A little self indulgent, but I'm proud. Horses and mental health

So beautifully written , i have a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye, well done to you for ' kicking on ' and not giving in, i hope many people read this and take heart that it is possible to overcome the terrible hurt that can happen in our lives and keep moving on, i wish you and your beautiful Chilli the very best of luck, thank you for posting this. xx
 
Well done you! This could have been written by me 10 years ago, I can totally relate to all that you've said.
Well done for getting through it all - life can be awful, tragic, terrifying and miserable, but it is also wonderful, exciting, awe inspiring and beautiful. Sometimes you just need to wait a little longer to see what's around the corner, and I'm so glad you waited and were able to meet the lovely Chilli!
This is my life saver, he's still with me 15 years later.


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You should be so proud of yourself, the best place to find self esteem if from within but it needs a little help sometimes - our equine friends do the job amazingly but you seem to pick very well - if I could just add that you reap what you sow, therefore you must give your horses something special for them to repay you so well.

I was very ill in my 20's and started loaning a 23yr old who'd not had the best of times, he got me through my illness and I got him through his nerves and quite simply loved him to bits, he was very special and we were still hacking out together when he was 29! I bought my current horse 13yrs ago because he reminded me of my old horse and he has been nothing but trouble, but again he is an utter pleasure as a person and I wouldn't have it any other way. Sometimes their problems make your own ones seem not so bad.

I wish you a wonderful time with your new mare, she is cracking - onwards and upwards from now on I feel.
 
Thanks for posting this, I really enjoyed reading it and looking at the pics of your gorgeous horses over the years! :) X
 
What a lovely post. Well done - you have come so very far. Chilli is just stunning. It's amazing what a good horse can do for you isn't it.
Pie is my soulmate and I owe him my life. He was my rock through an awful time in my life - the only reason I am still here is because I couldn't bear the thought what would happen to him. He nursed me through some very dark days but gradually after a lot of tough choices, medication and counselling the sun came back out. Life is now amazing and he is sharing the good times.

I think when you have been so very ill it really makes you appreciate life when you come out the other side.
 
Shady said:
So beautifully written , i have a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye, well done to you for ' kicking on ' and not giving in, i hope many people read this and take heart that it is possible to overcome the terrible hurt that can happen in our lives and keep moving on, i wish you and your beautiful Chilli the very best of luck, thank you for posting this. xx
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Chilli and I say thank you very much for your positive vibes. I also hope people can see that if I can do it, anyone can!!
 
Jo1987 said:
Well done you! This could have been written by me 10 years ago, I can totally relate to all that you've said.
Well done for getting through it all - life can be awful, tragic, terrifying and miserable, but it is also wonderful, exciting, awe inspiring and beautiful. Sometimes you just need to wait a little longer to see what's around the corner, and I'm so glad you waited and were able to meet the lovely Chilli!
This is my life saver, he's still with me 15 years later.


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Your lad has the most gorgeous, cheeky but kind expression... I could just eat him up! I'm so happy that you found the friend you needed in your boy, horses are the best levellers and companions
 
BethH said:
Sometimes their problems make your own ones seem not so bad.

I wish you a wonderful time with your new mare, she is cracking - onwards and upwards from now on I feel.
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I would have to say I agree with this! When Chilli is having a very bad day if she's in season (she usually has one horrendous day and is fine for the rest) and is feeling anxious, worried and jumpy then I don't have time to think about my own anxieties. She is my priority, and her being happy is worth more to me than anyone else's opinions. When Chilli and I problem solve together I feel like almost a different person, because I am so involved in making sure she's okay rather than panicking that everyone/thing is out to get me...
 
debsflo said:
Lovely post and glad to hear things are improving. I think horses should be available on the Nhs...x
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I can only agree!! Horses do wonders, and it's a shame that despite there being charities and centres specifically for providing horse related therapy some may still find the equine world out of reach due to lack of budget or a fear of horses that could be overcome if only with a little help x
 
Pie's mum said:
What a lovely post. Well done - you have come so very far. Chilli is just stunning. It's amazing what a good horse can do for you isn't it.
Pie is my soulmate and I owe him my life. He was my rock through an awful time in my life - the only reason I am still here is because I couldn't bear the thought what would happen to him. He nursed me through some very dark days but gradually after a lot of tough choices, medication and counselling the sun came back out. Life is now amazing and he is sharing the good times.

I think when you have been so very ill it really makes you appreciate life when you come out the other side.
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It's so much easier to see the positives when you have a four legged friend to share them with. It's the simple things, like eating an apple and letting them have the core that can brighten a day that you would otherwise have spent laying in bed in a dark room. I'm so glad Pie was there (and still is by the sounds of it) when you needed him. I'm sure he loves you just as much as you love him
 
Crikey, what an inspiration. You write with a level of sensibility, sensitivity and maturity which is often absent from people over twice your age.

And what lovely horses.

I hope life is a little kinder to you from now on and that you heal and blossom further now that you have found a pleasant path to follow.
 
Cobbytype said:
Crikey, what an inspiration. You write with a level of sensibility, sensitivity and maturity which is often absent from people over twice your age.

And what lovely horses.

I hope life is a little kinder to you from now on and that you heal and blossom further now that you have found a pleasant path to follow.
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Thank you for your kind words x
 
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