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Finally getting around to wrapping up sharing my thoughts on the three factors that influence us becoming lifelong progressive Equestrians!

We have touched on the mental and physical and now my favourite one which is the emotional aspect and why we remain hooked for life! I have so much to say on this that it makes me feel overwhelmed so I’ll just keep it short, sweet and simple.

We are drawn to horses because of their majesty, movement and how they make us feel!

I think as equestrians we have experienced every feeling known to humans after years of interactions with our equine partners.

Excitement, empathy, Elation, serenity, frustration, anger, grief … you name it, we have felt it!

The feeling of synchronicity, connection and joy when in a healthy partnership though are what keep us hooked!

Our success as a good partners to our horses lies in our self awareness of our internal emotional landscape and our ability to navigate our own feelings in a healthy way.

Our ability to be congruent- where our inner and outer match in order for horses to view us as trustworthy.

Our ability to feel empathy, the desire to connect and speak fluent horse to experience harmony and build a trusting, mutually beneficial relationship.

Someone once asked how I would describe my profession and I honestly replied “horse translator”

What are some ways horses have impacted you emotionally and influenced your continued desire to remain in partnership with them?