West Wind Equestrian Facility

08/08/2024

Painting jumps and preparing for a new batch of hay, teamwork is where it’s at!

07/28/2024

****JOIN OUR TEAM!****
West Wind Equestrian Facility (6115 Skinner Rd. Rome/Westmoreland) is looking for part time chore help!
Horse handling experience a must and a caring heart preferred! This is a great opportunity to be a part of an evolving training and boarding environment!
Contact Julia Hulett @ (802)287-0660 for more information and a tour. 🙂

07/27/2024

Some new aerial views of WWEF. Thank you Adam!

07/27/2024

Thank you to those that participated in the Marcia Kulak clinic last weekend! Everyone had a great time riding, learning and enjoying the beautiful weather. We topped the day off with a yummy bbq.
Stay tuned for the next Marcia clinic this fall!

07/18/2024

Here are the ride times for the Marcia Kulak Clinic on Saturday:

07/18/2024

We still have a few spots available to ride with Marcia this Saturday and we’re so thankful to Triple Crown for making this possible!
Look at our beautiful ring 😍

Marcia Kulak Clinic is being held at West Wind Equestrian Facility (6115 Skinner Rd. Rome, NY 13440) on Saturday July 20th!
$150 per ride for an hour and a half semi private or group lesson! Jumping or flat lessons at all levels.
Limited day and overnight stabling is available for trucking in. Message Julia @ 802-287-0660 for availability and to book your time slot! Spectators are welcome, no dogs.

*Marcia is a top multi-discipline coach and international rider of 25+ years. She has successfully shown on the world’s biggest stages for Eventing and around the Hunter Jumper circuit. She has been short listed for two Olympic Games. Marcia has an extensive background and education with top international riders and is best known for her classical and empathetic riding and teaching style.
She’s a fantastic instructor of all levels & discipline’s. She’s meticulous & challenging while being encouraging & supportive.

07/09/2024

Just another beautiful day at the ranch :)

07/03/2024

A Marcia Kulak Clinic is being held at West Wind Equestrian Facility (6115 Skinner Rd. Rome, NY 13440) on Saturday July 20th!
$150 per ride for an hour and a half semi private or group lesson! Jumping or flat lessons at all levels.
Limited day and overnight stabling is available for trucking in. Message Julia @ 802-287-0660 for availability and to book your time slot! Spectators are welcome, no dogs.

*Marcia is a top multi-discipline coach and international rider of 25+ years. She has successfully shown on the world’s biggest stages for Eventing and around the Hunter Jumper circuit. She has been short listed for two Olympic Games. Marcia has an extensive background and education with top international riders and is best known for her classical and empathetic riding and teaching style.
She’s a fantastic instructor of all levels & discipline’s. She’s meticulous & challenging while being encouraging & supportive.

06/27/2024

A surprise bon voyage bbq for Catherine, E and Alex.
A heartfelt thank you to Catherine for all your compassion, dedication, wittiness and wisdom for all at WWEF!
To Elizabeth- it was so wonderful to have your spunky personality at the barn and look forward to watching you grow from afar. All of the staff will miss our gator rides and climbing gravel mountains with you! :)
To Alex-Thank you for sharing your ladies with us, it was a blessing!
We all will truly miss you and wish you awesome new adventures in CO.
It’s not a goodbye, it’s a “see you later.”

06/13/2024

JOIN OUR TEAM!
West Wind Equestrian Facility (6115 Skinner Rd. Rome/Westmoreland) is looking for part time chore help (WEEKENDS!)
Horse handling experience a must and a caring heart preferred! This is a great opportunity to be a part of an evolving training and boarding environment!
Call Julia Hulett @ (802)287-0660 for more information and a tour. 🙂

06/12/2024

Meet West Wind Equestrian Facilities onsite trainer, Trisha McNamara!
Through the guidance of many mentors in Trisha’s life, she has used her professional career to continue providing education to the horse and rider. Over the years her passion and knowledge have been acquired from these mentors which include, AQHA Professional Jodi Pearsall, Professor and Head Coach of Cobleskill Ray Whelihan, CDHJC Founding member Peter Vanguysling and US Olympian Joe Fargis. With her deepest passion for developing the young horse, she continues to provide instruction for horse and rider of all ages. Her dedication to the industry is to share her knowledge and skills to riders with the focus and understanding of the mechanics and fundamentals of the horse. Two years ago, Trisha became the head Coach for Hamilton College Equestrian Team. She continues to develop this club sport into a Team of accredited riders who compete from beginners to 2’6” in the IHSA Region 3 Zone 2 Competitions. Trisha continues bringing along students through her lesson program at West Wind Equestrian Facility.
She also offers training for horses of all ages mainly focusing on the Hunter Discipline.
Lesson and training spots are open but limited, please contact her directly for more information.
Trisha McNamara (315)269-5935.
6115 Skinner Rd, Rome, NY 13440

06/11/2024

We welcome Trainer Julia Hulett to West Wind Equestrian Facility - 6115 Skinner Rd, Rome, NY 13440!

Julia Hulett, a professional event rider from Pawlet VT, has a deep-rooted passion for both teaching and riding horses of all levels. Under the guidance of notable mentors including US Olympian and Tevis Cup winner Denny Emerson, New Zealand Olympian Joe Meyer, and US Olympian Olivia Lagoy Weltz, Julia has cultivated a deep understanding of the sport's intricacies. She imparts her extensive knowledge and expertise to students, emphasizing the importance of mastering fundamental skills. Julia’s eager to conduct training rides and give lessons on client horses to further refine their skills and enhance their performance. Dedicated to helping horse and rider achieve their full potential, Julia serves as a mentor and guide by creating a fun and engaging experience for her students.

Please contact Julia @ +1 (802) 287-0660 for more details on what she is offering!

06/02/2024

Some ponies enjoying the sunny weather today at WWEF.

06/02/2024

Last night was a relaxing evening for boarders in the viewing room. We played Trivia and enjoined wine and appetizers!
Thank you to all that came and to Courtney from Blue Seal for the educational and fun trivia!

05/06/2024

Some weekend lessons in the new outdoor arena, so exciting to see! Giddy-up!

04/28/2024

Today we welcomed 13 new horses, their humans and new trainer Trisha McNamara!
Welcome home everyone!

04/28/2024

We had our first barrel clinic of the year with the talented and lovely Sarah Atwood (and coordinated by our wonderful friend Cindy Schreckengost!)What memories were made! Thank you for everyone that participated, made food for our bbq and watched.
p.s. Facebook only allows us to post one video per post. If anybody would like a video of themselves, please message me!

04/26/2024

Join our team!
West Wind Equestrian Facility (6115 Skinner Rd. Rome/Westmoreland) is looking for part time chore help (MORNINGS!)
Horse handling experience a must and a caring heart preferred! This is a great opportunity to be a part of an evolving training and boarding environment.
Call Mike @315-271-9484 or Kelly @ 315-404-6160 for more information and a tour! Everyone

04/18/2024

The dedication and strength to get this project done in a month is amazing! Thank you to the few that volunteered to help us push through! We appreciate you!

04/12/2024

We are getting there, the arena is looking stellar..I think the horses are getting excited too 🙂
Everyone

04/08/2024

What a great day! We laid about 2/3 of the arena down with fabric and stone dust.
A few ponies watched, we had a couple cute cheerleaders rooting for us and we viewed the cloudy eclipse together.

04/01/2024

Outdoor arena is progressing!

03/20/2024

Digging up the earth for the new outdoor arena drainage pipes. Yahoo!

03/12/2024

Tearing down the old outdoor Arena to build a brand new one with proper drainage! Yay!

03/04/2024

Welcoming Sky and River to WWEF from NJ and some barn work/play over the weekend.
Big thanks to Catherine Fontaine for all your help!!!

02/22/2024

Just Horsin’ Around in the indoor.
Thank you Emily!

02/20/2024