In the near future mankind was driven into a biochemical war against an unidentifiable contagion created by an asteroid that struck the planet. Without no cure or any form of escape, mankind buried themselves and awaited their extinction.
Equinophobia was the psychological fear of horses. Now it's gone along with the remnants of her person. In desperation, Ryan made the "offer" to integrate into society. She never expected it to be taken up. However, the past isn't so easily erased.