Team Windchase

Competing at the International level with numerous horses and running a stable like Windchase is very definitely a team effort. It would not be possible without the help of many people. The rider is the one who gets the recognition when they have a successful event season or when they get the opportunity to compete abroad or represent their country, but equally important are all of those who put in many hours of hard work and care to make it all happen, both at the competitions and on the farm.

Phyllis Dawson would like to thank all of the people who contribute to her Eventing effort, who comprise 'Team Windchase'. They are vital to her success!

Jineen Reed: Jineen is Phyllis' Trainer, Stable Manager and good friend. Windchase couldn't run without her! She supervises the stable, helps train the horses, teaches riding, and keeps everything going smoothly when Phyllis is away (and also when Phyllis is home!). An accomplished rider, trainer and instructor, she is largely responsible for the schooling of the young horses until they are at a level where they are ready to compete. She is an expert in all aspects of horse care, and always makes time to help everyone with any problems they might have. She has also traveled around the world with Phyllis to help her at the major International competitions. We at Windchase are extremely lucky to have her in charge. As the sign reads: Do what Jineen says!

Grace Dawson: Grace is Phyllis' mother, and the co-owner of several of the International level horses. Grace is an inspiration to all who know her. She is a terrific jump builder, lawn mower, problem solver, troubleshooter, barn builder, tractor repairer, seamstress, cook and ground hog slayer! Whatever needs to be done, Grace seems to know how to do it. She is always a source of help, advice and motivation around Windchase.

Grace Dawson

Melissa Hunsberger: Melissa is a former working student, who is now acting as assistant trainer at Windchase. She makes sure the daily operations run smoothly, and helps Phyllis and Jineen with the schooling of many of the horses. Melissa also teaches lessons, and is now competing her two talented horses that she has trained herself, Just Fun Stuff and Expedience, at the Intermediate level.

Melissa Hunsberger and Just Fun Stuff.

The Working Students: The Working Students are an extremely important part of the Windchase team. They are responsible for caring for all the horses, doing the endless barn work and chores, and helping with the preparation, exercise and conditioning of the event horses, as well as training and competing their own horses. Whether they are helping at the events or taking care of things back home at Windchase, it is vital to Phyllis' competition efforts that she knows all of the horses are in good hands.   The hard work and dedication of the Working Students help to keep the farm running smoothly and efficiently.

Kenny Popkins: Kenny is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep at Windchase.   He mows, weeds, repairs fences and barns, helps with stable chores, and does whatever else needs to be done around the farm.   It is because of Kenny that the farm looks so great!

Steve Mayer: Steve is the farrier at Windchase. He shoes all of the Event horses, as well as the young horses in training and most of the boarders' horses.   Keeping good feet on horses that are doing Advanced level work is very difficult, and Steve gives them the utmost in care.   He sometimes attends the more important Three-day Events with Phyllis in case of shoeing emergencies and to help in the cross-country ten-minute box.   Steve is an important part of the Windchase team, and we all depend on him!

Steve Mayer

Dr. Sean Bowman: Dr. Bowman, of the Piedmont Equine Practice, is the treating veterinarian for Phyllis' Event horses, as well as most of the horses living on the farm. He is responsible for doing everything possible to ensure their soundness and good health. Between routine maintenance, evaluating soundness, treating problems and dealing with emergencies, Dr. Bowman spends quite a lot of time at Windchase! He has also traveled to some of the major competitions, so he is involved in the horses' Eventing careers on every level.

Dr. Sean Bowman

Drs. Gary and Shauna Spurlock: The Spurlocks of Spurlock Equine Associates are a great help with special diagnostic equipment, surgeries and injuries requiring hospitalization.

Bruce and Nancy Mountz: Bruce and Nancy are Phyllis' next door neighbors and good friends. The Mountz' contribute to the Windchase team in many ways. Hauling Phyllis' horses all over the country when needed, making her competition hotel reservations, helping at events, supplying moral support and assisting less experienced riders at competitions are just a few of the ways they help out.

The Boarders: Windchase has a great group of boarders who are always willing to help out when needed. They are very supportive of Phyllis' Eventing efforts, and are understanding when she travels to compete and is occasionally away for long periods. Having such a super group of people is what Windchase is all about!

Shelby

A HUGE THANK YOU

TO EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN A PART OF HELPING

THE WINDCHASE TEAM!