For the Love of Horses

Logan talks about horses the way some people talk about their family, closest friends, or their hometown. She’s emotionally attached, grounded by them, and often in awe. When she describes riding, it’s clear that it isn’t just a sport for her; it’s a world sustained by her grit, long hours in the saddle, and a deep respect for the animals who make it possible.

Not long ago, Logan was recovering from a serious injury. She remembers starting the school year still in a cast, unsure how quickly she’d return to form. But in true Logan fashion, she didn’t just return—she soared. Within weeks, she went from jumping around three feet to clearing a meter forty on the very same horse who broke her leg last summer. “It’s literally crazy,” she said, still a little stunned by her own progress. She describes those moments of standing beside a fence and realizing just how high she’s about to go: “I looked at a fence and I was like, wow, that’s big.” There’s no bravado in her voice when she says it, but there’s a bit of awe and total admiration for her horse. 

Her humility is unmistakable. “I look at the pile of ribbons on my desk and think to myself, ‘I’m doing exactly what I wanted to do… and it is so surreal,’” she told me. The same humility comes through when she talks about winning–something that’s happened a lot lately. When doing so, she always credits her horse first. “My horse won,” she says, recognizing Casper’s agility and strength alongside her guidance as they leap over fences over four feet high. For Logan, her horse is an athlete, a partner, and someone she admires.

As deep as her love for Casper is, Logan rides at multiple barns, competes in different shows, and has trained under a range of riders. When one opportunity fell through this winter in Florida because the barn didn’t allow minors, she didn’t dwell on it. Instead, she shrugged and said it was “a blessing in disguise,” noting that the time saved meant “two or three extra horses I can find in a day.” It was classic Logan: practical, forward‑looking, and determined to make the best of every situation.

Her almost instinctive ability to turn obstacles into opportunities is the real story here: one of a young rider who keeps rising-not because the path is easy, but because she refuses to stop moving forward.