If you haven’t walked half a mile with a 5-gallon bucket and dry pants, you’re not doing it right.
7. Wearing breeches to the grocery store.
Bonus points for hay in your boots and spurs clinking in the cereal aisle.
8. That satisfying thud when you clean out a hoof.
It’s almost meditative—unless they pull their foot away mid-scrape.
9. Watching horse movies and judging… everything.
“That saddle would NEVER fit!” You, screaming at the screen.
10. Napping in the sun? Only beside a horse.
They’re warm, calming, and have the best snore-rumble combo.
11. Thinking horses are cheaper than therapy.
Until the vet comes. And the farrier. And the chiropractor. And the saddle fitter…
12. Knowing your vet’s number better than your doctor’s.
Priorities.
13. The gate routine: Looked, looked, stepped back, looked again.
You’re either obsessive—or just have that horse who opens gates like Houdini.
14. Trying to convince people it’s a real job.
“Oh, you ride horses? That must be fun!” Sure, Karen. Tell my sore back that.
15. There’s always room for one more.
Just one. Just… one more mini. Or draft. Or rescue. Or…
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