When sixteen-year-old equestrian Hannah Russell rescued Alf—a Shetland pony with dwarfism—without telling her parents, she never expected that he would rescue her in return. After injuries left her unable to ride, Hannah struggled to adjust to her new place in the world. Adrift and fighting depression, Hannah poured her energy into Alf, documenting his antics on social media. As the rambunctious and cheeky pony became an Instagram sensation, Hannah found a new path and purpose—one that allowed her to revel in her love of horses even if she couldn't ride them anymore. This adorable and heartwarming true story reminds us that joy and salvation come even in the smallest of packages.