I had the absolute pleasure and distinct honor of initially meeting Valerie Buck, of ACTT Naturally, while volunteering at Long Shadows Farm.

Soon afterwards, and after many hours together on the farm with Valerie doing chores and enjoying the herd and trail riding together, we BONDED BIG TIME!

That said, and with Valerie seeing first hand how my personal reconnection with horses after a 40 plus year absence filled me with joy, peace, contentment and a renewed child like spirit, all happening simultaneously and unknowingly to me, THE WRITING WAS ON THE WALL…..CLEARLY!!!