Welcome to Willow Brook Farm

“Life, Liberty and the pursuit of horsemanship.”

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Riding Lessons & Advance Coaching

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Wellness & Educational Programs

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RIDING LESSONS

RIDING LESSONS

English(Balanced Classical Seat), Dressage, Long Line, Ground Work, Join Up, Showmanship, Equitation, Obstacles, Pleasure, Driving, Side Saddle, Gymkhana, Bareback Riding, Western,  IEA Teams, 4H, Boy Scouts, Pony Club … Read More

WELLNESS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

WELLNESS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Stress Management, Anxiety & OCD programs, Corporate Bonding and Team Building Workshops, Confidence Builder, Pain Management, Communication, Mediation Rides & More See programs

CLINICS & WORKSHOPS

CLINICS & WORKSHOPS

From Classical Horsemanship to Natural Horsemanship, we try to bring unique horsemanship perspectives and styles from all facets of human-equine relationships for individuals to explore. read more

COACHING

COACHING

We will work with you, your family, other coaches and instructors to improve your confidence and performances. Read More

BOARDING

BOARDING

Matted Stalls, Indoor Ring, Outdoor Ring, Dressage Arena, Miles of Trails, Paddocks & Pastures w/ Sheds, Round Pens, Heated Tack Room & Viewing Room with WiFi, read more

FACILITY RENTALS

FACILITY RENTALS

160′ x 70′ Indoor Ring (New Arena Under Construction)
100′ x 200′ Outdoor Ring
60 x 20 Meter Dressage Arena, read more

I will help! With over 40 years of riding and show experience, I can help you identify limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns that hold you back. I will work with you, your family,  teacher, therapist, councilor, or life coach, as a team to find tools that will help you overcome your doubts and fears to become the person you’ve always meant to be!

 

Liz Guaraldi

Owner, Instructor

Our Champions

Milardo
Leo
Cathy
Froggy
Caesar
Scarlett
Little D
Shenanigan
Milardo

Milardo

Milardo

DOB April 2015 Dark Bay/Black Thoroughbred Gelding 17.1H

Newest Farm Team Member, Developing Skills.

Education: Racing and Dressage, Therapy

Leo

Leo

Pirate’s Legend “Leo”

DOB May 2004 Chestnut Thoroughbred Gelding 16.3H

Cathy Super’s First born son. Race for 7 years earning over $250,000. Race in Canada, NY, MA, AR, FL.

Leo is a wonderful teacher with a great sense of humor, lots of patience great stride, balance and smooth gaits and wisdom beyond his years.

 

Education: Long Lining, 7 yrs race horse, 10yrs therapist, beginner-advanced instructor in dressage, natural horsemanship, cross rails, trail, Life coach.

Cathy

Cathy

Cathy Super “Cathy”

DOB: March 1999 Bay Thoroughbred Mare

Race for 2.5 yrs KY, FL, MA Earned $34,000

Amazing broodmare and Mother to Leo, Scarlett, Lover’s Lake, Coltello, Liz and hundreds of children and adults.

 

Education: 4yrs racing, 15yrs Mother & Mentor, Therapist, beginner- intermediate instructor, in equitation, trail, jumping, Life coach.

Froggy

Froggy

Frog Prince “Froggy”

DOB: May 2006 Bay Thoroughbred Gelding 16H

Frog is a wonderful teacher, very kind, playful, patience, lively stepper, funny,  a kind soul. 

 

Education: Long Lining, 10yrs therapist, beginner-intermediate instructor in equitation,  natural horsemanship, jumping, trail, Life coach.

Caesar

Caesar

Cedar Forest “Caesar”

DOB: March 2005 Grey Thoroughbred Gelding 15.2H

Caesar is a wonderful teacher, very bold, lots of patience, great timing, nurturing soul. Has taught hundreds to canter.

 

Education: Long Lining, 1yr racing , 10yrs therapist, beginner-intermediate instructor in dressage, natural horsemanship, jumping, Roman Riding , trail, Life coach.

 

Scarlett

Scarlett

Scarlett Lantern “Scarlett”

DOB: May 2005 Chestnut Thoroughbred Mare 15.1H

Scarlett is a wonderful mother and teacher, very, kind, lots of patience, smooth gaits, nurturing soul.

 

Education: Long Lining, 2yrs racing , 10yrs therapist, beginner-intermediate instructor in equitation,  natural horsemanship, jumping, trail, barrel racing, polo, Life coach.

Little D

Little D

Royal Exposure “Little D”

DOB May 2008 Chestnut TB Mare 16H

The Lady of the barn. Has lots of class, style, intelligence and grace. A lovely light mover for intermediate to advanced riders.

Shenanigan

Shenanigan

Shenanigan’s Irish Rogue “Shenanigan or Nanners”

DOB: 1992 Blue Eyes, Bark Brown/Black welsh, paint, Shetland pony mix 12H

Shenanigan is a great teacher, loves be brushed and braided, teaches you how to sit on a pony. He lives up to his name!! He is charmingly funny and witty.

Testimonials

I came to willow brook in the fall of my sophomore year of high school (2016). I met Liz once and knew the barn would be a perfect fit! I took lessons on school horses through out the year, learning more about huntseat equitation and horsemanship. Liz was super helpful driving me to and from the barn as I was at boarding school just down the road (Kimball Union). The following year Liz established an IEA team just for me, so that I could gain more experience showing in the equation world. She was an amazing coach, we learned the IEA format together through out the year and with her help I advanced to Zone finals in my first year on the team! Also in my junior year of high school Liz walked me through the purchase of my first horse, Crow’s Nest. I got him on Christmas in 2017. Liz was an enormous help making sure I had all of the right and well fitting gear, and also helping me get all of his paperwork and vet work in order. I also happened to be on crutches at that time and Liz made sure Crow was very well taken care of! As well as helping get back in the saddle early that spring. In just three months time Crow and I were competing in a many local jumper shows around the area. The following year we were consistently coming in 1st at every show up through the 3’6” level! Through out my junior and senior years at KUA Liz continued to coach me through hunt seat equitation, taught me how to bring up some of her younger horses, and helped me lay the foundation with Crow to advance in eventing. Over my three years there Liz alps taught me many other things for example how to pull a trailer and the workings of the horses skeletal system. Leaving Willow Brook was hard, Liz had welcomed me with open arms and had given so much time, energy and love to me and Crow and lended so much help to the progression of my riding career. Leaving willow brook, I went to the college of Charleston where I signed on to their NCAA division one hunt seat equitation team. Simultaneously I was training with Crow in eventing through out the year. Currently I am working and riding for Phillip Dutton (6x Olympic eventer), and training with him, hoping to get a leg up in eventing this summer before I make my way back down to South Carolina for the next school year. A lot of my success in the past to years can be attributed to Liz and all she has taught me about the foundations of riding and horseman ship, and might I add she is one of the kindest and most caring trainers I have ever had the privilege to work with! 

Amalie – Student New Hope PA

Amalie – Student New Hope PA

New England Classical Academy students ranging from grade 4 to grade 12 were able to spend several days at Willow
Brook Farms, learning about horses, performing service projects (cleaning stalls, fences and dressage
rink) and having outdoor school lessons (like art, drama, science, and poetry). Liz and her staff were very professional and
accommodating to our needs. We enjoyed working with them.  Liz’s knowledge of horsemanship is vast, and she teaches it in an easy-to-understand, straight-forward manner for the children. This has been one of our most anticipated PE programs, especially by the students. Their only complaint not having enough time riding the horses, but when do kids ever think they get “enough” time doing something they enjoy? This has been a great addition to our curriculum and would be a great addition to any school program.

Sandy – New England Classical Academy-Claremont, NH

Sandy – New England Classical Academy-Claremont, NH

Liz Guaraldi isn’t simply a riding coach, she is a dedicated mentor who takes a holistic approach to her students. Liz’s passion for horses is effervescent, and such enthusiasm is electric. She is serious about safety, and faithful to each student’s particular anxieties and passions. I’ve had the pleasure of watching my son become the best version of himself at Willow Brook, a process I attribute directly to Liz’s mentorship sensibility.  She has truly created a sanctuary for riders of all ages and capabilities. Liz has become more than my son’s mentor – she’s now family!

Kim Burwick

Kim – Student Parent Plainfield, NH

Kim – Student Parent Plainfield, NH
When I was little, I rode a bit but never long enough to get comfortable with it. I have loved horses all of my life but was never brave enough to stick with riding. Then, my mom and I found Willow Brook Farm last September. The owner and instructor, Liz, does incredible work with her horses and students. She is a great teacher and is always able to answer your questions. She teaches so many interesting facts and tips for both horse and rider and somehow always finds a way to make it fun. She is patient and kind, loving and strong, but not afraid to push you to do your best. I am now not only brave enough to be a rider but also comfortable enough to continue challenging myself to become better and better. Each of the horses teaches you something different and makes you feel safe. Willow Brook Farm is the kind of place you would only think possible in a dream!

Addison, Student, West Lebanon, NH

Addison, Student, West Lebanon, NH

When I first came to Liz, I was very hesitant around horses. I would only pet their noses occasionally. With the help of Liz, I soon began to ride them, eventually riding bareback, trotting and cantering. I quickly began to love being there and around the horses. I swear Liz was born under a rainbow, she is one of the sweetest and most generous people I have ever met. She helped me build the confidence to ride and to be myself in the world. Every horse Liz owns and boards are sweet, complex and unique. There is a horse for everyone to build a deep connection with.  I had the chance to make connections with all the horses but the closest connection I had was with Scarlett. The things Liz, Scarlett and the other horses taught me will stay with me for my entire life.

Maddy – Student Livermore, CA

Maddy – Student Livermore, CA
Willow Brook Farm is a wonderland for animals and humans alike. Our
family was searching for a place to ride, but we found so much more.
Liz is brilliant, positive, kind and incredibly intuitive. There is so
much to learn about the horses and yourself and she is eager and
willing to teach it all! Whether you are just dipping your toes into
the horse world or it has been a part of you forever, Liz and her
horses will help you grow, lift your spirits and give you the
confidence to reach your goals. Each time that we drive away from the
farm, my daughter and I talk about how we can’t wait for the next
lesson or visit.

Katie, Student & Parent West Lebanon, NH

Katie, Student & Parent West Lebanon, NH

Contact

    Willow Brook Farm
    462 Willow Brook Rd.
    Plainfield NH, 03782

    Phone: (603) 510 0030
    Liz@wb-farm.com

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