Meet The Horses Of A.R. Willden Show Stables
Barn Name: Sampson "Sam"
Show Name: Uncle Sam
Owner: Andrea Rajniak Willden
Meet Sam, a Thoroughbred X Paint, he is owned by Andrea and is one of her main English lesson horses. He has anywhere from beginners all the way to advanced riders that ride him. Andrea trusts this horse with anyone and he's a great horse to learn and advance on.
Barn Name: Rocko
Show Name: Caruso
Owner: Andrea Rajniak Willden
Meet Rocko, an OTTB, he is owned by trainer Andrea. He has been such a great addition to the team. He's got the biggest personality and he strives to please. He is one of our lesson horses in our program.
Barn Name: Jet
Show Name: Frequent Flyer
Owner: Andrea Rajniak Willden
Meet Jet, he's a Swedish Warmblood X Paint, he is one of the horses that's part of our lesson program. He has the funnest personality and is an absolute sweetheart who is great with kids!
Barn Name: Tennessee
Show Name: Desperado
Owner: Andrea Rajniak Willden
Meet Tennessee, he's an AQHA ex chariot racer. He is currently owned by Andrea. He has been under her training and has come so far that he is now a lesson horse. He's got such a good brain and awesome personality!
Barn Name: Azalea
Show Name: Because I Said So
Owner: Kacey Barnes
Meet Azalea, she is a 20 year old Haflinger mare. She is one of our lesson horses in our program.
Barn Name: Jazz
Show Name: Casino Royale
Owner: Andrea Rajniak Willden
Meet Jazz, he's an AQHA ex team roper that Andrea has turned into a Hunter/Jumper. He is currently owned by Andrea and is one of our horses in our lesson program!
Barn Name: Cloudy
Show Name: Partly Cloudy
Owner: Andrea Rajniak Willden
Meet Cloudy, she's an AQHAxPaint mare. She is currently owned by Andrea and is one of our horses in our lesson program.
Barn Name: Duke
Show Name: John Wayne
Owner: Andrea Rajniak Willden
Meet Duke, he is owned by Andrea Willden. He is a 9 year old Percheron and stands 19.3hh. He was broke to ride and drive by the Amish. He is currently Andrea's lesson horse. We got him to accommodate bigger beginner riders and help them achieve their riding goals! He's the biggest puppy dog and is a big pleaser.
Barn Name: Poppy
Show Name: Mary Poppins
Owner: Amanda Speer
Meet Poppy, she's an AQHAxAppaloosa and is part of our lesson program.
Barn Name: Indy
Show Name: Indy 500
Owner: Andrea Rajniak Willden
Meet Indy, she's an ArabianXSaddlebred and used to show in the Arabian world. She is now part of our lesson program!
Barn Name: Leo
Show Name: Leap of Faith
Owner: Andrea Rajniak Willden
Meet Leo, he's an Andalusian gelding that was imported from Spain. We're super excigted to have him as one of our horses in our lesson program!
Barn Name: Mufasa
Show Name: Make It A Double
Owner: Kacey Barnes
Meet Mufasa, he's an OTTB that was shipped from Georgia. He is currently Kacey's new baby and we are looking forward to their future together!
Barn Name: Kenai
Show Name: Polaris
Owner: Jenny Nicholas
Meet Kenai, he is an OTTB shipped here from Florida. He is currently owned by Jenny. Kenai is Jenny's first horse, and we are so excited to have these guys in training with us. Jenny has been riding with us for two years now and we are so excited to guide her through this exciting new adventure in her life! They will be showing for their first time this season.
Barn Name: Speedy
Show Name: Santorini
Owner: Andrea Rajniak Willden
Meet Speedy, he is a 17.2HH Hanoverian gelding imported from Germany. Andrea got him from a very well known Dressage trainer in California, who Andrea is very good friends with. They both thought a career change would be in his best interest and he is absolutely thriving in Andrea's program and the Hunter/Jumper world. He is now one of Andrea's Derby horses.
Barn Name: Dino
Show Name: Roccadino
Owner: Andrea Rajniak Willden
Meet Dino, he is a 17HH Hanoverian Gelding imported from Germany. Andrea also got him from a very well known Dressage trainer in California, who Andrea is very good friends with. They both thought a career change would be in his best interest and he is absolutely thriving in Andrea's program and the Hunter/Jumper world. He is now one of Andrea's Derby horses.
Barn Name: Dixzy
Show Name: Chispi Affair
Owner: Andrea Rajniak Willden
Meet Dixzy, she is an OTTB shipped form Georgia. She is Andrea's jumper and may transition into being her broodmare.
Barn Name: Betcha
Show Name: I'll Fly With You
Owner: Anneka Johns
Meet Betcha, he is an OTTB that Andrea originally owned. Anneka is Andrea's working student and she took the leap and decided to purchase Betcha. We are so excited for the future of these two!
Barn Name: Beale
Show Name: A Hint Of Ginger
Owner: Peggy Aagard
Meet Beale, he is an OTTB and is the center of attention at the barn. Peggy came to us wanting to sharpen her riding skills and make sure she is riding appropriately for Beale. She loved our program so much that she put Beale in training and they competed in their first show October 2022. They have fallen in love with showing and are now part of our show team!
Barn Name: Hanna
Show Name: Defying Gravity
Owner: Andrea Rajniak Willden/Catie Morris
Meet Hanna, she is an Oldenburg mare. She may be little but she sure can jump! She has been part of our sales/lease program and she is looking for her perfect owner. This mare has a ton of talent and Andrea has been taking her into the show ring successfully winning Champion of the 3' Division in 2021.
Barn Name: Bravado
Show Name: Note To Self
Owner: JillJones
Meet Bravado, he is an OTTB gelding. Jill sent Bravado to us to build him up and put the riding foundation and training on him to create a competitive horse. Bravado's first show year will be the 2023 show year and we are so excited to watch him grow!
