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. In 2021 he finished 11th in the East Coast 4 year old Young Event Horse Championships. Gambler completed the 5YO East Coast YEH Championships in 2022.
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.
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 WVS in 2009 after working as an orthopedic surgeon on the racetrack. 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.
T3 & Matrix Saddle Pads
T3 & Matrix Saddle Pads
Champion Equestrian Wear
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
Bucas Blankets
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!
Equick
T3 & Matrix Saddle Pads
Bucas Blankets
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
Grand Meadows- Grand Premium Plus
Grand Meadows- Grand Premium Plus
Grand Meadows- Grand Premium Plus
Grand Meadows offers the highest quality supplements while being cost effective and providing palatability for the horse. I love the Grand Premium Plus. Use my code WENDE for 15% off!
The Perfect Fit Saddlery
Grand Meadows- Grand Premium Plus
Grand Meadows- Grand Premium Plus
The Perfect Fit Saddlery carries Equipe, Amerigo, Toklat, Mattes, Bucas, DeNiro Boots, and offers saddle fitting services. Reach out to McKinley to set up an appointment. I ride in Equipe's EK26 and EKGGO.
Kastel Denmark
Grand Meadows- Grand Premium Plus
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
2023 Highlights
MBF Gambler
· Full Gallop Farm, Aiken, SC 1st place 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
Dancing For DeBuy
· Twin Rivers Horse Trial, 5th 4 Year Old Young Event Horse, 3rd Qualified for East Coast Championships
· Virginia Horse Trials, Young Event Horse, 5th Qualified for Championships
· Full Gallop Young Event Horse, 4th, first event
2020 Year End
Happily Twisted
· Champion Intermediate Horse of the Year, Mountain States Eventing Association
· 6th Place Preliminary Horse of the Year, Mountain States Eventing Association
2020 Highlights
· Otter Creek, 6th, Preliminary
· Otter Creek, 2nd, Intermediate/Preliminary
· Hagyard Midsouth Horse Trial, 12th, Intermediate
2019 Year End
Happily Twisted
· Champion Intermediate Horse of the Year, Mountain States Eventing Association
· Reserve Champion Horse Intermediate/CIC**/CCI*** Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program
· Reserve Champion Intermediate Horse of the Year, Area IX United States Eventing Association
· 3rd Place Preliminary Horse of the Year, Mountain States Eventing Association
Kim Wendel
· Reserve Champion Rider Intermediate/CIC**/CCI*** Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program
· 3rd place Adult Preliminary Rider of the Year, Area IX United States Eventing Association
Services
Horse Sales
Training & Lessons
Training & Lessons
Visit my Horse Sales section below.
Training & Lessons
Training & Lessons
Training & Lessons
Haul in lessons available at my farm in Elbert, Colorado. Limited availability for training horses- contact me for more information.
Sale Horses
Kilderry Storm, 2018 Imported Irish Sport Horse. SOLD
Kilderry's Storm is a 2018 Irish Sport Horse gelding imported from Ireland unbroken in 2021. Spider was purchased at the Go For Gold Sale. He qualified for the 4YO East Coast YEH Championships in 2022. Sold in winter of 2022.
