About Us
Kim Wendel
Happily Twisted
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
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 has competed to the Advanced/ 3* level in eventing.
MBF Gambler
Sponsors/ Partners
Sponsors/ Partners
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.
- The Perfect Fit Saddlery
- Equipe
- DeNiro Boots
- Sport Innovations Equine/ Canine Therapy
- Champion Equestrian Wear
- T3 Matrix Saddle Pads
- Bucas Blankets
- Kastel Denmark
- Jump 4 Joy USA
- Grand Meadows
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.
The Perfect Fit Saddlery
Wendel Veterinary Services
Wendel Veterinary Services
McKinley Harvey is located in Franktown, CO and her company The Perfect Fit Saddlery reps Equipe, Amerigo, and DeNiro Boots. She is a wonderful saddle fitter, local to Colorado and I particularly like that she offers multiple brands to choose from ensuring the perfect fit.
Equipe
Wendel Veterinary Services
Sport Innovations Equine/ Canine Therapy
Happily Twisted has the EK26 Equipe saddle and loves the foam panels. His back is softer and less soreness than in the wool flocked saddles. Contact The Perfect Fit Saddlery to schedule a demo of any of the Equipe jumping or dressage saddles. Tell McKinley I referred you.
Sport Innovations Equine/ Canine Therapy
Sport Innovations Equine/ Canine Therapy
Sport Innovations Equine/ Canine Therapy
Sport Innovations provides PEMF, heat and massage blankets for horses and dogs. I especially love the Mag Pro Plus because of how light weight it is and the PEMF Boots are so easy to use. Call Hanna and tell her I referred you!
Champion Equestrian Wear
Sport Innovations Equine/ Canine Therapy
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
Sport Innovations Equine/ Canine Therapy
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!
DeNiro Boots
Kastel Denmark
Kastel Denmark
The possibilites are endless and all are so gorgeous. Contact The Perfect Fit Saddlery to see samples of the leathers offered and start the design process! Tell McKinley I referred you.
Kastel Denmark
Kastel Denmark
Kastel Denmark
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.
Bucas Blankets
Kastel Denmark
Grand Meadows- Grand Premium Plus
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!
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
Jump 4 Joy USA
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!
Achievements
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
· 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, first 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
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
Sold- Dancing For De Buy
Sold- Dancing For De Buy
Sold- Dancing For De Buy
Sold to an upper level eventing trainer. 2017 OTTB gelding
Sold- Cha Ching
Sold- Dancing For De Buy
Sold- Dancing For De Buy
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).
Sold- Not So Sterling
Sold- Dancing For De Buy
Sold- Not So Sterling
Sold to an eventing competition home. 2016 OTTB gelding.
Sold- False Prophet
Sold- Risky Endeavor
Sold- Not So Sterling
Sold to eventing competition home. 2015 OTTB mare.
Sold- Ollie Junior
Sold- Risky Endeavor
Sold- Risky Endeavor
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- Penny Thoughts
Sold- Penny Thoughts
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- Penny Thoughts
Sold- Penny Thoughts
Sold as Hunter/Jumper. 2010 OTTB mare.
Sold- KB Conwell
Sold- Penny Thoughts
Sold- KB Conwell
Kim Wendel competed KB up to Preliminary and he is currently a hunter/ jumper. 2005 OTTB gelding.
