Windy Willow Equestrian

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

Team WWE rocked it in the show ring today! Congratulations to all of our rider/horse pairs on bringing your A-game to the arena! Horses were turned out and prepped beautifully and with care. We’re so very proud of the excellent riding our team put forth. Facebook just deleted a long, detailed post giving each pair accolades and highlighting their day. I hit “post” and p**f, it was gone. Come on Facebook! Arghhhh! We are too tired to re-type the post but definitely never too tired to share that each duo earned beautiful ribbons, some champion and reserve champion ribbons and had a ton of fun showing today! Bravo Team WWE!

As always, thank you to our wonder and amazingly supportive barn family for supporting our team and your equestrian athletes. We adore each of you!

09/07/2026

It’s been a busy summer with many events and outings. We are behind in posting updates! At the end of July we finally got to meet our sweet Fearless Lonestar, a.k.a. Loney Pony. Halcyonia Night Life (Section D Welsh Cob) X Aquavit N (German Riding Pony / Danish Sports Pony)

Lonestar’s sire is the 2025 Breyer model horse- just a fun fact but not why we purchased him. Lonestar just turned 2 and is stealing hearts around the barn. He’s registered Oldenburg and Half Welsh. Premium foal at inspection. And boy is he a flashy mover! We can see this one cleaning up on the line and making his way to pony finals one day. Welcome to the family and we can’t wait to see what lies ahead for you and all the lucky small humans who get to ride him one day! 🦄

A huge thank you to Emilia Quaggiotto for producing such a lovely pony and for helping get him to us in Virginia!

08/30/2026

Team WWE has had a tremendously busy August, showing at the Clarke County Fair horse show on 8/15 and again today at the Clarke County Ruritan Show Series. We couldn’t be more proud of our riders and horses. Horse showing is so much more than show day…..it’s the culmination of hard work in lessons, the horsemanship that goes into each horse to prepare and the mental preparation to put everything together on show day. It’s realizing that it’s not only the color of your ribbon but the feel of that ride, the feel of your horse and celebrating the best job you can do in those minutes you showcase yourself and your horse.

Today, Team WWE celebrated all of that! The wins, the good feels and a spirit of showing up and putting forth the best!

Congratulations to everyone! Thank you to our amazing barn family members who come out to support us and their equestrian athletes. And what a nice job the hardworking folks who hosted the series did to make us feel welcome!

DISCLOSURE: photo credits go to many people since Anya had her phone put away most of the show! 🤣🤣🤣. There are many photos that haven’t yet been posted but they will be!

08/23/2026

Some sage advice for the special horse girl husbands…..🤣🤣🤣

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1491746819638452&set=a.238056665007480&type=3

I have been a horse husband for 22 years and have learned a few survival tips and tricks over the years in navigating the psychology/psychosis of your equestrian, an anonymous contributor writes. There is a helpline for people considering a relationship with a horsey person, and it can be found at 1-800-DOL-LARS.

The horse comes first.

I have witnessed my wife in an evening gown and high heels muck out a horse stall. Too many date nights and engagements have been rescheduled due to mysterious horse ailments that only the equestrian can see. “Something seems off with Pookie” means we are waiting for the vet. A horse will throw a shoe at the most inopportune moments. I suspect our horses know when we are going somewhere and have mastered the “sympathy limp.” Your horse will receive chiropractic treatments, massage therapy, new $250 shoes every six weeks, a new haircut when it is hot out, and a regular sheath cleaning. DO NOT COMPLAIN about any of these things, especially the sheath cleaning, or their costs, as you will lose this argument. Just nod sagely and go drink a beer.

“Can you help me for a second?”

This is a trap. It is never a second. Horse people have zero concept of time. There are cross ties everywhere and enough bailing twine to circle the earth in every barn. Holding a lead rope with a horse attached is an invitation to be mauled, stepped on, or nibbled at. The horse knows a noob when it sees one and will instantly haze you. Equestrians have superhuman strength they can utilize, but it can only be called upon while in a barn. They don’t need your help. You are there to offer empathy for any and all barn and horse issues of the day. Grab a beer, sit down, and listen while agreeing with everything said.

📎 Continue reading this article at https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2026/08/19/horse-husband-guidebook/
📸 © Lauren Mauldin

07/27/2026

Team WWE had a fantastic day showing our horses at the Jefferson County 4-H Show. We are very proud of our rider/horse pairs and all of the effort they put forth in lessons, prepping horses for today and coming out and riding beautifully.

💙 Kirsty took Jackie Blue out for her first show after being restarted off the track. With only a dozen rides over the past month and her 3rd ride in a bit, Jackie was all business and adapted to the show scene like a pro. This duo got better with each class, and pinned in each class- even a pretty blue one!

💜 Kenna and Dublin have been working so well together in lessons and it showed in her riding today. Bravo! Congratulations on earning RESERVE CHAMPION in your division. 👏👏 We can’t wait to see what you do at the next show. Keep up the good work ethic!

💛 Ruby and Sheba donned Western attire today and had consistently nice rides in their classes, earning ribbons in each of their classes. Will this be a repeat in August or will Ruby ride English? We will have to wait to find out.

🩵 Grace and Johnny Cash did a super job today! Grace has been putting in extra lease rides to practice what she learns in lessons. It’s paying off and we’ll see this pair throughout this series. 🥇👏👏. Grace’s Horsemanship today was outstanding! This young lady took great care of her horse!

💚 Raelynn and Dublin were shining 🌟 stars today. This pair radiates joy in riding and it shows! Congratulations 🎉👏👏. We love watching you grow as a rider and support your team! 🏆 Look out world, this little firecracker is on 🔥 and already looking forward to the next show!

🩷 Lilly and Stewart brought the effort and enthusiasm to the arena today. Living her dream (per her Dad), Lilly got out there today and showcased Stewart in all of her classes. In the greens, she was asked to lope (wasn’t expecting this!…..) but her lope was effortless. Next show she’s ready to move up in divisions. Super day!

Thank you for all of our barn family members for coming out to cheer on these athletes. It takes a village in this sport and our village is UNITED, COHESIVE AND STRONG!

07/14/2026

Monday funday at the barn-

Two trips to pick up hay- unloaded and stacked, 5 horses got pedicures, full day of lessons, red pony learned patience in the x-ties and got braided, black pony got a schooling ride. Yearling baby horse found comfort and friendship with his 8 year old brother. Life is good!

07/04/2026

🤣🤣🤣🤣 How true is this? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

When a horse loses a shoe and suddenly everyone on the property has a job. 😂

07/04/2026

Dem’ WWE babies 🐴🐴🐴 shout Happy 4th of July 🎆🎇🎆

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday America! 🎆🎆🎆🎆