Congratulations to: Georgia Griffis (13) and Pikatchu Amelia Drumm (14) and Rosabelle Megan MacPherson (13) and Color Me Ziggy Madeline Thatcher (13) and Bally Mac

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(Photo provided by the Drum family)

“Rosebelle”, a 10 year old half Appaloosa,
owned by Anne Hanna, and shown here by Amelia Drum
at the Kentucky Horse Park. The pony jumper is being ridden
to a 6th place individual at the 2008 USEF Pony Finals.
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Congratulations on New Horses

Dr. Marlee Hoffman - Othello - 1st Yr. Green, A/O Hunter

Ashlee Bolwar - Most Wanted - Small Jr. Hunter

Ettsy Louis - Allegro - Children's Jr. Hunter
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Congrats to my good friends and Grandparents
Sandy and Wilson Dennehy
and love to Carter's parents, Charlie and Renee...
to Harrison's parents Lambert and Liza.
(Past News) Willoway Welcomes

Kyle Golder and Katie Shank, Riders and Assistants
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Welcome Back to Ashlee Bolwar and Watusi! We have missed you!
Best of Luck at the Maclay Regionals, HBO Regionals and Harrisburg!
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Alex Van Horssen and her horse "Ben". Alex is an 8th grader at Phoenix Country Day School. She and her horse are just beginning to jump!
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Welcome Drs. John and Marlee Hoffman;
Sheringham Farm and the horses:

Congratulations to "Rivoli's" new owner, Heather Christi for being Champion for High Prairie Shows 2 and 3 and good luck to
Trainer Kris Nixon, Noon Tide Farm in Regular Working.


USEF National Reserve Champions at Convention
Left to Right:
Audrey Halle, "Rivoli", Regular
(Peter Pletcher and Michael Dennehy) riders;
Kathy Johnson, Trainer;
Katie Rosenzweig, "Who's That", Small Junior O/R;
Pat Carleton, "Mikhail", Large Junior, (K. Rosenzweig) rider

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2004 Silver Stirrup Awards
PHR National Champion
Junior Hunter: "Who's That"
Grand Hunter: "Who's That"
Jr. Jumper: "Picasso"
Katie Rosenzweig, Owner/Rider
Left to Right:
Katie Rosenzweig, Kathy Johnson

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Left to Right:
Pat Carleton, "Mikhail", Kathy Johnson, "Who's That", Katie Rosenzweig,
"Rivoli", Audrey Halle

"Mikhail", Katie Rosenzweig, "Who's That"

A Common Love United a Horse-Crazy Girl and a Special Friend
Nancy Reed

In the 1950's, I was just like every other pre-teen girl who lived and breathed horses. Everything that had meaning in my life in one way or another had to do with a horse. Unfortunately, I didn't own a horse at that point in my life, but I did get to take lessons and show occasionally.

Then one day my Dad bailed me out of school (YEA!) to go to a banquet with a bunch of adults. Certain it would be boring; I ate my chicken and peas, pretty much daydreaming about nothing in particular. But then the man who had been the featured speaker came to sit down with me.

My father informed him that I was a horse lover and he wanted to talk to me about horses. Suddenly I wasn't a shy, inhibited little kid any more. I talked and I talked; enthused that he was the first adult who seemed truly interested in what I had to say about my love for horses.

As the years passed, the kind man came to town several times. On each visit, my father allowed me to miss school so I could see him again. Those once boring adult lunches weren't boring anymore. The kindly horseman always made time to speak to me alone, even if that meant the adults had to wait a bit. In his eyes, I was deemed special. At least, to a young girl who was in love with horses: that was the way he made me feel.

One spring day, I was ill and couldn't go to school. Worse, I couldn't go to the banquet to see my special horse friend. So I sat in my room and moped as only an adolescent can!!

Late in the afternoon, an impressive looking car stopped in front of my house. It was my special horse friend and his wife. They had come to see me! I hurried out of my room and sat on the fifth or sixth step of the staircase while he sat two below me. His wife patiently waited while we had our little chat. He told me to hold on to my dreams of owning a horse and to never lose my love for riding or my devotion to the sport.

There were a few bumps along the way and my dream faded from time to time, but his words always came back to me, especially when I was most lost as a young adult. I have achieved most of my desires and today I have taught thousands of children and adults to ride to the best of their ability. There have also been some special horses that I managed to stumble upon that I have been thrilled to ride or train.

In my travels, I have met so many wonderful people: the wealthy owner,
the working student and the families.
Regardless of their backgrounds, they share a common desire to ensure the welfare of the horse and the betterment of equestrian sports.

The kindly man who so inspired me was our 40th President of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan. To a horse crazy little girl, it didn't matter that he was a movie star and I could see him every week on TV.

What mattered was that he loved horses and was humble enough to share that passion with a shy little girl. He taught me to make my avocation, my vocation: what a priceless gift that was.

(Nancy Reed currently resides and trains in Southern California)
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Meet one of Willoway Farm's Junior Riders, Katie Rosenzweig



Katie started her riding career over nine years ago at Willoway Farm. Katie quickly out grew her first pony and moved onto her first horse Chivalry. The glistening black veteran took Katie from the pre-children’s ring into a successful career as a junior hunter rider.

Three years ago, Katie acquired a green hunter prospect, “Who’s That,” which she currently campaigns in the small Junior Hunters. She also competes on Pat Carleton’s large Junior Hunter “Mikhail”. She has also started riding in the Grand Prix with her horse “Picasso”.

Katie says the most enjoyable part about riding is the responsibility and dedication that comes along with spending time with the horses. She feels as though Willoway Farm’s clients are nice and very supportive. “With Willoway’s atmosphere, I know that I can accomplish anything in my riding career.”

Since this is Katie’s last junior year, she hopes to vie for a top finish in the Junior Hunters with “Who’s That” and “Mikhail.” Katie comments, “while training and showing can take a lot of time, especially away from school, staying focused and planning ahead has allowed me to stay on top of my game.” Next year Katie plans on maintaining her amateur card and focusing more on the jumpers with “Picasso.”