Dr. Byrd and Becky built Westbrook Stable in 1973 as a Quarter Horse breeding farm where they stood 3 stallions and breed 40-50 mares a year. They moved to Florida in 1977 and returned to Westbrook after Dr. Byrd completed a veterinary residency in 1979. Dr. Byrd and Becky again left Westbrook in 1980 and moved to California where Dr. Byrd worked as a general equine practioner until their return to Westbrook in 1992. They have maintained a boarding stable since their return.
In the Spring of 2010 Zakk Tompkins began working for the Byrd's as a stable hand. He continued to work throughout the year to grow and expand the stable until taking over the management of the stable in March of 2011. Zakk is in charge of day to day operations such as feeding, cleaning stalls and growing the business. He also works horses for clients and is excited to expand the potential of the stable in the future.
Stable Manager Zakk Tompkins (Pictured above)