What's Up?
When there's something new at the barn we'll keep you updated on this page. Check the website often; we will do our best to keep you up to date. If you have anything to share on the What's Up? page, e-mail it to Cindy at wildwind96@aol.com. Please include your contact information.
January 30, 2012
Thank You Engle Family!
Thank you for the donation of plywood.
January 22, 2012
Trade Laptop for Riding Lessons
Must have Windows 7 and Publisher if possible. Talk to Cindy or Kim and let us know what you have.
January 22, 2012
Horses for Sale
Here are some of our horses for sale. We have others, just ask. Remember that we don't just sell our horses, we will go out and find you whatever type of horse you like. Our commission is 15%. Most horses owned by Wildwind come with a board reduction agreement. Talk to Cindy.
- Lucy - $3,000
- Raven - $1,500, a beautiful horse, price increase if training is included.
- Shadow - $3,700
- Roman - $2,000
- Wilbur - $4,000
- Aries - $10,000
- 770 - $6,200
- Cosmo - $8,700
Now is a great time to buy a horse. Most of the horses above are listed at 50%-70% percent. Remember you can ask about others.
January 22, 2012
New Clinic with Liz Considine
Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, starting at 5:00 we will have a clinic by Grand Prix Rider Liz Considine.
January 17, 2012
Looking for a Good Horse?
If anyone is looking for an intermediate hunter for an adult or child, we have found a beautiful one. $12,000. Paint, warmblood, quiet, lots of show experience. This is an out-of-this-world cost for this horse but the people really need to sell. I might get the price down a couple thousand. Let me know if you are interested. This is a horse not to pass on. If I had the money, you wouldn't even have to ask, as you would know where the horse would be.
January 22, 2012
New Clinic with Liz Considine
Friday, Jan. 28, 2012, starting at 5:00 we will have a clinic by Grand Prix Rider Liz Considine.
The clinic is now full but please come watch. Sign the wait list if you would like to join a clinic in the future.
January 17, 2012
Wanted...
We're looking for someone to donate 4 sheets of plywood, or any part of it. Just bring it into the barn.
January 17, 2012
Read the New Barn Rules and Dress Rules
If you are purchasing items, see Cindy in the office for details. If it is a burden to meet the new dress rules, also see Cindy.
January 10, 2012
Horse News
As we have more people going to shows, some of you should look at a 6-month lease, or purchasing a horse. We don’t just sell our horses, we go out and find the right horse that would suit you. We currently have 6-8 very nice horses we have looked at. Prices are great. Remember the closer we get to the shows, the more expensive they get. We still have 2-3 horses for sale as show horses, including ponies. We provide a boarding discount with those horses.
This year, we would like to have some fun, make some new friends and be a little more competitive with our showing.
January 10, 2012
2nd Lesson Opportunities
Don’t forget if you want to take a 2nd lesson and there is an open spot during the week you can do a discount lesson for $20, cash only.
January 10, 2012
Leasing congratulations
to Lydia & Aries, Dayna & Lilly, Lauren & Misty and Morgan & Wilber. All these girls have leased horses on our special winter lease. If you would like to join them, there is still lots of time to have fun for the rest of the winter.
January 10, 2012
New Mini-Clinic Teacher
Liz Considine, champion Hunter/Jumper, dressage trainer and current show rider, will start some clinics on Friday nights. Liz taught for Wildwind for about two years, so we know her style and capabilities well. Liz is also one of the most successful trainers on the circuit and did very well at Horse Shows on the Bay in Traverse City last year.
See our Mini-Clinics page for all the details of the upcoming January 20th event.
January 10, 2012
A Note From Cindy:
I wanted to thank all of my staff, of course Vikki and the other instructors during my recent illness. I always knew that I was useless, but you guys did not have to prove it so nicely. I am still under treatment for my closed-head injury and will miss many days due to tests and procedures. But the big scare for me is over for now, after being given the wrong diagnosis of having cancer. Being told four weeks later that I was fine was a big relief. The phones may be slow, but the girls will be there to answer them as quickly as possible. Perhaps if you have questions you could come a little early. I have started coming back to work slowly and will more than likely have good days and bad. Let’s hope the good days get better.
So Coleen and Julie, there is no way we could have done it without you. Chris, thanks for training my mini-donkeys and thank you all for your care and good wishes.
P.S. Thanks for all the Christmas goodies. At least Vikki and I didn’t fight over all the treats. The dogs and cats did a good job.
January 3, 2012
Introduction to Horses Mini-Clinics continue
3:00 - 5:00 on Saturdays.
See our Mini-Clinics page for details.
January 3, 2012
Exercise Riders Wanted
Must be approved and scheduled.
Must be able to ride 3 days per week.
Must be able to follow all directions.
Must be able to ride all horses.
Must be able to walk trot canter.
Sign up in the office. Only a few people will be chosen.
January 3, 2012
Horses for Sale
Remember we have horses for sale in the barn. If we don't have one here for you, we will go out and find one to meet your needs. This is the best time to buy before prices go back up before shoe season. We currently have horses priced from about $2500 - $22,000. Let us go look for you. All horses bought and sold are charged a 15% commission.
