Windswept Stables

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Windswept Stables Located along the rolling grassy hills in Kentucky, the newly reconstructed stable (knocked down due to a violent wind storm) really lives up to its name. A gentle constant breeze fills the alleyway of the stable with fresh air. Justin Mayfeild obtained the stable from his father and numerous generations. Originally a small racing stable establishment converted into a lesson and boarding stable for new riders, Justin hopes it will make a good impression and memory in people with their horses. Alleyway/Stalls --The alleyway shapes into an L shape aliened with ten stalls on the out side of the curve on one side and fifteen more stalls (will add more later) on the other line on the outside. Each stall is a 12x12 diameter, and near the stable entrance, five of the ten stalls have a long runs from each stall (which each of the stalls also have a door to close to keep the horses in from the weather. Each of the other stalls have a window small and high enough so they cannot jump out, yet big enough to poke their head out (which also can be shut to keep out the weather). --Near the curve of the L on the inside are two large stalls (12x16) reserved for horses that need to stay inside due to sickness, new to the stables, or are going to give birth and need to be contained. The alleyway itself is sixteen feet wide on both sides which gives a lot of room to move about freely on each side of the alleyway. --On the far side of the curved alleyway on the other side of the alley are four bathing stalls. Each with a half wall to divide each stall and warm water for the horses. --On the main L side between the office and quarantine stalls is the large tack room. One side of the stall is liked with lockers for each stall which can hold up to two saddles, many bridals, and other track items for horse owners. In the middle and on the other wall facing the lockers are stands for saddles and other tack. One the far wall side is a counter and cabinets which have medical supplies, info books, and contact info of people, vets, and farriers. Office A large office for Justin Mayfeild. Located on your direct right when you walk into the stable enterence. There is a desk on the far wall and a wall liked with counters and cabinets of various files holding info about each horse, contact for their owners and other riders, medical help, info books, and competitions. There are two large windows on the back wall which look into the large indoor dirt arena. There are shades if the windows are wanted shut and when the door is closed Justin most likely does not want anyone interrupting. If not closed the door is almost always opened for people to walk in and say a word or two. The Den A building that holds a nice dry area for people to hang out or eat out of the rain and away from their fellow equines friends in the next building over. The over all atmosphere has the look and feel of an old country ranch house and is very welcomed and opened to anyone who wishes to stay for a while. Beyond the large front porch in the front of the building outside, on the inside you find a large room with huge couches (which you sink into) surrounding a large wide screen TV, a table and chairs that seats a total of eight people, and a kitchen with an isle and granite table tops on the back wall (there is a stove, oven, microwave, and refrigerator with freezer that anyone is welcomed to use at any time, but do remember food that has expired long beyond its date will be thrown out with no question. Also remember to put your name on your items, they might get eaten or drank if not). There is also a restroom, and a small bedroom for anyone who needs to stay the night for some emergency reason. There is also a phone on the coffee table in front of the couches. Next to the TV there are some movies that people can pick out and watch and some blankets to cuddle up in if people want to get cozy (but don�t be surprised, most of the movies are horse related ;) ). On the fridge you can find a calendar also with any dates people want to mark down for anyone else to see. There are windows various on each wall where you can look out and watch what action is going on outside. Juniper Arena The main indoor arena is connected to the twenty two stall stable. 300x250 feet it is big enough to accommodate many horses in either warm up sessions, lessons, or patterns. You can enter the arena from the outside near the stable entrance, inside the stable between the quarantine stalls and tack room (there is a waiting area which people on horse back can watch from within that corner), and the back side of the arena on the outside. The dirt is of very good quality and is kept from being packed by plowing it with the stable tractor. Grandstands, which can holdup to around a hundred people, are on the outside (which is covered) near the stable entrance. Rodeo Arena A 200x350 dirt arena fenced with a white fence located on the bottom outer corner of the 'L' of the stables. Used mostly for jumping in the summer and cow work. There are roping chutes on the right hand side when entering (which has a laser eye when competing and breaking the barrier). There are holding pens for livestock on the far side which are kept mucked and cleaned when used. There is two grand stands, one on the left hand side, and one on the right hand side nearest to the stable. There is also an announcers booth on the right hand middle side for the judges. Wooded Trails There are a set of trails which lead around the property (in the valley below the pastures). They are marked with three levels each by difficulty and time taken to get through them. *(Novice)The closest trail to the hill is the easiest and shortest. Just a small grassy ride along the oak and ash tree forest�s edge (the trail keeps the stable in sight on top of the hill. The over all �novice� trail takes about ten minutes to get through. (Common) The most used, this trail takes you down into the valley where there is a fairly large creek which it follows. There are areas where you can stop with your horse and let him or her drink the cool fresh water. There are a few trails that lead off the trail but doesn�t lose site of it which leads over fallen logs if you want to jump a few times on it. Covered completely by the oak and ash tree canopy there are various hills and rocks to get by, but the over all time it takes to get through is twenty minutes. (Daredevil) This trail really lives up to its name. It takes you down into the valley and through the creek at the deepest spot (which during the summer and dry months the horse will be up to it�s lower neck with water yet can still keep its footing. During the winter and damp months the creek can rise up and you will have to almost swim with your horse at the deepest point. Prepare to get wet either way. Then it leads you up a very steep and often muddy hill with no giving for a hundred feet. At the top is your reward which you can see the stable, and many other stables in the country along the blue grasses. Going down is very rocky and there are a few fallen trees when it levels out so prepare to jump multiple times at a canter. The creek shows up again right about here which isn�t to bad but can be very muddy (up to the knees). Looping up sharply through the trees it leads a windy path up to the stable again. Hardly anyone takes this trail yet the few daring and very experienced riders take it (Some turn around half way through). The ride overall can take from a half an hour to two hours depending on how deep and swift the creek is and how muddy the trail is. If you decide to go on a trail ride be sure to leave a message at the stable telling which trail you are going on and be prepared to take an hour on any of the trails. Anything can happen from you falling off your horse, to your horse bolting. Pastures and Surrounding Grasslands There are Six large pastures on the sloping hills leading down the valley. Lined with white fences and kept up with their maintenance its hard to find them in poor condition. Each pasture can hold up to five horses comfortably without creating muddy spots (though by the gate its almost impossible to keep up the grass there). Each pasture is rotated by the nearest pasture to the stable is mostly used. - Next to the Rodeo Arena on the western side is a large field which has a large oak tree in the center of it. During hot days it is a favorite place people like to have picnics and just nap under is large leaves in the cool shade.	5	31	Nov 30 2007, 02:29 PM In: Ack, More Work? By: Sigath Crawford
Carlton, Kentucky A small town which holds all your basic needs. There is a tack store for both english and western riders called Pepper's Tack and Feed. There is also a cinema, a thrift store, small residential area, local swimming pool, elementary school (Riverside Tigers), middle school (Northwood hawks), and Carlton High Thoroughbreds. The town barely reaches a population of 5,000 people (and thats just in town). Most of the people live beyond the town limits in the pasture lands. There is also a small Carlton Fair Grounds where local rodeos and 4H fairs are held. But on the weekends it is opened to the public for off roading in the large rodeo arena where the build up the dirt for a rather large course to ride on. Pepper's Tack and Feed A small feed store which has been in the same spot ever since the town was founded. Nothing much to look at, just an old western themed type store with a lady (Mrs. Pepper), a happy jolly sort, who is always at the front desk ready to greet any face that passes by her doors. You can find practically anything here, and if she doesn�t have it in stock then you can order it from the magazines and computer. Crystal Creek Cinema For short its called the triple C. Originally a drive in theater now a sit down and eat your popcorn type. Kinda on the old side with only three large rooms to watch movies in and two small desks to sell popcorn at, yet it does the works and shows the newest movies up to date. Because the cinema is in such a small town it sometimes shows requested movies that it has shown before in the past, but with a price. Carlton High School The Carlton thoroughbreds... fierce eh? Anywho just like any other high school. It has its preps, skaters, drama queens, and nerds... just in a smaller size of course. School colors are black and blue and the football games really show them ;). Thrift Store Title says it all. One of the oldest buildings in the town yet still does its job well. You can get almost everything here, mostly food, but some clothes also. Don't be surprise with the lack of selection though.	0	0	-- In: ---- By: