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and appearances are posted as they arescheduled. %u201cYes, people are welcome tocome see him at any event he will be competing at,%u201d Moyes confirms when askedabout opportunities to see him perform.For those interested in following hisprogress, Spirit Ranch encourages thepublic to stay connected online for updates on where Xxotic can be seen working and competing.the Broader Spirit Ranch PhilosophyWhile Xxotic is the centerpiece of thebreeding program, Spirit Ranch itself reflects a broader philosophy rooted in care,connection and intention. %u201cThe healingwork at Spirit Ranch focuses on both thehorses and humans,%u201d Moyes explains.%u201cThe health of the horses always comesfirst, both physically and mentally. Ourhorses are not only treated like family,they are family.%u201dThat philosophy extends beyond dailycare into Spirit Ranch%u2019s Equine AssistedCoaching program, where horses partnerwith humans in guided healing experiences. %u201cWe partner with our horses inguiding people on their healing journey,%u201dMoyes says.Moyes brings years of experience fromthe wellness industry to this work. As acertified Integrative Health Coach, she haslong helped people pursue physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.Her transition into equine-assisted workfelt like a natural evolution.%u201cMy passion for helping others and understanding how the horse can play ahuge part in that led me to this work,%u201d shesays. %u201cBecoming certified in Equine Assisted Coaching allows me to offer adeeper layer on this path that only thehorse can provide.%u201d While the healingwork operates as its own arm of SpiritRanch, it reflects the same values thatguide the breeding program: respect, patience and trust.A Meaningful chapterFor Moyes, this season representsgrowth on multiple fronts. %u201cThe thingsI%u2019m most excited for this year are havingmore Xxotic foals on the ground, expanding our breeding program, watchingXxotic compete at even more events thisyear, and our Equine Assisted Coachingprogram,%u201d she says.When asked what she hopes readerstake away from the article, her answerbrings the vision into focus. %u201cMy hope isthat readers will understand that SpiritRanch offers not only a breeding programwith the best bloodlines, but also a placewhere healing happens on many levels forhorse and human.%u201dAt Spirit Ranch, Xxotic stands as both areflection of that philosophy and a promise of what%u2019s ahead: a breeding programbuilt with intention, guided by experience,and grounded in respect for the horse.For more information on Xxotic orSpirit Ranch, contact Marti Moyes at (623)523-9777, email to info@spiritranchaz.comor visit their website at spiritranchaz.comor www.xxotic-stallion.com. oMarti Moyes, owner of Spirit Ranch.10 Arizona Horse Connection March, 2026Xxotic is sired by Metallic Rebel ($11+Million Dollar Sire) and out of Peptos Fancy Jewel, a championproducing, money-earning daughter of Peptoboonsmal.Xxotic is 6 panel N/N and stands for a stud fee of $1200. All photos taken by and courtesy of Cat McKenna.