04/22/2026
Anyone who knows me, or has been following my business over the last several years knows that one of my very favorite family is the Shoemakers. I've known Timothy and Samantha Shoemaker for seven years now and I've had the privilege of capturing so many moments in their lives.
A couple nights ago, Tim shared with all of us that their wonderful horse, Manny, has fractured his hind leg.
I've watched Tim's bond with Manny from the very beginning and they truly have something so special. He's come so far in his time with Tim and Sam and has been such a breed ambassador for the Choctaw horses. He's so brave, trustworthy, sweet... My heart breaks for Tim, Sam, Gwen, and Manny.
Manny is incredibly lucky to have people who are willing to fight for him as long as he's willing to fight right along with them. This boy has raged war (against the evil fox community--haha) and his people are ready to go to war for him as well. They aren't giving up on him.
Please, keep the Shoemaker family & Manny in your thoughts. Send him all the well wishes and good, healing vibes you can muster.