They say that rain on your wedding day is Lucky, well in that case Michelle and Alex will definitely be blessed with lots of Luck! Fortunately the rain did not arrive until just moments after their very heart warming ceremony!We picked up our stunning Bride, Michelle in our vintage Vis a Vis carriage at the historic Colorado Hotel in downtown Stuart and made our way through town (with lots of applause) to Flagler Place. She wanted a very dramatic entrance and surprise for her guests, I think we well accomplished that!These keepsake photos were taken by the very talented Alyssa Ann Photography.
Keeping Clydesdales Happy at Wind Chase
Its a very BIG job keeping Clydesdales happy and satisfied!Our Clydesdales Bonnie and Lily can eat about 50 lbs. of hay a day! Our Orchard Alfalfa mix Hay is shipped in all the way from Idaho by Larsen Farms. The BIG bale weighs about 1200 lbs. and the two of them will devour it in about 10 days!They also get a diet designed by a Equine Nutritionist which includes oats, beet pulp, hay cubes, flax, rice bran, coconut oil, and a multi-vitamin (Tribute Essential K) We add in treats like carrots, apples, bananas, guavas for variety.Bathing A Clydesdale takes a little bit more then a hour, and thats if you have had a lot of practice! Those hairy white legs take a bit of scrubbing to keep them white but they also have to be conditioned to keep them from drying out! 
And then lets not forget the shoes! Both Bonnie and Lily require their feet to be trimmed and new shoes about every 6 to 8 weeks! Only a very specialized blacksmith can properly shoe a horse with a foot as big as a 8" dinner plate!
And then lets not forget the shoes! Both Bonnie and Lily require their feet to be trimmed and new shoes about every 6 to 8 weeks! Only a very specialized blacksmith can properly shoe a horse with a foot as big as a 8" dinner plate!
We are thrilled to have expert veterinary care right here in Palm City Florida! The staff at Harbour Ridge Equine keeps a watchful eye over all of our horses and besides providing the proper vaccinations and preventative care they are also the equine dentist!Maid Service......Our Stalls are mucked several times daily to provide all of our horses clean dry beds to sleep on! Yes it is completely normal for horses to sleep laying down but they can also nap standing up very often with a hind foot cocked.And yes play time too! Bonnie and Lily are best buddies and they and all of our carriage horses get plenty of recess time! Check our our FB pages for videos of them playing!
Theres a ton more work that the staff at Wind Chase Farm does in order to provide our clients with world class carriage horses for special events, celebrations, private carriage tours, parades, and more! We take pride in our work, hire only professionals to help us maintain our horses best health, and pay attention to every little detail to ensure happy horses that will perform their best! Next time we will talk about our very specialized equipment and the care it requires.
Theres a ton more work that the staff at Wind Chase Farm does in order to provide our clients with world class carriage horses for special events, celebrations, private carriage tours, parades, and more! We take pride in our work, hire only professionals to help us maintain our horses best health, and pay attention to every little detail to ensure happy horses that will perform their best! Next time we will talk about our very specialized equipment and the care it requires.
Rainy Day Wedding - Just Perfect!
Krista and Pauls' wedding is a perfect example of just how beautiful a rainy wedding day can be! Just take a look at these portraits! Krista & Paul are a fantastic couple with incredibly genuine personalities. Their vows so heartwarming and honest, we got goosebumps! With a on time start and the help of professional vendors, they finished the ceremony just before the skies opened and didn't let the rain ruin the day! Take a minute to scroll through their photos by Karla Korn and and you'll see what we mean!
Celebrating with Cinderella
We were thrilled to have the honor of delivering Cinderella to one very special Birthday girls party in Wellington Florida! Everyone got a chance to ride on the Carriage drawn by our two beautiful Clydesdales, Bonnie and Lily.a few snapshots from the fun filled party!
Loving what we do!
We hit 1000 likes today on Facebook!This month of February is quickly turning into a celebration of everything we love most about what we do here at Wind Chase Farm. One of our favorites is sharing with our Facebook Family and Friends! Thank you so much for your likes, shares, and comments!Photo Credit: BARCA DESIGNS | www.barcadesigns.com
Valentine's | Engagement Session Giveaway
SHE SAID YES!!!Congratulations.We are super excited to announce this amazing giveaway for one lucky newly engaged couple!We have partnered with Barca Designs for this special promotion.Together we will be GIVING AWAY this amazing package…
We want to hear your sweet proposal story and why you and your new fiance should win this package. All you have to do is send an email to: gina@barcadesigns.com with the details. Please include any wedding details if you have already begun the planning process. We would love to hear about your date, location and theme![gallery ids="1405,1419" type="rectangular"]DETAILS:*Engagement portrait session (2 hours) will take place on location within Palm Beach or Martin counties.*Bouquet of flowers and bottle of wine can be redeemed at time of session or during carriage ride.*Carriage ride will take place in Historic Downtown Stuart. Thursday – Sunday dates available.
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Entries will be accepted February 1st to February 13th at midnight.
WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON VALENTINE’S DAY!!!
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~ Best of Luck ~
Congratulations to Lily and Justin!
We just new this was going to be a spectacular day! Lily had worked closely with us and shared her vision of her day and how our elegant white carriage horses and our cinderella carriage would provide a grand exit from The Addison to the Boca Resort. We think you will agree the photos are just WOW!Photos courtesy of Adam Opris Photography
Wind Chase teams up for A Night to Shine!
We are thrilled to announce that Wind Chase Farm will be a part of the Tim Tebow Foundation's "Night to Shine" Celebration on February 12, 2016.WHAT IS NIGHT TO SHINE?Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 16 and older. On one night, February 12, 2016, more than 200 host churches in 48 states and 8 countries will host Night to Shine. That’s more than 70,000 volunteers and 30,000 honored guests sharing the same amazing prom experience on the same night around the world. #NightToShineTo Join the worldwide movement to celebrate people with special needs click here for more information.