Do you love your horse? Or do you love how your horse makes you feel?

That feeling you get at the barn is unmatched. The stress of the world fades, replaced by the quiet connection with your horse. A glorious ride recharges your soul, and as you scratch their favorite spot, you whisper, “I love you so much.” But what happens when the ultimate test arrives? When a vet delivers the news that your horse is “unrideable,” their purpose in your eyes suddenly stripped away? Could you still love them if they could no longer be your escape, but a being you simply care for?