Monique Potts: A Lifelong Connection with Horses
Monique Potts has been immersed in the world of horses her entire life. Born in Erie, Colorado, she grew up on a small acreage where her mother, JanieJill Tointon, bred, sold, and trained horses, as well as offered riding lessons.
"I am always willing to keep learning," Monique says. "Working with horses means recognizing that there is always something new to discover."
Since 2003, Monique has shared her techniques with both children and adults. "Life at the ranch has given me the chance to experience both the rewards and challenges of living with horses. I strive to ensure my students learn the same valuable lessons. I love animals, and I believe horses, in particular, have much to teach us about life."
Monique's passion for learning has also drawn her into the competitive show world, where she is interested in both cow horse events and dressage. She has an exceptional dressage partner in her horse, Niguel, with whom she earned her Bronze and Silver Medals after only a few years in the sport. Recently, she also acquired a cow horse prospect, Ballerina, who is thriving Monique has exciting aspirations in the cow horse world with her as well.
Monique Potts has been immersed in the world of horses her entire life. Born in Erie, Colorado, she grew up on a small acreage where her mother, JanieJill Tointon, bred, sold, and trained horses, as well as offered riding lessons.
"I am always willing to keep learning," Monique says. "Working with horses means recognizing that there is always something new to discover."
Since 2003, Monique has shared her techniques with both children and adults. "Life at the ranch has given me the chance to experience both the rewards and challenges of living with horses. I strive to ensure my students learn the same valuable lessons. I love animals, and I believe horses, in particular, have much to teach us about life."
Monique's passion for learning has also drawn her into the competitive show world, where she is interested in both cow horse events and dressage. She has an exceptional dressage partner in her horse, Niguel, with whom she earned her Bronze and Silver Medals after only a few years in the sport. Recently, she also acquired a cow horse prospect, Ballerina, who is thriving Monique has exciting aspirations in the cow horse world with her as well.
✨2024 Ranch Horse Spectacular✨
We had an exciting week at Ranch horse spectacular! We came home with some great memories, laughs, wins, losses, a buckle and even a concussion. Let’s look at the break down.
Austin had an amazing show with SLN Maken A Splash (Splashy). He took home the 2024 COWN open champion, and I couldn’t be more proud and excited for these two! Splashy gave so much effort in her cow classes. Seeing the try that this horse has was so cool to watch, and on top of that, their reining patterns were beautiful.
Results 🏆 CoWN Open reining: 1st place/10 (both judges) CoWN Open ranch pleasure: 1st & 2nd place/11 CoWN Open cutting: 3rd place/6 (both judges) CoWN Open cow horse: 5th place/6 (both judges) CoWN Open ranch trail: 3rd place/10 (both judges) AQHA Sr Ranch trail: 9th place/16 (both judges)
Monique also had a successful show with Sailors Shining Star (aka Ballerina). They took home 2nd overall in the junior! This was only Ballerinas second show and this spicy little mare was so fun to watch. Monique started Ballerina in 2021 and her patience and hard work shows! Congrats to these two, they are a great pair.
Results🏆 AQHA reining: 8th place/11 (both judges) CoWN Jr reining: 3rd & 4th place/6 CoWN Jr ranch trail: 3rd place/6 (both judges) CoWN Jr Cow horse: 3rd place/4 (both judges) CoWN Jr ranch pleasure class: 5th place/7 (both judges) All breed working western rail: 2nd and 3rd place/5
Kaci was also able to show Splashy, and we incredibly proud of the way that they both handled an unfortunate situation. It was sadly cut short by a freak accident and they were unable to place in the working western trail classes, but what they were able to accomplish was so fun. We are thankful to report that she only walked away with a concussion and sore neck from the fall.
Again, thank you to everyone who helped and thank you to everyone who has reached out!
Results 🏆 CoWN novice reining: 12th place/19 (both judges) CoWN novice ranch horse pleasure: 1st & 2nd place/16 CoWN novice non pro ranch trail: 5th place/22 (both judges)
Next stop in the 2024 show season —> Gold Rush ✨ (unless we find a show before then)
I also attended Dressage for the cure
Phoenix K.F did his first show with Taryn as I was not supposed to be riding. Thank you Taryn for taking this on last minute and killing it. Phoenix got 1st in his 1-1 class and a 75% in material.
Niguel and I got a 65% in 4-3 after a pretty hairy warm up.
I will be showing both at Nighthawk My first ever PSG I am hoping to get my silver medal. Phoenix will be doing the 4yo test with hopes maybe we could make lamplight happen this. Big goals for all but we are hopeful.
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