10/22/2026
A personal note from Jessica (WFE Owner) -
Today, I’m sharing not just as the owner of Whispering Faith Equine, but as someone who has lost a very special piece of her heart. I’ve been trying to find the words for this post, but the truth is, I still haven’t found them. 💔
On Monday, we made the heartbreaking decision to let Rusty go as his neurological episodes continued to get worse. As much as it hurts, I knew in my heart that I couldn’t let him continue to suffer.
Rusty was so much more than just a horse here at Whispering Faith Equine. He was my best friend. My childhood best friend. For over 15 years, I had the absolute privilege of being his person, and there really are no words to describe what that kind of bond means. Knowing I made the right decision doesn’t make the heartbreak any easier. It just means I had to put his peace ahead of my own heart.
Rusty is the reason Whispering Faith Equine exists. Without him, I never would have learned nearly as much about horses as I did. My love for horses would have remained just that, a love. But Rusty turned that love into a passion, an obsession, and the driving force behind everything I do today. So much of who I am, what I know, and what I’ve built started with him. He taught me more than I could ever put into words, and his impact on my life will always be woven into this farm and everything it stands for. I wish more than anything that I could have had more time. One more ride, one more nicker, one more moment with my boy. But if loving him for over 15 years taught me anything, it’s that sometimes the greatest act of love is letting go, even when every part of you wants to hold on.
Run free, Rusty. Thank you for being my best friend, for changing my life, and for being the reason this dream became a reality. Whispering Faith Equine will always have a piece of you in it, and so will I.
Until we meet again, my boy. You were loved beyond measure, and you always will be. 🐴❤️