Rotspon

Rotspon is the grandsire of Rascalla, who is an amazing mare who came to us last

summer.  She is an uber athlete with a calm intelligent mind.

 

Bugsy and Blaze

Bugsy and Blaze are enjoying exceptionally warm weather in November at Windrock Farm.

Mashantum 1986-2011

Mash has traveled to the next world, last week he would not leave his stall, he was in terrible pain and could not walk, I left his door open in case he felt like coming out.

For the the last month he has been declining and every morning I gave him carrots and pain killers, asking him to please let me know when he was ready to move on.  Around noon I notice he had wandered up to the hill where Chleo,  Dutchess and Byron are buried.  He lay down on their graves and slept for several hours.  Mash was telling me it was time.

He passed peacefully and is laid to rest next to his favorite canines.  Mash was a great horse who always made us laugh with his antics and gave me the ride of a lifetime.

Starburst, 8 year old Oldenburg Gelding

Star is a kind easy horse to ride, he is an eight year old Oldenburg gelding with experience in basic dressage training,jumping three feet easily and hacks cross country.  He would be a fun event horse with plenty of scope to move up the levels.  A beautiful fun horse looking for a partner.  Contact cari@cariswanson.com to come try Star.

Training Actors to Ride

photo credit:  Phyllis Burchett

 

I am training Ray Stevenson, the actor who rides in Jayne Mansfield’s Car, a new film written, directed and acted in by Billy Bob Thorton.  Ray learned in a few days how to steer and ride Mr. T for the the scene where he gallops across a sunflower field with his new love interest.  Ray was an excellent student and learned to ride balanced quickly after many exercises like this one where he moves his arm independently of his seat.

Roscoe and Lauren Win Mistover Combined Test

Congratulations! Lauren rides Roscoe to the winners circle at Mistover last weekend in a combined test.  Roscoe is a Canadian Warmblood for sale at Windrock Farm.  He is a beautiful mover and effortless jumper.

 

 

Lovely 12 Year Old TB Jumper

This is an awesome gelding for the right rider, he is a super jumper and easy to ride.  An elegant mover, come try him for your next show horse or fun horse who can do anything.