True Love Lasts Forever… 🐴💖

Why Every Horsewoman Knows True Love is Found in the Paddock

They say true love lasts forever, but let’s be honest, they weren’t talking about humans. If you’re a horsewoman, you know the real love story started with your first pony.

Because while family members might forget birthdays and partners may snore through anniversaries, your horse? Always there. Always listening. Never rolling their eyes or demanding dinner. Now that’s commitment.

They Leave, But Your Horse is Still There

First, the kids grow up and leave - but not before spending years complaining about chores, eating you out of house and home, and ‘borrowing’ your favourite boots. One day, they’re off, barely looking back.

Then, there’s your partner. If they’re still around, they’re probably napping in the recliner. If they’re gone? Well, let’s be real, you’ve likely already turned their side of the wardrobe into a tack room.

But your horse? Still there. Still waiting at the gate. Still thrilled to see you, even if you show up covered in hay, running on caffeine, and wearing yesterday’s jodhpurs.

Why Horses Are the Ultimate Life Coaches, Personal Trainers & Therapists

It turns out, the benefits of horses go far beyond companionship. Equine assisted therapy research confirms what we, as horsewomen, have always known, horses improve emotional and physical wellbeing in ways no human ever could.

Here’s why:

🐎 They Reduce Stress & Boost Mood
Studies show that spending time with horses lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) and increases oxytocin (the feel-good hormone). This explains why, after a long day, heading to the paddock is better than any therapy session (and your horse doesn’t even charge an hourly rate!).

🐎 They Keep Us Active
Whether you’re mucking out stables, hauling hay, or sprinting across the paddock because your horse ripped off their rug again, you’re moving! Horse care and riding are proven to improve core strength, balance, and cardiovascular health. Who needs a gym when you have a 550kg personal trainer who never accepts “I’m tired” as an excuse?

🐎 They Teach Emotional Regulation & Patience
Horses pick up on emotions better than most people. Show up stressed, and they’ll feel it. Try to rush them when you’re in a mood? Good luck! Over time, they teach us to manage emotions, build trust, and communicate effectively - whether with them or (occasionally) with people.

🐎 They Give Us Purpose
Life changes. Kids move out. Careers evolve. Relationships shift. But horses? They remain a constant. When you have a feed bucket to fill and a paddock to fix, there’s no time to sit around feeling lost. Their presence gives life meaning - every single moment, of every sing day.

You Can’t Put a Price on That - So The More Horses, The Better!

With all these mental and physical benefits, surrounding yourself with as many horses as possible just makes sense. If one horse can lift your mood, imagine what five, ten, or an entire herd could do!

Sure, your bank account might suffer, your car might permanently smell like hay, and your social life may revolve around feed store visits. But who needs financial stability when you have emotional stability, right? 😆

At the end of the day, horses are the love that never leaves, the therapists who never judge, and the personal trainers who never take a day off. And that’s exactly why we always find room for just one more.

Because true love isn’t measured in diamonds or fancy holidays, it is measured in the number of horses you will forever hold in your heart and hopefully in your paddock!

Want to Turn Your Passion for Horses into Something More?

For years, horses have been your happy place, your therapy, and your greatest love. But what if you could share that connection with others ?

Equine Assisted Wellbeing gives you the chance to turn your passion into something meaningful - helping others find the same sense of connection, belonging and purpose horses have always given you. Click here to learn more!

Happy Valentine’s, my fellow horse lovers!

Felicity x