Hey Reader!

Are you getting the most out of your long weekend? I hope you are!

A commenter left a heartfelt sentiment as a comment on the @AnEquineJourney youTube channel.

I'm not sure if the video headline played into the comment but it was the Short titled:

Why Horses? What's the Attraction?!

The comment?

Maybe you've felt that way. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I know I have!

So, what is it about animals that would make us say something like that? 🤔

Well, I can think of a couple of things.

I've had many dogs in my life. 🐶

The thing that was so amazing about them is unconditional love. They didn't ask me for anything other than food and shelter and, in return, they gave me their hearts 💝

My last dog, for sure, cared very specifically for my well-being. She was so attuned to any of my looks at her or in any direction, any sound I made, ...and her life revolved around my happiness!

Sadly she had cancer and, despite several operations, we eventually could not fix her afflictions. It was the saddest day of my life when we had to let her go. 😭

...but dogs are predators and will likely come running and follow you everywhere! 🐕

What about horses then? 🐴 🤔

Here's the thing, horses are prey animals and very different. ...but when you're around them they are in the moment.

They react to things that happen in the moment. They don't plot and plan. (Their brain doesn't have the capacity to do so!)

Horses don't judge people (but they'll certainly react negatively if treated poorly!).

They don't criticize people.

They don't have fragile egos that are pumped up by bullying and putting others down.

They are just horses, living as horses do, in the moment.

Who doesn't want unconditional love? 🤔

Who doesn't want a life without judgement and criticism? 🤨

Who doesn't want a life without bullying and put-downs? 🧐

It's possible for people to be more like horses, by leaving their ego out of situations, by being in the moment, by not judging others, by not criticizing them, but by accepting them for who or what they are and moving forward from there.

Of course, this is easier said than done! 🤪

...but it's still worth trying to do! 💪🤠

What do you think about this?

If you thoughts about any of this, I'd love to hear from you!

...and until I hear from you, stay well and take care...

Remember, if you’ve missed previous emails (the public ones, at least), you can go here to read them.​

-Sylvia (animal-loving) Schneider

PS - Here are some handy links to information:

1. ​15 Ways Horses Can Improve Your Life​
2. ​15 Lessons Experienced Horse People Have Learned ...and Want to Help New Horse Lovers Understand!​
3. ​Are You Ready for Horse Ownership? (A Comprehensive Checklist)​

Need the 'Easy Button'? If you have a pressing concern regarding a horse or equine related matter, and you need help NOW, you might want to consult about it using this link as your 'Easy Button'.