How can I use horses to glorify God?

[MSteward]

Hi, all! So happy to have found this forum. I am an equestrian who loves the LORD. I don't really know how to say this, but I am trying to find my "calling". It seems like so many believers I am around seem to know right where they belong. They sing for the LORD, they are going to seminary to preach, they enjoy working with children, etc. I have never found a way that I can serve God that feels right to me. I am willing to do any of those things, but I also know who God has made me to be and what I am good at and comfortable doing. The problem is that it doesn't seem to translate into anything that I can say I am doing for God.

I am a dressage rider, but what makes my heart beat more than anything else is just being outside. Being at the barn, being around animals of any kind, dogs, horses, etc. It is the healthiest, most therapeutic activity in my life and when I feel closest to who God made me to be. But how can I use this to help others? I wish I had a hobby or talent that I could clearly use, like singing. But that's not me. I relate to animals and LOVE the outdoors. I want to use this for God's glory and hopefully to make a living somehow. Does anyone have any ideas how I can do this? Thank you so much for reading!

 

[ValorWoman4Jesus]

Hey there! I think it's so awesome how being with horses brings you closer to God. I am not really a horse person, but I can see their vigor and valor in their gallop. I have heard of using horses to help children with disabilities. In fact, I thought of taking my autistic son to Rainbow Riding facility in Northern VA. I think it would be so awesome if you would consider using your horses to help children with special needs. It is called equine therapy. Have you ever seen the movie unconditional? It is awesome! It is about two best friends from elementary school meeting each other again as adults and together they bring at risk youths to a farm to provide a therapeutic heavenly experience for these troubled youth. It will make you cry! It is my grand favorite of all the Christian movies.

 

[Jesusisgood]

Maybe, if you have the money, you could open like a christian riding/bible study at your ranch! I LOVE horses, and cats ^^, and alot of girls at my church do too. It would such a cute idea to have a Bible study where after wards you teach kids to ride, or even other adult riders. Find a peaceful spot with them and their horses and read the Bible together. That would be awesome.

 

[ValorWoman4Jesus]

There are Christian ranches for troubled teens. I think they're awesome!

 

[Vladyslaus Kyivarius]

I am a dressage rider, but what makes my heart beat more than anything else is just being outside. Being at the barn, being around animals of any kind, dogs, horses, etc. It is the healthiest, most therapeutic activity in my life and when I feel closest to who God made me to be.
I want to use this for God's glory and hopefully to make a living somehow. Does anyone have any ideas how I can do this?

I guess you have already got your talent and there were already a few posts about so how can you use that.

God bless...

 

[oakrun]

I know what you mean having been bit by the horse 'bug' from birth LOL! I'm down to just one horse now....a handful of dogs though.

Another idea might be a retreat or dude ranch for Christians? Sometimes people just need a really great place to refresh and seek God....I don't know what you're financial standing is or how much land you own (or if you board)...but I always thought this might be a good idea...not able to swing it myself...BTW, I like dressage myself...although the gelding I have now is no dressage horse...I did breed, raise and have trained and then show (not me riding although I rode her out of the ring) a really nice Am Saddlebred x mare.....I understand your passion.....there is just somethng about horses...LOL!

 

[worshipgirl0410]

I am also a christian Equestrian and to glorify God through my training I use all natural training techniques and I take horses that people cannot handle and train them and connect with their inner self. Most horses that people cannot handle are horses that just have a higher spirit. PM me and maybe we can talk horse! that would be fun! I used to be part of a horse forum but things were just really bad there so i switched to here but so far have found no horse friends! I hope we can talk!

 

[Adrianmaddox]

Glorifying God can be done a ton of ways. The important thing is that you give glory to God in a way that is close to your heart.

 

[Butterfly]

There are so many ways! There are places that use horses to help with therapies, ranches for teens, etc. One thing that I think is missing is a women's/adult center or ranch where women can just hide away from life and get rejuvenated by horses...either stay there at the ranch or just be involved in a program that gives them confidence.

 

[SaltwaterHeart]

Maybe you could take a very small group of young children to meet your horses, and teach them about how God made the earth, all of the animals, and all of the people. They could pet them while you talk about creationism. ^^