Monta Whitney

How long have you volunteered with DEFHR?

I have been volunteering at DEFHR since 2018.

How did you initially find out about us?

I had seen the signs on the highway and signed up through the website.

Do you have a favorite DEFHR herd member, past or present? If so, who?

I love all the horses but have a few favorites such as members that have found their forever home, Kerry and Casino. However currently, Karisma (shown above) is one of the current herd members that I really enjoy.

Did you have any previous equine experience(s) before volunteering with DEFHR? What was it?

Yes, I grew up in Tryon, NC and had ponies as a child. During high school, we had two horses: Brandy, a retired hunter/jumper Thoroughbred and Heather, a Morgan/Quarter horse. My mother grew up on a farm and had horses so I got the "bug" from her. We would ride trails each weekend for hours. Once I got out of college, I would work at horse barns on the weekends to pay for lessons.

What's your favorite part of volunteering with DEFHR?

I really like connecting with the horses and people (staff and other volunteers) and of course feeling I can be a small part of the all important work DEFHR is doing in the lives of these horses.