About Us
Kim Wendel
MBF Gambler
MBF Gambler
I have been riding for 30+ years and began eventing in 2010. Amazing horses, a supportive family and excellent coaching have allowed me to excel into the upper levels of the sport.
MBF Gambler
MBF Gambler
MBF Gambler
MBF Gambler is a 2017 Irish Sport Horse by Ramiro B and out of a steeplechase thoroughbred mare. He was imported from Ireland in 2020 and is co-owned with Wendel Veterinary Services.
MBF Reality
Happily Twisted
Happily Twisted
MBF Reality is a 2018 Irish Sport Horse by Cevin Z and out of a thoroughbred mare. He was imported from Ireland in 2022 and is co-owned with Wendel Veterinary Services. He completed the 4YO East Coast YEH Championships in 2022. He qualified for the 6YO 2* Championship in 2024.
Happily Twisted
Happily Twisted
Happily Twisted
Happily Twisted is a 2011 OTTB. I bought him off the track in 2016. Happy is one in a million- Both as an athlete and partner. Happy competed to the Advanced/ 3* level in eventing. Unfortunately Happy passed in 2023.
Sponsors/ Partners
Wendel Veterinary Services
Wendel Veterinary Services
Wendel Veterinary Services
Dr. Tom Wendel graduated from Texas A&M and opened his own practice in 2009 after working as an orthopedic surgeon on the racetrack. We moved the practice to Aiken, SC in the fall of 2023. Specializing in sports medicine he keeps all my horses in the game.
LEGIS Insurance
Wendel Veterinary Services
Wendel Veterinary Services
LEGIS Insurance insures all my competition horses, my tack and my farm. On the worst days when you have to use the policies, LEGIS makes it easy with great communication, effective coverages and timely reimbursement.
Champion Equestrian Wear
Wendel Veterinary Services
Champion Equestrian Wear
Handmade in Great Britain and distributed by Toklat, Champion Equestrian Wear's helmets and body protectors provide modern styling and superb protection. Use my code KWENDEL15 to get 15% off through Toklat.
LeoVet International
T3 & Matrix Saddle Pads
Champion Equestrian Wear
Horse health products and leather care products made in Germany. Use my code KWENDEL15 to get 15% off through Toklat.
T3 & Matrix Saddle Pads
T3 & Matrix Saddle Pads
T3 & Matrix Saddle Pads
T3 is all about giving your your horse the freedom to move and the protection he needs to perform his best. Our products are systematically engineered with the latest science, technology and ergonomic designs to provide superior impact protection and pressure relief. Use code KWENDEL15 for 15% off at Toklat. Order here!
Bucas Blankets
T3 & Matrix Saddle Pads
T3 & Matrix Saddle Pads
Since 1981, Bucas has designed and manufactured horse blankets to the highest quality standards, using innovative technical fabrics and unique designs to ensure that horses are kept comfortable and dry, no matter what the weather. USE KWENDEL15 to get 15% off through Toklat. Order here!
Helite USA
Kastel Denmark
Helite USA
Top quality and safety air vests!
Equick
Kastel Denmark
Helite USA
eQuick is an innovative equestrian brand that uses the most technologically advanced materials and concepts to manufacture protection boots, girths, visors, therapy products and other accessories. Check out their full product line at www.equick.it
Kastel Denmark
Kastel Denmark
Kastel Denmark
Kasel Denmak offers UVA protective, fashionable and comfortable clothing that is beautiful at the barn or in your daily life. I have had many of their shirts for years and they have stood the test of time.
Achievements
2024 Highlights
MBF Gambler
· Sporting Days Horse Trial Open Prelim 4th
· Stableview Horse Trial Open Modified 3rd (finished on dressage score 26.9)
· Apple Tree Prelim CT 1st (finished on dressage score)
· Jumping Branch HT 5th Open Prelim (first prelim)
· Stableview HT 3rd Open Modified
· Vista CT 1st Modified (Finished on dressage score)
MBF Reality
· Qualified for the 6YO 2* Championship
· Sporting Days Horse Trial 1st Open Prelim (First prelim)
· Stableview Horse Trial 8th Open Modified (finished on dressage score)
· Pine Top 7th Open Modified
· Apple Tree CT 1st Modified (finished on dressage score)
· Vista CT 3rd Modified (Finished on dressage score)
EE Night Train
· 4YO Young Event Horse Qualified for the East & West Coast Championships
2023 Highlights
MBF Gambler
· Full Gallop Farm, Aiken, SC 1st place training
· Sporting Days, 3rd training
MBF Reality
· Full Gallop Farm, Aiken, SC 1st place novice, dressage score 28.1
2022 Highlights
MBF Gambler
· Texas Rose Horse Park, 1st 5YO Young Event Horse, 82.10 qualifier for championships
· Texas Rose Horse Park, 2nd Open Novice, ended on 26.10 dressage score
· Catalpa Corner, 1st Training, first training level event
MBF Reality
· The Event at Archer, 1st 4YO Young Event Horse, Qualified for West Coast Championships
· Flying Cross, 2nd 4YO Young Event Horse, Qualified for East Coast Championships
Kilderry's Storm
· Flying Cross, 1st 4YO Young Event Horse, Qualified for East Coast Championships. First show
2021 Year End Awards
Happily Twisted
· Champion Advanced Horse of the Year, Area IX United States Eventing Association
· Champion Advanced Horse of the Year, Mountain States Eventing Association
· Champion Intermediate Horse of the Year, Mountain States Eventing Association
· Reserve Champion FEI Horse of the Year, Mountain States Eventing Association
· Division Champion Advanced/ 4*/5* Thoroughbred Incentive Program
· Reserve Division Champion Intermediate/ 3* Thoroughbred Incentive Program
2021 Highlights
Happily Twisted
· Archer Horse Trial, 1st Intermediate CT
· Twin Rivers Horse Trial, 4th Advanced
· Ocala International Festival of Eventing, 8th and Reserve High Point Thoroughbred Advanced
· Red Hills International, 12th and High Point Thoroughbred 3*S
· Paradise Farm Horse Trial, 2nd Intermediate/Preliminary
MBF Gambler
· East Coast 4YO Young Event Horse Event Championships, 11th of 44, 2nd best show jumping score overall
· Archer Horse Trial, 8th Novice
· Twin Rivers Horse Trial, 3rd 4 Year Old Young Event Horse, 3rd Qualified for East Coast Championships, 2nd event
· Virginia Horse Trials, 4 Year Old Young Event Horse, 4th Qualified for West Coast Championships, 1st event
Sale Horses
Monbeg Sam, 2020 Imported Irish Sport Horse
Monbeg Sam is a 2020 Irish Sport Horse gelding imported from Ireland unbroken in 2023. Sam was purchased at the Monart Sale.
