05/31/2026
I was only 14 when I got my first horse, and like Emerson, I wasn't handed a finished horse with a ton of mileage. I got to experience the hard, rewarding work of building a partnership from the ground up, learning together, making mistakes together, and slowly earning one another's trust. Looking back, that journey created a bond that was unlike anything else.
Spending the evening with Emerson and Scooter brought back a lot of those memories. At just four years old, Scooter is still at the beginning of his story, but you can already see the horse he's becoming. He's kind, willing, and an absolute gentleman. More importantly, you can see the foundation these two are building together, which is truly heart warming.
Years from now, the ribbons, milestones, and accomplishments will be wonderful memories for these two. But, my guess is that the bond they're creating right now will be the part that means the most to them.
I can't wait to see where this journey takes them, and the wonderful horse that Scooter is already becoming.
