What does the Horse Give Back?

After reading some of these posts talking about how much work I put into my horses, you might be wondering: What do you get out of it? What does the horse give back?

• They accept you just way you are
• They don't have any expectations
• They let you ride them even though they are bigger and stronger than you
• They know how you are feeling but they don't judge you
• They are happy to see you even if you don't have treats
• They really try to do what you ask them - even when you do it wrong
• If you are in a bad mood you won't be by the time you leave them
• When you are feeling sad they make you feel happy
• When you are stressed they help you relax
• There's a lot more - but I can't think of them all

Horses are used in many programs for troubled children, autistic children, people with emotional problems, handicapped people, and many others that I don't even know about. They are very good at reading body language and seem to know how you are feeling and how to respond. Everything about them is real, honest, and trusting. I always feel better after I have been around my horses, even when I have been working hard. They give off good vibrations that touch your soul!