NEWS ARCHIVE

A Winning Team

Taylor Dorsey and Misty proudly show off their first and second place rosettes from the recent Walnut Hollow Farm horse show. Hundreds of family members and friends braved the rainy weather to support their riders. Congratulations to everyone who participated. You are all winners!

Ashley Brown heads to Germany to train with Pollmann-Schweckhorst equestrian team

Ashley Brown of Londonderry, New Hampshire has been selected as the first student exchange equestrian from New Hampshire to study riding and horsemanship with the internationally acclaimed Pollmann-Schweckhorst family in Gut Bärbroich, Germany. During her visit, Ashley will learn about horsemanship, barn management, and international showing. She leaves July 19th! Keep us posted on your adventure Ashley and congratulations on being selected for this great honor!

American Defenders Pitcher Juan Padilla and his family pay a visit to WHF

Juan Padilla, his wife Ericka and their daughter Nikol came to Walnut Hollow Farm on June 8th. Nikol, who loves horses as many young girls do, had a riding lesson on Misty with Rowena McMahon - instructor and owner of Walnut Hollow Farm. Nikol thoroughly enjoyed her lesson and plans to ride again later in the week.

Padilla pitches for the American Defenders of New Hampshire - affiliated with the independent Can-Am baseball league. He hails from Puerto Rico and was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 24th round of the 1998 amateur entry draft. Padilla has major league experience as a relieving pitcher with the New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Mets. More photos here.