La Estancia Alegre, Inc

La Estancia Alegre, Inc Legacy page for the Peruvian horse ranch owned and run by Barbara Windom until her death in 2017. Windom is sorely missed in the Peruvian Horse World.
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La Estancia Alegre (LEA) was one of the top Peruvian breeding operations in the United States up until the death of owner Barbara Windom in 2018. The herd has been dispersed; we're thankful to all the people who stepped up to offer homes for her beloved horses. You can still find her bloodlines in various parts of the country, including Colorado, Idaho and California. Master Chalán Roberto Quijan

dría, who trained Windom's horses with patience and kindness for more than 20 years, now runs a training center out of Meadowbrook Farms in Castle Rock, Colorado. The ranch started breeding, training and showing Peruvian horses in 1995. Windom concentrated on breeding a horse that is strong and well-gaited. The horses were raised in pastures with ample grass; irrigation from the Rio Grande near Santa Fe was invaluable to keeping the horses healthy and sound. Soundness has been an extremely important factor of Windom's breeding program. She was very successful in developing horses with excellent conformation, gait and brio that hold up over the years and for countless miles under saddle. Windom took great pride in showing and sharing her horses whenever the occasion arose; several schools in her area brought the children to see, touch and sometimes ride the horses. Windom led exhibitions for local museums for more than 15 years, and she frequently hosted working clinics. La Estancia Alegre was the premier location in New Mexico for professional photographers who bring their workshop participants; they were always amazed at the friendliness and curiosity of the horses. La Estancia Alegre was always open to visitors; Windom enjoyed educating people about her magnificent breed. She was always proud to offer people their first ride on a Peruvian. She loved watching as that big smile appears on the face of the rider when the horse goes into paso llano.

05/10/2021
05/16/2018

Check out LEA Rayo de Luz (LEA Abydos x LEA Santa Fe) — Rachel Windom Stengel’s c**t is a pistol!

05/13/2018

Another one of Barbara’s final crosses who’s ready to lead the way — LEA Galena is LEA El Poeta x LEA Sacajawea.

05/01/2018

Congratulations to Kerrie Justice, Fernando Risso Montes and the entire team from Desert Oaks Ranch -- LEA Marisol (LB Tesoro x LEA Guadalupe) won Champion of Champions at the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse! LEA Victoria, owned by Vanita Mann and exhibited by her daughter Ava, a junior, was High Point Horse of Show. Congratulations to these families for their wins, and profound thanks for appreciating and enjoying these lovely mares!

04/04/2018

She's 10 days old and already tackling trail obstacles! This beautiful filly owned by Nicole Brass of Nicole Brass Horse Training is out of LEA Sacajawea and LEA El Poeta.

Check out LEA Sacajawea -- proud mama of this beautiful filly by LEA El Poeta! Sacajawea is now home in Idaho with Nicol...
03/29/2018

Check out LEA Sacajawea -- proud mama of this beautiful filly by LEA El Poeta! Sacajawea is now home in Idaho with Nicole Brass Horse Training, El Poeta is in Colorado at Warren Performance Horses, LLC with Kerry Drennan McGinley. :)

It’s no wonder the nickname for this mama used to be ‘Barbie.’ She’s as perfect as they come. As is the little one!

03/22/2018

Spring is here, and today it brought one of Barbara's last crosses. 🐴❤️ This is LEA Sacajawea, who's welcoming her new baby by LEA El Poeta. Congrats to owner Nicole Brass of Nicole Brass Horse Training! Please update on us if it's a c**t or filly as soon as you get a good look! UPDATE: She’s a girl!

03/06/2018

Lots of LEA faces in this snowy herd...

We appreciate Cowboy Magic sharing this beautiful photo by Ozana Photography. Barbara and trainer Roberto Quijandria we...
02/20/2018

We appreciate Cowboy Magic sharing this beautiful photo by Ozana Photography. Barbara and trainer Roberto Quijandria went through an awful lot of Cowboy Magic on her beautiful Peruvians!

Heaven on Earth ~ In memory of Barbara Windom at La Estancia Alegre, Inc ~ Photo by Ozana Photography

01/25/2018

Nicole Brass of Nicole Brass Horse Training is right -- when Cinco left La Estancia Alegre, he was quite the firecracker. We love seeing how quiet and confident he's become under her patient and gentle training.

Happy holidays to everyone!
12/25/2017

Happy holidays to everyone!

12/08/2017

As hard as it was to say goodbye to our beloved LEA Poema's last baby, LEA Dante, we love sharing updates of his progress with new owner Nicole Brass of Nicole Brass Horse Training. She appreciates this magnificent c**t for who he is and enjoys every minute with him.

And we love hearing from all the other wonderful people who are giving new homes to members of Barbara's beloved herd. Feel free to post photos and updates on the ranch wall.

12/05/2017

Check out Nicole Brass's beautiful afternoon ride on LEA Che (LEA El Poeta x LEA Sacajawea). And thanks to his progress at Nicole Brass Horse Training, he can now add Moose Detector to his resume!

Thanks to Peruvian.Horse for sharing these tributes to Barbara Windom, and thanks to Felipe L Thorndike for sharing a gl...
12/04/2017

Thanks to Peruvian.Horse for sharing these tributes to Barbara Windom, and thanks to Felipe L Thorndike for sharing a glimpse into their loving and enduring friendship. http://peruvian.horse/friend-b-tribute-barbara-windom/

By Felipe Thorndike & Kerry McGinley I met Barbara in Lima in the early 1990s. She came to Peru invited by Peter Koechlin and lured by the Peruvian Paso breed because she wanted to keep riding and needed a smooth horse to keep her back ailments in check. During her first visit, she […]

UPDATE: SOLD! Feeling for all of the wonderful people providing excellent new homes for the horses that were Barbara W...
11/22/2017

UPDATE: SOLD! Feeling for all of the wonderful people providing excellent new homes for the horses that were Barbara Windom’s life passion. LEA Viviana, a 2014 filly who’s a trail champ after only a few months under saddle, still needs a partner. This lovely chestnut with flaxen mane and tail is strong, gentle, sure-footed and smooth. $7,000 (LEA El Poeta x LEA Señorita Domecq) Call Roberto (he’s not on Facebook) for more info, 505-901-2338.

11/12/2017

SOLD! Congratulations to Trish Palmer! She's the new owner of LEA Glorieta (LB Tesoro x LEA Media Luna), an amazing mare with gait, brio, beauty and kindness. We wish these new partners all the very best. :)

11/12/2017

Congratulations to Ken Justice and Kerrie Justice! They're the proud new owners of LEA Marisol, who's won best-gaited and champion of champions in breeding throughout her show career. Here she is winning mares gait 4-6 at the U.S. Nationals this year. She was also reserve champion breeding mare. Safe travels home, and good luck next year on the show circuit!

11/07/2017

LEA Che (LEA El Poeta x LEA Sacajawea), please take a bow. Now roll over.

Love seeing how happy this beautiful gelding is with his new owner at Nicole Brass Horse Training!

And here's a shot of LEA Che from his new home in Idaho with Nicole Brass Horse Training...
10/31/2017

And here's a shot of LEA Che from his new home in Idaho with Nicole Brass Horse Training...

. LEA Che
'You, sir, are a ray of sunshine'

10/31/2017

Listen to the paca-paca-paca of LEA Che's gait (and the crinkle of fall leaves under Pinto the dog's paws)! We know Nicole Brass will enjoy this beautiful gelding now that he's made his way his new home in Idaho, and we look forward to photos and updates of his progress. :)

More photos of the lovely LEA Viviana (LEA El Poeta x LEA Señorita Domecq). This 2014 filly is good-minded, strong and s...
10/30/2017

More photos of the lovely LEA Viviana (LEA El Poeta x LEA Señorita Domecq). This 2014 filly is good-minded, strong and smooth. Call Roberto Quijandria for more info, 505-901-2338.

10/29/2017

FOR SALE: LEA Viviana (LEA El Poeta x LEA Señorita Domecq) is a full-bodied, good-minded 3-year-old who’s smooth and gentle. For her first trail ride off the ranch today she carried her new rider 3.5 hours without a spook or complaint. $7000 Call Roberto Quijandria for more information, 505-901-2338. Roberto is not on Facebook, so please call.

Live webcast of the Napha - North American Peruvian Horse Association national show! Wish us luck! http://naphanational...
10/21/2017

Live webcast of the Napha - North American Peruvian Horse Association national show! Wish us luck! http://naphanationals.com

More Information About the 2017 National Show 2017 Official Class List Click here to view the 2017 US National Show Class List Past US National Champions Click here to see the past US National Champions Show Officials List of Show officials & Judges Biographies Days Until the US National Peruvian Ho...

Blast from the past — who recognizes this guy?
10/18/2017

Blast from the past — who recognizes this guy?

10/18/2017

SOLD! LEA Glorieta (LB Tesoro x LEA Media Luna) is ready to hit the arena this weekend at Napha - North American Peruvian Horse Association”s national show in Fort Worth. This exceptional mare wins across all three divisions. Call Roberto for more info, 505-901-2338. PRIVATE TREATY

10/13/2017

Look for this beautiful, full-bodied 2-year-old in the halter class next week at Napha - North American Peruvian Horse Association's national show! Atanea (LEA Abydos x LEA Sacajawea) is for sale via private treaty.

LEA Che (LEA El Poeta x LEA Sacajawea) is ready to head north! Congratulations to Nicole Brass for buying this excellent...
10/01/2017

LEA Che (LEA El Poeta x LEA Sacajawea) is ready to head north! Congratulations to Nicole Brass for buying this excellent gelding!

Roberto had a pleasant surprise on Sunday when he found this beautiful palomino c**t at his mare's side. Welcome, RQ Bár...
09/26/2017

Roberto had a pleasant surprise on Sunday when he found this beautiful palomino c**t at his mare's side. Welcome, RQ Bárbaro (LEA Abydos x RQ Feria)! He arrived just 10 days after what would've been Barbara's 83rd birthday.

With the tip of his hat, Roberto proudly introduces LEA Atenea (LEA Abydos x LEA Santa Fe). This full-bodied, beautifull...
09/13/2017

With the tip of his hat, Roberto proudly introduces LEA Atenea (LEA Abydos x LEA Santa Fe). This full-bodied, beautifully gaited 2-year-old will be making her show debut in halter at the U.S. Nationals. This well-bred, good-minded filly would be an asset to any herd or show string. Call Roberto Quijandria for more information, 505-901-2338.

09/13/2017

FOR SALE: LEA Atenea, 2015 filly (LEA Abydos x LEA Santa Fe)

This beautiful, full-bodied young mare is headed to the U.S. Nationals next month. Call Roberto Quijandria for more information, 505-901-2338.

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Check out LEA Rayo de Luz (LEA Abydos x LEA Santa Fe) — Rachel Windom Stengel’s colt is a pistol!

LEA Marisol wins Champion of Champions Breeding Mare
LEA Marisol wins Champion of Champions Breeding Mare

Congratulations to Kerrie Justice, Fernando Risso Montes and the entire team from Desert Oaks Ranch -- LEA Marisol (LB Tesoro x LEA Guadalupe) won Champion of Champions at the Fiesta of the Spanish Horse! LEA Victoria, owned by Vanita Mann and exhibited by her daughter Ava, a junior, was High Point Horse of Show. Congratulations to these families for their wins, and profound thanks for appreciating and enjoying these lovely mares!

LEA Marisol (LB Tesoro x LEA Guadalupe) Mares Gait 4-6
LEA Marisol (LB Tesoro x LEA Guadalupe) Mares Gait 4-6

Congratulations to Ken Justice and Kerrie Justice! They're the proud new owners of LEA Marisol, who's won best-gaited and champion of champions in breeding throughout her show career. Here she is winning mares gait 4-6 at the U.S. Nationals this year. She was also reserve champion breeding mare. Safe travels home, and good luck next year on the show circuit!

LEA Che (LEA El Poeta x LEA Sacajawea)
LEA Che (LEA El Poeta x LEA Sacajawea)

Listen to the paca-paca-paca of LEA Che's gait (and the crinkle of fall leaves under Pinto the dog's paws)! We know Nicole Brass will enjoy this beautiful gelding now that he's made his way his new home in Idaho, and we look forward to photos and updates of his progress. :)

FOR SALE: LEA Viviana (LEA El Poeta x LEA Señorita Domecq) is a full-bodied, good-minded 3-year-old who’s smooth and gentle. For her first trail ride off the ranch today she carried her new rider 3.5 hours without a spook or complaint. $7000 Call Roberto Quijandria for more information, 505-901-2338. Roberto is not on Facebook, so please call.

SOLD! LEA Glorieta (LB Tesoro x LEA Media Luna) is ready to hit the arena this weekend at Napha - North American Peruvian Horse Association”s national show in Fort Worth. This exceptional mare wins across all three divisions. Call Roberto for more info, 505-901-2338. PRIVATE TREATY

LEA Atanea, 2015 filly (LEA Abydos x LEA Sacajawea)
LEA Atanea, 2015 filly (LEA Abydos x LEA Sacajawea)

Look for this beautiful, full-bodied 2-year-old in the halter class next week at Napha - North American Peruvian Horse Association's national show! Atanea (LEA Abydos x LEA Sacajawea) is for sale via private treaty.

LEA Atenea
LEA Atenea

FOR SALE: LEA Atenea, 2015 filly (LEA Abydos x LEA Santa Fe) This beautiful, full-bodied young mare is headed to the U.S. Nationals next month. Call Roberto Quijandria for more information, 505-901-2338.

LEA Glorieta -- For sale private treaty
LEA Glorieta -- For sale private treaty

SOLD! PRIVATE TREATY: LEA Glorieta (LB Tesoro x LEA Media Luna) is one of the best mares to come from Barbara Windom's 22 years of breeding national champions. She's a champion of champions breeding mare, a winner in gait and zootecnico, and a proven producer of strong, sane, sound foals. (Check out LEA Poseidon on this page.) She has tremendous brio, beauty and bone. This is a rare opportunity to own one of La Estancia Alegre's finest. Call Roberto Quijandria for more informtion, 505-901-2338. Roberto is not on Facebook, so call him to learn more about this exceptional mare.

SOLD! LEA Luna Llena (LEA Abydos x LEA Santa Fe) is sold! Congratulations to the new owner of this 2016 filly with size, strength, beauty and presence.

LEA Tomas goes into the pond with Mark Bolender!!

LEA El Poeta+ wins Champion Amateur Performance Stallion with Kelly Powers-Ponciano riding at the U.S. National Show!

LEA Marisol wins mares 4-6 Pisos with Fernando Risso Montes riding!

LEA Tomas
LEA Tomas

This is LEA Tomas, a 4 year old palomino gelding who sheds out golden in the spring. He is getting ready for the 2016 show season!

Here's MLM Zeus -- we're really happy with this young stallion.

Here's a part of our trail course in the works back in the bosque. We're putting in all kinds of fun stuff for our May clinic with Mark Bolender.

Our extreme trail clinic with Mark Bolender isn't until May 19, but we're already working on our course. This new stream in the bosque will also have several bridges.

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