Gallop Through 50 Equestrian Quotes You’ll Love

50 Equestrian Quotes to Inspire Every Horse Lover

Quotes About the Bond Between Horse and Rider

1. "A horse is the projection of people’s dreams about themselves — strong, powerful, beautiful." — Pam Brown
2. "Horses lend us the wings we lack." — Unknown
3. "Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
4. "There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse." — R.S. Surtees
5. "To ride on a horse is to fly without wings." — Unknown

Inspirational Horseback Riding Quotes

6. "Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway." — John Wayne
7. "In riding a horse, we borrow freedom." — Helen Thomson
8. "A horse doesn’t care how much you know until he knows how much you care." — Pat Parelli
9. "The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire." — Sharon Ralls Lemon
10. "No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle." — Winston Churchill

Funny and Relatable Horse Quotes

11. "A horse is like a best friend. They’re always there to nuzzle you and make your day better." — Unknown
12. "Horses are proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." — Unknown
13. "You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it think." — Unknown
14. "Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people." — W.C. Fields
15. "I’d rather be in the saddle than stuck behind a desk." — Unknown

Quotes About the Spirit of Horses

16. "A horse’s spirit is a wild thing, and if you’re lucky, it’ll run with you." — Unknown
17. "Horses are mirrors to your soul. Sometimes you might not like what you see. Sometimes you will." — Buck Brannaman
18. "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." — Winston Churchill
19. "The horse is a noble animal, full of spirit and heart." — Unknown
20. "Horses teach us patience, kindness, and grace under pressure." — Unknown

Quotes for Horseback Riding Enthusiasts

21. "Ride more. Worry less." — Unknown
22. "Life is better with horses." — Unknown
23. "The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears." — Arabian Proverb
24. "Hold your horses, but never hold back your dreams." — Unknown
25. "A true horseman does not look at the horse with his eyes, he looks at his horse with his heart." — Unknown

Motivational Horse Quotes for Riders

26. "Fall seven times, get up eight. Especially if you fell off a horse." — Unknown
27. "A horse gallops with his lungs, perseveres with his heart, and wins with his character." — Tesio
28. "Success in the saddle comes from quiet determination and relentless practice." — Unknown
29. "When you’re on a great horse, you have the best seat you will ever have." — Winston Churchill
30. "The harder you work in the barn, the luckier you get in the arena." — Unknown

Timeless Wisdom from the Equestrian World

31. "Heaven is on the back of a horse." — Arabian Proverb
32. "Horses teach us to listen, not to shout." — Unknown
33. "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with a horse." — Adapted Proverb
34. "There are many wonderful places in the world, but one of my favorite places is on the back of my horse." — Rolf Kopfle
35. "A great horse will change your life. The truly special ones define it." — Unknown

Beautiful Quotes Celebrating Horses

36. "Horses leave hoofprints on your heart." — Unknown
37. "Every horse deserves to be loved by a little girl at least once in its life." — Unknown
38. "A canter is a cure for every evil." — Benjamin Disraeli
39. "Horses give us the wings we lack and the freedom we crave." — Unknown
40. "The world looks better from the back of a horse." — Unknown

For Those Who Live the Equestrian Life

41. "Home is where the horse is." — Unknown
42. "I live in a barn. What’s your superpower?" — Unknown
43. "Happiness is a clean stall and a happy horse." — Unknown
44. "Horse hair, don’t care." — Unknown
45. "When in doubt, go ride a horse." — Unknown

Final 5 Quotes for Horse Lovers

46. "A horse will teach you more about yourself than you could ever learn alone." — Unknown
47. "Riders don’t sweat, they sparkle in the saddle." — Unknown
48. "The rhythm of the hoofbeats is the music of my soul." — Unknown
49. "Good riders can hear their horses whisper." — Unknown
50. "Ride with your heart, not just your hands." — Unknown