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Loneliness at the yard
Friends at the yard. As a rider I find you can get lonely at the riding school and kind of lose your social life, you're mostly just with the horse, and since I'm also the only sharer keeping my horse at the yard we're at right now, it's not much fun during the day. So I'm wondering what you can do?
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I feel for you, and sadly this is very common ❤️ Sometimes it can feel as though "everyone else" has friends, but there are many people who feel lonely. When you have a horse, you sometimes have to turn down other plans in order to fit the horse in. If it is hard to find a good circle at the riding school, try looking for training groups, or perhaps go on a riding camp. What does your nearest riding club have to offer? They often run activities for young people. You can also get involved as a volunteer in club life.
I also just want to say that it will not always be the way it is now. The older you get, the more you are able to choose the circles you spend time in ❤️
Elise Lindman
Sports Psychologist
