lot…
Whether you’re schooling seriously or just keeping your horse tuned up…

This one fits.

 Ride when it works for you

 Submit your video

 Get detailed, helpful feedback

 Join Virtual Trail Rider Challenge #58 here:

Enter our Virtual Trail Rider Challenge - Enter to receive a Course Map, set up a course, make a video and submit it for judging!

06/23/2026

We so often forget to thank the Lord for the small blessings. It is often the smallest that bring us the most joy and happiness.

06/23/2026

Waverly Winds Farm, LLC held a "Horse Party" for the children of Oakwood Free Will Baptist Church Woodlawn, TN. It was a great time for all. Even the nervous children, who have never ridden, are all smiles after a few minutes on horseback. Horses are amazing therapists and confidence boosters.

06/15/2026

Your horse doesn’t need a better bit. Your horse doesn't need constant work out on the same thing for days and hours every week.Your horse needs a better leader.

Horses need clarity. They need to understand what you want from them.

Pushing a horse to do something when it does not understand what you are asking only causes the horse frustration, resulting in anxiousness. Your horse becomes dull and stuck in its head, often refusing since it does not know what you want.
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Be the leader. Grow confidence and better performance in your horse by asking correctly. Start with groundwork, which is underrated by most horse owners, progress to slow, controlled movements from the saddle. Understand your level of skill as a rider. Take lessons, even the most advanced riders take instruction to improve their skills. Develop proper body language and communication through the reins.

An exceptional horse is not developed through the use of the latest and greatest bit, tack, supplements, and training methods that promise a quick fix and to solve all your problems.

Get back to the basics, be consistent in your signals to your horse, take small steps. Training for both your horse and yourself requires dedication and consistency. As well as more than a bit of patience.

There are many great trainers and instructors to help you on the journey to become a leader and develop a better connection with your horse. But you have to follow through and use the skills that are learned when you are not with the trainer and the instructor.

Our facilities are available to provide you with a place to use what you have learned from the trainer and/or the riding instructor to practice and to continue to develop skills for any discipline.

06/11/2026

Clarification to earlier post regarding the Kelli Paulson VTRCs. The fees are charged separately. Your entry fee to Kelli's trail challenges is separate from the use and participation fee charged by Waverly Winds Farm, LLC Woodlawn, TN for facility use. I wanted to clarify that so there no confusion later. If you are interested or have questions Contact Waverly Winds Farm 731-435-0142

06/10/2026

We have some exciting news. Waverly Winds Farm located in Woodlawn, TN is coordinating with Kelli Paulson, of Kellie Horsmanship.co to offer the use of the Farm's facilities for participants to practice, train, video and enter the Kelli Trail Obstacle virtual trail rider challenges. VTRC #57 is open. If you are interested in participating, enter the course via Kelli's link below. Provide Waverly Winds Farm with proof of Purchase and Obstacle layout you will need for the event you have entered. We will make every effort to set up the required course obstacles for the challenge. Upon proof of purchase of course entry, the farm will charge a discounted rate for you to use the facilities. Contact the Farm for details. If there is group participation for a VTRC, Waverly Winds Farm will offer a group rate.

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From Kelli
Normally the pattern is a surprise. You enter, you download it, and then you start figuring out what you need. But I want to show you exactly what VTRC #57 looks like before you commit. Because if you’ve been on the fence, this might be the thing that gets you to give it a try.

The Basic Riding (Walk/Trot) pattern: (see pics below)
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What you’re looking at:
1 bridge
3 ground poles (8’) + 2 shorter poles (4’)
2 cones or markers
2 trot overs
2 barrels
Mailbox (or drag item for the Challenge class)
Your own creative obstacle

Work with what you have. Substitution ideas are included for anything you don’t have.

This is one of the simpler setups we’ve had in a while. Good timing to get back in.

Videos are due June 22. That’s 13 days. If you know the drill, that’s plenty of time
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Five course levels.
Walk, Walk-trot, Walk-trot-lope or Challenge.
In-hand, Liberty, and Riding.
Youth, amateur, open.
All breeds, all disciplines.

Enter, download your pattern, set up your course, make your video.

Your judge scores it and sends you real written feedback. A ribbon shows up in your mailbox

That’s the deal. Same as it’s been since challenge #1, 56 challenges ago.

ENTER VTRC #57: https://kelli.samcart.com/products/vtrc57
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If you can’t make the June 22 deadline, VTRC #58 opens June 25.

Worth bookmarking.

Kelli Paulson · Kelli Horsemanship · KelliHorsemanship.co

Deadline for submission of video is June 22, 2026. VTRC #58 opens June 25.
ENTER VTRC #57: https://kelli.samcart.com/products/vtrc57

06/03/2026

WAVERLY WINDS FARM OBSTACLE COURSE IS REOPEN. Located in Woodlawn Tennessee.
Hi all, been a minute since I have been online. Update to the continuing house saga. No resolution yet. Will be months before negotiations with the insurance company are complete.
The good news is the obstacle course is re-opened for business. We have added additional obstacles, such as a tire platform bridge, a pole and barrel obstacle, and the new tunnel is almost complete. Brings us to over 35 obstacles and more to be added soon, 40 meter dressage arena, round pen, and multiple jumps up to 2.6 feet tall. And, don't forget we have a few games, such as Co****le from horseback, bring you friends for some competition.
Come on out and play!!!
The fee is $25 for day use, monthly use plans are available. Refer a friend and receive a free day.
Hours of operation have not changed. We are closed Sunday and Monday. What has changed is we now request 24 hour notice of your plan to visit the facility. Contact Number is 731-435-0142. Please do not try contacting me via messenger. I am rarely on line these days. Call or text is preferred.
I would love to post pictures of the entire course, but not having much like getting pictures that show it all. Feel free to come out and take a look if you would like to do so prior to bringing your horse.
The facility is also still available for clinics and fundraisers. Contact me for details and scheduling. Note that negative coggins and helmets for riders under the age of 18 are required. You will have to sign our use and participation agreement. This can be viewed on Waverly Winds Farm website.

Welcome to a haven for equestrian activities, where the joy of riding and the thrill of a challenge come alive. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just beginning your journey, we're here to provide a facility to allow you to improve your horsemanship. Planning a trip to Land Between the Lakes.

06/03/2026

Hi everyone, hope you’re doing well. Update to the continuing saga with the house. No resolution yet. I have a third party involved to navigate and negotiate this insurance fiasco. I’m continuing to reach out to ask for support for this GoFundMe. There is more expense involved and loss of farm income than I imagined. If you are unable to donate, I understand, but please share this post to get the word out their to others. Thanks a bunch. Here’s the link:

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