Do you ever realise just how lucky you are?

Yes definitely, every day :)

When I was a kid, engrossed in the Ginny of Finmory books I would never have imagined I'd own my own beautiful chestnut mare- & now I do.

I feel especially lucky, after having some health problems there was a possibility I wouldn't be able to ride again so I feel extremely lucky :) I've owned my horse for a number of years but I still feel as lucky every day, as the day I brought my girl home.

Yes, hard work & perseverance play a part but in life there are many cards that's can be dealt which you have no control over, which can put a stop to having horse & riding- never take the joys in life for granted.
 
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Oh yes! Bimbling along this morning on my old girl, holding the buckle end of the reins, humming to myself and enjoying the morning sunshine. There really is nothing better in the world. :)
 
Yes today. I awoke to a beautiful sunny morning, my horses outside the door, the hay drying in the sunshine, the flowers blooming in the garden. Then I saw the news of the awful fire in London. Oh boy am I lucky! Wish I could help those in trouble and if time shows I can I surely will. At the moment it is the emergency services who have to be left to do their job. God speed everyone. Good luck and stay safe xx
 
Yes, the mere thought of my two make me smile. I'm going through a difficult time with my older horse and have been beside myself with worry, why do I do this? Because I know how lucky I am and how happy they make me. This makes the good times great but the bad times even more difficult.
 
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Yes today. I awoke to a beautiful sunny morning, my horses outside the door, the hay drying in the sunshine, the flowers blooming in the garden. Then I saw the news of the awful fire in London. Oh boy am I lucky! Wish I could help those in trouble and if time shows I can I surely will. At the moment it is the emergency services who have to be left to do their job. God speed everyone. Good luck and stay safe xx
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I've been having a bad week - but news stories like this put everything into perspective.

Even though my 2 seem to want to have a loyalty card at the vets right now I wouldn't be without them. I was poo picking last night and the boy came over to just hang out with me - I think its rather lovely that they see me as part of the herd. (girl horse was too busy eating - priorities!!)
 
I definitely did, and not having it (pony on doorstep, beautiful hacking and people to talk to outside of work) makes it even more clear. I did appreciate it at the time too though, just the world doesn't look quite the same not seeing it through a pair of ginger ears.
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Only yesterday whilst out on an early morning hack I thought exactly that. I was a pony mad child after my first lesson at the age of 5 but I was in my mid 30s before I got my first horse. I get very emotional when I look at my current horse and my trailer and think about all the things we've done together. That pony mad child would have never have believed it. :)
 
I spent my childhood wanting a horse more than anything. Even though I never really got to be around any on a regular basis, I read every book, magazine etc I could find and dreamed of the day I'd have my own! My daughter inherited my interest and I spent my 20s/30s supporting her and her horses which was great, such a lovely interest to share.

Finally in my early 40s I learned the basics of riding and bought my first horse a lovely mare called Maggie, perfect and such a kind and wise soul for an inept novice. Every day I had with Maggie especially but also with my daughter's horses, and my new boy, has been a gift. Even the frustrating and maddening days when it all goes t**s up and I'm the worst rider on earth and what business do I have thinking I can ride a horse, or even look after a horse, look at my horse, what is wrong with him now?!!?! :D Those scary days where it just feels like it's all money out the door, think how much more financially secure I'd be without the equine money pit, and the endless worry, too hot, too cold, lame, not lame !! Still it's all worth it, even the very sad days when the only love left you can give them is to let them go. Certainly luckier than most.
 
All the time - there's not much that makes me smile first thing in the morning (other than my lovely dogs) but the horses always do, even when it's sleeting sideways!
 
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Lol BSL this is me too! middle aged with a grey Arab and thinking that i'm the luckiest person in the world to have such a perfect friend.
( i hum the music from Robinson Crusoe when i ride off on my own into the wilderness!)
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Oh I love that music too:)
 
Thank you for this thread. I have just gone and hugged my OH, as an old biddy ish. I am now living the dream of my whole life. It is only since having the horses that I realise every room in my house has horse pictures etc. I remember reading books of girls going to pony club, when I was about ten, wishing with all my heart that it was me. Now I am living my dream and also lucky enough to immerse myself in my life long passion. Horses!
 
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