I really do help Dylan grow. I love it. The Inspiration Ranch staff talks about the changes they see in our therapeutic riding clients all the time, but I am the one who feels the difference. I am the one who can feel the stronger leg muscles telling me to walk on or trot. I am the one who can tell when core muscles have been built so a rider can hold themselves in the saddle. I am the one who feels it when they can lean over to pat or hug my neck and have the strength to str

I love that Kenely feels like I am “her person.” Because I am. I’m Rebecca’s person too. Rebecca is strong enough for a bigger horse, but she doesn’t like their height, so she stays with me. And together, we work on her independence. Every week she rides more of her session by herself, without a leader. And I am Ava’s person. Ava doesn’t speak, but I can feel her joy. Every week, I get to work with eleven of our therapeutic riding clients, and I get the opportunity to feel th

I’m a pretty tall horse with a long stride. Before I came to Inspiration Ranch, I was a barrel racer. I can understand why Hannah was a little intimidated to get on at her first riding session. But when one of my clients is ready to ride, I know my job. My rider needs me. It’s my responsibility to radiate calm, use the rhythm of my walk to soothe their anxiety, and ease their fears. I can tell the difference between when they arrive and when they leave. And after my first sem