Heart Horses: A bond that goes beyond the saddle
There are horses, and then there is the horse. The one that changes everything. The one that teaches you not just about riding, but about life, love, and letting go. In the equestrian world, we call this a heart horse.

A heart horse isn’t just a partner in the arena or on the trail - or even in battle or tournament! They're the kind of soul that feels like they were made just for you. You don't always recognize it right away—sometimes it's a slow burn, a connection that grows over years. Other times, it's instant, as if they looked into your eyes and saw straight through to your heart.
This horse knows you, your heart, your temperament, your soul. With a heart horse, it’s not just about the rides, ribbons or tournaments—it’s about the bond. The quiet moments in the barn, the whispered words only they hear, the way their ears flick toward you before you even make a sound.

You may have many horses in your lifetime but a heart horse is different. They leave hoofprints on your soul. They are your once-in-a-lifetime horse, your best friend in four-legged form.
Not every rider finds their heart horse. And then there are some are lucky enough to meet more than one. Founders Jaclyn and Joshua have been blessed to have many "heart horses" in their lives over the years. Join us in this new blog series, where Knight School Inc shares heartfelt tributes about our heart horses, the horse that shaped us and continue to guide us today. Whether these horses are still with us, or have passed to the rainbow bridge, one thing is certain: the impact they have had on us will never be forgotten.

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