Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to our friends and family, sponsors, owners, clients and staff - and always the horses. Looking forward to a fantastic 2015! 

Boyd and Silva

Looking Back on 2014

We obviously had ups and downs in 2014: Boyd and I had some great success and also had some bad luck with injuries . We are more than lucky that we had and also have now such amazing people on our teams. Everybody stood behind us and made our recoveries as easy as possible and we could not be more thankful for each and every one of them for having our backs and being the amazing people they are. THANK YOU!!

We are sad that some of our favorite people have now moved on and we wish them all the best and we are proud to have been part of their early journeys:

Kymmy

Kymberly Pullen has been with me for many years. She is a very hard worker and has improved her riding tremendously over the years. Kymmy was a big part of my team and I wish her all the best as she sets out on her own and establishes her business.

Gracia

Gracia Huenefeld has been part of my team for two years and has now gone back to Nebraska to be closer to her fabulous family. Gracia was also a big part of my team: she kept everything going smoothly and organized and it was fun to see her improve her riding and to help her receive her USDF Silver medal. We are wishing Gracia all the best in her future!

Scout

Scout Ford has been working for me on and off for many years. She was with me for the last year and a half. Having Scout in my barn was not only VERY entertaining but also a huge help. Scout has a special gift with horses and it was so much fun to see her shine not only at the shows but also at home! I wish her all the best in her future and I hope she finds her way back to horses one day.

Lindsey

Lindsey Taylor was Boyd's head groom for many years. Lindsey has helped Boyd's barn to stay organized and she had his horses look amazing, not only at the big overseas shows but also at the smaller ones near home. We wish Lindsey all the best in her future!

Thanks to all of you!!! We are more than lucky that we have such an amazing new crew now, and are excited for 2015.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year!!

-Silva

Still shopping for holiday gifts? Majyk Equipe boots make great stocking stuffers!

Boyd Martin X Country

Featuring Hyperflex Foam and Proprietary Accordion Strike Guard

The Boyd Martin X Country boot has been developed in partnership with Boyd Martin, World Class Eventer and Olympic Athlete. The boots have a revolutionary conical design providing excellent coverage and a true fit for your horse. The Hyperflex Foam is lightweight, features 'rip stop' technology for longer wear, and is breathable. The boots are designed to repel moisture (especially important over water jumps!) and the proprietary material and design helps prevent heat build up. Inside the boot is an armored strike guard. The flexible shape of the strike guard creates a reverse response feature whereby impact from outside in is met with a rigid protective wall, but the accordion- like construction is soft enough to flex with the horse's movement during it's natural stride. In short - this means your horse's legs are given the ultimate protection throughout the course without a constrictive boot construction. Designed to withstand dirt and prevent rubbing, the boots come in two sizes. The medium size fits horses 15 hands - 17 hands and the large size fits horses 17+ hands. Boots may be machine washed on a cold cycle only. Do not use bleach or any products containing bleach. Boots should be air dried (not machine dried.) Available in Black only. Sizes Medium and Large.

Boyd Martin Stadium Jump

Featuring Hyperflex Foam and Airshock Technology

The Boyd Martin Stadium Jump Boot has been developed in partnership with Boyd Martin, World Class Eventer and Olympic Athlete (2012 US Equestrian Team Member.) The boots feature the same 'Air Shock' Technology in the strike zone as the Majyk Equipe Series Two boot. This area acts as an 'air bag' when struck, diffusing the impact of the force in the same way that a car airbag would do for a passenger. Unlike the Series Two boot, the Boyd Martin Stadium boot features a medical grade Hyperflex Foam liner, designed to be super light weight when jumping in competition. The breathable perforated liner allows air to circulate while repelling dirt and moisture. This boot also has a flexible strap and stud closure giving a highly polished look for the show ring. The perfect choice for showing your horse or pony, these boots are priced at far less than show boots with comparable features while offering the best in technology and quality. Boots may be machine washed on a cold cycle only. Do not use bleach or any products containing bleach. Boots should be air dried (not machine dried.) Available in Black only. Size Medium.

Mike Pindleton is On Track for a Bright Future with Horses

Big shout out to Mike Pindleton! Here is Mike on video riding Kirsten Jepp's Quaresma, a very special three-year-old that Kirsten imported from Germany. You will hear lots more about Quaresma next year!
Mike is doing an incredible job riding those babies. I think it is so important that the young dressage horses get out and see the world and Mike has so much feel and gives all the horses enormous confidence .

Mike has been working for us a couple of years now and he has turned into a great young rider already. He works for me half the day riding some of my young dressage horses and he works the other half day for
Boyd with the event horses .He is pretty much taking the same path as Caitlin has with us and we are very excited about his future! We believe in Mike and if he stays on the right path he will become a champion.

-Silva


 

Remember Smartpak for your Holiday Shopping

Boyd ripping open a Smartpak at feeding time

Smartpaks make feeding time simple at Windurra. To find out which supplements are best for your horse, check out the Supplement Wizard, and make feeding time a lot easier in 2015.

But don't stop at feed - Smartpak Equine has tons of great gift items too, and free shipping on orders over $75. There's still time for delivery by December 25th. Happy shopping and happy holidays everyone!

Fun from SmartPak: If horses were people - Veterinarian edition

Cross-Country Course at Windurra Closed for the Winter

Photo courtesy of Eric Bull/ETB Equine Construction

We are closing the cross-country course here at Windurra for the winter.  Hicks Brothers will be adding mushroom compost to the soil and reseeding the turf so that the footing is in tip-top shape for spring training. Thanks to everyone for a great year and we'll see you out there in the spring! 

-Boyd and Silva