Letting Go: A Heartfelt Update from Me

This isn’t the easiest post for me to write, but I wanted to share something personal with you all — not just as a business owner, but as a fellow horse lover.

Recently, I made the incredibly tough decision to step away from horse ownership. My two beautiful boys have gone back to their previous owners, and with that, I’ve also had to say goodbye to my horse yard — a place that once held so many of my dreams and daily routines.

To be honest, it’s left me with a swirl of emotions. Sadness, of course. Guilt, at times. A bit of relief, if I’m being completely transparent. And a quiet voice in the back of my mind whispering that I’ve somehow failed.

Like so many of us in this world, I had big dreams for my horses and what we might achieve together. I pictured us growing, competing, exploring — building something special. Life, however, had other plans. And I’m learning to make peace with that.

One of the biggest reasons behind this decision is that I realised I was spreading myself a bit too thin. Between family life, running two businesses, and trying to be present for everything and everyone, I started to feel like I was burning the candle at both ends. And as much as my heart is in horses, I had to be honest with myself about what I could realistically manage without compromising my wellbeing — or theirs.

What’s made this shift even more complicated is continuing to run two equestrian businesses while no longer having horses of my own. It feels a bit strange, even surreal at times. But here’s what I’m learning: my love for horses didn’t disappear the moment I handed over the reins. It lives in everything I do — in every product I create, every story I tell, every pony-loving child I design for, and every connection I build in this community.

This isn’t the end of my journey with horses — just a different chapter. One where I’m still showing up for the equestrian world, just in a new way. I hope my honesty helps someone else out there who might be navigating a similar path. Because letting go doesn’t mean giving up — it just means making room for something new.

Thank you, as always, for being here. For supporting my businesses, for cheering me on, and for being part of this big, beautiful horse-loving community. I may not have ponies in my stable right now, but they’ll always be in my heart.

With love, Jade x