“Completely Lost Interest in the Sport”: Horse Rider, Who Bid Goodbye to Her Beloved Horse at 16, Makes a Heartfelt Appeal

For many equestrian players, their horses become more than just a pet as they grew to become a part of their family. However, the harsh reality is sooner or later, every rider has to bid farewell to their beloved horse. One such rider is Jess, who had to say goodbye to her horse, Jigs when she was just 16 years old. Jess and Jigs had been inseparable for four years, and they shared a bond that only a rider and their horse can understand. However, the girl learnt some tough lessons from the unexpected farewell and wants other people to know about them. 

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When Jigs passed away, Jess was in utter disbelief. She was heartbroken, and the grief of losing her beloved horse was overwhelming. The young horse rider has recently grabbed global attention as she shared the misery of losing a best friend. 

Equestrian player shares a valuable message

The realization of losing her long companion made Jess distant from the sport as well. In an interview with the Horse and Hound, the young girl admitted that she had no interest to participate and win following Jigs’ death. “Then after I lost him, I completely lost interest in the sport; I tried to pretend it didn’t exist.”, she said. She also wished that she had spent more time with him.

Jess’ appeal is not just a message of love and gratitude for horses; it serves as a reminder that life is brief and that we should cherish the time we have with the people we care about. Jigs taught her that we cannot control destiny. What we can control is how we spend our time with our companions. 

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