01/14/2026
A message to my horsey friends with growing followings here on social media:
I’ve noticed A LOT of my equine educator friends sharing long, detailed, explanatory posts in response to some bad apple’s comments on their pages recently. They are often defending something they had posted and received backlash and trolling comments on. We know those negative comments are not coming from a place of growth mindset or a desire to learn, their intent is ill and our passion can make us easy targets. And even though most of the feedback remains positive and supportive, man those rude ones can hit something deep.
I just wanted to share something I realized last year that has saved my peace a million fold — the block button is freely available and takes just seconds to access.
I know we are the space holders, and the kind spirits, and compassionate souls of the world but we are allowing energy vampires to suck us dry and our missions are too important to give our attention to those committed to derailing us.
I know it’s hard. I know you want so badly to feel understood and be seen as the kind, and generous, and intelligent person we all know you are. But some people are committed to not understanding. When you see the flags don’t engage. Block and delete as your wild heart desires.
This space is yours, and it's sacred. You do not have to allow trolls and bots to continue to violate your peace. (And if the comment is really that awful, and you just leave it fully exposed, naked and alone, your followers will often take out the trash for you.) Either way, keep your hearts, your energy, and your peace focused on the great work you share and your love for our equine friends. We see you…no explanation needed.
