06/10/2026
Happy Birthday, Mr. Ru.
To be totally transparent, playing with you this past year has been harder than I ever could have imagined being reminded of your Mom through your eyes.
Weāve had our moments of frustration, but every single day Iām out there with you, your personality reminds me of a perfect mix between Gami and Leo. When I look at you, your eyes are all your momāthe kindness, the love, and that same unmistakable fire.
Still, every day things get a little easier, and the breakthroughs feel that much sweeter. You make me smile constantly with your goofy, sweet personality. Every morning when I walk out the back door, you spot me from across the pasture and give me a little neigh. Youāre the first horse to ever consistently greet me like that, and knowing it's just because you see meānot just because it's feeding timeāmeans more than I can say.
We have a lot of lofty goals ahead of us, but my most important promise to you is to always remind you how special you are just for being you. You never have to live in anyone else's shadow, and you never have to compare to your legendary mother or your best friend.
Thank you for choosing to trust me, for the morning greetings, and for keeping me on my toes. Hereās to many more years, Ru, and to all the moments we have yet to share. ā¤ļø