Winding Hill Stables

14/09/2025

14/09/2025

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02/09/2025

01/09/2025

🌟 Friday Riding Program – Now Enrolling! 🌟

Calling all young horse lovers! 🐴✨ We have openings in our Friday riding program designed especially for kids and teens.

Riding isn’t just fun — it’s full of lifelong benefits for young riders:
✅ Confidence & Independence – Learning to ride builds responsibility and self-esteem.
✅ Fitness & Focus – Riding strengthens balance, coordination, and concentration.
✅ Friendship & Teamwork – Make friends who share a love of horses, while learning to work together in the barn.
✅ Connection with Animals – Horses teach patience, empathy, and respect.

Our Friday program is the perfect way to end the school week — active, social, and full of learning in a safe and supportive environment.

15/08/2025

🌟 Meet Kathy Perri 🌟
USEF Judge • BHS Certified Instructor • Professional Trainer

🌟 Meet Kathy Perri 🌟

Kathy Perri, a seasoned horsewoman with over 45 years of experience as a professional trainer.

Kathy began riding at age 10 and never looked back. Early in her career, she worked for Bernie Traurig, grooming and training top-level horses — a foundation that shaped her deep understanding of the sport. She's competed in Equitation, Hunters, and Jumpers, and has trained with some of the industry’s best, including Eve Cohen, Sheila Rodgers, Ann Gribbons, Brian Ross, Jamie Comstock, Collette Stevens, and Robert Hoskins.

A British Horse Society certified instructor and respected USEF judge, Kathy has coached countless riders — from beginners to those showing at top-rated competitions. She also spent 10 years coaching the CW Post College equestrian team, helping young adults grow in the sport with confidence and strong fundamentals.

Her sharp eye, deep horsemanship, and passion for teaching make her an invaluable part of our team. We’re lucky to have her at Winding Hill!

14/08/2025

🖤 What if everything you loved… got even better?

A new feel. A new rhythm.
Still Winding Hill — just not the way you’ve always known it.

Change is coming. You won’t see it all at once — but you’ll feel it.

12/08/2025

FROM A PARENT:
One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money for your kids to ride horses?" Well I have a confession to make, I don't pay for my kids to ride horses.

So, if I am not paying for them to ride, what am I paying for?

- I pay for those moments when my kids become so tired they want to quit but don't.

- I pay for those days when my kids come home from school and are "too tired" to go to the barn but go anyway.

- I pay for my kids to learn to be disciplined.

- I pay for my kids to learn to take care of their body.

- I pay for my kids to learn to work with others and to be good team mates.

- I pay for my kids to learn to deal with disappointment, when they don't get that score they'd hoped for, but still have to work hard in the grading.

- I pay for my kids to learn to make and accomplish goals.

- I pay for my kids to learn that it takes hours and hours and hours and hours of hard work and practice to create a champion, and that success does not happen overnight.

- I pay for the opportunity my kids have and will have to make life-long friendships.

- I pay so that my kids can be in the arena instead of in front of a screen...
..I could go on but, to be short, I don't pay for horse riding, I pay for the opportunities that horse riding provides my kids with to develop attributes that will serve them well throughout their lives and give them the opportunity to bless the lives of others. From what I have seen so far I think it is a great investment!

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01/08/2025

👀 Something is shifting at Winding Hill… 👀

We’re not saying much (yet), but you’ll feel it.
A fresh energy. A new focus.
The kind of change that doesn’t just happen — it’s built.

Stay tuned. You’ll want to be part of this.

31/07/2025

🌟 Meet Anthony Merola 🌟
Trainer • Rider • Horseman

We’re thrilled to welcome Anthony Merola to the Winding Hill Stables team!

With over 26 years in the equine industry, Anthony brings a lifetime of experience as a professional rider, trainer, and handler. From his early days training under Sheila Rodgers and Paula Petrone to riding with industry icons like Michael Page, Nikko Ritter, and the Babingtons — Anthony’s journey is one rooted in excellence, grit, and deep horsemanship.

His impressive show record spans Hunters, Jumpers, and Equitation at top venues like HITS, Upperville, Wellington, and WEC. But beyond the ribbons, Anthony is a true teacher — passionate about passing on knowledge, discipline, and the confidence needed for success in and out of the ring.

We’re proud to have him guiding our riders and horses at Winding Hill. Get ready to level up.

26/07/2025

🌟 Meet Christy Alexander-VanEron 🌟
Owner • Director • Lifelong Horsewoman

At the heart of Winding Hill Stables is Christy Alexander-VanEron, a dedicated horsewoman with decades of experience in riding, teaching, and barn management. Her journey began at the Thomas School of Horsemanship, where her passion for horses took root and never let go.

After serving as Riding Director at Thomas School, Christy built her dream from the ground up — founding Winding Hill Stables, a place where riders are developed with care, confidence, and intention. Under her guidance, students have qualified for Marshall & Sterling Finals, Zone 2 Finals, and Junior Hunter Finals — a true reflection of her expertise and commitment.

But Christy is just as proud of her students who show at local and schooling-level shows. She believes that every rider deserves the same level of attention, whether they’re stepping into the ring for the first time or competing on a national stage. For many, local shows are the starting point — and Christy makes sure it’s a strong one.

She believes in doing things the right way: with patience, purpose, and heart. She’s not just the backbone of the barn — she’s the reason it feels like home.