Winswept Stables

09/10/2026

I used a plastic bag to help desensitize Contessa. Rubbing it on her body all over turned into Bella and Sheldon showing off with it.

09/10/2026

Beauty of a night to ride.

09/09/2026

Last field this week to mow. My bush hog on the tractor stopped working so it takes more time to do it with the zero turn, however my back doesn’t get as sore on the zero turn.
If it were straight up grass I’d let it grow but mowing helps keep the weeds down. The grass is banging this year so even though it’s been a lot of mowing, I won’t complain because it saves on hay.

09/09/2026

09/06/2026

2nd ride on Contessa. Today i got her into a trot. At first she would stop as soon as she trotted not familiar with my weight as a rider. Then I got her to follow Bella at a trot and by the end is the video below.

08/28/2026

I have to say, I am super proud of Mirium. It can be hard when a show goes wrong especially after an already heartbreaking year. Her dad would be so proud of her though. She showed poise and maturity even through the setbacks. Never once did she have a harsh word towards her horse or her mom as I have often seen kids do. Never once did she blame Micky. She kept her spirit high and used the experience as lessons to be learned. She kept positive so she got a lot out of the trip. Proud of her as is her mom and her dad would be.

08/28/2026

Mirium and Micky were looking strong and he was jumping well. Sadly he slipped on the wet grass of the early morning coming into a downhill jump and she popped off. Both are fine, Mirium is in good spirits and Micky however wasn’t finished yet and had a long gallop across the polo field to the far end of the Kentucky horse park. I had a long hike to retrieve him. He was feeling quite proud of himself and probably wondering why Mirium didn’t hang on for the ride.

08/27/2026

Although not the dressage score Mirium would have liked, she rode Micky relaxed and he was obedient and soft. It’s been an emotional struggle for her to mentally prepare for this competition this year but she’s working through it. Tomorrow they run cross country and both she and Micky will be in their best element.