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Hoofbeats in Heaven

The mare pictured is my horse Linn. I took this picture last year not knowing that it would capture the raw emotions of what I would feel in the future of not just losing her but 2 other horses as well within 2 weeks. I lost Linn due to cancer on June 12, 2025. Linn was my heart horse, I had her since she was 5 months old. Linn was 25 when her hoofbeats left here and entered into heaven running free in heavens fields.

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Gretchen Geist Profile

I am 43 years old and work as a critical care RN. In my spare time I enjoy training and riding horses. I have an amazing husband who supports my love of animals and I am a mother of two great young men.

Finished 60th in the Final Round of the July 2025 Competition
Previous Rounds

2nd in their Group in the Semifinal Round

1st in their Group in the Quarterfinal Round

1st in their Group in Round One