10/30/2026
Glory crossed the rainbow bridge today.
This was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make. A year of almost daily barn trips, countless vet visits, and hours of research has come to an end, just not in the way I had hoped. They say the kindest gift you can give an animal is to let them go on a good day, and that’s what I gave Glory. Her last day was filled with her favorite scritches, treats, and, of course, weeds.
Glory was an incredible horse, one whose impact could never be captured by words alone. She was difficult at times, undoubtedly a powerhouse pony, and incredibly intuitive. She always seemed to know exactly what I needed, even when I didn’t know it myself. She was the horse who shaped me into the person I am today and gave me so much of what I have.
As a child, Glory taught me how to navigate my thoughts and emotions without letting them control my actions. She gave me an outlet when I needed one most and became my safety, my escape, and my peace.
She was also the reason I began strength training. As an angsty kid struggling with chronic pain, I signed on with Sefton Hale in search of a way to feel better. What started as a way to manage my own pain became something much bigger.
Glory inspired me to pursue personal training so I could give others the opportunity to experience the same life-changing impact that movement and strength training had on me. Eventually, that journey led to Equi-Athlete.
In many ways, this business exists because of her.
She gave me a reason to become stronger, taught me to pursue what I wanted with everything I had, and showed me firsthand how much the relationship between horse and rider can shape a person's life. She was there through every major life change, a steady presence reminding me that, somehow, everything was going to be okay.
I thought we had so many more years together. More rides, more challenges to overcome, and more life to experience side by side. After a year of fighting to find answers and hoping for a different outcome, I had to make the decision to let her go. I wanted to give her the same kindness and peace she had given me for so many years.
I don’t know what life looks like without you, Glory. You shaped the very core of who I am, and now there’s a big Mustang-shaped hole where you used to be. You’ll always be a part of me; it just looks different now.
Thank you, Angel Steitz, for pairing us together all those years ago, despite my initial protests. You gave me the greatest gift imaginable, and I will forever be grateful for the memories we share and the life-changing pony who helped shape my future.
What I wouldn’t give to hug you one last time. To lay my head against you again. To feel you wrap your head around me one more time.
At the time I need you most, you’re gone.
Thank you for everything, Glory. For the lessons, the strength, the purpose, and the life we built together. Equi-Athlete will always carry a piece of your legacy.
I love you, my Mustang girl. Until we meet again.
