Midnight Train Equestrian

09/07/2026

We had a fun but HOT weekend at Poplar. Catherine Montalbo and her beautiful mare, Gigi, trotted down centerline for the first time in over a year. We have been going in depth at home, re-learning and solidifying the aids. As well as completely changing Gigi’s way of going in her work. Even though the scores weren’t quite there, we were able to break apart their Saturday test and gain 2 additional points in Sunday’s test! Progress over perfection allllllll day. 👏 I think one of the greatest quotes I have ever been told is, “You have to fall in love with the process.” So proud of these two!

08/13/2026

Horses are hard. Today absolutely sucked. But, horses and heart break definitely show you who your real supporters are. Prayers for the MTE family would be appreciated.

08/06/2026

Ahhhhh! Got our grass dressage ring up today! So exciting to be able to get out of the arena to work! Lily Koon Catherine Montalbo Break N Run Farms

08/02/2026

Life of a trainer…. LOL

07/26/2026

For your consideration:

✨Grandview BR✨
Affectionately known as “Gigi” in the barn.

USEF #5344619 (lifetime)
USDF #1143612

- 2014 registered Holsteiner (Holsteiner x Trakehner) mare (Concerto Grosso x Carnegie)
- Everyone’s bay DREAM
- 16.3 hands
- Current owner purchased from original breeder in 2020.
- Shown through 2nd level by her AA owner; schooling the 3rd level work with a green change.
- No buck, spook, bolt, or rear.
- Can have a dominant personality in the field, does best with geldings.
- Happiest in the sandbox, aka dressage land!
- Loves having her “person”, and bonds closely with one person.
- Loads, clips, stands for vet & farrier.
- Enjoys hacking out alone or with friends.
- Exact same horse off property at both shows and clinics, no show prep needed.
- UTD on all vetting.
- Typical low level maintenance required for a horse her age and workload.
- Fell getting off trailer in Nov. 2023 due to no fault of her own, fractured left fibula (non-weight-bearing) is fully healed without issues, 100% sound; post-injury x-rays available upon interest.
- Has small sarcoids on neck and lower back that do not interfere with any tack function or work.
- Schools in a a crank noseband, no flash, and an eggbutt myler with a low port.
- LOVELY mare with super potential to go higher.

Location: Ooltewah, TN
Price: Low $xx,###
Contact Lily Koon or Midnight Train Equestrian for more information!

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07/17/2026

We have two AWESOME horses available for full or half lease at Flat Rock Ranch!

These two have consistently been in my program for quite a while now, love these two mares to pieces. 💕

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06/18/2026

GiGi girl 💕

06/15/2026

GiGi is getting stronger and stronger every day! Getting more solid in her 2nd level quality and starting baby pieces of the third level work. Those turns on the haunches are looking much more through👀. She will be hitting the market soon!! Exciting things ahead for this mare.

05/20/2026

Well this weekend some of the MTE team took on Poplar Place Farm! We had the best time.

Lesley Myers Sophie & Lu got 4th in the Starter 3 phase!

Anna Baldwin & Gunner got a 3rd and a 4th in their jumper rounds! Gunner was a star for his first time off property in YEARS.

Heather Denis Smith & Chet got 4th in the Tadpole 3 phase!! Their first show together ever. Chet is not an easy ride, but he is a GREAT teacher and it was awesome getting to see him reward Smith for her efforts with him!

Sarah & Jolene had their first show as a team, and Sarah’s FIRST SHOW EVER!! They rode Intro A and placed 2nd!

Heather Sweet Aven & Sunny SMASHED their first Amoeba 3 phase! Leading by almost 8 points after dressage. These two are moving up to Starter!

Tess Prentice got to FLY herself down to watch her boy Chet and Smith’s first show as well! So cool.

Our amazing team family had meals for us, kept us cool in the heat, and so much more. A huge thanks to my amazing fiancé Garrett for taking time off of work to come and help us out and cheer on the girls!

I am so proud of the riders that these ladies are becoming. I think my favorite thing about this weekend was being able to sit and talk about how to push through when things don’t exactly go how you want them to with the girls. These ladies continuously want to be better for their horses, and better horsewomen overall. That is what I am most proud of. They put their horses first in every situation, and their horses reward them for that.

Videos to come!

05/12/2026

Miss Hallie has come to stay with Auntie Lily for a while at Break N Run Farms. She has settled in beautifully! She is easily one of the smartest, most personable, and kindest 3 year olds I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.