Windcroft Stables & Farm Stay

08/23/2025

This guy is excited to meet new farm help and new tenants in the cottage - still lookin for the right fit! But Sam is excited!!

08/23/2025

We also have an opening for some farm help!!! For $$ or riding or reduced rent in our cottage!! Avail September!

08/15/2025

This wraps up another fun camp week!!

08/11/2025

Old home week parade in Madison! As drew gentile said - sometimes we do put the cart before the horse! Lol

08/11/2025

Love this!

Not all riding lessons are created equal. There are two types of instructors in the horse world: the ones who teach kids to “get on and go,” and the ones who take the time to build true horsemen.

The “get on and go” instructors focus on the ride- heels down, hold the reins, go, turn, then go faster! Kids might learn to post the trot and steer through cones, but they miss the deeper connection. These lessons might look impressive on the surface, but what happens when something goes wrong? When a horse bucks, spooks, or simply says “no”?

Then there are the instructors who break it down. The ones who do more than just ride. They teach children how to groom with intention, to recognize a horse’s body language and moods. They emphasize equitation, patience, and respect. The ride isn’t rushed. It’s earned. These kids learn to care for the horse before asking anything from it.

One method turns out riders.
The other creates horsemen.

08/01/2025

Last day of this weeks camp! Thank you abra, Adam, Bree, and Shep for your help making this a fun & safe experience for our campers!!

07/28/2025

The start of another fun camp week!! Whoops who's that pretty new face????

07/24/2025

Hmmm maybe Oz is ready to do some beginner lessons??!!

07/23/2025

Any OT's out there??? Im sure you can appreciate this one!!