I just got back from the championships, and I think that it is time to share with you the full story of what happened to Harvey, my Grand Prix horse, who I almost lost earlier this year.  I’ve shared bits and pieces of the story, but it can be really hard to share publicly when you’re going through a really hard time.  With horses, the highs are really high, and the lows are really low.  We’ve all had wonderful times with our horses, and we’ve all had really tough times.  Part of what I love so much about our community is that we’re able to support one another and encourage each other through the good times and the bad.

I made a video talking about what happened earlier this year with Harvey.  It was a terrible three months, he spent a month in the hospital, and he was so sick.  I took the very best care of him that I could.  I loved him every single day, and last weekend Harvey won all three of his Grand Prix classes to take home the CDS Grand Prix HOY and the USDF Region 7 Grand Prix Championships.

His recovery truly is a miracle. He is an amazing horse. Every day I get to ride him is truly a gift. He is the most powerful, talented, and kind horse that I have ever ridden. He’s like riding a magic carpet with unlimited energy and power and yet ultimate balance and control.  I am so incredibly grateful to my vets, my husband, my mother, Harvey, and everyone else who helped me nurse him back to health. I love that horse.

Please watch the video where I share what happened.  I hope that sharing my story will remind you to believe in your horse, to listen to your horse, and to love and appreciate every single moment that you have together with them.  Every day is a gift!

Amelia

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