Holly

Breed: Argentine Criollo | Age: 19 | Height: 15.2hh | Color: Chestnut
 

Hi, I’m Holly! My registered (aka fancy) name is Lavinia Solitaria, a nod to my Argentine roots and polo past. These days, I’m embracing a slower, sweeter, semi-retired life at AMP Stables & Boarding, where I’ve happily traded mallets for massages and goal posts for grooming brushes.

At 19 years old and 15.2 hands tall, I bring experience, patience, and a whole lot of heart to the barn. You might notice a couple of small indentations on my face. They are leftover souvenirs from a polo ball and mallet during my playing days. They don’t hurt anymore, and I wear them like the badges of honor they are.
 

I’m being gently rehabbed by the AMP team and our amazing volunteers (the Barn 7 Crew) as I manage kissing spine. While my competitive days are behind me, I’ve become a key part of AMP’s lesson program, and I’m doing an amazing job! With patience and a whole lot of heart, I’m helping young riders build confidence in the saddle and learn horsemanship and compassion along the way.

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I’m known for my gentle spirit, my love of strawberries, and my calm, grounded presence with everyone. Whether I’m standing quietly for grooming or serving as a patient demo horse, I’m proud to be part of something truly meaningful here.
 

Outside of work hours, you’ll usually find me enjoying a spa-quality roll in the dirt, napping under the Florida sun, parked in front of my stall fan like the diva I am, or shamelessly flirting with a certain tall, grey gelding named Sterling, who’s completely smitten with me.

Holly is now a key part of our lesson program, and she’s doing an amazing job! Her sweet, gentle personality makes her a wonderful partner for students as they learn and build confidence in the saddle.

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I was adopted through a Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes retired polo ponies like me. They gave me my second chance, and AMP has given me a forever home.