23/08/2026
Hey guys, I thought I’d share something with you that I’ve found really interesting this past week.
I saw a post on Facebook asking people what phrase they would put on a T-shirt if they had the opportunity to say something about their horse.
I was actually quite surprised by some of the responses — and it made me realise that my answer would have been very different.
Many of the comments were derogatory or negative about their horses. I understand there was an element of humour in some of them, but what really caught my attention was how one person after another seemed to follow the same pattern.
It got me thinking about how easily we can become a little bit like sheep.
I notice it when I’m travelling too. I’ll be walking through an airport and suddenly find myself following everyone else, thinking, “I’m sure they know where they’re going!” 😂 Sometimes I just follow the crowd and hope I eventually end up at the right gate or customs!
But I think we can do the same thing on the internet.
We see what everyone else is saying, and before we know it, we’re joining in without necessarily stopping to think about whether those words actually reflect our own beliefs.
And when it comes to our horses, this is something I feel particularly strongly about.
Every time I get on my horse, I actually take a moment to thank them for allowing me to sit on their back and share that experience with them.
When I finish, I thank them again for allowing me to have that beautiful moment of connection and for working with me.
And when something isn’t going well, my first thought isn’t, “What’s wrong with you?”
It’s more likely to be:
“How can I help you?”
“What are you trying to tell me?”
“What can I do differently?”
I want to approach the problem with curiosity, compassion and a genuine desire to understand.
That doesn’t mean we ignore problems or make excuses for our horses. It means we choose the language, thoughts and energy that help us find a way forward rather than adding more negativity to the situation.
This is also the kind of person I love working with — someone who wants to understand their horse rather than simply blame them.
Because perhaps we should stop occasionally and ask ourselves:
Are we thinking for ourselves, or are we simply following the crowd?
And more importantly…
What are we putting out there for our horses to receive?
Just a few thoughts from me this weekend. ❤️
I hope you’ve all had a wonderful weekend.
