Meet the team at monarch farms
Sam Keats
Sam grew up in California before moving to Aiken when she was in high school. Now a student at USC Aiken, she is getting her undergrad in Psychology and then planning to move on to get her Masters and PhD in Clinical Psychology. Sam has been riding all her life and actively helping run barns. She has competed through beginner novice in the three-day Eventing and is working towards getting her medals in dressage. Sam has found a passion for learning about the behaviors of the horse and incorporating them into her training using positive reinforcement. She has worked and participated in kids' clubs/camps since a very early age and is excited to develop her program here in Aiken.
Janice Keats
Janice grew up in England and took her BHS exams before relocating to California in the late 80s. Janice has managed barns, run her own training program, and competed up through the preliminary level in Eventing and third level in dressage. Janice has hosted and led kids programs and camps for over thirty years. She loves meeting people, making people laugh, and continues to be active in the horse community. Janice loves teaching and competing locally. She has a passion for teaching young adults and youth.