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The Four Winds Located just north of CSU, we offer lessons, training, boarding and host horseshows. Four Winds has been family owned and operated for almost 50 years.

Our equestrian center offers horse boarding, riding lessons, horse training and sales, and equine events. As a family business, collaboration is important in all that we do. The Four Winds training program has a traditional philosophy, focusing on flatwork while still staying true to the American Forward Riding! We accept anywhere from walk-trotters (5 and up) to Grand Prix riders and offer school

and lease horses. Our barn competes locally on the CHJA Circuit, as well as at several USHJA shows a year, with several opportunities to show on sight. We host four CHJA Shows per year, and a schooling show once a month during the summer season.

A couple of our favorite people making an appearance! We are looking forward to heading up the canyon for Copper Penny I...
15/07/2025

A couple of our favorite people making an appearance!

We are looking forward to heading up the canyon for Copper Penny II this year!

⭐️Post packing tips in the comments! ⭐️

⛰It's Copper Penny week! We are so excited to see everyone and your horses for another year of showing in the beautiful mountains of Estes Park!

We couldn’t be more excited to congratulate Adalai Parsons on her purchase of Diokaldo! Adalai was fortunate enough to s...
15/07/2025

We couldn’t be more excited to congratulate Adalai Parsons on her purchase of Diokaldo! Adalai was fortunate enough to show Dio at the Colorado Horse Park and the two went double clear their first time ever competing together and just their third ride as a pair! Thank you to Hilary and Charlie Carrel for coordinating this sale. We can’t wait to see where this pair goes as they get to know each other better!

Saturday’s show had us smiling! Many thanks to everyone who attended and to ABPhotos for these lovely photos. You can vi...
14/07/2025

Saturday’s show had us smiling! Many thanks to everyone who attended and to ABPhotos for these lovely photos. You can view or request your photos via email at [email protected]

We’re grateful to our sponsors, including Happy Horse Tack Shop who donated handmade, recycled leather keychains for prizes. Check them out at our next show on August 16 & 17 🥰

Schedule for Saturday is finalized! We're expecting a couple more entries to trickle in, but no major changes.Lows and M...
10/07/2025

Schedule for Saturday is finalized! We're expecting a couple more entries to trickle in, but no major changes.

Lows and Modifieds have combined, but jump at their own heights: Lows will go after the 3' CHJAs, then Modifieds to follow.

Reminder that there is no show on Sunday! But Saturday is going to be a great day ☀️

‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE: The show this weekend is being condensed to *SATURDAY ONLY*! There is no show on Sunday. ‼️Entries f...
09/07/2025

‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE: The show this weekend is being condensed to *SATURDAY ONLY*! There is no show on Sunday. ‼️
Entries for Four Winds CHJA I close *today*! to avoid those late fees, you can enter online at https://fourwinds.horsespot.net/shows. We can’t wait to see everybody again *this weekend*!!

We do require a Coggins result and Health Certificate dated within 30 days. Our July schedule features expanded Outreach classes and a Mini Prix. We hope to see you there!

Summer in the Rockies IV was a week full of successes! Olivia Critchley’s FW Marmalade Jam stepped into the USHJA 2’6” H...
08/07/2025

Summer in the Rockies IV was a week full of successes! Olivia Critchley’s FW Marmalade Jam stepped into the USHJA 2’6” Hunter classes and got some great mileage, while The Four Winds’ FW Master of Disguise tried his hand at the USHJA 2’3” Hunter division. Courtney Ybarra and Eminent continued to show off in the USHJA 3’0” Hunter classes and Jasmine Throckmorton and her FW Charlotte’s Web really solidified their partnership this week to end fifth in the $500 0.85m Jumper Stake! Finally, Ana Bertozzi and her FW Flying Dutchess spent the week in the 1.10m Jumpers and put down some stunning rounds, even grabbing the blue! We’re so proud of everyone that competed these last two weeks!

Our FW I show is right around the corner, on 7/12 and 7/13. You can enter online at https://fourwinds.horsespot.net/show...
05/07/2025

Our FW I show is right around the corner, on 7/12 and 7/13. You can enter online at https://fourwinds.horsespot.net/shows

We do require a Coggins result and Health Certificate dated within 30 days. Our July schedule features expanded Outreach classes and a Mini Prix. We hope to see you there!

The Four Winds just wrapped up a fantastic week at Summer in the Rockies III! Every team showed up and gave 110% effort ...
30/06/2025

The Four Winds just wrapped up a fantastic week at Summer in the Rockies III! Every team showed up and gave 110% effort for each other and we couldn’t be more proud of all of our horses and riders this past week. Some highlights include:
➡️ Courtney Ybarra and Eminent stepped up to the 15-17 Children’s Equitation and put in spectacular rounds!
➡️ Red Mare Ventures LLC’s FW Flying Dutchess spread her wings at a new height of 1.20m with head trainer Linnea Throckmorton!
➡️ Sawyer Gerholt and FW Wilburrito spent the week learning how to horse show and, once Wilbur’s baby brain had the chance to settle, even grabbed themselves a seventh place!

School is out and summer is right around the corner, which means it's time to start getting hyped for beginner camp!! Ou...
19/06/2025

School is out and summer is right around the corner, which means it's time to start getting hyped for beginner camp!!

Our beginner horse camp is an immersive experience for beginner riders. During the camp day, riders spend time expanding their skills handling their horse on the ground and in the saddle. We play many horse-related games both on and off horseback to reinforce learning in this action-packed camp. Recommended for riders aged 7yo to 12yo and who are working on their trot and canter.

Our beginner camp this year runs June 23rd through the 27th, from 9a to 1p each day. The cost for the week is $1,000, and includes the use of our school horses or daily stabling if you choose to bring your own horse.

We currently have 5 spots still available, so get signed up!!

More information, including what to bring/what to wear/what to expect for additional activities can be found at our website. **Please note that The Four Winds does not provide helmets. Riding helmets may be purchased locally at the Happy Horse Tack Shop, or bike helmets can be worn. A helmet is required at all times while mounted; kids must bring their own helmet.**

Can't wait to see you there!!

https://www.fourwinds.net/camps

Thank you to all of our exhibitors that made this first CHJA show so amazing! We are so grateful to all of the families ...
16/06/2025

Thank you to all of our exhibitors that made this first CHJA show so amazing! We are so grateful to all of the families who spent their Father’s Day with us and the positive energy made for such a special weekend!

If you competed at ‘Cross the Meadows CHJA this past weekend, you have a stunning photo gallery waiting for you! Olivia Critchley and her team spent all day Sunday in the blazing sun taking photos of *every single competitor*!

For just $40, you will have access to your entire gallery of photos in Low Resolution with social media and sharing rights and for those photos that are just perfect, $50 gives you access to a High Resolution version that will print beautifully. To top it all off, you can purchase everything through her website: https://oliviacritchleyphotography.pixieset.com/folder/LGAuNpVsqMJt/

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Located 3 miles north of the CSU campus, Four Winds has been family owned and operated for 30+ years. Our Equestrian Facility services the northern Colorado region, offering horse boarding, horse sales, horse training and riding lessons. Our barn competes locally on the CHJA Circuit, as well as at several "A"+ rated shows a year. We host three CHJA Shows per year at our facility, and a schooling show once a month. Our training program has a classical foundation, believing that the art is in the details. We strive to instill an understanding of the mechanics of horseback riding and promote horsemanship along the way. We accept anywhere from walk-trotters (8 and up) to Grand Prix riders. Barn hours are 7 days a week, from 8am to 8pm. Lesson hours are Tuesday through Sunday and vary.