A rescue horse’s journal from the day neglect ended and healing began. This fictional journal story from Reigning Hope Ranch in Orrington, Maine follows the fear, mistrust, and slow return of trust that many neglected or mistreated horses experience on the way to becoming willing equine therapy or equine wellness partners.

Tripp came to Reigning Hope Ranch in Orrington, Maine after being rescued from neglect, and in a short time, he’s become one of its most impactful therapy horses. With a quiet strength and a special way with children, he helps people learn trust, boundaries, and what it means to be truly present.