Stephanie & Bexley Z | Adult Amateur Story

Some seasons stay with you long after they've passed.

This gallery of Stephanie and her gelding, Bexley Z, was photographed during the Coveside show series back in 2022.

There's something about their partnership, that felt steady, connect, and quietly confident. The kind of connection that isn't rushed, and doesn't need to be loud to be felt.

Show in the adult amateur division, Stephanie and Bexley Z moved through their rounds with a sense of trust that's built over time.

It's the kind of partnership you don't always notice right away - but when you do, it's hard to look away.

The consistency, communication, and the feeling that both horse and rider are working together, not going going through the motions.

Looking Back

Revisiting this gallery now feels different than it did at the time.

There's a sense of perspective that only comes with time - a reminder of how quickly season pass, and how meaningful it is to have these moments documents.

Because even when things change - new horses, new goals, new chapters - these photos remain.

Credits

Show coat: RJ Classic, Boots: Tucci, Helmet: Samshield, Braids: Jessica Johnson, Tack: Butet & Dyon, Coach: Danica Ellis, Venue: Coveside Stables