07/11/2025
Some horses come into our lives to teach us, stretch us, and quietly shape who we become. For me, that horse was MB Royal Express.
Opie was the first young horse that was truly my own, and with him came a journey full of lessons, patience, and deep understanding. He challenged me, humbled me, and opened my eyes to the depth of the horse’s mind and heart in ways I never expected.
We shared many experiences — the good, the hard, and everything in between. Though our paths separated for a time, fate brought him back to me, and I had the gift of being with him through his final days.
Opie had a lasting impact on everyone he spent time with during the years he wasn’t with me. When he returned to me, I had the pleasure of sharing him with a dear friend who loved him just as much as I did — someone who saw his heart the same way I did and gave him the gift of a second deep connection with a human who truly understood him.
We miss him terribly. But the lessons, the love, and the bond we shared will always stay with us — because horses like Opie never really leave you.