Horses are Hard

Horses are Hard
If you have ever owned a horse, you know that sometimes it seems like there is always “something” going on with your horse. They can go from sound to not, or healthy to not in what seems like overnight. We become so attached to them, and they literally are like a member of the family. We invest a lot of resources into caring for them (time, money, energy, emotions). They help us grow in ways that non-horse people just can’t understand. They shape us into who God intends us to be.
That being said, they do have a predisposition of being easily injured or sick. It is easy to feel down, and it seem like it is always “something”. The truth is, it is always “something” with them. But, that’s horses.

During times of illness or injury, try to find the joy in just spending time with your horse. Sometimes we get so caught up in the responsibilities of horse ownership, that we forget the incredible blessing they are to just BE with them. Remember the incredible awe and wonder you felt about your first horse?!? It’s the small things like hand grazing/hand walking or soaking a hoof that can increase the bond you have with your horse.

If you are going through an it is “something” phase at the moment, I am sorry. Hang in there! We (other horse lovers) feel and see you! You will get through it. Trust that God has it worked out already and find peace in the current moment you are in with your horse.

I was recently supporting clients going through some tough challenges with lameness and hoof problems. One of them looked at me and said, “Horses are hard!” Yes, yes, yes! Horses are hard indeed.

But, thank you Lord allowing them to be part of our lives!
 Blessings,
​Amy