“As a nurse, I see this all the time with families caring for elderly or chronically ill relatives. They start out full of love and hope, but over time, the daily demands wear them down. The burnout builds.”
“…growth isn’t always flashy. That real growth rarely looks like a grand finale. It’s not always shiny or Instagram-worthy. Sometimes, it doesn’t come with applause or dramatic breakthroughs.”
Happy Mother’s Day, Horse Nation. Today, we’re celebrating by highlighting some Paint Horses with Mother’s Day-themed registered names. Check them out below:
“That’s what desensitization is: it’s not pretending you’re not scared, it’s choosing to stand your ground anyway. Choosing to face it, again and again, until your instincts rewire and your fear becomes focus. You still mutter curse words, but the breakdowns become breathers. The sobs become sighs.”
The AI action figure trend has taken social media by storm! So, why not make it fun and see what AI can design in the way of different equestrian disciplines? P.S. – They really did Dressage dirty.
“On the downside, your car, your clothing, and quite possibly your dog all carry that same signature scent. Nothing says ‘I just had a great weekend’ like coming home sounding like a chain-smoking rodeo clown.”
On Mythbuster Monday, we tackle a variety of equestrian myths to either bust or confirm. Today’s discussion: Should you have your spurs attached to your stirrups?
“And maybe that’s the real magic here. Maybe it’s not in the wounds that missed the tendon or the graft that took, but in the horse who chooses to keep going. Who chooses to stay soft. Who still relaxes when he sees me…We’re not out of the woods yet. But we’re still walking.”
