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May
29, 2026
Windchase
has been having a fabulous spring Event season. The most
recent success was at the Virginia Horse Trials, where
Windchase trainer Devon Sutherland and her nice
Thoroughbred gelding Megabucks won the CCI two star!
It was there first FEI competition, and they were
superstars. Devon
had one of the best SJ rounds of the day, and then cruised
around the very wet XC course like it was nothing. We are
so proud of this pair.
Devon also recently earned her
Bronze Medal in Dressage!
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Devon and Megabucks
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Devon
was also 4th on Lyricist,
owned by Trish
Sansevero, in the Modified, and Nora Robinson placed 2nd
in the Novice on Florentina H.
Also on the same weekend at the Loch Moy HT,
Miranda Reynolds was third on Windchase’s Blazer in the
starter division, Alyssa Smith and Leggo's Gemini were 3rd in BN, Renee Wagner was 2nd
in the Starter CT on Jedi, and Abigail Wagner finished 3rd
on Windchase Finley in the same division. An excellent
weekend all around.
Earlier in the season, we have had a whole string
of successes. As usual, I am way behind in making these
posts, so I will go back now with reports on the
highlights from some of the earlier events.
At Fair Hill, our own Kendall Doran won the
Training with her lovely mare Virago, finishing on her
dressage score of 25.5 and jumping immaculately.
Clare Lenhart had a great go in the training with
her young horse Birch Hollow, and successfully moved up to
Modified with Sorrell.
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Kendall and Virago (Hope)
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At Loudoun, Devon won the Novice on Jana
Tuckerman’s BSI Jerome, and also had a great move-up
round on Trish Sansevero’s lovely mare Lyricist, and a
good run around the Prelim with Megabucks.
And also that weekend, Windchase working student
Jolene Grover was selected to participate in the US Pony
Club Showcase at the Defender
Kentucky 3 Day Event on Virginia LaRocque's Astroboy.
And
speaking of Kentucky, I had a blast being there for the
USEF Selection Committee. Congratulations to Will Coleman
and Diabolo; Will is such a stylish and effective rider
with a great training program, and nobody deserved the win
more. And it was so great to see an American win the five
star again!
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Clara and Sorrell
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At Waredaca, Clara and
Sorrel jumped clear around their second Modified,
finishing in 5th and winning the TIP Reserve Champ. Pat
Bewley's Brambleridge
Blueberry Hill (with Clara) and Virginia LaRoque's Astroboy
(with Jolene) had great goes around the Novice. And
Kendall was 4th in the Training with Virago.
Jana Tuckerman's Tiger A won his BN division with Devon, a great start for this
lovely Morgan’s career.
Joanna Ferrell's I
am a Believer Too (Franklin) had a great
confidence-building ride around his first recognized event
with Clara.
The
following week at the Waredaca Starter, Devon had great
day, winning the Novice with her Windchase
Fernando, and also winning the Starter division with
Virginia LaRocque's Desi. Nora and Florentina
H placed 2nd in the Novice.
And
at Hunt Club Horse Trials, Jana Tuckerman's BSI Jerome took home a
blue ribbon in the Training with Devon, and Clara and Birch Hollow were 4th in the Training with a great clear XC round.
I
am proud of all of these Windchase riders and horses, and
it is really fun to watch their hard work pay off. And
looking forward to the upcoming competitions!
Cheers
Phyllis
April
19, 2026
Last
summer I went on a fabulous trip to Botswana with
Makomkom Safaris.
It has taken me a while, but at long last I have
posted the trip journal, with photos, on the website. Read
about our fabulous safari!
Cheers
Phyllis
April
18, 2026
Spring
is here and Windchase Riders Rock!
Our Event Season is off to a great start. Here are
some of the highlights.
At
Morven Park, Windchase trainer Devon Sutherland won the
Modified with her talented Mega Bucks.
Devon also had a great ride in the Training on Trish
Sansevero's Lyricist, winning the TIP award.
On
Easter Sunday, Windchase trainer Clara Lenhart won the BN
with Pat Bewley’s lovely Connemara mare, Brambleridge
Blueberry Hill. And our stable manager extraordinaire,
Kendall Doran, was third in the Training division with her
thoroughbred mare Virago, also winning the TIP award.
Fantastic goes were also had by Nora
Robinson and Florentina H and Jolene
Grover and Astroboy, owned by Virginia
LaRocque.
Then
at Loch Moy Starter, Windchase had a really fantastic
weekend. Elin Eckhardt won her division on Z Mystique, and
Cameron Eckhardt was second on Cora. Nora was first in her
Novice move-up on Florentina H. Devon
and Virginia LaRocque's lovely Saddlebred
Desi won his Starter debut and working student
Miranda Reynolds won her division on Blazer. Alyssa Smith
was 3rd in the Starter with Leggo’s Gemini,
and Clara was 3rd on Joanna Ferril’s I am a Believer Too. Devon also had great rides on Jana Tuckerman's
Tiger in the BN,
and her own Windchase Fernando, who successfully moved up
to Novice. So
fun to see all these nice young horses going so well.
Kendall and
Virago, winning at Fair Hill |
This this weekend, Kendall won the Training
division at Fair Hill with Virago!
Go Kendall! She had a great performance in all
three phases. And
Clara had super move-up rounds on both of her horses, with
Sorrell in the Modified, and Birch Hollow making his
Training debut. Both horses were clear XC and went super.
So
congratulations to all of the Team Windchase riders, and
onward to the next competitions!
Cheers
Phyllis
November 26,
2025
As Thanksgiving approaches, I’ve been thinking
about what I am grateful for. Life at Windchase keeps me
busy, but it also gives me so many reasons to pause and
appreciate the friendship and beauty around me.
I am
thankful for my beautiful farm. Windchase isn’t just a
place—it’s a living, breathing home. The pastures, the
rolling hills, the quiet mornings when the mist hangs low,
and the evenings when the sky turns gold… it’s a gift
to live up here every day. The wildlife that shares this
land—the deer at the edge of the fields, the hawks
circling overhead, even the foxes or coyotes darting
through the woods—make it feel like nature is always
reminding us to pause and appreciate the world around us.
Of
course, the horses are at the heart of it all. Their
strength, spirit, and gentleness inspire me daily. And
alongside us every day are the dogs, whose loyalty and
unconditional love bring us joy. But most importantly,
Windchase wouldn’t be what it is without the incredible
people who keep everything running. I’m so thankful for
our Windchase staff and working students—the ones who
show up rain or shine, who put in the hard work, and who
bring energy, dedication, and heart to the farm. You are
the backbone of this place, and I couldn’t do it without
you. Thank you
to all the people, family, friends, staff, students and
boarders, who share in the journey here.
I am
also grateful for the community we’ve built at
Windchase. More than just fences and barns, it’s a
family—made up of the horses who inspire us, the people
who give their time and energy, the dogs at our side, and
the wildlife that shares this land. I’m thankful for the
blessings of the farm, the lessons of perseverance and
friendship, and the reminder to slow down and appreciate
the world around us. Windchase shows me that gratitude
isn’t just a holiday—it’s a way of living.
Cheers
Phyllis
November 22, 2025
Hi Everyone,
The
Windchase Eventing Jumping Clinics with Phyllis Dawson are
back! We are
starting up on Sunday November 23, and continuing with
clinics almost every Sunday all winter.
Sign up at our
Strider Link: https://bit.ly/WindchaseEventing
Upcoming 2025-2026 Winter Clinics will be offered on these
dates:
Sunday
November 23
Sunday
November 30
Sunday
December 7
Sunday
December 14
Sunday
December 21
Sunday
December 28
Sunday
January 4
SATURDAY
January 10
Sunday
January 18
Sunday
January 25
Sunday
February 1
Sunday
February 8
Sunday
February 15
Sunday
February 22
Sunday
March 1
Sunday
March 8
Sunday
March 15
Sunday
March 22
Entries close at 7:00 pm three days before each
clinic (though I prefer you to enter earlier!). Ride times
will be emailed out on Fridays. We have groups ranging
from a very green elementary group for those of you
wanting to stick to small jumps, up through
Prelim/Intermediate. There
will be 3 to 5 riders in each group (usually 4). Groups
will run approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Please plan to
be warmed up at your appointed time.
All Windchase clinics are designed to be inviting
and user-friendly. We will keep things very basic and
inviting for the greener horses, and will incorporate some
more creative elements for the higher groups as
appropriate. Exercises can be adjusted within a group for
each horse as needed. Nobody has to jump anything they
don't want to!
The
cost of the clinic is $95 ($80 for Windchase Boarders)
Sign up at our
Strider Link: https://bit.ly/WindchaseEventing
PLEASE NOTE: when you sign up through Strider, you
will receive a confirmation email from them. If you sign
up and do NOT receive confirmation, please try again, but
also email me your entry.
Please make any changes or cancellations no later
than three days before the clinic. Cancellations later
than 48 hours before the clinic may incur a $30
cancellation fee (not applicable if inclement weather
makes the roads bad).
You can email me at pwindchase73@gmail.com if you
have questions or want to be put on our mailing list.
Clinics generally run from approximately 10:00 to
about 4:00 in the afternoon, depending on how many people
sign up and how many groups we end up having. If you have
time restraints, note them when you sign up and I will
honor them if I can. Windchase boarders, if you are not
participating, you may prefer to plan your riding before
or after these jumping groups.
If you know someone who would like to participate,
have them e-mail me and I will add them to the mailing
list. If you wish to be removed from this list, let me
know and I will take you off of it.
Contact me by email at pwindchase73@gmail.com if
you have any questions.
Come
Jumping!
Cheers
Phyllis
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