The Staff at Maplewood Stables

Maplewood Stables is the premier equestrian center in Nevada and the surrounding area. Our staff is comprised of experts in the field, and we have produced such nationally and internationally acclaimed riders and horses such as Vinton Karrasch, By the Bay and Princeton. Please see our list to the right of some of our champions. In addition, numerous Maplewood students have gone on to be professionals in the horse business.

Julie Winkel, Owner

Julie Winkel, owner and founder of Maplewood Stables, is a USEF and CEF judge, and is frequently asked to judge competitions across the nation and internationally, including at Devon (three times), the Hampton Classic (twice), the Capital Challenge (three times), Upperville (three times), Harrisburg, Palm Beach, and the Maclay Finals in New York City.

Julie has over 20 years of teaching experience, and has trained many Pacific Coast and National Champion hunters and jumpers. She has qualified many riders and horses for indoor East Coast finals. Julie has served on PCHA and USAEq. Hunter Seat Equitation Committees and is a certified equine appraiser. She is currently serving on the USEF Judges committee, trainer certification committee, and the Officials Committee. Julie is also the guest judge for the new conformation clinic in PRACTICAL HORSEMAN, which is a monthly column much like George Morris' jumping clinic where individuals send pictures of their horses to the magazine and Julie places them in order with reasons.

Lyn Mundt, Breeding Manager

Our resident breeding manager, Lyn Mundt has held this position since our breeding program began in 2003. She has been a client of Maplewood's since the early 1980's. We couldn't do without her!

Kevin Winkel, Head Rider

Kevin Winkel is another staff member you'll meet here occassionally. Kevin recently returned from Olympian Joe Fargis' east coast farm where he worked for two years, and is working as a trainer/ instructor at Maplewood. Kevin has shown the Maplewood Stallions in Grand Prix competitions in 2007 very successfully. In addition he has been a consistent winner in the young jumper competitions and is a very popular instructor at Maplewood.

Ashlin Bowen, Riding School Instructor

Ashlin has been a pupil of Maplewood Stables for more than 10 years. She brings the great basics of proper foundation to her instruction. She is a very accomplished rider and competitor as well, having trained and competed up to the Grand Prix level.