About Me
Hi! My name is Katrina, I am so happy you are here! Willow Brooke Equestrian is approximately 15 acres, located just north of Drayton Valley, AB in the hamlet of Rocky Rapids.
Growing up, I competed heavily in the AQHA all around circuit before becoming devoted to the 4-H program with projects including horses, beef, and swine. As I got older, I focused less on showing and more on training; mostly in barrel racing and the hunter/jumper world instilling a strong foundation on my horses with natural horsemanship and dressage basics.
Coming back into the show world as an amateur, I struggled to find quality, affordable riding apparel which inspired the creation of our brand Derby Clothing Company. During this time, I owned and retrained several off the track thoroughbreds before moving to Alberta and starting Willow Brooke Equestrian.
My program starts with a solid foundation from the ground to give the horse a clear understanding of expectations and give them tools to seamlessly transition into under saddle work. My aim is to give horses as much experience and miles with minimal stress, keeping them relaxed and trusting.
I truly believe that all disciplines can benefit from both groundwork and proper dressage foundational skills. We mix training sessions between ring work, field work, and trail rides to keep horses engaged with proper fitness. Just like myself, I also like my horses to cross train with their discipline for overall health, training, and exposure.
Airwaves
2012 Thoroughbred Gelding
Dean was purchased in Spring 2020, where we spent a majority of the year getting his vet and chiropractic work up before starting fitness training. Starting in 2022 we competed very successfully in dressage and jumpers with big goals for the future on the eventing circuit. Dean has some ongoing needs and is a forever resident with me.
HW Danza La Sombra
2022 Andalusian x Arabian Mare
Ava came into our lives in spring of 2025 as the type of horse that chooses her family. She quickly became queen bee and was one of the easiest starts ever. With only 7 rides she went on to show and win at her first all around show. Quickly turning from a resale in for training to a personally owned mount. We will continue to show and eventually breed Ava.
Rhiannon’s Fancy “Rory”
2018 Welsh Pony Mare
Rory was purchased Spring of 2021 with the aspiration of being a children’s mount and broodmare to pass along her unique colouring, personality, and most importantly amazing conformation and disposition. I do not foresee Rory leaving our farm anytime soon, she has become resident baby sitter for all new and young horses.
Cookie
2024 Grade Mare
Cookie is a new member of the farm and is enjoying pasture time growing up and getting lots of loving and brushing sessions. We will wait to see what she has in store the next couple years but would love for her to mature into a family trail and lesson horse years down the line.
TRK Lets Storm Jackson
2022 Morgan Gelding
Jackson originally came in for training and sales but showed such great promise as a childrens riding and showing mount we decided to keep him around for awhile. Jackson will continue his show career in 2026 and we cannot wait to see what he will accomplish next!