Let’s be real—Casper never signed up for this.

It was the start of COVID when Denise, like many of us, was craving connection, adventure, and maybe a little chaos. Enter Casper: her very first horse. A stunning, stubborn, fiery STUD who had zero interest in cooperating with a first-time horse owner.

From the very beginning, Casper made his feelings clear—this wasn’t going to be a fairy tale. He tested boundaries, ignored commands, and exuded serious “don’t touch me” vibes. But Denise? She was stubborn too. Maybe a bit naïve, but fiercely determined.

Then came the big decision—Casper needed to be gelded. For those unfamiliar with horses, let’s just say… he went from wild stallion to hopefully more manageable gelding. Casper didn’t take it well. There was a brief period where Denise genuinely thought he was plotting her demise. He threw tantrums, tried to buck her off, and at one point, she swears he looked her in the eye and said, “This isn’t over.”

But she didn’t give up.

After months of training, trial and error, and plenty of humility (and bandages), something changed. Gradually, they built trust. Casper started to soften, and Denise found her rhythm. The day he gently rested his head on her shoulder, she knew—the fight was over, and a real friendship had begun.

Not just any friendship—a Magical Friendship.

Today, Casper is Denise’s partner, protector, and favorite four-legged therapist. They’ve come a long way from that rocky start, and their bond is now unbreakable.

And best of all? Denise loves sharing Casper with others. Sure, he still has a little sass (he’s Casper, after all), but he’s a sweetheart when it comes to creating special moments—whether it’s a quick ride, a photo op, or a gentle nuzzle.

Want to meet a horse with personality, heart, and a story you’ll never forget? Book your HorseLOVEXOX experience today and come spend time with Casper—the horse who almost ended Denise’s journey, but instead became her best friend.