TWO WILLOWS EQUINE

Equine Breeding and Development Centers

We are committed to producing quality warmblood performance horses through an extensive knowledge of animal health and competitive experience in hunters, jumpers and 3-day eventing. Prospects are raised on our ranch just minutes from Red Deer and trained utilizing professionals within the industry. We invite you to take a look.

Winner of the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Breeder of the Year award presented by the Alberta Hunter Horse Society.

We are please to announce our newly imported sport and breeding stallion Centim. Approved by The Canadian Warmblood Association and The Canadian Sport Horse Association.

Two Willows Equine is a partnership between Willow Butte Cattle Company (Janine Olson) and Willow Grove Stables (Trish Mrakawa).

Willow Butte Cattle Company operates as a 6000 head Custom Cattle Feedlot /Cow-calf operation. Situated on 5000 acres of rolling farm/ grassland Willow Butte provides the breeding portion of the Two Willows Equine Development Centres.

Broodmares have the opportunity to winter on open hayland. Young stock begin their education being exposed to all a working cattle operation has to offer. Exposure to heavy-duty farm equipment, cattle and the general workings of a feedlot, along with the opportunity to be part of a large group of horses lead to sound minds and quiet dispositions.

WILLOW GROVE STABLES

Willow Grove Stable is a professional equestrian facility specializing in hunter, jumper, equitation and three-day eventing. At Willow Grove we take pride in our personal hands-on approach to helping riders at all levels achieve their goals. We offer the best in riding, training, coaching and boarding services. 

We utilize such national programs as Equine Canada’s’ Long Term Equestrian Development and the Learn to Ride program where riders can receive recognition and achieve certification for both riding and stable management. We are also a training facility for developing coaches who wish to attain certification with the Equine Canada and Coaching Association of Canada programs. By mentoring prospective and existing coaches, Trish has helped many people realize success in their equestrian careers.

Continuing education sessions are conducted throughout the year, and training camps and day camps are held each summer. Willow Grove also hosts clinics and seminars in coaching development, sports psychology, physiotherapy, dressage, stable management, young horse development and jumping (to name a few) year round.

With an extensive educational and practical background in the horse and wellness industries, we are able to develop year long health and wellness programs for both horse and rider. Prevention is one of the keys in managing the health of both our horses and riders. We also pride ourselves at being able to recognize and rehabilitate horses with many lameness and/or health issues utilizing the latest products and information available.

We are located on Dunbow Rd. East 6 kms off of QE2 to 80th St. south and east on 2253 Dr.