Dandelion Farm

06/19/2024

Available for trials in Traverse City, MI 6/17-7/14

🌼AVM Bellissima ( #5829650): 9yo, 17hh, Irish Sporthorse mare. Bella was imported in January 2023 and has a record through the 1.35 in Europe. Stateside, Bella has shown through the 1.20. She also has filled in as an equitation and done the USETs. Safe, safe, safe to the jump, no stop, no spook, no tricks. Good lead change, huge step, and forgiving as they come. Priced in the low/mid 5s to lease or low 6s to purchase!

🌼Socrates Vant’t Ravennest Z ( #5657215): 11yo, 17hh, Belgian Warmblood gelding. Soco is a 1.15 packer with a record up to the 1.20 and can also double as an equitation horse as well. He is forgiving beyond words to the jumps, always jumps, no peak, easy as the come. Huge step, quiet, and easy lead change. Happy to do any job from .85 and up. Priced in the low 6 figures.

PM for more details

05/14/2024

🌺 Lamplight Spring Week 1 Highlights 🌺

Congratulations to all the DF riders this week!!!!!!

John Puckett and Unbreakable Z were the winners of the adult hunter classic!

Grace Dougherty and Sugarbrook Unveiled were the winners of the regular pony hunter classic!

Quinn Kilbane and Long Game won the bit o’straw hunter derby!

Marcy Tremblay and Silent Partner won the a/o classic and were reserve champion of the division! This pair also earned 3rd in the national derby!

Ames Leber and Casper won 2 of the 3 classes in the 15-17 equitation resulting in a championship!

Addie Detor and Fellow won the jump seat medal!

Bailey Wise and Game Time won 3 classes in the short stirrup hunter resulting in champion of the division!

Eva Hunt and Invictus PL had amazing rounds in the 1.0 Jr jumper earning a ribbon in every class!

Josh Graves and Silent Partner were champion of the 3’3’’ performance!

Olivia Antonenko and Paradisio won 2 classes in the low children’s hunter!

Grace Dougherty and RT Crescendo earned 2nd in the child pony classic!!

Addie Detor and For Kazimir VD Schoordijkhoeve ended the weekend with a 2nd in the 1.10 Jr jumper!

04/27/2024

🛟 HELP QUAIL RUN HORSE CENTER 🛟Elkhorn, NE

Yesterday an EF 5 Tornado (if you are not a tornado expert this is classified as catastrophic with > 200 miles winds) landed at Quail Run Horse Center, in Elkhorn, NE during the Hunter/Jumper A show.
Fortunately no human casualties were encountered, but some of the horses have been severely injured and are still being triaged and evaluated by vets at this time.
Some of the show barns, the indoor and a lot of the infrastructures have been destroyed. The orgarnizers and some of the competitors lost everything and the clean up process is going to be daunting.
So we are working on establishing what the immediate needs are as we would like to help them. Some of the horses got trapped in the stalls while others ended up loose and gone for hours.

At this time everybody, horses and humans are safe but this is a big mess and huge material loss for many of them.

We can help by donating to their GoFundMe, all the money will go directly to Quail Run Horse Center.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏🏻

https://gofund.me/145faaa8

04/10/2024

💕🌴 WEC Ocala 2024 was a tremendous success for Dandelion Farm. We earned tricolors, top ribbons, high scores, and we were fast and clear in the jumper ring. We knocked the rust off, explored new divisions, and moved up in division heights. We laughed daily, ate a lot of Ralph’s, and learned more than we wanted to about scratches/skin issues in the Florida climate. Eight weeks, twenty horses, and we were surrounded by great people the entire time. We could not have asked for a more successful winter circuit!

Our deepest thanks go out to all who supported us both near and far. We are overwhelmingly grateful for all the hard-working individuals and wonderful horses who made this horse show possible.🌴💕

03/11/2024

Fabulous group of horses for sale at WEC Ocala!

“Swagger”: (5339680) 13yo, 16hh, warmblood gelding. He is a fabulous WT-2’6” horse that is safe as they come. Always jumps, great lead change, cute mover and jumper. Easy to prep at the horses and very easy to have in the barn! Priced in the mid-fives.

“Paradisio”: (5295997) 15yo, 16hh, Westphalian gelding. Safe safe safe 2’-2’6” packer that is as reliable as they come. Auto lead change, always jumps, no spook, no tricks, great mover and cute jumper. Little to no prep at the shows and easy to have! Priced in the high-fives.

“Iron Butterfly L.C.”: 10yo, 15.3 holsteiner mare. Perfect .85 to 1.0m jumper who can jump 1.10 as well. This mare want to win and is THE winner. Great lead change, big step, blast to ride, and great in the barn. Price in the mid-fives.

PM for more details, price, and video!

11/17/2023

🌟SUPER SAFE and competitive .85 -.95 jumper for sale🌟

Catalina is a 13yo mare with a heart of gold! Cat has ZERO spook, a very ride-able motor, easy jump, great changes and a forgiving personality. She has successfully shown at WEC, GLEF and dozens of other venues across the Midwest without batting an eye. She’s easily in the top 3 placings anywhere she shows. She’s very easy to manage and a delight to have in the barn.

More videos available upon request.

USEF # 5734567

Purchase price in the lower ✋’s starting with a 2.
Lease option available to the right home.

Contact Mia Forbes at 515-250-5557 to set up a trial!

10/23/2023

🌟SUPER SAFE and competitive .85 -.95 jumper for sale🌟

Catalina is a 13yo TB mare with a heart of gold! Cat has ZERO spook, a very ride-able motor, easy jump, great changes and a forgiving personality. She has successfully shown at WEC, GLEF, Kentucky and dozens of other venues across the Midwest without batting an eye. She’s easily in the top 3 placings anywhere she shows. She’s very easy to manage and a delight to have in the barn. Current rider is ready to move up and we don’t have anyone in the barn needing this type of 🦄 right now 🙁

Tons of videos available upon request.

USEF # 5734567

Priced in the lower ✋’s starting with a 2.

Contact Mia Forbes at 515-250-5557 to set up a trial.

10/05/2023

Congratulations Caroline Swanson and Jukebox for earning Champion of the 3’3’’/3’6’’ combined Performance Hunters Harvest Horse Show 2023!! This pair jumped their heart out today, resulting in 2 class wins🥇🎊🥇

09/21/2023

Need one horse shipped from Minnesota/Chicago/Indiana/Kentucky to Capital Challenge in Maryland the first week in October. Does anyone know of any trucks heading that way???

01/02/2023

Dandelion Farm’s “Winnipeg Z” is available for an in-barn lease. Visit our website at www.dandelionfarmjumpers.com for a video and more information!

10/13/2022

🍏 Minnesota Harvest horse show 2022 🍏
Congratulations to all on a very successful show!!!

07/22/2022

“Must de Lison” a.k.a. Pookey. Super safe and EASY 3’ Hunter. Available for trials in Traverse City. Good ribbons in the competitive Adult Hunters here last week! Contact Mia Forbes (515)250-5557.

02/19/2022

⭐️ Proudly offered for sale ⭐️

Decorated Hero - Usef #5265088
2008 17.2h Warmblood
2’6’’ to 3’3’’ super cute & super safe saintly hunter!

Call or text Mia Forbes at 515-250-5557 for videos and more information.

02/07/2022

First week of WEF was a success 🌴✅

11/12/2021

Congratulations, LUCIA! We are all so proud of you setting and reaching your goal. Baylor is lucky to have YOU!!

11/06/2021

🎉 Congratulations 🎉 on the purchase of Socrates Vant’t Ravennest Z!!! Such a lovely pair! Excited for the future😎!
HUGE THANKS to and for entrusting us with another 🦄

11/02/2021

Thank you, Mia Forbes and Allison Kroff for finding this special horse.

Congrats to Kim Puckett on the purchase of Elco!!! Wishing you lots of blue ribbon rounds!!! 💙

10/12/2021

🍏Minnesota Harvest Horse Show highlights🍏

First of all-So proud of everyone & so thankful and grateful for the awesome team we have! What a great week!!!

🍏Patti Nelson and High Time were champions in the older adults. Winning 4 of the 5 classes!

🍏Ava Donna and Breakfast club claimed champion in the age group eq winning all 3 classes! 11th in the derby! 3rd in the junior/amateur owner classic!

🍏Ava and Northwind Sandpiper were class winners in the schooling hunter pony!
🍏Macy Weflen and Northwind Sandpiper gave it their all and showed much progress in their first harvest horse show together earning ribbons in the 1’6’’ opportunity!

🍏Lucia Ament and Casper earned champion in the children’s eq and were class winners in the hunters!

🍏Sophie Rosenberg and Kravitz E were class winners in the juniors! Just out of the cut off for 2nd round of derby!

🍏Ames Leber and Winnipeg Z earned reserve champion in the puddle jumpers and 2nd in the $1,500 puddle jumper classic!

🍏Alyce Rosenberg and Czechmate captured 2nd in the $1,500 low children’s/adult jumper classic!

🍏Stina Thakor and Walking in Memphis were class winners in the low child/adult hunters and 2nd in the classic!
🍏Lilly Thakor and Walking in Memphis made their debut in the leadline and were absolutely adorable!

🍏Annaliese Lahr and Cookies N Cream earned Champion of the shortest stirrup hunter and reserve champion in the shortest stirrup eq!

🍏Teri Lahr and Romario were champion in the masters eq! Class winners in the hunters!

🍏Ellie Murray and Zandigo received top ribbons in the younger children’s hunter! 6th in the NAL classic and just out of the cut off in their first derby ever!!

🍏Finley Walker and Bit O’ Honey claimed champion in the shortest stirrup eq!
🍏Keely Walker and Bit O’ Honey debuted in the leadline and rocked it!

09/09/2021

LEASED💕

🌟✨Wonderful child/adult jumper offered for sale or lease✨🌟

Contigo D/ Tug is a gorgeous 11yo, 16.1 Holsteiner gelding by Landfriese II out of Whizbang. Tug has proven himself as a very brave, dependable, competitive partner taking his current rider around the 1.0m/1.05 jumpers, consistently in the ribbons. He has a naturally balanced, super comfortable canter with a very adjustable step. Very fun and uncomplicated to ride! Great for a rider that doesn’t want to pull too hard or kick every stride. Solid flatwork skills, he easily excels in all lateral movements and any questions asked of him. Great on trails, in the field and has even done some lower level eventing! Laid back, easy keeper type so he needs to be exercised regularly/in a program to stay fit! Clean vetting, always been sound and healthy. Owner is off to college so he’s available for trials now. USEF #5393129. Low 5’s lease/mid 5’s purchase. Serious Professional Inquiries Only. Located in Minnesota. Call or text Mia Forbes @515-250-5557 for more information or to set up a trial! Videos in comments ⬇️

06/23/2021

DF had a great 2 weeks at Midstates horse shows, llc!!

Patti Nelson and High time, Ames Leber and Winnipeg Z, Ava Donna and Breakfast club, Catherine Li and Figaro z, Stina Thakor and Walking in Memphis all came home with a Tri color or 2!!!!

Alyce Rosenberg and Czechmate were double clear in every single jumper class over the entire 2 weeks!!

Lucia Ament and Ava Donna were both multiple medal class winners!!

Sophie Rosenberg and Kravitz E put in some beautiful rounds their first time together in the junior hunters!!

John Puckett and Decorated Hero were consistent and smooth in the A/Os earning them top ribbons in every class!!

Kim Puckett and Casper J&J Z showed for the first time together and rocked it in the .95s-Double clear every round!!

06/16/2021

Week 1 of Midstates is a wrap. Everyone had so much fun and so much success. Can’t wait to see what week 2 brings!!

Thank you Stina Thakor for the great photos!

03/09/2021

Happy Birthday Carter Puckett!! Your genuine love and smile is an inspiration to us all and we miss you so much!! Hope you have an amazing day 🤎💚💛

03/08/2021

Annie Marvin and Independence wrapped up our WEF season with 2 very lovely rounds in the low children’s hunters! The pair scored an 85 & 84 resulting in a 💙 & ❤️ out of 30+! Congratulations

03/07/2021

Lucia Ament and Casper didn’t let the pouring rain 🌧 get them down this afternoon! With a score of 82.5 the pair earned 4th place out of 53 competitors in the 15-17 eq!!

03/05/2021

Lucia Ament and Casper floating across the ground in the new Palm Beach Voltaire saddle. Thank you for your partnership, amazing products and excellent customer service!!

02/28/2021

Kim Puckett and Motto were double clear and fast in the low adult jumpers yesterday!!! The awesome round earned the pair a beautiful 3rd place ribbon!!! Congrats 💛💚🤎

02/25/2021

Our temporary home in Wellington has been nothing short of amazing! Thank you Orpen Horses for your incredible hospitality!!

02/25/2021

Alyce Rosenberg and Czechmate were fast and clean in the low ch/ad jumpers yesterday! The pair ended up 4th out of 30+ entries. Here is their jump off round🔥🔥🔥

02/08/2021

What a wonderful show season for all of the Dandelion Farm MHJA riders. Thank you to the MHJA for the beautiful awards! Scroll to see individual rider accomplishments 💛💚🤎

Ava Donna - Floyd Paulson High Point Pony Hunter Perpetual Trophy, Champion of the Large Pony Hunters

Mia Forbes - Third in the 3’3” Greens

Annie Marvin - Reserve Champion of the Long Stirrup, Fifth in the Long Stirrup Hunters

Patti Nelson - Fourth in the Adult Amateur Hunters

Carter Puckett - Champion of the High Children’s Jumpers

Kim Puckett - Champion of the Low Adult Jumpers, Third in the Low Adult Jumpers

John Puckett - Seventh in the 3’3” Amateur Owners

Alyce Rosenburg - Reserve Champion of the Small Children’s Hunter Pony

Sophie Rosenburg - Fourth in the Children’s Hunters

Isabella and Cristina Wright - Seventh in the Long Stirrup Hunters