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    8 Reasons Why You Should Buy The Horse

    Published: Nov 5, 2015 · Modified: Dec 1, 2018 by ihearthorses · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Debating whether you should buy yourself a horse that you’ve been looking at? We’ve all been there, and sometimes it just takes a little enabling to seal the deal. Here are 8 reasons why you should buy the horse.

    1. Riding Keeps You Fit

    Anyone who regularly rides horses can attest to the fact that riding is excellent physical activity. Riding your horse is a great way to help keep you physically active, especially into adulthood. And if riding isn’t enough of a workout, then you can always do some barn chores to add to the challenge.

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    2. Your Horse Will Save You Therapy Bills

    Horses are great stress relievers, and a ride through the woods is a great way to forget your worries about school, money, or work. Horses make great therapists, too!

    Image source: reindi via Flickr

    Image source: reindi via Flickr

    3. Riding Is a Great Social Activity

    When you board your horse at a barn, you’re sure to have daily interaction with other owners, riders, and trainers. In riding and caring for your horse, you have a chance to interact and socialize with other people. Head out on a trail ride with friends, or gather together to make tack cleaning more fun.

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    4. Your Horse Can Build Your Confidence

    Horses can be powerful confidence boosters. As you improve your riding skills and build your bond with your horse, your confidence increases. You can put this newfound confidence to work in other areas of your life.

    Image source: Johan Larsson via Flickr

    Image source: Johan Larsson via Flickr

    5. Your Horse Will Teach You Dedication

    Horses require a great amount of care and time. And if you want to succeed as a rider, the only way to do so is through hard work. Owning a horse will teach you true dedication.

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    6. Your Horse Is a Long-Term Investment

    Sure, horses are expensive, but when you buy a horse, you can reasonably expect to have him for many years to come.

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    7. Horses Build Trust

    When you own a horse, you will need to build trust. Your horse needs to learn to trust you, and you need to learn to trust your horse. Owning a horse can help you to build trust and patience in the process, and it’s a great way to learn how to foster trust in someone else.

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    8. Horses Are Rewarding

    Through all of the hard work, time, and dedication, horses are extremely rewarding. Whether it’s a successful ride or a blue ribbon at a horse show, owning a horse is a rewarding experience.

    Image source: Serge Melki via Flickr

    Image source: Serge Melki via Flickr

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