Finding Strength in Difference
Freya may be one of the newest members of the LUCK herd, but she’s hard to miss. At just four years old and nearly 17 hands tall, this American Quarter Horse is enormous, affectionate, and happiest when she’s close to people.
Freya was also born with a club foot, a condition that affects the shape of her hoof. Special shoes keep her comfortable and balanced, but there are some things other horses may do more easily. Because the condition could be inherited, her previous owner chose not to breed her.
Freya’s story carries a powerful lesson: needing extra support doesn’t make us less capable or less valuable. Sometimes thriving simply means finding what works for us.
Freya may do some things differently, but she brings her own strengths to the herd—gentleness, patience, affection, and quiet resilience.
She reminds us that our differences don’t diminish who we are. They are part of who we are.