Horse Girls Aren’t a Phase: How to Make Horses Part of Your Adult Life
You know that smell of hay and leather that takes you right back? If you grew up as a horse girl, you know that love never really fades, it just gets tucked away while you’re busy adulting. But here’s the truth: being a horse girl isn’t a phase. It’s part of who you are.
The good news? There are more ways than ever to reconnect with horses with no full-time barn chores or six-figure budget required. If you’re looking to be part of something bigger, there’s a place for you in today’s horse world.
Ways to Reconnect with Horses
Pinhooking:
If you’ve ever loved following a horse’s journey from the beginning of it all, pinhooking might be your dream re-entry point. It’s the art of buying a weanling or yearling, developing them with care, and selling them later for their next chapter. Through horseOlogy’s pinhooking partnerships, you can be part of that journey without needing your own farm or years of experience. We handle the details from selection and training to sale day while you get a front-row seat to the process. It’s exciting, educational, and surprisingly accessible.
Racehorse Ownership:
If you’re drawn to the thrill of the track, ownership offers an incredible way to stay connected to the sport you love. horseOlogy partners with Jena Antonucci Racing to develop and train 2-year-olds at our Ocala farm before they join Jena at her racing barn to continue their journey to race day. As an owner, you’ll receive regular updates, behind-the-scenes access, and the opportunity to experience the excitement of race day firsthand. Ownership opportunities are available year-round, offering a transparent, engaging way to be part of the journey from the first steps at the farm to the roar of the grandstand.
horseOlogy Encore:
If you’ve ever dreamed of giving a racehorse a second career, rehoming or sponsoring an OTTB through horseOlogy Encore can be a rewarding way to stay involved while supporting equine welfare. Helping these incredible athletes find purpose beyond the racetrack is a beautiful way to give back to the horses who’ve given us so much.
The Emotional Core: Why It Still Matters
Being around horses has a way of grounding you in the moment. The rhythm of their breath, the quiet of the barn, the trust between human and horse; it all brings a sense of calm and clarity that’s hard to find anywhere else.
Reconnecting with horses isn’t just about nostalgia, it’s about rediscovering a part of yourself. Horses have a unique way of healing, teaching patience, and building community. As we get older, that connection becomes even more meaningful.
“You didn’t outgrow it, you just paused it.”
However you decide to reconnect, one thing’s certain – once horses have your heart, they never really let go.
Ready to make horses part of your adult life again?
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