With show season starting to get rolling we are making a few changes in our open arena days and lesson times.
Open arena will now be on Wednesdays from 4-8. Open arena will continue through the month of April.
Friday lessons are being moved to various days to fit our trainers’ schedules. We ask that you please be understanding as we make adjustments and try to accommodate everyone. We will do our best to try and get as many lessons schedule as we and our trainers can handle
We will be rolling out our new lesson program starting February 5, 2021.
We are excited to announce that Kristy Lee Smith and her assistant trainer Nicole will be doing lessons on Fridays here at Willow Brook from 10 am till 5 pm. Lessons are one hour long and cost a total of $70 cash. ($50 for the lesson and $20 for the horse rental fee)
You will need to book a time for your lesson prior. We ARE NOT accepting walk ins at this time. We ask you show up 5 -10 minutes before the start of your lessons to fill out any paperwork needed. We also ask you show up dressed and ready to ride.
We will be looking at adding times and dates as the program grows but understand these are the only times we are offering now.
Please also note that if your or your child are beginners the lessons will consist of teaching you safety around horses, how to handle horses, equipment, grooming and then riding. Actual time in the saddle will vary. We do this for your and your child’s safety. We will not just put you or your child on a horse.
Please email willowbrookhorses @rcn.com or prhussmann45@hotmail.com if you are interested.
After looking at what the best fit for the majority of our ropers we have decided to move the Thursday practices to Saturday starting at 4 pm. The new practices will take place starting February 6, 2021. We will be updating the calendar to show these changes. We are very happy with the turnouts for the last few Saturday practices. Just a reminder these practices are for ropers of ALL levels. So if you are interested in learning or just bringing your horse out to be around cattle please contact Whip at 610-905-6557 (M-Sat 9a-5p) for details and cost.
It’s that time of year where winter weather is here and that means possible changes to our schedule of events. We ask that you please be sure to check our calendar and our Facebook page for the latest updates on events. We will do our best to keep all events schedule to their original dates but understand that changes may be needed to be made. If changes are needed we will post them as soon as possible. Thanks for your understanding in this matter.
Due to circumstances beyond our control the Mike Smith Round Robin Team Roping has been cancelled. We will be offering a team roping practice in its place. Starting at 12 pm, this practice is $30/person and open to all levels of ropers. We apologize for an inconvenience
Starting Dec 3, 2020 team roping will be back at Willow Brook Farms. Every Thursday in December through March (unless noted on the calendar of events) we will be offering team roping practices. These practices are open to ALL levels of ropers. Whether you are just starting, have an interest in starting or have been roping for years you are invited to join us. The cost is just $30 a person and runs from 6p-8p. Contact Eric Frick at 610-217-4369 for details.
Also starting December 13th, Mike Smith will be hosting a round robin roping 2 Sundays a month. These ropings start at 11 am. Please contact Mike Smith at 717-278-2766 for details. We will be having Saturday night practices the day before these shows. Practices will start run 6p-8p and overnight stalls and electric camper hookups will be available. Please contact Whip Hussmann at 610-905-6557 (Mon-Sat 8a-5p) for details.
Please check event calendar for all roping dates. All events subject to change due to inclement weather.
We are excited to be able to offer a beautiful place for all of your holiday party needs. The Willow Bar & Grill offers both INSIDE and OUTSIDE seating for your event, thus allowing you to stay within the current CDC guidelines. A beautiful full service bar complete with two table seating areas is what waits you inside. Outside on the patio terrace, we offer seating with two fire pits and a table top fire to ensure you stay warm while enjoying the gorgeous views. Currently decorated with various holiday decorations including two Christmas trees, this is the ideal spot for all of your holiday gatherings. The Willow Bar & Grill is cleaned and sanitized before each new party to ensure your safety and the safety of your guests. Outside catering is allowed so you can have your local spot cater your meal.
Rates are $75/hour (with a minimal of two hours required) and various bar packages are available to fit your budget. For more information or to schedule a visit to see the Willow Bar & Grill please contact Stacey Hussmann at shussmann@browngolf.net.
Join us here at Willow Brook Farms on November 7, 2020 from 12 pm-3 pm, to check out the facilities and hear about our boarding opportunities. We will have light snacks and members of our staff will be here to take you on a tour. Also there will be a rep from Purina here to discuss the types of feed we have at the farm and their benefits. We look forward to meeting you and showing you all the great things we have to offer.
Willow Brook is super excited to announce that we will be partnering with the members of Celtic Classic to bring a FREE Trunk or Treat here to the farm. We will be hosting 30+ decorated trunks to entertain and pass out goodies to the children of the local communities. We will be also offering late snacks for sale along with a spooky hayride around the farm (small fee). Please join us in the festive fun and come dressed as your favorite characters & ghouls. Signup and more details to follow shortly.
On Sept 26, 2020 Willow Brook Pro Rodeo will be hosting a Pig Roast & Concert here at Willow Brook Farms. The event is a first for us here on the farm. Local country music band Steel Creek will be playing a 2 hour outdoor concert along with a catered dinner from Lorah’s Pig Roasters. The cost of tickets is $25/ticket and will include the concert, meal (consisting of pork sandwich, 1/4 chicken, coleslaw and red skin potato salad) and your 1st drink (beer or soda). Addition drinks will be available for purchase. Ms. Rodeo Pennsylvania will also be on hand signing autographs and talking to fans. Come out and enjoy an evening of live music and great food. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.com (search Willow Brook Pig Roast). Tickets will be limited. This is an outdoor event where social distancing of 6 feet is possible, so face masks are not mandatory but will strongly encourage you to bring one in the case social distancing becomes not possible. Rain date will be October 4, 2020.
Unfortunately we have decided to move the rodeo scheduled for Sept 26, 2020 to June 5, 2021. Due to the current mandates and the unknown of future changes we were forced to make this decision. we want to thank our sponsors (American Fence, Kilimanjaro/Xplorer Spirts, BB&T, Tractor Supply, Ryan Homes, and Banko Beverage) for their support though this challenging time. We will be looking at hosting a smaller concert on Sept 26 with details to follow soon. This event will be limited to 250 people to comply with the current mandate. We want to thank our fans and ensure them that come June 5, 2021 we will be ready to rock this farm with championship rodeo action and awesome family fun yet again.
We are super excited to announce that the Miss Rodeo Pennsylvania Pageant has decided to name Willow Brook Farms and the Willow Brook Pro Rodeo it’s official home. We were approached about the opportunity to work with the new board members and jumped at the chance. The 2 day event will take place before the rodeo and conclude with the new Miss Rodeo Pennsylvania being crowned during the rodeo itself. We will continue to update you with any new information we get but can not wait to get to work and make this event awesome.
The Keystone Reining Association’s show set for June 13 & 14 has been canceled. There is a tentative NRHA Jackpot with Ranch Riding classes scheduled for July 11-12, 2020. Please contact Jim Blumer at 570-650-5222 or jblumer435@aol.com for more details
Unfortunately due to the current situation, the Garden State Appaloosa Open Show (May 2nd), the Dany Tremblay Clinic (May 8-9) and the Keystone Reining (May 10) have all been cancelled. We will update you with any rescheduled shows as we move forward.
Unfortunately, due to the regulations and recommendations in place at this time, we have decided to move the rodeo to September 26, 2020. This decision was not easy and was made with the safety of contestants and our fans first and foremost. We will keep everyone up to date with any changes. Please be safe during this difficult time and we will see you all in September.
Unfortunately the club had to cancel their show here on April 18, 2020. No reschedule date is currently set we will update you with any changes.
Good afternoon we have been receiving calls asking the best way to get to our farm. Please use the following directions
From 22 E&W: Take the PA-987 N/Airport Road exit toward LVI Airport. Merge onto PA-987 N/Airport Road. Turn left onto E Race St. Turn right onto Willow Brook Road. Turn left into Willow Brook Farms in approx 1.2 miles
DO NOT TAKE ANY OTHER EXITS OFF 22 as none are good for truck and trailers. This includes the following exits: MacArthur Road, Fullerton Ave, Schoenersville Road.
We are offering a winter move in special of $200 off your board. Sign a boarding contract between February 1, 2020 and March 31, 2020, and we will take $100 off each of your first two months boarding cost. Just in time for the cold winter months, this offer allows you to come and use two large indoors, one located directly in the barn the horses are boarded in, along with all our other facilities. Also you will have the option of taking lessons with our in house instructor Josette Kain, a multi-discipline instructor. Contact Whip at 610-905-6557 for more details.
We are excited to announce that on March 7th & 8th, Kristy Lee Smith will be hosting a ranch riding clinic. Kristy is a AQHA professional horseman who has shown numerous horses to Top -5 & Top-10 placings in AQHA World and QH Congress shows. For more information please contact Kristy at 908-399-8980 or www.kristysquarterhorses.com
Then on May 8th & 9th Jim Blumer will be bringing in a top reining instructor for not only a 2 day clinic but a reining show to follow on the 10th. More details to follow at a later date.
We are excited to have both these amazing clinics coming to Willow Brook Farms and look forward to seeing everyone there. Please stay tuned to the website and our FaceBook page for more information and all the latest happens here at Willow Brook.
Have you ever wonder if your horse could make it as a rope horse? I mean, they probably said he/she was roped on before you bought em, right??
Well come out on February 2nd & 16th to see if they can. We will be offering help/lessons to anyone who is interested (there is a $30 cattle fee but no charge for lessons/help).
Practices start at 12 pm and end approximately at 4 pm. We ask that you arrive a little before 12 pm to saddle and warm your horses, as we would like to start as close to 12 pm as possible.
Any questions please call Whip at 610-905-6557 (between 8 am- 5 pm).