2011 Show String
photos by Laurie Virkstis, Kelly McChesney and Karinda Dickens 

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Windy Knoll Farm owned and operated by Fran Dearing has been a Magnolia, Texas icon for more than 30 years.

Located on Old Hempstead Road, this unique horse farm includes a 220' x 70' covered (lighted) competition arena as well as a 200' x 66' regulation outdoor (lighted) sand dressage arena, a large open three acre manicured grassy knoll and 60' round pen. There is a sixteen stall main barn and three smaller auxiliary show barns with 60 additional stalls and turnout paddocks.

Windy Knoll is home to as many as 30 horses of all breeds and one very special miniature donkey named Armando.

Dedicated to the art of dressage, Fran has trained countless horses and riders to compete at all levels. She has a unique ability to work with horses of all breeds and temperament.

As a USEF "S" Dressage Judge, Fran travels North America judging approximately 25 shows per year as well as hosting two Summer and two Fall shows as well as numerous clinics at the farm.