Winding River Ranch

10/10/2024

The gang

10/08/2024

This is insane! I cannot believe how devastating Helene was.

10/05/2024

It was more than just a restaurant

📢 Our community is facing a devastating loss with the recent flood that destroyed Chimney Rock, including the beloved , (as seen in the photos) stands no longer. This was more than just a restaurant; it was a gathering place for friends and family.

and her dedicated staff are in urgent need of support as they navigate this challenging time. Beginning October 4th, Any contribution can to help them rebuild and recover at their sister restaurant to help us employee our town industry workers. Every donation counts and will make a huge difference.

Ways to donate at the moment ✨
VENMO : Highlands-KitchenBar
DISASTER RELIEF FUND website linked in bio

10/05/2024

Drop off or pick up livestock supplies

In partnership with NC State Extension, livestock supply donation sites will open beginning Thursday, Oct. 3.

Please note: this page is continuously updated. Double-check prior to heading to a site.

McDowell County Agriculture Center (East Area)
188 Ag Services Drive
Marion, NC 28752
Open for donations M-Sun, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Open for distribution M-Sun, 2 - 5 p.m.

Mills River Research Station (South Area)
455 Research Drive
Mills River, NC 28759
Open: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Mitchell/Avery County Warehouse (Northwest Area)
6880 Linville Falls Highway
Newland, NC 28657
Open: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Caldwell County Fairgrounds (Northwest Area)
2461 Fairground Rd
Lenoir, NC 28645
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Additional Sites
Upper Mountain Research Station
8004 NC-88
Laurel Springs, NC 28644
Open M-F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Tryon International Indoor Complex
2676 John Shehan Road
Mill Spring NC 28756
Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 6, with extensions TBA based on community need

WNC Livestock Center
474 Stock Drive
Canton, NC 28716

Beam Farms - Resource Center
Open 24/7 as needed
221 Hogan Road
Forest City, NC 28043

Sites are currently accepting:
Corn Silage
Grain mix or pellets for cattle
Round and square hay bales
Baleage/Haylage
Mineral Supplements
Fence Supplies
Feed tubs/troughs
Water troughs
Basic animal supplies

08/18/2024

This baby is the sweetest thing. Are all baby donks this adorable?

08/16/2024

Affordable pasture board available in the heart of Tryon hunting country.

Winding River Ranch offers a relaxed environment that you and your horses will love. Our mission is to provide horse and rider a place to call home.

We provide a personalized nutrition program for your hard or easy keepers.

Our amenities include a large riding ring, schooling jumps, round pen, and even a small cross country schooling area with access to the Pacolet River.

Our location provides multiple FETA trail access for members, a short ride takes you directly to FENCE.

We focus on Natural horsemanship, with trainer, Michelle Barshaw and her Calm Connected Confident Natural Horsemanship program. Board & Train packages also available!

Come in for a tour and leave your worries behind!

08/15/2024

Keeping it natural here. 5 horses. Standing is a huge part of our Calm Connected Confident Natural Horsemanship program and it pays off with grooming, farrier, horse shows, trailering, vet and many other activities.

08/13/2024

My “special” dog has no herd instinct whatsoever.

08/02/2024

Congrats to our local rider! So proud of this fantastic talent. 🤩

Julio Mendoza Loor, who resides in North Carolina with his family, competed for his native Ecuador in today’s Grand Prix, but right alongside his Ecuadorian flag lapel pin and matching helmet in his country’s colors were his USDF medal lapel pins!

Julio’s many American friends and supporters are rooting for him at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, his first Olympics. He is riding his 2023 Pan American Games individual gold-medal partner Jewel’s Goldstrike, with whom he also won the 4* Grand Prix Freestyle at Aachen earlier this month.

Today the pair had a solid first Olympic effort, with a few mistakes in the Grand Prix test for a score of 70.839%.

Photo by Jennifer O. Bryant

07/31/2024

This man is brilliant! 😂

07/25/2024

Go Team USA!

07/25/2024

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07/23/2024

When a team comes together and blends expertise, patience, communication, and an openness to try new things, an evolution occurs. We like to say this is when the magic happens. You can see the relaxation and connection between horse and rider. Meg and Prince feeling it. 🫶🏻❤️‍🔥❤️

Calm Connected Confident Natural Horsemanship

07/11/2024

07/08/2024

Don Julio, Milagros and baby Añejo

06/30/2024

The herd is calm and connected at dinner time.

06/26/2024

Oh no 😥 the baby barn swallows are gone. 🙏🏻💀💔

06/26/2024

Summer evenings with the crew. Welcome Rhonda and Thota!