12/29/2021
This article really hits home.
After my own struggle in 2021 with a clinical burnout and mental health issues, one of the saving graces (other than a committed doctor, therapist & a supportive work environment) was the barn. The barn was sacred; it was the people, the horses, (the dogs and cats even!), that reminded me to take a beat for myself.
I’m truly blessed to have so many genuine, supportive, and compassionate equine friends, some of which have been my life long best friends. Whether they were old friends or new, all of my horsey pals were there for me. 🥰
While I wasn’t chasing a full time career in the equine industry, or trying to climb the show ranks, I was chasing a balance between life commitments. I have so much gratitude for the people who not only got me to where I am today as a horsewoman, but to those who held my hand during the tough times, especially over the last year.
So I’ll use this as an opportunity to say thank you. Thank you to my friends, my family, my clients, and to all the furry friends we love collectively. Thank you for your love, friendship, support, your business, your understanding, and compassion in this wonderful horse community. You made 2021, and I look forward to 2022.
Some honourable mentions to some wonderful horsey people who helped me through some hard times & filled me with some great memories; Mel & Alicia, Jamie, Sam, Jess, Roxanne, Rachel & Tara, Kayla, Liz, Dianna, and all my wonderful clients (who feel like family!) just to name a few Ros, Joanne, Carlene, the Honey’s, Shannon, Nikki, Mel, Vero, Kass and SO many more! 🦄🖤🐴
https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2021/12/29/how-an-ordinary-day-saved-my-life-from-depression/?fbclid=IwAR1oAkuvTBl2oduP3UUxOYPZp7YMxrVb1u68_YvpWdWH2h-j3Q8J1ZtInU8
BY BELLA NYE The harsh alarm on my phone lights up the room and reminds me that it’s 4:30am. Time to get out of bed. But it’s pitch black and dead silent outside, and I lay in bed for at least 20 more minutes. Staring at the ceiling, I slowly think through my plans for […]
