Rehab is HARD

I probably don’t say this enough…

But the truth is rehab is HARD.

Caregiver burden is real and it’s valid and it can destroy relationships if you don’t make sure to take care of yourself, too.

Your friends are going on a trail ride and you can’t go, so your social life suffers.

The changes are often small and slow, it’s hard to see and feel the progress to stay motivated.

People around you think your horse is fine if he’s not 3 legged lame. “If you’d quit being so soft with him and quit letting him get away with all that mess you wouldn’t have these problems in the first place.”

It’s expensive, it’s time consuming, it’s exhausting.

You start to understand why people just sell them and get a new one.

But ultimately if you’re sitting here reading my posts, you’re here because the horse is not a toy. He’s not disposable. He’s a friend, he’s a partner, you want what’s best for him.

And so you put in the time, the energy, the emotions.

You invest in learning new things

Your trust and relationship grows as you navigate the ups and downs together

You will both come out on the other side stronger than ever

It’s not a path for the weak, but luckily horse girls are known for their grit and determination.

To my clients, to my colleagues, I love you guys and I’m proud of you! This ain’t easy.