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I think I noticed something today?

My mums been in hospital since Sunday, the last few days at the yard I haven’t really been present. I’ve done my jobs, groomed him, give him a love hello and goodbye, but my mind has been elsewhere and I’ve been caught up on life outside the yard.

Harry has been a bit more pushy today and yesterday, a bit more “where you goin?” When I walk away from him. A bit more nosey (literally), looking over the door for me, almost smothering me in the stable 😂 and I looked at him when I was almost ready to leave tonight and I just thought.. “are you maybe… missing me?” Noticing that I’m not present? Noticing that my mind is elsewhere? Noticing that I’m probably not as grounded and attentive as usual? Maybe, you’re not just being an arse? I felt like he was “looking” for me? And that made me feel so guilty, that that could have been the case.

I know people say “horses don’t care if you’ve got the most expensive tack or the prettiest outfit to ride in, they care that you’re present and giving them what they need” and today I really felt that for the first time with Harry, and it was a bitter sweet reminder to check myself. And on the days it’s harder to pull yourself back to reality, remember that their behaviour is often a reflection of your own. 🫶🏼

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