At 18:19:39 on 20.11.09, Trot on Admin wrote:
There are so many ways in which the horse affects our lives from the mundane to the extraordinary. Share them here.

At 09:53:53 on 21.11.09, zoelovesanimals wrote:
Well i know that my pony has made me so much more confident around and with horses, i suffer from my panic attacks alot less since having her, And shes shown me how horses bond to one person more than another, either that or she just knows me as the food provider :P

At 16:51:56 on 21.11.09, Gimme A Dream wrote:
Physically speaking, I have less migraines because of the horses. But they are a lot of time and energy. I guess I needed to fill a hole in my life.
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At 19:11:07 on 21.11.09, plodalong wrote:
i have what is sometimes a stressfull job,when my formal work is done and i go to spend time with my boy,i relax quickly,i feel less tired and my mood lifts,he makes the sun shine in my life.he makes my heart skip a beat whenever i first see him and get a very quiet snikker,that i know is ment just for me.

At 19:37:52 on 21.11.09, vesophie wrote:
i have post natel depression with both my kids more with my second all my horses have been the ones to get me out of bed and not to kill myself because no one knows how to feed them right or give them the right amount of hay and the right amount of brushing and know all the ticly spots yep they do frustrate me now and again but just cuddling and smelling them makes me feel better than any other tablet in the world!

At 19:50:56 on 21.11.09, Kilotango wrote:
Max is my friend. He makes me laugh..when he pulls strange faces and when I ride him and he tries to 'pull one over' on me! Max makes me get out f bed in the morning....even if i feel hideous...his needs must be met. Max trusts me to care for him and be there when he needs me and he returns this favour by always being there for me. Max is my shoulder to cry on and the vessel on which I can find freedom, excitement and joy! Max helps me to put the rst of my life into perspective..and for this I thank him.

At 21:02:26 on 22.11.09, Sylvia Hibberd wrote:
I loan a 15hh cob called george. he is my very best faithful friend and i would never let anything happen to him. it has given me something to love forever and have endless happy memories. mainly memories and complete happiness! my lovely george gives me the wings i need to fly. love you forvever georgi xxx

At 21:40:48 on 22.11.09, MyFunkyHorse wrote:
My funky really touched my life, emotionally and I have never loved something as I much as him. I dont think I will ever bond with a horse like we did. He taught me so much and short but many happy memories. xx

At 22:54:52 on 22.11.09, plodalong wrote:
welcome back funky.

At 23:09:28 on 22.11.09, love_life_ride wrote:
My Quarter horse cross Billy (4years old) saved my life many times... even if it meant him getting hurt in the process. I love him dearly but sadly had to give him up I'll cherish the time we had together forever as he was and always will be the best pony in my life. He saved me once when we were galloping down the usual dirt track and i didn't see the ditch and he fell and fell hard, it jerked me over his neck but the darling pushed himself forward with his hindquarters and bounded straight back into a gallop at the cost of him hurting his leg and thus saving me from being seriously injured. I'm came out of that accident with nothing but a sore back from the whiplash. Another time he saved my life when we were coming at a 1.9meter (almost 2 meters) oxer i was prepared but had judged the jump wrong and when we took off i lost my balance and slipped sideways in the saddle while we were only part way over the jump and he managed to shift his weight just before landing so it pulled me to the other side and he kept his weight to the opposite side of mine for a few strides after the jump and somehow that flipped me back into the saddle saving me once again... after all that he still cleared the jump. Thats just two of the best times he's saved my life and i'll always love him for it. I miss him dearly.