The Willow Ridge Story
Whitney and Meredithe Bodnar
Who We Are
Willow Ridge is a premier Morgan training and riding destination with a proven show record, a beautiful professional facility, and a welcoming pathway for everyone from the first-time rider to the serious competitor
Training
From Developing young prospects to preparing experienced amateurs, Head Trainer Whitney Bodnar brings a thoughtful, individualized approach to every horse. Whitney brings 20+ years of experience to creating Championship performances in the Show Ring.
Showing
Willow Ridge Farm excels at putting horse and rider teams together for the show ring. With over 100 World and National titles to his training credit, Whitney Bodnar specializes in champion young horses and pairing the right rider with the right horse for show ring success.
Instruction
Both Meredithe Bodnar and Whitney Bodnar strive to be the best instructors they can, using their combined experiences to help educate the rider not only to have success in the show ring, but to use riding as a confidence builder for the world beyond the barn.
Meet The Willow Ridge Team
Whitney Bodnar
Owner, Head Trainer
Whitney Bodnar was raised in the Morgan community and as a third generation horseman, he has a deep passion and commitment to promoting the Morgan breed. Having been a successful part of his parent's training operation, Whitney has developed Willow Ridge with the same expertise and commitment that has earned him 100+ World and National titles in his training career. From developing young prospects to preparing experienced amateurs, Whitney Bodnar brings a thoughtful, individualized approach to every horse.
Meredithe Bodnar
Owner, Head Instructor,
Breeding Manager
Meredithe Bodnar has been involved in the show horse industry all her life. Growing up showing American Saddlebreds, Meredithe has developed her passion to promote the Morgan Horse. Deeply rooted in this passion is her efforts to contribute to the breed by introducing The Morgan to the public and developing a World Class Breeding program. The first horse to wear the WRF prefix in the show ring was named Reserve World Champion. A taste of what is to come from the breeding program.
Accomodations
Willow Ridge Farm offers comfort for both horse and client. With roomy 10X12 stalls, a working indoor arena that is 60X200, an outdoor arena in the nicer weather that is 100X250 and two different bullpens, the opportunities to train your horse to be the best competitor are limitless. WRF also features a one mile riding/driving trail to leg a horse up or give them a different perspective. Our barn is fully heated, with a front area for the clients to lounge, an office for discussing business matters, and a full bath for clients only. WRF also features a "kitchen" just off the grooming areas where clients can gather and watch the horses through a picture window that looks over the indoor arena.