I work for Horses’ Haven in MI. Through The Right Horse Initiative we partnered with a fellow Adoption Partner, Kentucky Equine Adoption Center, to transfer horses from their area where there are more horses in transition than adopters, to our rescue where we have a running list of adopters waiting to find the right horse.  

I never had plans to get my own horse, I had all the wonderful horses at Horses’ Haven to love on and care for but it has always been a dream to have my very own horse. I have met hundreds of horses in the last eight years at the rescue and though they were all lovely in their own way, I never entertained the idea of adopting. 

On our first trip down to Kentucky Equine Adoption Center we chose three horses to come back with us to find homes for. I had my eye on Baroness even before we made the trip down as a great prospect for our adopters. When I finally met her, I knew there was something special about her and she came back to Horses’ Haven with us.  

I began riding and working with Baroness to get to know her better for our adopters. The more time I spent with her the more it was clear that she was everything I never knew I wanted or needed in a horse. As we were photographing her and making plans to post her on our website. I had this unsettled feeling in the pit of my stomach imagining her going to a new home. This was the first time this has ever happened to me. I just knew this was my girl. With the support of my family, who knew I wouldn’t make this decision lightly, we decided to adopt her. I cannot tell you how much joy she brings to my life, I love her to pieces!