Winding Hill Stables

06/19/2025

06/19/2025

TOUJOURS Z
(aka: Barney)

2018 16.3 dark bay Finnish WB gelding.

Barney is an amazing young horse with tons of potential for an ambitious amateur or professional rider. Puppy dog personality, soft mouth, great lateral work and solid counter canter. He has smooth transitions and lead changes, scope for the higher jumps and walks the lines. Strong local show record in the equitation and hunters. Clean vetting from 6 months ago. Does have a physical blemish that we are happy to disclose to serious inquiries. Please DM for quickest response.

06/17/2025

📢 Job Opening at Winding Hill Stables 🐴

We’re looking for morning barn help!

✅ Duties include:

Cleaning 20 stalls

Bedding as needed

Emptying & refilling water buckets

Cleaning up the barn area after stalls are done

The ideal candidate will have experience working with horses and references available. This is a morning shift position.

📩 PM us if you’re interested or know someone who might be a good fit!

05/26/2025

For many parents, the idea of horse shows can sound intense — early mornings, long days, and a sport that seems to revolve around ribbons. But for those who’ve watched their children grow through the experience, it’s clear that showing horses is about much more than competition.

Here’s what horse showing really teaches your child:

1. Responsibility:
Even if the barn team handles grooming and tacking, young riders still learn what it means to care for their equine partner. They show up prepared, listen to their trainers, and learn to respect the horse beneath them — that’s real accountability.

2. Grit and Perseverance:
Horse shows are unpredictable. Sometimes it rains. Sometimes the horse spooks. Sometimes they don’t place. But your child will learn to keep going, to try again, and to do better next time. These are lessons that carry into every part of life.

3. Independence:
Riders have to make quick decisions, remember patterns, and navigate challenges without someone always telling them what to do. It builds problem-solving skills and confidence like few other activities.

4. Humility and Sportsmanship:
They’ll learn that some days they win, and some days they clap for someone else. And both are equally important.

5. Teamwork and Trust:
At the heart of showing is the unique partnership between horse and rider — one built on patience, trust, and care. That bond fosters empathy and emotional intelligence in powerful ways.

So if you’re a parent wondering whether horse showing is worth it — know that the ribbons fade, but the character it builds stays forever.

05/24/2025

Lesson spots available.

05/09/2025

🔥 Ready to Level Up Your Riding? 🔥

Are you an experienced rider looking for more?
At Winding Hill Stables in Northport, NY, we offer a serious riding program for teens and adults who are ready to compete, refine technique, or return to the sport at a higher level.

✅ Professional instruction
✅ High-quality show horses
✅ Competitive show schedule
✅ Beautiful facility with a supportive, focused team

Limited spots available for advanced riders.
📍 Conveniently located in Northport, NY
📩 DM us or call [Phone Number] to schedule a tour or evaluation ride.

05/04/2025

Happy horse day. Good luck to all of our students competing at our home school and show.