Did you know riding your horse can actually help your brain reset? ️ When you climb into the saddle, your body begins shifting out of “fight or flight” and into a more regulated, grounded state. Much of this comes down to how riding influences key brain chemicals and your nervous system as a whole. Cortisol — the stress hormone is balanced. When you’re overwhelmed, your body produces cortisol to keep you alert and ready to respond. But chronic stress keeps cortisol levels ele