Willow Glen Farm

06/10/2023

Good afternoon Friends & Followers.
As many already know, I have separated from my husband and needed to unfortunately uproot and relocate completely.
WillowGlen is now Permanently Closed.😞
I am grateful to everyone who stood by me over the years, even after I had to stop lessons.
The friendships made will carry forward and as I find a new path, I hope to gain even more.
The Horses are all together still and have settled nicely at the barn I am renting.
I do have full plans to start a new program at the new facility hopefully by this fall but I have many things to get in order before I can start.
I have not decided what name to operate as either because WillowGlen had so much meaning and was the name I gave my farm.😞

Thank you again for everyone’s continued love & support.
As heartbreaking as this decision to leave was, I Know that I’m on the right path and I am keeping the faith each day.

10/18/2022

10/04/2022

06/26/2021

“Rider’s on the Storm”
St.Louis, Mo ❤️

06/26/2021

Good afternoon everyone! It’s been awhile since I’ve been able to update.
I have had health issues, battling an infection for months on end off & on as well as rupturing discs and managing spine a disease.
I am unfortunately no longer teaching or accepting any training horses.
I’ve had quite a few inquiries for lessons that I am referring to a local fellow saddlebred trainer.l and a local hunter barn.
I truly miss everyone, and I hope at some point I will be able to regroup and start back up again.

At this time, I may be open to do a couple on farm leases.
In the meantime, the lesson and show horses are enjoying their intermission!

07/05/2020

07/03/2020

06/29/2020

**Please help share the good news!** We are loaded for bear and plan on having the Sunnyside Open Horse Show September 19-20, 2020, so come out and join us for a great time! Prize lists, rule books, entry forms and additional information will be available on the website in the coming weeks. https://eastcoasthorses.com/sunnyside-open-horse-show-nc/

Please be aware: We are monitoring the COVID 19 situation in North Carolina closely, with the understanding that our situation can change at a moment's notice. We are mindful of everyone's health during the pandemic and will take all necessary steps to keep our show family safe and sound. The elephant in the room is, there is the possibility that this (or any) event would be responsibly cancelled.

06/22/2020

We had a wonderful weekend showing horses. Extremely proud of all our riders and horses! Everyone gave their all and we had a fun time! Keep a lookout for photos to come ❤️

06/20/2020

It’s show time!! We’re excited to be at the Just Horsin’ Round show!

06/12/2020

06/06/2020

Broadway Smash 💥

06/06/2020

Riders on the Storm (aka “Scout”) and owner, Rebekah! ❤️

06/06/2020

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06/06/2020

Kimber Bay fighting flies and munching hay 🖤🌻

06/02/2020

🙌🏻 THIS!!!!!

This is a made up story, not aimed at any specific rider, but I think that there is a fairly clear point to be grasped---

Susie is 15, and taking lessons at a local barn. Her riding teacher is neither famous nor well known, but is a valid teacher with a good education.

Susie's teacher, let's call her Betty, tells Susie about the importance of correct basics. This will include the acquisition of an independent seat, the ability to feel gradations of the canter, an eye for a distance, an orthodox position both over fences and on the flat, patience, a positive attitude, we all have heard "the drill."

But Susie, and, perhaps even more so, Susie's parents, want success for their bright and aspiring daughter. They arrange for Susie to "move up" to a more famous teacher, let's call her Katie, who also teaches correct basics, but also understands the mentality of people like Susie and her parents.

The new teacher, Katie, knows that the need to win is driving this little family, so Katie finds Susie a better horse. The new horse has enough talent to let Susie win, and this sort of hides the fact that all those basic skill sets that Betty first suggested that Susie learn a few years back have not been thoroughly acquired.

And now, in a further attempt to provide "the best" for Susie, it is arranged that she go somewhere in Europe, as a working student for someone even more famous---

Susie arrives, and pays plenty of money to be told that what she really needs is the acquisition of an independent seat, the ability to feel gradations of the canter, an eye for a distance, an orthodox position both over fences and on the flat, patience, and a positive attitude.

HELLO----Where have we heard this before?

05/26/2020

Horses are so much more than just animals! They’re friends, they’re teachers, they’re healers. ❤️

BY LAUREN MAULDIN Earlier this year, I found myself unexpectedly (and unwantedly) horseless. Suddenly, my life was completely open. No more having to drag myself out to the barn on gross days. Sunday brunch? Absolutely, since lessons wouldn’t get in the way. And let’s not even talk about my bank...

05/23/2020

We provide solutions for any of your horse show needs, including show secretaries, stall reservations and turn-key show management.

05/21/2020

05/21/2020

It’s that time of year again - Queen of the Road awards!!

As all of you know, Rebekah (owner/trainer) has a passion for horses but some of you may not know that she also has a passion for trucking. And, she’s damn good at it too!! Aside from her growing lesson and training program at the farm, Rebekah runs her own trucking company full-time! She’s had some ups and downs, especially over the last year, but she keeps on trucking 😉

❤️ Let’s show her some love by clicking the link and voting for her in the “Queen of the Road” awards!!! ❤️

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Note: Names are being withheld from the bios at this point of voting, but Rebekah is the *NINTH* bio!

Her bio starts by reading “She is very encouraging and is always willing to help another driver out.”

You will need to go to the bottom of the first page and click the purple “Next” button to be directed to the bios and voting page!

After clicking “Yes” be sure to scroll all the way down and click the purple “Done”
button to cast your vote!!!

~ Stephanie

4th Annual Queen of the Road Awards Voting - Enterprise Survey Software

05/20/2020

05/10/2020

I will be needing everyone’s shirt size for the Team WGF Show shirts!
I will be placing the order on Tuesday!

05/09/2020

ISO: Barn Helper/Working Student!!

Privated Saddlebred lesson and training barn in Mechanicsville, VA seeking a PT working student. Multi-discipline barn specializing in Saddleseat and Hunters. Many opportunities for growth and learning with this position.

Duties include cleaning six stall barn, feeding, watering, turnout approximately three days a week.
** Prior horse experience if HIGHLY preferred!
** Must be 16 years of age or older with own transportation – NO exceptions.
** Must be reliable!
** Paid by the hour with weekly lessons (included in pay)

* Email for details: [email protected]

Find us on Facebook or visit our website!

05/09/2020

03/22/2020

Fun educational horse games online for kids. Have fun learning and activities about horses. Website for beginners who want to learn about horsemanship.

03/22/2020

Yesterday was Deworming day on the farm! Lori made some new friends with the task and a mortal enemy 🤣🤣
Stella pony needless to say, did Not get her dose yet 🤣
Luke & Kimber however were eating up the attention and gave no issues with getting theirs.

03/21/2020

Lori & Kilo we’re hitting a good natural lick today!
They have come so far in a short time.
Love this team!!

03/20/2020

Dear WGF Clients,

Know that I am actively monitoring the rapidly changing information on COVID-19. The health of myself and my clients is of the utmost importance when making decisions for the farm. At this point I am making no changes to the regular operation; however, I am asking everyone to help do their part in keeping the barn and other clients safe. If you are not feeling well or have been sick in the last 10 days, please stay home.

I am doing my best to sanitize gate latches, reins, and other equipment between clients that may be touched frequently.

If you choose not to continue lessons during this time, please let me know. For those who have prepaid lesson packages (and have chosen not to continue lessons at this time), your lessons will be put on hold until COVID-19 settles and/or clears up.

As information continues to unfold. I will keep you all updated if any changes in operation occur. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you for being patient during this time.

Sincerely,

Rebekah Meadows

Owner/Trainer
Willow Glen Farm
804-204-9055