I never expected that getting back in the saddle—literally—would bring up so much inside me. Fear. Excitement. Guilt. Hope. If you’re a mama, a dreamer, or just a woman who’s trying to find her way back to herself… this is for you.
1. Rebuilding Trust Takes Time (and That’s Okay)
Whether it’s with a horse, your own body, or your sense of purpose—trust doesn’t come in a rush. My horse reminds me daily that presence builds trust, not pressure. And honestly? That’s true in motherhood, marriage, and healing, too.
2. Slower Isn’t Weaker
There’s a sacred kind of strength in going slow. In pausing before the lope. In choosing togetherness over perfection. Sometimes our culture makes us feel like we need to “hustle” to matter. But horses—and kids—thrive when we offer steady leadership, not frantic movement.
3. Trying Again Looks Different Every Season
Getting back in the saddle might mean 20 minutes in the round pen, or it might mean riding the trail with tears in your eyes because you’re doing it afraid. It all counts. Your courage isn’t measured in miles or medals—it’s measured in the fact that you showed up.active Heading
So here’s your reminder, mama: you don’t need to be the best rider, the perfect mom, or have all the answers. You just need to keep showing up with softness and grit. That’s enough. That’s more than enough.
All Photos by Emma Little Photography