About Us
Learn to Ride
Whether you're just starting out, or looking to take your riding to the next level, we are here to help you reach your riding goals! Celebration Farm offers private riding lessons on your own horse, or come start out on one of ours!
Come Horse Show With Us
We are proud to offer horse shows for whatever levels our riders are looking to compete at! From the local NIHJA shows to the highest national competitions, there is nothing more rewarding than helping riders reach their highest potentials!
Friendships, Family, Fun
Celebration Farm takes pride in encouraging riders to be their very best in the show ring, but also as they follow their dreams in life. Horses are magnificent animals that have much to teach us far beyond what we accomplish in the saddle.
Meet Our Team
Amy Farmer
Amy is the owner of Celebration Farm and has been riding and showing horses on the 'A' circuit for most of her life. With a bachelor's degree in education, Amy brings her knowledge and ability to teach together with her expertise in riding and horsemanship, to create a positive and successful environment for all students of our sport. Amy has brought students up from never having sat on a horse, all the way to competing at national competitions including USEF Pony Finals, Devon, and Harrisburg. Through the years, she has celebrated much success from the ponies all the way through the highest levels of the pro rings and attended clinics with some of the top professionals in the industry. Looking for further info on lessons, training, sale horses, or how to join our team? - Call Amy 847-553-8939
Kate Wichmann
Kate has worked side by side with Amy for over two decades and brings her knowledge and riding ability to students and horses at all levels of our program. Her ability to develop young horses and take them up through the levels in the hunter and jumper rings is truly a gift. Kate takes pride in her student's accomplishments whether they are learning to ride for fun, or to compete, and works closely with riders to ensure that they achieve their goals. Kate has accomplished much in the show ring herself having gone all the way to National finals during her college years, to huge success in both the hunter and jumper divisions - most recently competing 2 horses in the Green Hunter Incentive Finals in KY including her own homebred gelding CoStar! Looking for info on lessons or training? - call Kate 847-571-9582
Colleen McKay
Colleen found her love for horses at the age of 6 and by 12 she was competing in the short and long stirrup on the show circuit. As an amateur she enjoyed showing in the low medals and developed a love for training young green horses. Colleen began her career as a trainer in 2021 and enjoys watching the confidence grow in her riders of all ages. If you see Colleen around the barn, you'll notice that she can't live without her collection of funky riding socks! In her spare time, she takes care of her flock of 12 chickens, enjoys bingo and trivia night with her friends, and loves watching Marvel movies. We are thrilled to welcome Colleen to our team!
Luis & Gilardo
Luis and Gilardo are the absolute best grooms and barn managers in the business and our horses and students are truly blessed to have them working behind the scenes for us every day! The work these two put in daily to make sure our horses are happy and healthy is immeasurable. They are true professionals and bring loads of experience having worked at some of the top farms and horse shows in the country. Luis and Gil are true assets to our farm and show string alike. They are both always smiling and we are fortunate to call them a part of our Celebration Farm team and family!
Bobby, Esson, Prince Harry, and Sallie
Five of the very BEST horses/ponies to teach anyone the basics of riding whether you are just starting out or looking to further your skills! This crew is safe, reliable, and have the ability to take you where you want to go and we feel blessed to have them every day! Shareboard and in-house lease options are sometimes available for those who want to dip their toe in to horse ownership - call or message Amy for details!
Have Questions?
Feel free to call us anytime with questions about pricing, boarding options, showing, or sales!