Willowbrooke Farm

Anyone attending the Polo Classic in Hartland today, June 7, 2026 at Heritage park (on M-59, 2 miles east of US-23) - the game starts at 1pm (done by 4pm - 6 chuckers with a 20 min 1/2 time after the 3rd)
So arrive a bit early to find a place to sit. It’s open to anyone & will have food trucks available. Dress casual/comfortable and Don’t forget your sunscreen! Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

We will be doing our summer shots on Friday, June 5, 2026. They will get Rabies & Potomac horse fever shots and the horses will need the day off.

Just a Reminder that we do Have lessons on Sunday, May 24 but there will be No lessons on Monday, May 25 due to Memorial Day. Thanks to all that gave up their lives for our country. 🇺🇸

We asked top trainers, what are your expectations for parents of your students who choose to stay and watch a lesson or the warm up at a horse show?

Here are their answers:

“My expectations would include parents finding the balance between providing emotional support and not interfering with the learning process and the educational environment the trainer is creating.” -Rob Van Jacobs

“I love when parents are supportive and a huge part of their kids’ lives! Saying that, they also need to respect that they pay me to be their kids’ trainer! They should watch and not be on top of me or their kid. Water is for before and after the lesson, and discussions and questions are the same!” –Dana Hart-Callanan

“My expectations are for them to have an encouraging word and a sip of water for their kid during breaks. If they are capable of helping jump crew and/or manure clean up, extra bonus points! Sideline coaching, negative remarks about anyone’s performance, or poor sportsmanship are a major no-no. Parents are there to be support crew. As a coach, setting a good example and having clear expectations for parents creates a positive culture in your program that helps everyone thrive in a positive educational environment.” -Allyson Hartenburg

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Approximate times for the Willowbrooke May 9 show. Please arrive an hour before your classes to have time to get ready. Note we are on the summer schedule (show will be indoors) so we will run the hunter ring 1st, followed by the jumper ring. Show begins at 8:30am. 2nd ring will not start before 11:30. Jumpers around 1:30.

Field trip! - for anyone interested there is a polo game in Hartland at Heritage park on Sunday, June 7, 2026. 1-4pm. Anyone is welcome to attend (just meet there). More info to follow in the next few weeks. Come tailgate and enjoy the game. (If it does rain it will be canceled as wet grass is to dangerous for the horses/riders)

Also If anyone is interested My friends Paul & Emmalyn offer polo lessons throughout the summer. Reach out for cost/times available.

It’s that time again! Polo season is right around the corner and we are offering summer lessons. Check out our website in our bio for more information 🐎

Willowbrooke farm has summer camps (June is full) & lessons available. They spend most of the day in the barn with the horses - grooming, tacking, riding, learning about the care of the horse & equipment, making a horseshoe picture frame with their camp horse and a show for parents on the last day.
Call/text Jen for more info 313-938-9221. Willowbrooke-farm.com

Be aware of ring times/order of go so you are on time, Know your courses so we can just discuss it before you go in the ring & have all tack/boots nice & clean/polished.

Trainer Tuesday: It is not your trainer’s job to… - The Plaid Horse Magazine Welcome to Trainer Tuesday! Each week we ask trainers a question and gather their answers for you. These trainers have a range of experience, backgrounds, and focus points of their programs, so the answers have as much variation as you would expect and also probably much more similarity.  This week...