In the small town of Waterloo, a devastating tornado hit recently, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Among those affected by the storm was Victoria Fluhart and her husband Justin, who had just relocated to the area to start an equine therapy business on a property owned by Brandon Johnson of Jamico Construction.
Just days before their open house, the couple was preparing for the big day when suddenly the storm struck. Despite the danger, Fluhart’s first priority was to save the horses on the property. Injured in the process, she managed to rescue several horses but sadly, her beloved mare Onyx did not survive the storm. Fluhart had owned Onyx for 18 years and considered her not just a horse, but a partner, therapist, and friend.
The loss of Onyx was a devastating blow to Fluhart and her husband. But despite their grief, they are determined to continue pursuing their dream of offering equine therapy in the community. With the support of the community, they are now focusing on rebuilding their business. They plan to construct a new building on the property and hope to host their open house this summer thanks to donations from the community.
Fluhart expressed gratitude for the help they have received during the cleanup process and sees this as an opportunity to start anew. While the road ahead may not be easy, she is determined to honor Onyx’s memory by fulfilling their shared dream of offering equine therapy services to the community.