Happenstance Farm

10/13/2026

Who needs an amazing SS Crossrail large pony????🦄
Picturesque Gossip Girl “Gigi” is coming off lease at the end of this month.
Beautiful, quiet, uphill and the hack winner with auto changes.
Finished Circuit Champion in the SS Crossrail division at HITS Chicago this year.
Message Vanessa for more info
847-970-2611

10/10/2026

Congratulations to McKenna Dietz and her horses Triple Net and Rochefort Z on a successful Capital Challenge!

McKenna Scored an 82 to place 8th on Triple Net in the 15-17 Children’s Hunters and placed 8th on the flat with Rochefort Z.

We are so proud of McKenna and cannot wait to see what the future has in store for her and her horses!

We would like to extend our gratitude to Cathy Geitner and Amanda Thomas for all of their help the past couple of weeks. It takes a village!

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10/10/2026

Happenstance Farm proudly offers this 5 stall barn for lease. Ideal for a private owner or small program. This area is situated in its own private ring with all the amenities you would want. 5-11’x11’ stalls with outside windows where the horses can hang their heads out. Private grooming stall and wash rack. Large tack room. Shared laundry and kitchen area. Fully heated area connects directly to the fully heated main barn. Large outdoor arena and indoor arena with Tru-Tex fiber footing. Large grass paddocks and all weather paddocks. This area is offered at either a dry stall rental or fully supplied rental. Additional stalls available if needed. Please reach out for details. We are a hunter/jumper facility. Vanessa Wendt 847-970-2611

10/10/2026

Saturday group with the ladies!!! Fun was had with minimal complaining!!!🤣🤪💙

09/30/2026

09/22/2026

Let’s not forget about one of the originals for the 10 years!! Last Call owned by Vivian Cohn won both of his USHJA schooling classes with Vanessa Wendt in the irons. He ended up Res. champ with only doing 2 classes👑 He continued to show why he is a barn favorite with his Mom on the weekend laying down solid rounds!! We adore this 🦄.

09/20/2026

New addition Kingston, ridden by Vanessa Wendt and leased by Betsy Clark started his time with us by ending up Champion in the USHJA 2’6 at Split Rock!! We are so excited for this partnership. Special thanks as always to our friends at Sea Change Farm for trusting us with this 🦄

09/20/2026

McKenna Dietz and Rochefort Z stepped into the 3’3 Jr Hunters for the first time this week at Split Rock. Laying down solid rounds and ending 2nd, 6th and winning the undersaddle on day 1! We are so excited to watch this pair continue to grow and the jumps get bigger🤩

09/20/2026

Cadora Blue and Aelin Hill putting in a clear effort in the 1.20 class this week at Split Rock! This exceptional mare is offered for sale or lease and will quickly become your barn favorite!
PM for details!

09/17/2026

This horse is healing our hearts in many ways. Kingston was champion in the USHJA 2’6 out of a crowded field at our first horse show together. We would like to think that Prince Harry was helping us👑💙 Betsy Clark Happenstance farm Sea Change Farm