Sometimes things are just meant to be. The events leading up to my attending MYWY in 2021 are their own incredible story, and I definitely did not intend to bring home a yearling. I made the conscious decision to be open, and focus on “bringing home the right horse for me.” Mace did not have much on social media like several of the other competition horses, but she was a larger yearling and floated when she moved. She was incredibly friendly with everyone and Libby’s excellent care of her was evident throughout the competition. Libby gave her an extraordinary start and she came well equipped for domestic life and learning to be both my liberty and riding partner. Mace was renamed Kairus when she arrived in NJ after a long trip from WA. We spent our first year together going for in-hand walks, working through the basics of liberty training, expanding on her knowledge of lunging, learning to ground drive, and figuring out obstacles and jumps. She was well prepared for our first ride. She was incredibly easy to start under saddle, and our first ride was uneventful as she tried to figure out how to work with me. She is now learning to carry herself effectively under saddle, both on the trail and in the ring. Owning a Living Legend has been a wild and fulfilling ride. I have had to step up my own education and become a continual student, because she is often “too smart for me.” She is a sweet snuggle bug and willing to tackle any new challenge. I am extremely grateful to the MYWY family for setting us both up for success. I’m excited to see where this adventure takes us!