Midnight Run Stables

06/21/2026

Coming Home to Horses is now available on Amazon!

Kindle — $9.99
Paperback — $19.99

286 pages. 25 years at the barn. Everything from the first 30 days with a new horse to trust-building, hoof care, emergencies, and the quiet work that makes the difference.

Built right here at Midnight Run Stables. Real horses, real lessons.

amazon.com/dp/B0H59LGTT3

And stay tuned — a children's book is on the way. Based on the true story of how this barn got its name. 🐴

Coming Home to Horses: The Guide for First-Time and Returning Horse Owners

05/25/2026

The book is live. 🐴
Coming Home to Horses — everything I wish I had when I started. Natural horsemanship, real barn wisdom, honest protocols, and the stories of the horses who taught me what no book could.
Waffles. Frankie. Hidalgo. Sassy. Sky. Aurora. Midnight. Rose. And every horse who ever came through this gate and taught me something new.
This guide is for the first-time owner who wants to get it right from day one. And for the returning rider who loved horses at sixteen and is finally coming back — this time carrying all the responsibility yourself.
Written from the barn floor up.
188 pages. 11 chapters. 8 original illustrations. Plus a free barn supply reference bonus.
And a percentage of every sale supports The Soquili Farm Corporation 501(c)3 horse rescue.
If you stop to listen, a whole new world lives within the horse.
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Coming Home to Horses The Guide for First-Time and Returning Horse OwnersWhether you are buying your first horse or coming back to horses after years away — this is the book you needed before you got here.Built on thirty years of hands-on rescue work, natural horsemanship, and the barn wisdom that...

11/12/2025

This is a bit long, but important to share ❤️ 15 Fascinating Facts About Horses’ Emotional Memory and Empathy

1. Horses hold one of the most powerful long-term memories among domestic animals — recalling people, voices, and events for decades.

2. They read human intent through facial expressions, distinguishing friend from threat long before a hand is raised.

3. A single act of kindness can echo for years — a horse may seek out the same person even after a long separation.

4. Trauma carves deep grooves — a horse may forever avoid a place, object, or person tied to fear.

5. They sense human emotion through voice tone, breath rhythm, and body tension — even from across a field.

6. They respond not just to fear, but to sadness, joy, or confusion — silently, instinctively.

7. Mirror neurons in their brains allow them to feel what others feel — true empathy in motion.

8. When tears fall nearby, a horse may approach softly, lower its head, and offer a gentle touch — comfort without words.

9. A wounded horse can form the deepest bonds with a patient human — shared pain becomes shared trust.

10. Horses are proven emotional therapists for PTSD, depression, and anxiety — healing hearts, not just bodies.

11. They grieve deeply — lingering by a lost companion or withdrawing in quiet mourning.

12. Once bonded, they memorize your personal rhythms — footsteps, breath, even the silence between.

13. Their memory isn’t just survival — it’s the foundation for profound connection with those who earn their trust.

14. With gentle consistency, fear can be rewritten into safety — even shattered trust can be rebuilt.

15. Horse empathy is biological fact, not folklore — their brains and hearts sync with human emotion in real time.

11/11/2025

In honor of Veteran’s Day coming Tuesday, November 11th, let us all stand united for the humans, and the horses, who have bravely and compassionately served.

We will be debuting not only one, but two new Lost Horses PSAs in conjunction with our next Action Week. Are you ready?

Mark your calendars, and on Monday be prepared to message, call, and share. Let’s be the generation that leaves a legacy for our horses, heroes in their own right.

Learn more and download posters, videos, talking points and discover other ways you can be part of this campaign at losthorses.org

08/28/2025

❤️ Little girls and horses…
It’s never just a childhood phase.
It’s the start of a foundation for life.

Horses don’t just teach riding.
They teach patience when nothing clicks.
Responsibility when stalls must be cleaned before play.
Grit when a stubborn pony refuses to cooperate.

They show that trust isn’t given...it’s earned.
Through consistency.
Through respect.
Through time.

Every little girl who swings a leg over a horse learns:
Falling doesn’t mean failing.
It means getting up, dusting off, and trying again.

Discipline isn’t punishment...it’s commitment.
Kindness isn’t weakness...it’s strength.
Confidence isn’t being loud....it’s showing up, even when you’re scared.

Horses shape little girls into women who don’t quit when life gets hard.
Women who know sweat and sacrifice come before reward.
Women who carry themselves with grace,
but aren’t afraid to dig in and fight when it matters.

It’s the 6 a.m. feedings.
The cold winter rides.
The tears after tough lessons,
and the laughter after small victories.

It’s brushing a horse in the quiet of the barn,
realizing responsibility never takes a day off.

So yes…
little girls may grow out of braids and pony bows.
But they never outgrow the lessons their horses taught them.

And maybe that’s the greatest gift of all.
❤️ Michelle Knutson | Born In The Barn

03/29/2025

True!

07/25/2024

07/25/2024

07/16/2024

"The Bond"
In twilight's gentle, fading hue, An ageing rider and her horse, so true. Years they've travelled, side by side, Through seasons' change and time's long tide.

Her hands now worn, once strong and bold, Still find his mane, their story told. With every wrinkle, every line, A testament to love's design.

They've seen the dawn of countless days, Shared quiet nights and moonlit rays. His steadfast gaze, her soothing voice, In quiet harmony, they rejoice.

No need for words, their bond is deep, A promise made, a vow to keep. Through life’s long journey, thick and thin, Her horse, her heart, her dearest kin.

As twilight fades to evening's rest, They stand as one, forever blessed. An ageing rider and her loyal steed, A friendship timeless, pure indeed.