7 Reasons We Are Thankful For Our Horses

Each year, Thanksgiving gives us a chance to reflect and be thankful for the things and people in our lives that we are grateful for. Those of us with equines in our lives know they are one of the most important things we have, and we are truly thankful for them every day

#1 – Stress Reliever

Who is better than a therapist when it comes to stress relief. We couldn’t agree more!

#2 – Bringing Family Together

Many of us ride because our parents taught us. The bond that’s created in the saddle is definitely something to be thankful for.

#3 – A Best Friend

For those of you who were lucky enough to have a horse during the teenage years, there is no truer words than “he is my best friend.” No matter what happened during those troublesome teen years, my horse was there for me. That is definitely something to be thankful for!

#4 – Unconditional Love

– after all, who wouldn’t be thankful for someone who gives you unconditional love?

#5 – Staying Young At Heart

Horses keep us active and young at heart. -“I am 74 years old and my horses keep my heart and soul young, my emotions uplifted and my arthritic body moving,” says Joan Cecile McCarthy.

#6 – Teachers

Horses for teaching us: love, patience, forgiveness, and trust

#7 – Their Forgiving Nature

It’s amazing how forgiving horses can be – they seem to know when you don’t know how to ride well, or are having a bad day. “Babysitter” horses are definitely something to be thankful for!