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“The ones who heal us don’t always speak—sometimes, they nuzzle.” A Name Meant to Be RHS Aspen Skye—“Aspen” around the barn—is a 3½-year-old Friesian and Quarter Horse cross with a presence that feels almost… intentional. From the very beginning, the little details surrounding her arrival hinted that she was meant to be exactly where she is. She was discovered on Equine Now as a foal, just one or two months old, originally intended to be a companion for a senior mare. But wha

Some horses come into our lives quietly. Others arrive in ways we could never forget. For Hawk and his owner, Kim, their story started with one of the most unforgettable surprises imaginable. Meet Hawk Show Name: CleanOut the Office (Jockey Club Name) Barn Name: Hawk Breed: Thoroughbred Color: Bay with a small white blaze on his forehead and a sweet little pink snip on his nose. Age: Turning 11 on February 18 Hawk lives in Yorktown, where he is trained with Allison Whisl

There’s a special kind of relationship that exists between a horse and their person. Horse people understand it immediately. It’s the quiet language between you. The trust that builds over time. The way your horse can read your energy before you even say a word. Some horses come and go through our lives. But every so often, there’s one who changes everything. Your heart horse. The one who carried you through seasons of growth, healing, confidence, and sometimes heartbreak. Th

After finishing a sunset session for Epona Healing with Horses in Greensburg, Indiana , I made my usual stop at the gas station before the hour-long drive back to Indianapolis. It’s my little ritual — grab a snack, refill my Stanley, breathe, and queue up a new episode of the Journey On Podcast . It’s the perfect way to reset after a hot evening of shooting. Little did I know, that drive home would change my life. The Text That Started It All As soon as I merged onto I-75, my

A Dream Fulfilled: Bringing Romeo Home In 2020, Jessica fulfilled a lifelong dream — she brought her horse home. After years of boarding, scheduling, and rushing between work and barn time, she finally had her own little slice of heaven where her horses could live just outside her door. Romeo, her 26-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred, has been by her side since 2006, and there was no question he’d be the first to come home when her farm was ready. How Jessica Met Romeo She found

At the heart of Sheridan, Indiana’s horse community, King Equine is making waves with a unique, horse-first approach to equine massage and gait analysis. Whether you're a competitive rider, a casual trail enthusiast, or someone who just wants the best for your horse, owner and founder of King Equine, Julia Evans, brings a deep passion for equine wellness that goes beyond the arena.

When you love horses, you want the best for them—and that’s exactly what drives Morgan Fields, the heart behind Elevated Saddlefit, LLC. As an independent saddle fitter based in Hobart, Indiana, Morgan's mission is simple: help horses move more freely, comfortably, and pain-free by improving their saddle fit.

Some horses gallop into your life with fanfare. Others, like Catastrophix—barn name Cat—quietly step into your heart with a blaze down their face, a left hind sock, and an unexplainable pull that feels a lot like fate.

Hsani is a 20 year old AQHA chestnut gelding. He and his owner, Maria reside outside of Terre Haute, Indiana. Maria rides because she enjoys it and it’s her peace. But she takes lessons with Kasey Thiel, who owns Ranger Point Ranch Horses.

Every year I make the trek over to Columbus, Ohio to Equine Affaire and it never disappoints. I love going on Fridays, because the crowds aren’t as big and I can have conversations with the vendors, clinicians, and attendees when things are just ramping up.

Acorn is a 12 year old, 15.3h chestnut thoroughbred mare. Her and her owner, Leigh reside in Bedford, Indiana. Acorn didn't have a lot (if a

Heart Horse is a horse and rider portrait series that features 40 horse women and their heart horses, where they share their history togethe

Ok, I might be a little biased, but this session with my trainer, Kacey Strouse and her barrel horses Platinum and Birdie are probably...

I spoke with Leo’s owner, Laura, about how their paths crossed. “Leo is 22 years old. I got him when he was 6. He is a thoroughbred, he...

Victoria is Reilly’s owner here’s what she shared about riding and him. “ I grew up with a horse farm right behind my family’s own...

When I arrived at the hilly Indiana-Ohio border farm, I was greeted by Tori. Shelby’s friend who would be assisting us during the...