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Listen to yourself

Ever feel burnt out? Ever fight against it so hard you convince yourself you’re crazy? Small vent, feel free to read or skip. A few weeks ago I wanted nothing to do with horses. I didn’t dislike them by any means but, aside from seeing them in the pasture I had no drive to go see them and definitely didn’t want to ride. This is coming from the girl that made her life surround horses, every day whether it be in person or “shopping” online I was seeking out being with a horse. I can’t really explain the feeling of lost I felt. I even started looking for ”regular jobs” I had multiple interviews with jobs I was more than qualified for and yet, not one fit or felt right. I honestly thought something was wrong with me.. quarter life crisis? 😅 I, of course continued to care for the horses but, that was all. As I was getting to the point of really being concerned, I happened upon a tik tok about something completely unrelated but, in said tik tok the girl referenced her turning point in business being when she just opened her mind and heart to God’s plan. When she said this, it made my realize I didn’t have my mind or heart open to myself let alone God! It was that exact moment that I allowed myself to say, I was BURNT OUT. Immediately after this we had to make a week trip to New York to be with family. The members of our family we stay with are also in the horse business. While there, I had a lot of time to just exist. To take in the fall scenery. To be there for loved ones. To play with the kids. Run with the dogs. Just be. I didn’t realize it but, while it was a terrible and sad week, that week was also healing in a lot of ways for me. When we got home I hit the ground running and have had more dedication and drive than I have had in a long long time. Not to mention some of my favorite horses I’ve had in a long time. I feel like burn out is something that isn’t talked about much in the horse industry or maybe I’ve just not seen it because I’ve never experienced it until this year but, it’s real people! And most importantly IT’S OKAY! I guess the whole point of this long ass rant is to tell you to check yourself. Whether it be God, the universe, or just you.. whatever you choose to believe in, have an open mind and heart and listen to it.



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