10/02/2026
On Wednesday, we had the incredibly difficult day of saying goodbye to two horses here at the farm. 2026 was supposed to be the year of the horse, and for our farm, it definitely hasn’t been the good kind of “year of the horse.” We’ve had more heartbreak than we could have imagined, and losing Ginger and Jack on the same day was especially difficult.
Ginger❤️
Ginger was a staple of our lesson program from the very beginning. Having known Ginger for years before when Whispering Faith Equine was just a concept I had in mind, I was overjoyed when I was able to take her from a average pasture puff to the best possible kids horse anyone could ask for. She’s been a part of birthday parties, overnight camps, day camps, trail rides, and everything in between. Saying she became a friend would not be doing her justice, because she was so much more than that. In the pasture she was sassy, wild, and everything a horse should be. On the trails and in her lessons, she was as easy going and care free as you could ever want. Without Ginger, it’s not too much of a reach to say Whispering Faith Equine would not have been a reality. For more than 7 years, she taught countless kiddos the basics of horses and, more importantly, gave so many young riders the confidence to believe in themselves. Although no horse is truly “bombproof,” Ginger was about as close as they come. She was the sweetest confidence booster we could have ever asked for. She took care of her riders in a way that only a very special horse can, and she became such an important part of our farm and our family. Losing Ginger leaves a giant hole in our farm and in our hearts that simply cannot be filled. She was one of a kind, and we will forever be grateful for every child she taught, every lesson she gave, and every memory she left us with.
Jack🩵
Jack was a sweet Mustang we brought to the farm this summer with hopes of rehabilitating him and giving him the chance at a happy, healthy life. Sadly, despite our best efforts, he never responded the way we had hoped to his treatments. Our incredible vet found and treated one issue after another, always searching for the underlying cause. We tried, tested, treated, adjusted, and kept hoping that eventually we would find the answer. Unfortunately, we never found the “root” of what was wrong with Jack while he was with us. His post-euthanasia examination indicated that stomach cancer was the underlying cause. We are endlessly grateful for our veterinarian’s relentless efforts to help Jack and for never giving up on trying to find answers. She continued to come up with new things to test and new treatments to try, and we are so thankful that he had someone who cared so deeply about finding a way to help him. When we brought Jack home, we knew it was a long shot that we would be able to turn things around for him. But we were hopeful. We wanted to give him that chance. We are absolutely crushed that we couldn’t save him, but we are grateful that we got to spend those few months loving him. Jack was truly one of the sweetest geldings we’ve ever known, and we will always be thankful that he found his way to our farm, even if it was for far too short a time.
Saying goodbye to two incredible horses in one day is a pain we wouldn’t wish on anyone. But we also know how incredibly lucky we were to have them. Ginger and Jack, thank you for trusting us, loving us, teaching us, and leaving your hoofprints on our hearts. You both mattered. You both were loved. And you both will be missed more than words can say. 🌈
