About Us
Kim Wendel
Dancing For De Buy
Happily Twisted
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.
Happily Twisted
Dancing For De Buy
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 has competed to the 3* level in eventing.
Dancing For De Buy
Dancing For De Buy
Dancing For De Buy
De Buy is a 2017 OTTB. He is showing great potential with his curious and high drive personality. Excited to see where he goes in the future. In 2021 he qualified for the 4 year old Young Event Horse Championships!
MBF Gambler
Sponsors/ Partners
Dancing For De Buy
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 qualified for the 4 year old Young Event Horse Championships!
Sponsors/ Partners
Sponsors/ Partners
Sponsors/ Partners
- Wendel Veterinary Services, Inc.
- Prestige Italia
- Owl Manor Medical: Pro-Stride
- Champion Equestrian Wear
- T3 Matrix Saddle Pads
- Bucas Blankets
- Kastel Denmark
- Jump 4 Joy USA
- Grand Meadows
- Leg Strong Poultice
Sponsors/ Partners
Wendel Veterinary Services
Owl Manor Medical- Pro-Stride
Owl Manor Medical- Pro-Stride
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.
Owl Manor Medical- Pro-Stride
Owl Manor Medical- Pro-Stride
Owl Manor Medical- Pro-Stride
Pro-Stride is an autologous protein solution that uses an animal's own blood to produce a concentrated solution of cells, platelets, growth factors, and anti-inflammatory proteins (including IL-1ra and other anabolic proteins). Since is is all natural and helps heal an injury, that is what we trust to help keep Happy performing his best. Contact Wendel Vet for any questions or to schedule an appointment for your horse.
Kastel Denmark
Owl Manor Medical- Pro-Stride
Champion Equestrian Wear
High quality and stylish sun protective outerwear. I love Kastel sunshirts especially for cross country because of the sun protection, beautiful colors and they wash well. See their selection here.
Champion Equestrian Wear
Champion Equestrian Wear
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.
Bucas Blankets
Champion Equestrian Wear
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!
T3 & Matrix Saddle Pads
Champion Equestrian Wear
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!
Prestige Italia
Grand Meadows- Grand Premium Plus
Grand Meadows- Grand Premium Plus
Prestige Italia offers Italian craftsmanship and high quality saddles, bridles, and accessories. I love the Sinead saddle for cross country and show jumping. So comfortable for both me and my horses.
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!
Jump 4 Joy USA
Grand Meadows- Grand Premium Plus
Leg Strong Poultice
Jump 4 Joy USA offers safe, creative, sturdy and easily portable jump options- including show jumps, cross country fences and poles! Contact Sandy Mercier smercier@bopi.com and visit their website to order!
Leg Strong Poultice
Leg Strong Poultice
Leg Strong Poultice
Leg Strong Poultice is an herbal powdered poultice. Just add water to mix the amount you want to use and consistency you desire. Show Safe ingredients. This product was developed by Kim Wendel for her event horses. Contact us to order!
Achievements
2021 Highlights
Happily Twisted
· 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
· Virginia Horse Trials, Young Event Horse, 4th Qualified for Championships, first event
Dancing For DeBuy
· Full Gallop Young Event Horse, 4th, first event
· Virginia Horse Trials, Young Event Horse, 5th Qualified for Championships
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
2019 Highlights
· Twin Rivers 3*S, 9th
· Rebecca Farm Open Intermediate, 3rd
· Coconino Horse Trials Open Intermediate, 3rd
· Colorado Horse Park Intermediate/Prelim, 1st
· Twin Rivers Open Intermediate, 8th
2018 Year End
Happily Twisted
· Champion Preliminary Horse of the Year, Mountain States Eventing Association
· Champion Preliminary Horse of the Year, Mountain States Eventing Association
· Reserve Champion, Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program Prelim/1*
· Reserve Champion, Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program Green Off the Track Thoroughbred
· USEA Blue Ribbon Award, Preliminary
Kim Wendel
· Champion Adult Rider, Area IX United States Eventing Association
· Reserve Champion Rider of the Year, Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program Prelim/1*
· Reserve Champion Leading Adult Amateur Horse of the Year Training/ Prelim, Mountain States Eventing Association
· Reserve Champion Leading Rider of the Year Training and Above, Mountain 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
For Sale- Cha Ching
Sold- Not So Sterling
Sold- Not So Sterling
Cha Ching is our home bred 2017 filly. She was premium at the Oldenburg Horse Breeder Society inspection. By Chicardo (Clinton I) and out of Penny Thoughts (see info below). $9500
Sold- Not So Sterling
Sold- Not So Sterling
Sold- Not So Sterling
Sold to an eventing competition home. 2016 OTTB gelding.
Sold- False Prophet
Sold- Not So Sterling
Sold- False Prophet
Sold to eventing competition home. 2015 OTTB mare.
Sold- Ollie Junior
Sold- Risky Endeavor
Sold- False Prophet
Competing in USEA. 2014 OTTB gelding.
Sold- Risky Endeavor
Sold- Risky Endeavor
Sold- Risky Endeavor
Sold to a competition home for eventing. 2015 OTTB gelding.
Sold- Penny Thoughts
Sold- Risky Endeavor
Sold- Risky Endeavor
Penny is the dam to Kim Wendel's OHBS Premium filly and is currently competing in USDF dressage. 2012 OTTB mare.
Sold- Lipstick Piggy
Sold- Lipstick Piggy
Sold- Lipstick Piggy
Sold as Hunter/Jumper. 2010 OTTB mare.
Sold- KB Conwell
Sold- Lipstick Piggy
Sold- Lipstick Piggy
Kim Wendel competed KB up to Preliminary and he is currently a hunter/ jumper. 2005 OTTB gelding.
