Rescued Hearts Film

If you had told me a few years ago that I’d be making a film about the healing power of horses, I probably would have laughed. As someone who rarely went outside as a child due to intense allergies and asthma—and who doesn’t even own a pet—I often questioned whether I was the right person to tell this story.

And yet, here I am, nearly two and a half years after Dana first shared her vision for Rescued Hearts, in complete awe of what this film has become. I believe it has the power to touch millions of lives, and in many ways, the healing began with me.

As we traveled the world, meeting extraordinary humans and horses—I often found myself leaving a filming location with tears streaming down my face. At the time, I didn’t fully understand why, but looking back, I realize that making this film was opening my heart in ways I never expected.

The healing continued in the editing room. Sifting through over 200 hours of footage, I was reminded, again and again, of the gift of authenticity—the freedom to simply be. Horses, in their quiet, accepting presence, offer a space of pure, nonjudgmental love without ever speaking a word. As someone who spent years struggling to love myself due to religious dogma around being gay, stepping into that space—and witnessing others do the same—was life-changing.

And now, as Rescued Hearts begins its journey into the world, I see that this healing energy extends far beyond me. Each person who watches—even in rough-cut form—moves through their own waves of healing. I believe this film is more than a story; it’s an experience. One that, I hope, will continue to remind people of the profound ways love, presence, and connection can transform us all.