How to nurture yourself through your horse

You know you should practice self-care, but what if you looked to your horse to help you do just that?

There are many blogs and articles out there (Scroll through our own blog for some of them!) on how you can create time for yourself and the practice of self-care. But if you own a horse, this can be one of the best ways to care for you and your horse.

Horses are regal, strong, and can be your best confidant, help you exercise and move, and make you feel better about yourself with just one ride. How? Here are a few ways you can heal, get your self-care in, and release pent up emotions.

  • Talking to your horse can be very healthy. Tell them about your day. Tell them how you feel. But ensure you also let them know how wonderful they are as well.

  • When you go riding it can be very cathartic for both of you as you allow the day to melt away and your horse enjoys getting out of the stable. Being in the present moment allows you to re-energize.

  • When you groom your horse take this time to do your affirmations, breathe, and relax as you get caught up with the motion of brushing your horse.

  • Connect with your horse’s massive heart energy, letting it encompass and heal you. Breathe it in and connect to them heart to heart. Listen for any message they might have for you.

When you spend time with your horse it can be like spending time with your best friend. They are attentive listeners. They love you unconditionally. A simple nuzzle of their head can help you feel wanted and loved. When they do that it’s a quite satisfying emotional gift, too. The simple act of spending time with your horse can be your self-care.

For many equine owners even though you choose to feed and care for your horse, it is one of the best ways to spend time with yourself and your horse. Feel the energy and love between you.

Here’s to time well spent for both horse and owner.

Carolyn Osborn

Discover a Natural Well-Being and Oneness within the Body, Mind and Spirit, that awaits you and your animal.

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