Meet Michelle Morgan, CBC Lou Fleming's Journey on Heartland

Michelle Morgan, the talented actress who portrays the charismatic Lou Fleming on Heartland, has captivated audiences with her natural charm and exceptional acting skills. Known for her love of horses, Morgan brings a unique authenticity to her role, resonating with fans who share her passion for the equestrian lifestyle.

Now, if you've been living under a rock (or maybe just stuck in the barn), Michelle has been warming our hearts as Lou for a whopping 10 years. Can you believe it? That's longer than some folks keep their horses! Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of what makes Michelle tick, shall we?

1. Horsing Around for a Decade

When asked what playing Lou has taught her, Michelle spilled the beans:

"Being on Heartland has definitely taught me a lot about horses. I hadn't ridden very much before the show and I have learned so much from the wranglers and trainers that we work with. Horses are such fascinating animals and I feel like they are a lot like people, each one so unique."

Well, butter my biscuit! Looks like our city girl has gone full cowgirl on us. Who knew playing Lou would turn Michelle into a regular horse whisperer?

2. Horsing Around... Literally

Now, y'all might think Michelle gets to ride the same trusty steed every time, but hold your horses! She let us in on a little secret:

"They often change the horses I ride. This season we will see Lou on a beautiful bay with a white mark on her forehead. The horse's name on the show is Venus."

Seems like even TV stars can't escape the ol' horse switcheroo. But hey, variety is the spice of life, right?

3. The Heartland Family

When we asked Michelle about her favorite part of working on Heartland, she didn't horse around:

"The cast and crew that I work with! After 10 years, they have become like family to me. I have known many of them since the first day we started filming."

Aww, isn't that sweeter than apple pie? Looks like the Heartland family extends beyond the Fleming clan!

4. Horsing Around Behind the Scenes

Now, don't go thinking it's all work and no play on set. Michelle spilled some beans about the shenanigans that go on when the cameras stop rolling:

"The times that are often the most fun are when we are all sitting around the table filming a dinner scene. We get bored and antsy so we start getting silly and laughing at ridiculous inside jokes. Also, Gabe Hogan (Peter) and I love joking around and doing accents. Sometimes to amuse the crew we will rehearse our scenes in a cockney accent."

Well, I'll be! Looks like our Lou has a funny bone after all. Can you imagine Lou with a cockney accent? Blimey!

5. Michelle vs. Lou: The Showdown

When we asked how she's similar to Lou, Michelle didn't beat around the bush:

"We are similar in that we are mothers and sisters who care deeply about our family. We are also similar in that we are trying desperately to balance work and home life and that we both find it difficult sometimes."

But don't go thinking they're two peas in a pod:

Well, knock me over with a feather! Who knew our Lou was hiding a surfer girl underneath?

6. Riding Off into the Sunset

As we wrapped up our chat, we asked Michelle what advice she'd give her younger self:

"I would tell myself to enjoy the ride more and stop stressing out about the next move all the time."

Now ain't that the truth? Sounds like our girl has learned to take life by the reins and enjoy the journey.

Well, folks, there you have it! A peek into the life of Michelle Morgan, the gal who brings our beloved Lou to life. From learning to ride horses to cracking jokes on set, it seems like life on Heartland is never dull. So next time you're watching Lou boss everyone around on your TV screen, remember - behind that tough exterior is a surfing, yoga-loving actress who's just as down-to-earth as you and me. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some Heartland binge-watching to do!