13 things you should expect when working with horses

Thinking about entering a horse-related profession? Make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into.

Waking up with the sun to get all the animals fed.

Life in the great outdoors.

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And a new appreciation for the great indoors.

Emptying arena sand from your ears.

Why, why did I say I’d ride my client’s horse for her?

Changing your fashion choices.

Even though you know you’ll still find hay and fur in new and exciting places every day.

Brushing up on your people skills.

Bringing your riding to new heights (hopefully, intentionally).

Becoming a jack of all trades.

No longer caring about going into public in your barn clothes, because all clothes are barn clothes.

Creepy sounds in the barn at night.

A newfound appreciation for the many uses of baling twine.

And of course…working hard, but knowing it’s worth it to be working with horses.

Go Riding.