Who Is Looking After the Rider? Why Horse Owners Need to Look After Themselves Too

<p>As horse owners, we spend so much of our time looking after our horses.</p><p>We think about what they’re eating, how they’re feeling, whether they’re okay, what treatment they need and what we can do to make their lives better.</p><p>But sometimes, in all of that caring, <strong>we forget about ourselves.</strong></p><p>And when our horse is poorly, on box rest, recovering from an injury or going through a difficult period, the emotional load can be huge too.</p><p>In this episode, I’m talking about why looking after yourself isn’t selfish — and why the energy and emotional state you bring to your horse can be an important part of your connection.</p><p>I also share why I encourage owners to stay during their horse’s Reiki session. I love seeing owners witness their horse’s response, but I also love the idea that they get to pause, breathe and receive some calm themselves.</p><p>Because you are part of the relationship too.</p><p>We also talk about preparing yourself before you ride and why I created my free <strong>Pre-Ride Routine and Confidence Tracker</strong> — a simple way to pause, check in with yourself and start your ride from a calmer place.</p><p>And if you’re listening and thinking, <em>“Actually, I need some personalised help with my confidence,”</em> you can find out more about my <strong>Rider Confidence Reset Session</strong> in the link below.</p><p>A private 90-minute Zoom session to talk through what’s going on, understand what’s keeping you stuck and create a practical plan to help you move forward.</p><p><strong>You don’t have to just push through it.</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why caring for a horse can be emotionally exhausting</p></li><li><p>How easily riders can put themselves last</p></li><li><p>Why your own nervous system deserves attention too</p></li><li><p>The energy we bring into our interactions with our horses</p></li><li><p>Why I encourage owners to stay during Reiki sessions</p></li><li><p>How a few minutes of preparation can change the way you approach a ride</p></li><li><p>Why I created my Pre-Ride Routine and Confidence Tracker</p></li><li><p>A reminder that looking after yourself is part of looking after your horse</p></li></ul><p><a href="https://alignandadvance.com/sales-page-7546-3509-9673" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Rider Confidence Reset Session</strong></a><br></p><p><a href="https://alignandadvance.com/pre-ride-routine-and-tracker-opt-in" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Fr