My horse did save me :)

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A read a thread a short time ago about horses who had saved/rescued their riders. This is completely pathetic, but I just had to say that my horse has saved me. She has given me an incredible reason to get up each morning. I've/We've had horses since I was a toddler, and the only time I have not had a horse was the last 3 years. My gelding died suddenly, and I never thought to replace him. Went to university/got a job/moved on. In that time I developed depression.

A month ago, I aquired a 4 year old cob mare and decided to give things another try. I can safely say, it is the best thing I've done :) She has saved me, and I've been happier lately than I have in years. This is not meant to be a 'woe is me' post, and I'm sorry if it seems that way. Horses are such amazing companions, I just had to say it.

Does anyone else know what I'm talking about?
 
Yes this is why I love horses. Yes there's ups and downs, terrible lows and massive highs but it makes us *live*, there's always something to do, something to figure out, something to improve.
They challenge us, get us out in the fresh air, get us to appreciate the little things, give us friendship.
:)
 
I had time out from horses for a while then my dad passed away, after caring for him at home for sometime it hit me hard i went into a shell lost a lot of friends etc, then mum got cancer nursed her through it, and as she got better i took horses back up, best thing i ever did my boy brightens my day everyday and makes me a stronger person.

So yes i know exactly what you are saying
 
Piccy said:
I had time out from horses for a while then my dad passed away, after caring for him at home for sometime it hit me hard i went into a shell lost a lot of friends etc, then mum got cancer nursed her through it, and as she got better i took horses back up, best thing i ever did my boy brightens my day everyday and makes me a stronger person.

So yes i know exactly what you are saying
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Wow. You did an amazing thing :)

I feel almost untouchable, if that's not stupid. Like it doesn't matter who upsets me, I get to come home to Lu and everythings ok.
 
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and yes I know exactly what you mean

I lost my teenage daughter 10 years ago and her horse was the only thing that kept me from going mad, and gave me a reason to get up and leave the house

Then 5yrs ago my husband of 23 years just up and left totally out of the blue. Again the horse I had then was what kept me going!

I must say I am happier now than I thought I could ever be :D
 
soulfull said:
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and yes I know exactly what you mean

I lost my teenage daughter 10 years ago and her horse was the only thing that kept me from going mad, and gave me a reason to get up and leave the house

Then 5yrs ago my husband of 23 years just up and left totally out of the blue. Again the horse I had then was what kept me going!

I must say I am happier now than I thought I could ever be :D
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I'm so sorry. I don't have any children so I can't imagine what that must have felt like. It's great that you're feeling happier :)
 
My friend has just gone back to work after suffering from depression following the deaths of both her parents in just over 1 yr.
Her GP instructed her to spend some time every day with her horses while she was ill.
 
My part loan mare kept me in college through a difficult time - I fully believe I'd have quit if I didn't have her - I regularly went to my year tutor to tell her I was quitting and my year tutor regularly told me to go home for the day, ride and come back tomorrow!
No matter what happens, knowing that she's there with whinny and a hug (sometimes!) makes things feel a little easier.
K x
 
Defo know what you mean - they're just the best therapy. My horse keeps me sane - after a tough day teaching all my worries are flushed away!:)
 
I 'got rid' of Cassie (my loan mare) for a few months when I was really depressed thinking that it would help me as I thought having a horse added more stress. Boy I couldn't have been more wrong... my depression was at its worst during my horse-free months! I was SO lucky to get my mare back and yes I do genuinely believe she saved me too :) suffering from SAD in the darker months, she gets me through the winters!!

Also, Cassie was born the year my mum got ill with cancer and owner of Cass has the same name as my mum so I genuinely believe she is a godsend even if it is coincidence!!!

Doesn't sound pathetic at all OP :)
 
Totally hear where you're coming from, OP.

Went through a really dark time last year on returning home from living and working in Spain, and can honestly say that getting Pecan was what set me right. It was like someone turned on a light! The chilly, 6am morning muck-outs before work & uni and the treks through the snow for feed and warm water were always done with a smile firmly upon my face thanks to my little grey pleb. I often call him my fluffy anti-depressant! :)
 
Yes. Since I got kidnapped my beau and lottie are my rock. I'm fully functional employed own house and no breakdown or therapy. Mostly thanks to practical no nonsense parents and my horses.
 
I absolutely understand where you are coming from OP! After our accident where Benson and Charlie died, I had no reason to go on. Every day was black. And I couldnt see an end to it all.
But then Donovan arrived! My days are now brightly coloured, and, as I have said before, he has helped to heal my heart and my soul.
 
Wow, thanks for all the replies. Sometimes you have to sit down and think about the tragedies people suffer everyday. I think I have to be more grateful that I haven't had half of the saddness that a lot of you have had. When I see that big grey (shavings included!) head watching me over the stable door everythings good :) She gives me a kick up the backside "come on, don't be sad, FEED ME!"
 
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