What happens when the thing you love most is suddenly taken away—and it takes 40 years to find your way back?

In this episode of At The Fence, Adrienne shares her deeply personal journey with horses. From growing up with horses just outside her back door and finding confidence, freedom, and belonging with her beloved Appaloosa, April, to the devastating day her father unexpectedly sold all six of the family’s horses, Adrienne talks about how that loss changed the course of her life.

For decades, the love of horses never disappeared. She watched from the other side of the fence, finding small ways to be near them while protecting herself from ever experiencing that kind of loss again.

Then came forgiveness, a chance encounter, and eventually a horse named Hank.

Adrienne shares what it was like to return to horses after 40 years, rebuild her confidence, find the right people, and finally become a horse owner again.

If you've ever stood at the fence wondering whether you're too old, too rusty, too afraid—or simply don't know where to begin—this episode is for you.

Sometimes the dream doesn't disappear. It simply waits for you to come back.

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