Windy Hill Ranch

Building confident riders and quality horses through structured, safety-focused training

Amy Calhoun

Hi I’m Amy Calhoun, I grew up in Southern California where I have been riding since I was 2 years old. I showed Western Pleasure horses on the Quarter Horse and Paint Horse circuit with my big sister who was a Horse Trainer for the stars. World, Congress and State horse shows. I loved them all and could never get enough of it and still cant even at my old age. I would be at the barn from the time I got out of school to the time I walked in the door and went straight to bed.

When I was 10, my father transferred jobs and we moved to the East Coast. CULTURE SHOCK! I realized rather quickly that the East Coast was mainly English riding so I quickly learned to ride and show Hunter Jumpers. I always liked the excitement of jumping and coupled with my energy, it was a good fit plus I was pretty good at it which is always a plus. Then when I was almost 18, we were on the move again, this time to Texas . My love of horses always followed closely behind and I began showing and training again both English and Western. Between starting a family and raising 5 kids I gave lessons, trained and showed. It is in my blood.

My goal as a trainer and instructor is to help inspire people to overcome fears, realize passions and achieve goals. Riding horses is not just about getting on their backs and going fast, it’s about a relationship. I help kids and adults build bonds with their horse and continue to challenge them each time they come to my barn. The first thing I ask, when I have a prospective client is, what is your short term goal, long-term goal and what is your stretch goal? By giving me your goals, it helps me to help YOU achieve them.

Adalyn Laging

Hi, I’m Adalyn Laging. I grew up in Victoria, Texas, where horses have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I began riding at five years old. From the start, I developed a deep respect for the responsibility, discipline, and work ethic that come with this lifestyle. After school and on weekends, you could usually find me at the barn — it never felt like something I had to do, it felt like home.

Horses have a way of teaching patience, accountability, and leadership. They will challenge you one day and reward you the next, and that balance is what makes this sport worth it.

At Windy Hill Ranch, I work with riders at every level — from learning and strengthening the basics to working drills and preparing for race day. I focus on helping them build confidence through consistency and correct technique. We take time to do things the right way — from grooming and tacking to understanding how different horses think and respond.

Every horse teaches a different lesson. Some are more forgiving, while others will make you work for every step. Learning to adjust to each one is what builds real skill and confidence.

I encourage my riders to work hard, stay coachable, and take pride in their progress while appreciating the growth that comes with it. Riding isn’t just about speed or competition — it’s about developing confidence, discipline, and a strong work ethic that extend beyond the arena and into everyday life.

I’m grateful to be part of the Windy Hill Ranch team and committed to helping each rider continue to grow.