The Dream Team
Brian Dunlap - Co-Owner
Nicole Pelfrense - Operations Manager
Zoe Wahr - Associate Trainer
Brian is Kimberly's husband and takes an active role in the day to day operations of the farm. He is an engineer for a company in Holland, but you will find him out working around the farm and enjoying the horses on nights and weekends. He started learning to ride about 5 years ago and shares his horse "Banjo" with the team for lessons.
Brian is Kimberly's husband and takes an active role in the day to day operations of the farm. He is an engineer for a company in Holland, but you will find him out working around the farm and enjoying the horses on nights and weekends. He started learning to ride about 5 years ago and shares his horse "Banjo" with the team for lessons. He even tried showing Western Dressage once!
The only problem with Brian is that he never says "no" when Kimberly says they need another horse!!
Zoe Wahr - Associate Trainer
Nicole Pelfrense - Operations Manager
Zoe Wahr - Associate Trainer
Zoe has been riding with Kimberly for a few years. Although Dressage was newer to her, she did grow up in a training family, living in Manton, MI where her mom, Jennifer Wahr, owns and operates Wahr Performance Horses. Jennifer has a background in Dressage herself, so instilled the value of classical principles and biomechanics in Zoe f
Zoe has been riding with Kimberly for a few years. Although Dressage was newer to her, she did grow up in a training family, living in Manton, MI where her mom, Jennifer Wahr, owns and operates Wahr Performance Horses. Jennifer has a background in Dressage herself, so instilled the value of classical principles and biomechanics in Zoe from a young age.
Zoe has been particularly interested in knowing more about biomechanics and how it can improve every horse, regardless of the breed or sport of choice. Zoe is actively involved in showing Ranch Riding and Reiners, as well as making her Dressage debut this summer aboard Willow Ridge's "Bravo Zulu"; posting excellent scores including a 74.5%, which was the highest score of the entire show that weekend. Zoe is a kind, feeling rider with excellent instincts. She is currently schooling 2nd Level Dressage but also has a wealth of experience in basic horsemanship, young horse starting and confidence building.
Zoe is an engineer by trade and graduated from Michigan Tech University.
Nicole Pelfrense - Operations Manager
Nicole Pelfrense - Operations Manager
Nicole Pelfrense - Operations Manager
Nicole rejoined our Team earlier in 2022 as our Operations Manager. She oversees the facility, grounds, and day to day horse care. She was my working student as a teenager but left to follow an amazing opportunity to work for the world-renowned Hampton Green Farm in Wellington, FL.
She has now returned to Willow Ridge with a wealth of exp
Nicole rejoined our Team earlier in 2022 as our Operations Manager. She oversees the facility, grounds, and day to day horse care. She was my working student as a teenager but left to follow an amazing opportunity to work for the world-renowned Hampton Green Farm in Wellington, FL.
She has now returned to Willow Ridge with a wealth of experience in world-class care and stable management! She is truly my right hand and we are so blessed to have her back!!!
Nicole owns a PRE mare, Diva HGF and also rides my Hanoverian mare, Dior VT in her retirement.
Ella - Stable Assistant
Ella - Stable Assistant
Nicole Pelfrense - Operations Manager
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Ella has been with us since Spring of 2024. What our clients love most about Ella is her sharp eye for detail and attentiveness to the horses.
Ella is in college at GVSU and we look forward to having her as a part of our team while she is in school :)
Grace
Ella - Stable Assistant
Grace
Grace used to work with us as a stable assistant while in Cosmetology school. She now works in the beauty industry full time but is back as a training assistant, helping with young or green horses.