I went horse-riding today

Lately I have been so stressed, irritable and tense. I felt horrible this morning and thought about cancelling, (I booked the ride yesterday) but I decided to go despite feeling bad. I got to the stables and the horse I was to be riding was lying down in her stable, so I got her up and gave her a huge cuddle, and she nuzzled into me and whickered. It made me emotional but in a good way. We went out for a lovely hack in the countryside for an hour, and had a canter around the fields. When I got home I had a cup of tea in the garden then got my weekly house clean done. I still feel calm and relaxed now several hours later. It’s a wonderful relief to have a break from the tension and irritability of these last few weeks. Horses are amazing animals, I wish I could go the the stables every day.

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That is wonderful. Bonus points for going when you didn’t feel like it! That takes courage.

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I always dream I am riding a horse. I used to train equestrian. I loved it.

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Went horse riding in Pacifica once along the beach. It was the funniest time because my friend was falling off his horse. I couldn’t stop laughing. It was so funny

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Cool! I don’t know why but I’d be scared to write a horse. Just me. :slight_smile:

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So glad you got out and enjoyed yourself! I often have times where I don’t want to go out. I get anxietal and just want to cancel. Most times I just do it! I’m so glad when that works out and I have a great time!

Well done you. Sounds like such a cool an peaceful way to spend a day!

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How long would you say it takes to learn to ride a horse? :slight_smile:

Can you learn at any age?

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Anyone can learn at any age. There’s a lot more to it than many might think, but even if you never do jumping or any of the more advanced stuff, anyone can sit on a horse and go for a trek in the countryside with an experienced leader… It’s a lovely experience :slight_smile:

Thanks :slight_smile: I’m so glad I forced myself to go, I’ve always been crazy about horses so it really was a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

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My niece is really into horses. She has one and her cousins next door have 4 more. I like horses but I’m a little scared of them. I like to brush them down but I’ve never sat on a saddle. :slight_smile:

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Horses can provide a level of therapy that I haven’t found matched by anything else. I live and work on a horse farm, I truly think that’s why I’m still going with life at the moment. They keep me going. Good job for going even though you didn’t feel up to it.

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Riding isn’t for everyone, my partner loves horses but is happy just to brush them and not ride, I just think they are such lovely gentle animals it’s lovely just to be near them :- )

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Thanks, I’m really glad I went. Wow, that would be my dream, living on a horse farm… being around horses is great therapy for me too, I always feel at peace when I’m around horses.

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