Mental Benefits

Canter · 04-29-08, 09:42 PM

Life can be difficult, and the world can be a trying place. Despite all the stress, despite all the trauma, despite all the bad news in the paper and on TV, I know that out back, in the stable is a place of peace and serenity.

Ownership of an animal - any animal, but horses in particular - is good for the soul. Beyond any connection, taking care of something so dependent on you - the responsibility involved, the compassion it requires... I feel it makes me a better person.

What about you? Has horse ownership made you a better person?

Equineimity · 04-29-08, 11:34 PM

I agree whole heartedly that horses are the best of all for the spirit. They are hugely intelligent, and they are very good at tuning into our emotions. I think that is part of the reason that they are so soothing.

Twilight · 05-13-08, 07:29 PM

I don't yet own my own horse, just looking at buying and want to know everything about them so i can treat it right when I get it.

However I go see my friends horse often, I always feel like a much better person for some reason. The horse makes me feel so calm and for days after I want to be kind to everyone because of it

Estelle · 05-14-08, 08:50 PM

Just being around horses-yes it can do wonders for one's spirits. Takes you away from the worries of the world and can even make physical ailments better for a short time.

babs · 05-14-08, 09:01 PM

I don't think I have ever been without an animal in my entire life. It can truly help more than most people thing. And when I think of the really stuffy people, they either don't have pets or don't appreciate them.

04-29-08, 09:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Canter Member Join Date: 04-26-08 Posts: 9	Mental Benefits Life can be difficult, and the world can be a trying place. Despite all the stress, despite all the trauma, despite all the bad news in the paper and on TV, I know that out back, in the stable is a place of peace and serenity. Ownership of an animal - any animal, but horses in particular - is good for the soul. Beyond any connection, taking care of something so dependent on you - the responsibility involved, the compassion it requires... I feel it makes me a better person. What about you? Has horse ownership made you a better person?

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04-29-08, 11:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Equineimity Member Join Date: 04-04-08 Posts: 25	I agree whole heartedly that horses are the best of all for the spirit. They are hugely intelligent, and they are very good at tuning into our emotions. I think that is part of the reason that they are so soothing.

05-13-08, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Twilight Member Join Date: 04-30-08 Posts: 25	I don't yet own my own horse, just looking at buying and want to know everything about them so i can treat it right when I get it. However I go see my friends horse often, I always feel like a much better person for some reason. The horse makes me feel so calm and for days after I want to be kind to everyone because of it

05-14-08, 08:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Estelle Member Join Date: 05-02-08 Posts: 33	Just being around horses-yes it can do wonders for one's spirits. Takes you away from the worries of the world and can even make physical ailments better for a short time.

05-14-08, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
babs Member Join Date: 05-02-08 Posts: 25	I don't think I have ever been without an animal in my entire life. It can truly help more than most people thing. And when I think of the really stuffy people, they either don't have pets or don't appreciate them.