by Kit M Caelsto
When Morgan created Heart Compass Stables, she had a new vision. A place where horse owners would be accepted regardless of whether they rode or not or what discipline they chose to pursue. A place where everyone would be united by the love of the horse and doing what was best for them. She finally has a place to begin building agility obstacles so she could work with her mare. Between getting her horse used to the new objects in the arena and her first boarder’s uncertainty, Morgan isn’t sure she’s done the right thing. But when a mare needs a soft landing and Morgan meets a new potential boarder, she learns the heart isn’t wrong. Sometimes it just takes some agility to navigate the path forward.
Author’s note: This novella takes place immediately after the first book in the series, The Heart Guides The Way, and right before Holiday Compass. It can be read as a standalone story to introduce you to the series.
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Published: March 18, 2026
a cozy equestrian story
by Kit M CaelstoMorgan isn’t happy where she boards. She doesn’t ride her mare, who is pasture sound after her racing career, and between not being able to do groundwork and the barn cliques who look down on those who don’t ride, her boarding barn just isn’t a good fit. She’s been thinking about purchasing her own place where she can keep her horse, Desi. When Desi turns up lame, Morgan knows it is time to get serious. Her friend shares a real estate listing for a farm for sale not far from the rescue they both run together, and it seems like fate has intervened. Once Morgan owns the property, the true extent of the property’s disrepair comes to light, and she fears she’s gotten in over her head. For her mare, Desi, she’ll do whatever it takes to bring her home, and so she’ll have to trust that the heart guides the way.
Published: January 30, 2026
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by Kit M CaelstoMorgan has always struggled with the winter holidays, but since it's her first as a boarding barn owner, she knows she needs to bring on the festivities. A chance encounter with a horse in need of a soft landing makes her think about holiday miracles, and with the help of her good friend and partner in SunRock Horse Sanctuary, Alani, she starts to regain a bit of that holiday feeling.
Sometimes we don't always feel the vibe of the holiday season, and sometimes, we just need to let our heart be our compass. Celebrate the holidays with Heart Compass Stable and discover a bit of the magic for yourself.
Published: December 18, 2025
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