Established in 1999 by the husband and wife team of Caroline and Wayne Albert, Windsong Hill's original purpose was to serve the local horse community by offering top quality instruction, training, and farrier services. Although much of Caroline and Wayne's professional background was spent caring for and training horses headed for competitive careers in the disciplines of dressage and eventing, their love of animals extends beyond the spotlight. They are dedicated to the welfare of all horses and enjoy being part of the the special bonds that develop between animals and their caregivers.
Since starting her professional career in 1984, Caroline taught and trained at some of the finest facilities on the East Coast. Her experience ranges from training sport horses at a state-of-the-art Warmblood breeding facility, to managing the barn at a 40 horse college equestrian center. During her years of freelance work she also trained and sold young prospects. One of whom went on to a Grand Prix career that included competing in the Olympic Selection Trials and the World Cup in Europe with Laura Chapot.
Recently, Caroline has gone back to her roots to explore animals as teachers and healers. She has continued to expand her education to include Clicker Training in her work. In September of 2009 Caroline graduated with distinction from the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior; allowing her to expand her training business to include dogs and other pet animals.
Wayne's career began in 1991 at the Oklahoma Horseshoeing School. Then following an apprenticeship in Florida, Wayne moved on to a two year apprenticeship with Dave Kumpf of Unionville, PA. Mr. Kumpf specialized in shoeing for Olympic level Dressage and Event horses and worked extensively with the USET Veterinarian and her clients. Throughout this apprenticeship Wayne was exposed to an exceptionally high standard of shoeing and care, gaining valuable and varied experience in areas of performance and therapeutic horseshoeing.
Though Wayne's his primary interest lies in therapeutic shoeing, his expertise is valuable before an animal ever needs corrective measures. Wayne combines a unique blend of knowledge, an open mind, and a calm and patient manner, that facilitates a good working relationship with both horse and owner. Wayne continues his education through yearly attendance at such seminars as the Laminitis Symposium, the American Farrier's Association annual convention, and most recently a workshop with Dr. Rick Redden on radiographic interpretation for veterinarians and farrier's.
