09/24/2022
5 years ago today, Freya arrived and helped us launch Horse to Heart. In some ways it feels like just yesterday and in others like a lifetime. In that time, Lily has joined the herd and the 3 horses and I have so enjoyed meeting so many wonderful people.
We are about to start our next adventure with a move to Smithers where we can take our programming in some exciting new directions.
The thing I’m most looking forward to is having the horses at home. I’ll have the best view imaginable when I can see them out the window! Dreams do come true.
One day during an on-trail-lesson, a young rider of mine had asked if I’ve always loved horses and if I had horse posters in my room when I was her age. After l told her about the horses on our family farm and a brief history of horses in my life, she paused and said “And look at you now” Now you’re helping kids like me love horses just as much as you do. 🥰
I’ve watched so many of my lesson kiddos blossom in their self-confidence, leadership, self-awareness, critical thinking, problem solving, boundaries, and so many other things all whilst learning about the technical skills of caring for and riding horses.
It’s been such a wonderful “work” environment to have so many lovely families over the years and I will miss you all.
Cricket, Freya and Lily have received so much love, and brought so much laughter. Oh the stories we could all tell!
Goodbye is bittersweet. We will miss you all so very very much.
