Eclipse came to me in 2012. My trainer at the time needed money and had too many horses. I had been leasing him and training for endurance. When she said, “I want you to own him. You two are a good team,” I didn’t really need  another horse. I already had one I was happy with. That said, how could I possibly resist such a gentleman and black Arabian beauty? I was already smitten. It took six months until we truly became a bonded pair. Though he had always been kind and polite, he tested me...

Gucci, an Andalusian gelding, a noble breed known for its prowess as a war horse,  joined our herd exactly one year ago… and what a year it has been! He came to us as a 7-year-old with “dancing experience,” advertised as a horse who could go anywhere, especially in dressage. When we first met him, he appeared calm, well-mannered, and quiet. He fidgeted a little at the mounting block, but nothing that raised a red flag. After he passed his vet check, though noticeably nervous throughout, we...

Vivian is our 3-year-old Moriesian filly, a beautiful blend of Friesian and Morgan. She came to us when she was just 8 months old. Having been bred and raised by a trainer, she already knew quite a bit for her age: how to quietly stand in cross ties, walk into a trailer, tolerate hoof care, and lead politely. From the beginning, she showed a sweet, curious, and willing disposition. Of course, like any youngster, she had her moments during the “terrible twos,” when she’d suddenly throw a...