I purchased my first Rocky in 1990. Horses had always been a love of mine and after my 
	children were born I wanted them to grow up with horses too.  I had shown American Saddlebreds and
	loved them dearly but they tend to be high maintenance.  I wanted a breed that was easy to keep 
	with exceptional temperments.  It did not take me long to decide on the Rocky Mountain Horse.

      The Rocky Mountain Horse was officially recognized as a breed in 1986.  Their history originated
        on the riding concessions at Natural Bridge State Park about 40 miles from our farm.  Rockies are generally
	medium build, smiliar to Morgans and have a natural 4 beat gait.  To get more information on the Rocky
	check out their website Rocky Mountain Horse Association.  Most of our horses are doubled registered Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse 
	and their website is Ky Mountain Horse Association.

      Our operation was previously somewhat larger and known as Rocky Spring Farm.  We relocated in 2007
	to Windsong Manor with only 5 acres on the premises.  We keep about 8 horses of which 4 are mares that 
	we alternate years breeding.  I still have a daughter of the first mare I purchased back in 1990.  My breeding
	strategy has always been to preserve the old bloodlines and solid gait.  Currently I have direct daughters
	of Sewell's Sam and Squirrel.  Having the old bloodlines on the bottom side allows me to breed my 
	mares to modern stallions with more size and style.

      The residence at Windsong Manor was built in 1888 with rock quarried on site.  The house has been 
	beautifully restored and furnished with family antiques.  The gardens are my ongoing project and a new
	barn will hopefully be built in 2008.  With only 5 acres please close the gate when you come in, we
	have been known to let the horses graze on the lawn!

      Only a few select foals arrive every spring and we usually have a young horse or two we have raised 
	that may be available for sale.  Currently we are offering the mare DeeDee because we are keeping
	her filly from last year to add to the breeding mares.

      We would love to have you come visit and see our beautiful, personable mountain horses.
	You will surely fall in love with them too! 

      Michele, Chelsea, Ty and Rosemary 
     

Contact us at Windsong Manor