I really considered NOT sharing this. It is so strange that it seems fake, like a set up or something but it wasn’t. I decided that it is silly to skip telling the truth just because it so strange that people may not believe. You decide.
Yesterday I decided to haul Jac to ride at a neighbors place. I am taking Jac to the All American Quarter Horse Congress next week for a big debut and didn’t want the Congress to be his first trip away. I got there and chatted awhile. The arena owner asked me if I wanted the radio shut off, or the station changed or anything and I said no.
I decided that because of the Congress I was also going to change saddles. I wanted to ride him in something a little 
more ‘fitting’. As I saddled him up I thought about how poignant the moment was, Jac wearing the saddle that his mom had won.
Jesse walked in, made no comment as I swung my leg over Jacs back. And then it happened.
Jesse said, “Do you hear that?”
Goosebumps were already racing up my arms. The hair on my neck standing up. ‘Yes.’
“No one’s going to believe this.” He said.
“Take a picture and I will do a blog,” I said.
“Picture? No, video-let them hear it.” Jesse said.
“OK, but video the saddle fender first, and quick.”
Watch the video-make sure your volume is turned up:
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Wow – had tears in my eyes just as with the many times I’ve watched the video of you and Roxy. That song was released not long after my husband died of cancer at 37 and it reminds me so much of him. Watching the video of you and Roxy and hearing your story about your father was so inspiring. I have no doubt that Roxy was there with you and Jac. Thank you for being willing to share and touch so many with such a personal moment in your life … yet again. “Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.” – Albert Einstein
I am on my tablet and I couldn’t get the video to play. It didn’t need to play. I know what song came on Stacy. I don’t see how you kept riding. I’m blinded by tears just knowing that happened.
seriously, gave me goosebumps! thats so awesome, i hope jac can be just as great as him mom!
Its funny, because when I read your blog, I was already getting goose bumps and I knew what you where going to say. Thats very special, someone was giving you the Ok.
Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.
Gave me goose bumps. Can’t imagine what it did to you.
That must have been difficult for you but I believe it was a blessing. I don’t believe in coincidence. You certainly deserve some positive. My best wishes to the two of you going as far as you and his mamma did.
Just amazing and I’m sure not a coincidence. Isn’t God wonderful!! Thanks so much for sharing this very special moment.
Amazing! A sign that its all meant to be from Roxy and god and your dad!
I am so glad you shared this video, even though it made me cry. I believe it was God’s way of telling you that everything would be alright and that Roxy was at peace in heavenly pastures. Little Jac has a big void to fill but I know that you will love him regardless of the outcome.
There are no coincidences! Awesome!
OK – I really needed the tissues for this one. RIP Roxy
Definitely a nod from God!
God is sooo Good! As I watched and listened, to me it was as if God was saying, “This is my gift to you for the great you did with his Momma”. What a message of encouragement. Love you Stacy and thank you for taking us on this journey with you.
OH ~ MY ~ GOSH!!!!!!! What a BEAUTIFUL message from ROXY!!!!! I can hardly type this as I’m in tears so thick I can hardly see the monitor. I have goosebumps on my arms AND legs; I just told my husband about this, and he’s got tears in his eyes as well. He and I have watched the video of you and ROXY probably a million times, and we both cry every single time. We wish you all the joy, love, and success with JAC that you shared with ROXY; God bless you, Stacy, and thank you for letting us share your ride and journey. xoxo
OMG i dont think that was a coincidence at all. as soon as i heard the song playing in the background chills went right though me and tears welled in my eyes. Even though i’ve seen the video many times, just the thought of that 2006 ride sends shivers through me. Thankyou for sharing.
That is amazing!!! What a wonderful thing to happen when you put that saddle on his back and start to ride him that day!! Good luck at the conference!! AMAZING!!
No coincidence, and I’m sure she was watching and listening, and smiling. God knows what He’s doing 🙂
Btw, looks like you’ve got a real good boy there.
Stacy, I congratulate you for NOT holding back on this story. It’s not strange at all. There aren’t coincidences, particularly when there are believers present. God is at work everywhere, all the time. Thank you for being one of those rare human beings who isn’t afraid to share her heart, be totally transparent and real, and really and truly embrace life with all its tragedies, triumphs, heartbreak, and joy. The sign of a very real person. It’s not about whether or not your stories will be accepted and understood by many, it’s about the (possibly) few who accept and understand your genuine nature. Annie
one thing, just too short of a clip! Thanks for sharing, just so awesome! love to see him slide like his momma!
Hi Stacy, I watch your video now and then. I know you and Roxy made that ride shortly after you lost your Dad. I get a lump in my throat every time I see you speed up in time with the music and finish triumphantly. God Bless you both. ~ Bill K
That is amazing.
My father also passed in 2006 of motor neurone disease and I haven’t really got over it
He was a man of faith but it was a cruel death
It has shaken my faith a lot
These little god incidences help
It was great to meet you in 2011
You were judging the way of the horse at Equitana and presented me with the buckle
God bless
Greg Powell
You will always know when you are on the right path because there will be confirmations everywhere that will come without having to look for them. Big moment in so many ways.
No coincidence…Confirmation! 😉 Loving it ♡♥♡
God Incident for certain! How wonderful!! Made me cry!!! You are a very special young lady and God is using you in mighty ways to teach people how to connect with their horses. Thank you for sharing!
Stacy, that was truly a blessing and a sign. I didn’t loose a horse but I lost my brother 81/2 yrs ago and made him a promise to try things that i always wanted to try and things that scared me. horses didn’t scare me the height did and i have ALWAYS wanted to ride. Have disabilities and had a boss at the time that was demeaning because of them so I came to my trainer with all the “I can’ts” in place. she promptly put them to the side, got me tacked up and on the horse and riding with some simple instruction. as I was riding I was thinking about my promise and was I doing the right thing and should I continue because i felt like i belonged there and his FAVORITE song came on the radio. when I bought my first horse (less than a year after starting to ride – will have owned him 2 yrs dec 9th) I was having second thoughts ans saw not 1 rainbow but 2 sets of double rainbows. I was sold. I know the bittersweatness of it but nothing compares. Keep us updated, please!
I had to watch it 2x then it hit me……Oh girl that is awesome. Could not be more fitting.
God bless you both and good luck at Congress. Many prayers to you.
Thank you Stacy… for finding the courage to show us humility and honesty. You are a phenomenal woman.
Gave me goosebumps! God works in mysterious ways!
God has a way of turning on the music in your broken heart. Let the healing begin and flourish as you continue to live like you were dyin for the the sake of the horse, your family, your fellow horseman and especially for YOU!
Hi Stacy,
What is your competition schedule at Congress? Would love the chance to see you ride!
Not competing, I will introduce Jac to everyone and talk a bit at the beginning of the freestyle on Sat. I will be hanging out around Congress if you want to just visit though!
Awesomeness!! Truly beautiful… Bless you for sharing this very special moment with us. Please continue no matter how bizarre.
Have loved that song “Live Like You Were Dying” ever since the seeing your ride on Roxy – it was my official intro to the two of you. Don’t believe it was simply coincidence, but KARMA. What a special moment for you both. Jac never knew his dam, but like you I can see a little of both his sire and Roxy. He has such a handsome face. It gave me goosebumps to watch this video. Thank you, Stacy, for sharing it.
Definitely not coincidence. There’s no coincidence with God! 🙂
I just lost my dad last month and this Wednesday would of been his 85th birthday. Thank you for a beautiful tribute (the video of Roxy and you) and the reminder that God is always there.
Wow…God is great!!
Stacey, this brought tears to my eyes and melted my heart. We have a awesome God. So happy you chose to share. I look forward to seeing you show next year. Good luck to you and Jac
The number one color of Champions is a red sorrel or chestnut. Sometimes we go through incredible heartache, and if we learn the lesson, we are rewarded with His many Blessings. God Bless you Stacey, you have experienced some hardships, now you will receive your blessings.
roxy was with you then and there and Happy that you are riding her son, that was her way of telling you that.
DESTINY!!!
Absolutely no coincidence there…confirmation.
WOW! That’s no coincidence!! All the best at the Congress Stacy!!
He looks like a “Red Roxy”. Both of you will take us on new adventures. I look forward to the journey! Ride on!
God speaks to us in ways that we can understand and for many of us it involves our horse and song. What a special moment you had!
Stacey, Thank you for being so true to yourself. The first time I watched the video of you and Roxy I cried. It was so beautiful and inspiring. I watched it over and over again and it had the same affect on me. I shared your video with my equestrian teacher and she cried when she saw it. I am not sure that you understand what a profound affect you have had on the equestrian world. You continue to give us stories and experiences that help us to understand horses in a way that we never knew before. Please never change what you are doing. We need you. You are taking us to other levels that we could not have achieved before. Thank you so much for being you!
I love watching that performance over and over.
How crazy! That’s so amazing!!
P.S. Was that at Brezzy Knoll??
Lol, yes! They aren’t very far and it seemed like a good place to haul to. Funny you could tell….you must be from around here!!!
Yep! Just a short haul for us as well! Mom used to keep her old stud there. And the old Great Lakes foundation group used to meet there when I was really little and mom would take me to some of the meetings
AMAZING!! Gave me goose bumps too! Signs are all around us, if we just let them in! Go Stacy & Jac!! 🙂
When will you be at Congress? We had not planned on going this year because our daughter is showing at the Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show for the first time in Harrisburg this month. But we might make an exception if we knew you were going to be there.
I will be hanging out around Congress on Sat and I will have Jac down there to introduce to everyone, not showing this year but hopefully next year!
“Live like you were dying”. Whenever I hear that song, I see you and Roxy.