Menagerie Stables

09/14/2026

Post Monarch Horse Show turn out zoomies with Apollo and Mika. We like to let them just be horses the day after a show to stretch their legs and have fun.

09/13/2026

09/13/2026

Congratulations to Amina and Apollo on another fantastic equation performance at Monarch Series Championship. She executed a perfect pattern and came away with a Top Ten performance in the UPHA Senior Pleasure Equitation Finals.

We are also proud to say Amina was awarded the UPHA 2026 Senior Pleasure Equitation Sportsmanship award, which was voted on by all her fellow competitors. We couldn’t be prouder of the gracious and kind equestrian she has become!

09/12/2026

Congratulations to Amina and Walterway’s Hit The Marc (Apollo) on a top 10 finish in the Pleasure Equitation Senior Olympics at Monarch tonight, as well as being the 2026 IASPHA Senior Olympics Scholarship Recipient! What a surprise!

Onto the UPHA Pleasure Equitation Finals tomorrow!

“Perseverance isn't about believing you won't give up until you win, it's about believing you won't give up when you lose.” ~ Chris Bennett

09/08/2026

And a quick unpack, repack, switch trailers, and jam to the Hamilton soundtrack to arrive at Monarch National Championships for the Pleasure Equitation Olympics and UPHA Pleasure Equitation Finals. Good luck to everyone at Monarch this week!

09/08/2026

We had a blast at the IaAHA Fall Society Horse Extravaganza! So many fantastic rides despite the triple digit temperatures. We are so honored to be coaching such a fantastic group of young horsewomen who also work together and support each other! Congratulations to all our riders on a a wonderful weekend!

09/03/2026

We are set up and ready for the IaAHA Society Horse Extravaganza! It is being held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds…come on down to the fair and cheer us on! Good luck at everyone this weekend!

08/21/2026

The Iowa State Fair was one for the books! We are exhausted but so grateful. Every rider give their all in their classes and came back with excellent rides and ribbons. We are so proud that our riders are not only amazing riders, great sports, but also amazing breed ambassadors to the general public who came and visited our horses.

Some highlights from the show:

⭐️Amina and Apollo: Adrian Bell Saddle Seat Equitation Perpetual Trophy Grand Champion
⭐️Addi and Jack: Saddle Seat Equitation Top 3
⭐️Elise and Jack: Country Pleasure Champions
⭐️Haylen and Trooper: Classic Pleasure Champion
⭐️Taya and Cherry: Reserve Grand Champion Open Hunt
⭐️Emma and Eddie: Open Hunt Championship Too 3 (out of 9!)
⭐️Brookelyn and Apollo: Show Pleasure Reserve Champion and Reserve Grand Champion

08/18/2026

Horses are in and we are set up at the Iowa State Fair Society Horse Show! We are in row E/F (stalls 521-525, 621-625) in the middle of the barn. Come say hi!

The horses all have posters describing them, which were a hit last year! Big thanks to our rider Taya for designing all the posters…they look great!

Our show begins tonight at 8 pm! Good luck to everyone at the fair!

08/16/2026

Not only do we teach riders at Menagerie, but we are so excited to also have a barn family of talented volunteers! We want to congratulate our volunteer MaryAnn on her lovely performance at the Iowa Stare Fair Fiddle Contest this morning! And a few of her barn family was there to cheer her on! Congratulations MaryAnn!