My mother is the owner of a well know riding centre in the Algarve, unfortunately I had to leave home and couldn't ride again, firstly because she sold my horse and secondly because when we have to ride horses that do nor belong to us, it turns out quite expensive.
All this just to say that I miss horseriding a lot, outsiders do not understand this, but it is a great feeling for all situations! I think that horse sports haven't got anything in common with skate boarding, tennis, swimming or athletics, as we, the riders, even if we ride alone we are always accompanied by our horse, who after a while will create a bond with us and we with him. It is the best existing sport, as we, as well as getting exercise, we are constantly communicating with the horse for him to understand, and they do!! Whatever situation, if the owner is sad, happy, tired, with fear, nervous, they feel everything. It is a sport in which the more falls you make, the more you want to ride, and as I said, in the beginning you might not miss it, but after a while, no outsider can ever imagine how big the longing.
The purpose of this mail is to tell everyone that don't leave your horses standing for days, weeks or month, the more they stand still, the more nervous they get. We have to gain courage and show him that there is no reason to fear humans, and I also want to add, that if anybody read this letter, who has a horse at home who he hasn't got time for it is always possible to find people who are willing to train and take care of them without anything in exchange, as for example me...!

A big hug to all of those who also love the equestrian art.