Just when Kaitlin Spurlock was at her most broken, a stubborn chestnut mare saved her.

Spurlock, 23, had known Expedience for a number of years before she bought her in 2009. But a tragic accident with another horse shook Spurlock to her core soon after they joined forces. It was up to the feisty off-the-track Thoroughbred mare to make Spurlock love the sport of eventing again.