Deciding to ride again after losing a horse comes with its own complicated emotions. You may feel guilty letting another horse into your life.
Moving Forward after Losing a Horse
The key is to give yourself time. There’s no “right” timeline for when you will feel ready to ride again – listen to your gut. When you feel you want to ride again, do so. But don’t do anything just because you feel like you should.
If you find yourself struggling with guilt but still want to be involved with horses, volunteering is often a productive choice. Spending an hour a week helping at a rescue centre group will allow you to spend time with horses without feeling like you are being disloyal to your horse’s memory.
Giving Yourself A Break
The plethora of emotions stirred up by grief can give you a huge amount of pressure. Try to remember you’re not at fault, nor are you disloyal if and when you get back in the saddle.
Seeking Closure
Grief is not finite. You won’t ever reach a point where you no longer miss your horse. Instead, the process of healing lets you eventually see the wonderful memories and happiness as positives and move forward.
When you’ve reached this stage, it may be cathartic to memorialise your horse by commissioning a portrait or making a piece of jewellery.
Heavenly Pastures Horse Cremation Service
Nobody wants to think of losing their companion, but the day must come when every horse has to move on. Whether the worst has happened and you need support or you are planning for the future to make the inevitable less of a burden, Heavenly Pastures Horse Cremations are here to help you with horse cremation services in the North West – covering the counties of Lancashire, Merseyside and Cheshire. We give you the space to grieve as our equine end of life service takes care of the practical arrangements so you have the space to grieve.
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