12/11/2025
As the new year approaches, our MDS Team has some great news to share for 2026โจ
It is with the utmost respect & love that we get to share the news of Philippe Lafortune and our very own, Lauren Sanborn joining Pond Hill Performance Horses for 2026!
Philippe & Lauren, there will never be enough words to describe how much we love you, how much we will miss you and how grateful we are for everything youโve done for our whole team this past year. You reignited the flame in so many of us, brought up the talent in our horses and set a new standard for teamwork. We knew when these two came home that it wouldnโt be long until they found out what they wanted to do & where they wanted to land, but we are happy it took some time because the success & memories we got to make this past year is unforgettable! The future that the two of you have in this industry is unstoppable, especially with how hard the both of you work and how much ambition you have to learn and be better.
Pond Hill Performance Horses certainly needs no introduction, as they are already so well known in our industry for their outstanding prospects & training. As many already know, Kaci started her reining journey with us at MDS Farms as a youth non pro and we shared many years of success with her and we are so proud of the horsewoman she has become. Her husband Jack is a phenomenal trainer and he has become a great friend to us very quickly!
To have a part in Kaciโs journey and now seeing another one of our own headed to work for Kaci & Jack is a very special moment. We are truly so proud of each of them & we cannot wait to see what the future holds for this whole team. The determination they carry & the goals they have set are truly inspiring.
We are eager to come visit & grateful to be apart of this journey!
We love you,
MDS Farms