Willowin Farms

06/17/2026

Prettiest little pony I ever did know. Faircourt Icewine Erin Gilmore Photography Loudoun Benefit Horse Show Jill Waligura Diemar Irelyn Diemar

06/17/2026

Finn and Taj think they are twins.

06/15/2026

I often talk about how ponies become their best selves when they learn to love and trust a child, and over time other children. A pony who wants to take care of a child and do their best for them is worth their weight in gold. I’ve seen “problem” ponies transformed by a child with tenacity and a genuine love for them. Last week I saw that this is also true for horses and adults. I’ve had Izzy for several years now. I tried at first to make her a hunter. I tried a lot of riders on her who couldn’t ride her very bouncy trot and, at least back then, difficult canter. Who were not patient with her need to know you before she will trust you. Who reacted when she was nervous rather than comforting her. And then she met Heather. Heather had the tenacity to stick with Izzy when she was hard. She never tried to make Izzy fit into any box. She just took her time. She got to know Izzy and she took care of her with the same love she takes care of her own horse. She spent time taking her out for hacks and trail rides. She carefully built up her strength, stamina and confidence on the flat a long time before she turned her toward a jump. When she did, she was patient and not punishing when Izzy was figuring it all out. And then the magic began. Izzy began to love and trust Heather. She began to try hard for her. She began to take care of her the best she could. They became a team. Thank you Heather, for loving my horse like your own. For being patient and kind and never having an agenda other finding a job she loves and can do well. Congratulations on an amazing first rated jumper show together. It was all worth the wait to see you both shine. Heather Hammack Loudoun Benefit Horse Show Erin Gilmore Photography

06/14/2026

All clear blues for Waverleigh WF and Heather at Loudoun Benefit Horse Show! Erin Gilmore Photography

06/14/2026

Our ponies and riders had a fantastic day at Loudoun Benefit Horse Show.
With as many as 22 competitors, our crew brought home ribbons in excellent company!

Coleridge and Fiona won both children’s pony medals, were 3,5 in the large children’s and 7th in the classic.

Playdate and Irelyn 6th in the s/m children’s.

Faircourt Icewine and Irelyn 2 and 3rd in the children’s pony medals, 5th in the s/m children’s and 12th in the classic.

Sundance and Aurora 4th VHSA children’s medal, 2 in the s/m children’s pony under saddle with a 6th and 8th over fences.

Empire’s Arya and Izzy 2 and 5 in the medals, 6ths in the large children’s under saddle.

06/14/2026

More from Loudoun Benefit Horse Show Erin Gilmore Photography

06/12/2026

So excited to return to this show!!

🐴 Entries are Open for the 2026 Warrenton Pony Show! 🐴

Join us June 24–28 for five days of competition, tradition, special events, championships, derbies, and fun at one of Virginia’s most historic horse shows.

📝 Enter online:
https://horseshowsonline.com/ShowDetails?ShowGUID=f51d9101-e385-4b01-8d18-bd1e7b673701

Questions? Contact Show Secretary Debbie Bowden:
📞 (757) 630-8593
📧 [email protected]

Don't wait—get your entries in and make plans to join us in Warrenton!

06/07/2026

📢 Schedule Update for Tuesday!

Ticketed warm-ups will be available from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in all hunter rings. There will be no designated times by height, giving riders added flexibility throughout the day.

For complete event details and updates, visit http://LoudounBenefit.org.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to the 75th Loudoun Benefit Horse Show, presented by Piedmont Equine Practice, beginning Tuesday at the Grafton and Salem Showgrounds!

06/05/2026

01/18/2026

Fiona and Coleridge started the 2026 show season in style at ! Champion pleasure horse/pony. Champion Modified Hunter. Champion with a clean sweep in the Large Pony Hunters. Looking forward for their first A rated at next week’s McDonogh Horse Show!