About us
At the age of six, my parents bought me my very own horse, Misty. Misty had a heart of gold, and she began my love of all things horses. God also used her to play a big role in the reason and heart behind this dream He’s given me. My parents sacrificed so much to purchase her for me at a time when we didn’t have a lot of extra money. I remember them selling furniture upstairs, and, even as a child, I think I understood it was a big sacrifice for them to make and take on.
I grew up in the most loving and supportive family; however, we have an enemy like a lion seeking someone to devour. As a child, that battle for me came in the form of anxiety and depression. The memory of standing in her stall, talking to her and crying is forever ingrained in my memory. Through the years, Misty became my confidante, my friend, and a safe place for me. We did many lessons, jumping shows, and trail rides. I knew I could tell Misty anything, and she’d wrap me up in a neck hug or just let me cry and somehow let me know she loved me. We went on many bareback rides through fields together, and I remember just throwing my hands up in the air, throwing caution to the wind, and running. In those moments I felt so free!
The love between a special horse and a little girl is a strong bond, but it’s not nearly as strong as the heart of God and His love towards us. Over the years, horses have been a constant reminder to me of my Heavenly Father’s great love and care for me. He uses His creation of horses in my life in a unique way to help remind me of His great faithfulness. God cares for me and you. He knows exactly what we need. He sees all of our struggles and pain, and He wraps us in His loving arms of compassion. He redeems our brokenness. I don’t deserve His love, His forgiveness of my sins, and the relationship He desires to have with me. But God! Being rich in mercy, grace, and love, He saves us.
Do I still have to battle the anxiety and depression at times as an adult? Yes, but I’m much better at being able to fight my battles with the truth of God’s Word and His promises. I’ve also had some really incredible people in my life invest and mentor me, and the horses are a constant reminder to me of God’s love and care for me, and how He sees me through. I’ve come to realize, my horses are really not mine. They are God’s. He just entrusted them to me and uses them in my life to help me, but they have a greater purpose than me. I believe the Lord has a plan for my story, just like He does for your story.
I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. ~ John 13:34
Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you also are doing.
~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11