Firefly Equestrian

The right horse is worth the search. And sometimes, the most important part of that search is knowing when to keep looking.

For Andy Robson , finding her dream partner took patience, hope, and some difficult disappointments. Several horse trials ended when the horses did not pass their pre-purchase exams. Each time, it meant stepping back, asking questions, and starting again—without losing sight of what she was looking for.

Then we found Odin. 🖤

From Spokane, Washington, to his new home at Firefly Equestrian, Odin’s arrival marks the beginning of the partnership Andy had been hoping for. We are so happy to welcome him to our barn family and grateful to have helped bring these two together.

Andy’s journey is exactly why having an experienced professional beside you matters. It’s easy to fall in love with a horse. Working through the questions, evaluating the fit, and navigating the findings with your veterinarian takes thoughtful guidance—especially when your heart is already invested.

That’s what our horse matchmaking service is here for.

We begin with our Horse Buyer Questionnaire to understand your goals, experience, budget, and the partnership you want. From there, we do the heavy lifting: sourcing and screening suitable candidates, organizing trials, coordinating pre-purchase exams with veterinarians, and arranging travel and transportation. It’s a turnkey experience, from search to arrival, with someone in your corner throughout the process.

Andy, thank you for trusting us through the hopeful moments and the hard ones. Watching you begin this chapter with Odin makes the journey so meaningful.

Here’s to a lifetime of quiet barn moments, new adventures, growing trust, and the joy of having your horse waiting for you. Welcome home, Odin. We wish you and Andy a long, wonderful life together. 🐴🖤

Searching for your next partner? Message Firefly Equestrian to begin with our Horse Buyer Questionnaire. We’d love to help you find your match.

We launched our lesson program in October 2025 with a dream - to build something special for riders and families who love this sport as much as we do

To say we are honored doesn’t even begin to cover it ♡

To our riders and families - thank you for trusting us, for showing up, and for representing something so much bigger than a barn name. We are so proud of you!

✨ Welcome to the Firefly family, Autumn & Andi! ✨

We’re SO excited to officially welcome Autumn and her horse, Andi, to the Firefly Equestrian family! 🥕🤍🐴

Autumn has been riding since she was just 4 years old, and now, as an 8th grader, she and Andi are already quite the team! They currently compete at the Training level in eventing and have traveled all over the country together - from Ocala and Kentucky to California for the 2025 American Eventing Championships! 🤩

Autumn and Andi are joining us with a goal of strengthening their dressage work and improving their scores in the dressage phase, while continuing to sharpen their jumping under the guidance of our Head Trainer, Sarah Doney. We’re so excited to help this talented pair fine-tune their skills and continue working toward their eventing goals!

We can already tell these two love a good adventure, and we’re so happy their next one includes Firefly. We can’t wait to watch them ride, learn, grow, and have a whole lot of fun along the way!

Please help us give Autumn & Andi a BIG Firefly welcome! 🥕🤍 We’re so happy you’re here!

✨Meet Madissen Larson , the newest member of the Firefly team!✨

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Madissen, one of our wonderful new barn managers! 🐴❤️

With more than 12 years of riding experience, Madissen brings a genuine, lifelong love of horses to our community. Her favorite discipline is Western riding - especially reining and she is happiest outdoors with horses by her side.

When she isn’t helping care for our horses and keeping things running smoothly around the barn, Madissen works in life insurance and enjoys life as the proud dog mom of two pups.

We feel incredibly fortunate to have someone so kind, hardworking and genuinely horse-crazy on the Firefly team. If you see Madissen around the barn, please introduce yourself and help us make her feel right at home!

Welcome to Firefly, Madissen! We’re so excited you’re here!
🔥🪰🐎

🌟NEW! Half-Lease Available | Firefly Equestrian | Southwest Austin🌟

NOW OFFERING an in-barn half-lease at Firefly Equestrian!

🐴 14.2hh Section D Welsh Cob Mare
🐴 Walk, trot, canter
🐴 Training Level Dressage
🐴 Jumps crossrails
🐴 Safe, kind, and willing
🐴 Ideal for an advanced beginner or intermediate youth/adult looking to continue developing with a fun, athletic partner.

Lease Details:
✨ 6-month commitment
✨ In-barn lease only
✨Two lessons per week in our program (lessons not included)
✨ Lessee responsible for 50% of board and 50% of routine horse expenses (farrier, veterinary, vaccinations, etc.)

A fantastic opportunity to enjoy the consistency of leasing while riding in a professional, supportive training program.

📍 Firefly Equestrian | Southwest Austin
📩 PM for pricing and additional details.🐴✨

✨ Meet Paige ✨

We’re excited to officially welcome to the Firefly team this summer!

Paige has been involved with horses for more than 20 years and brings a unique combination of equestrian experience, intelligence, and compassion to our team. She recently earned her graduate degree in Neuroscience in Canada and is continuing her work in neuroscience research, bringing the same thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to the barn that has helped her succeed academically.

As the owner of Zeus and one of the first boarders to join Firefly after we opened our doors, Paige has been part of our journey from the beginning. Throughout that time, she has consistently demonstrated a genuine love for horses and an unwavering commitment to their care and well-being.

What stands out most about Paige is the way she cares for every horse she encounters. Whether she’s helping with daily barn operations or spending time with the horses in our program, she treats each one as if it were her own - with patience, attentiveness, and genuine kindness.

When she’s not at the barn or in the lab, you’ll likely find her hiking with her dogs, scuba diving with her family, or exploring Austin with friends.

We’re incredibly fortunate to have Paige on the team and know she’ll care for every horse entrusted to Firefly with the same love, dedication, and attention she gives her own. 🐴

🦋 Meet the Team: Jessenya 🦋

We’re excited to officially introduce Jessenya, Firefly Equestrian’s Barn Manager! 🐴

Originally from South Jersey, Jessenya moved to Texas after getting married and quickly developed a passion for animal care and agriculture. Her experience includes working with horses, goats, Jersey cattle, and Highland cattle, and she’s currently pursuing a Biology degree at Austin Community College with plans to continue on to veterinary school.

At Firefly, Jessenya helps ensure our horses receive the attentive, consistent care they deserve every day. From feeding and stall care to monitoring horse health and supporting daily barn operations, she plays an important role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

When she’s not at the barn, you’ll find her tending to her garden 🌿, enjoying softball and baseball ⚾️, and cheering on her beloved Philadelphia Phillies.

We’re grateful to have Jessenya as part of Team Firefly and can’t wait for our clients, riders, and horses to get to know her better. 🩶

Be sure to say hello and help us give her a warm Firefly welcome! ✨

Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible moms of Firefly Equestrian! 💐🐴

There’s something really special about horse moms. You somehow juggle careers, carpools, school pickups, muddy boots, horse hair, busy schedules, surprise rainstorms, and somehow still make it to the barn with snacks in hand and a smile on your face. ✨

What’s even more beautiful is watching so many of you choose this journey not only for your children, but for yourselves too. Some of you are raising brave little riders while others are rediscovering your own confidence, passion, and joy in the saddle after years of putting everyone else first.

Horses have a way of teaching all of us something important: resilience, patience, courage, connection, and how to keep showing up even when things feel hard. And the truth is, our riders learn so much of that from watching YOU.

Thank you for showing your children what commitment looks like. Thank you for showing up through the chaos of everyday life. Thank you for trusting us with your horses, your riders, and your hearts.

We truly have the most amazing barn moms, and Firefly Equestrian is better because of every single one of you. ✨💕

✨ Meet ✨

Some people walk into your barn and just raise the standard. Jadora is one of those people.

From Kyle, Texas, Jadora has been riding on and off since she was little, but what stands out most is her heart. She genuinely loves feeding and caring for the horses here at Firefly, and it shows in everything she does.

She is the kind of person who quietly keeps everything running. Always stepping in. Always helping. Always putting the horses first.

And here is what makes her story even more special.

We hired Jadora knowing her next chapter was already calling.

On May 26, she ships out to Camp Pendleton to join the United States Marine Corps as a General Engineer 🇺🇸

And in true Jadora fashion, she is doing life in a big way. She turns 21 on May 10 and celebrates one year of marriage the very same day.

She is building something meaningful now, gaining experience with a dream of owning her own barn or ranch one day. We have no doubt she will make that happen.

We feel incredibly lucky to have had this season with her. She has made a lasting mark on our horses, our team, and our community.

Be sure to give Jadora some love when you see her around the barn these next few weeks ✨

Once Firefly, always Firefly. 🐴💫

✨ Where It All Began… Begins Again.
Kentchurch Chime Legacy - Now at Firefly Equestrian. ✨

It’s with a bursting heart of joy that we are so excited to share…
we are the proud owners of Madoc Belle. 🥹💛

Madoc is where our story began.
Firefly Equestrian owners, Sarah and April, grew up riding at Madoc Farms - learning horsemanship, discipline, and what true quality feels like.

Over the years, we were lucky enough to own and love several Kentchurch Chime children who shaped us as riders and horsewomen.

And Madoc Belle…
She was born there too.

A Kentchurch Chime daughter, she carries the very same roots that shaped us.

Since her early days, she has been beautifully produced in Canada with and later in New York with - where she most recently stood atop the mountains of upstate New York.

And from there… over 1,700 miles trailered, we brought her home.

All the way to Austin, Texas.
To Firefly Equestrian.
To us.

To welcome Belle into our program feels incredibly full circle.
She represents our roots, our standards, and the kind of quality we are committed to building around.

Some horses are special.
Some are heritage.

This one is both.

Welcome home, Madoc Belle. 🦋💛