Meet The Herd at monarch farms
Lollypop
Lollypop is a 13.2hh, 25-year-old bay pony. Although she may be retired now Lollypop has shown the ropes of eventing and dressage to many kids and will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who have had the pleasure to know her!
Rio
SChool pONY
Rio is a 14.2hh chestnut quarterhorse who is our main school horse. She is 19 years old and has lots of trail experience with one of the comfiest trots you will ever feel. Rio is a barn favorite due to her calm, relaxed attitude and love for affection!
Captian Jack
"rIVER"
Captain Jack or known around the barn as River is a newer addition to the school program. He is a 2007 Hanoverian that stands at 14.3hh. After his purchase in 2018, he was originally ridden by Sam and showed eventing through beginner novice and schooled through training level. In July 2020, the pair switched their focus more to dressage and placed in the top three in every show they attended at training and first level. Now he is ridden by Janice and is working up the levels of dressage with her.
QFH Night at the Opera
"Venice"
Venice is a bay gelding standing at approximately 14.1hh. He was caught in Adobe Town, WY before being held in Tennessee. In the short time Sam has worked with him, she has commented on his curiousness, playfulness, and beautiful gates. Make sure to stay updated on his journey by following Sam's social media!
Here is his GoFundMe if you would like to contribute to his new journey.
Quite Feine
"Ellie"
Quite Feine or Ellie is a 2012 Oldenburg mare who is the tallest of the heard at 16.1hh. She was bought by Janice in 2015 to be her upper-level dressage prospect. In May of 2021, Sam took over the ride on Ellie and after a few bumps in the road, she is restarting her with R+ training. Ellie is one of the sweetest mares you will ever meet and she is truly Sam's heart horse. Make sure to follow along with her transformation on Sam's TikTok and YouTube!
QFH Thunder Kid
"TEDDY"
Thunder Kid or Teddy was purchased by Sam in August of 2021. He is a 16hh, 2016 OTTB and is one of her personal horses. But with his exceptional temperament and eagerness to learn, Sam has decided to put him up for half-lease as he gains more experience. Teddy is one of the most willing horses Sam has ever worked with and she can't wait to get him out competing in the 2024 season! Make sure to keep an eye out for when he officially is available for half-lease.