Hey bestie!
Have you ever felt this pull toward horses, the barn, toward a style + mindset that feels both wild and graceful?
That’s your soul nudging you into Horse Girl Era, and I’m here to help you lean in.
If you’re ready to step into a life where strength, elegance, passion, and purpose ride in harmony — these 12 tips are for you.
✨ Start with your Dream GPS Vision Board Map, to get clarity on which parts of the horse girl era you want most.
1. Adopt the Horse Girl Mindset
A horse girl is passionate, resilient, and grounded. You care deeply, you show up even when you’re scared, and you value strength in gentleness. Start seeing challenges as growth. See yourself not just as someone who likes horses, but someone who lives the lessons they teach: patience, confidence, presence.
2. Start With Signature Pieces for Your Wardrobe
You don’t need a barn full of jockey pants to look horse girl chic. Tap into the aesthetic with: tall riding boots or knee-high leather boots, cable-knit sweaters, barn or chore coats, equestrian belts, plaid or heritage prints. Fall fashion loves horse girl energy.
3. Play With Accessories That Gallop
Horseshoes, leather straps, horse-bit details, suede textures. Think belts, backpacks or purses with equestrian hardware, wide brim hats, maybe even a riding glove or two. These small touches say equestrian polished without needing horse access.
4. Experiment With Hair & Makeup That Can Ride With You
Simple braid, low bun, loose waves, ponytail under a hat. Minimal makeup, soft natural skin, maybe a warm blush to speak “outdoors” or “fresh air”. The goal: look polished but like you may have just dismounted from a horse ride.
5. Add Layers & Utility
Barn jackets, field coats, vests, sturdy boots — pieces that are functional and stylish. Layers = mood + practicality. On colder days, suede or leather outerwear with Western touches (plaid linings, fringe) bring cozy horse-girl energy.
6. Get Involved, Even Without Your Own Horse
Look for local barns offering riding lessons, nonprofit equine programs, rescues that welcome volunteers, or therapeutic riding programs. Being around horses (grooming, care, just being near) changes your soul + shifts your identity.
7. Use Quotes & Affirmations to Feed Your Fire
Words matter. Try things like:
“Some girls are just born with the barn in their souls.”
“Strong, resilient, horse-loved.”
“I ride through storms.”
Say them, write them, post them. Wear them mentally. They shift what you believe about yourself.
8. Make Your Horse Girl Era Part of Your Daily Glow-Up Routine
Morning affirmations, journaling about your horse girl goals, planning an outfit that feels this new version of you, listening to audio or subliminals that build her up—consistency + identity = transformation.
9. Mix Your Lifestyle With the Aesthetic
Spend time outside, take trail rides if possible, photography sessions with equestrian themes, visit equine centers. Let your spaces (room, Instagram feed, journal) reflect the horse girl energy: natural textures, earthy tones, horse imagery, rustic vibes.
10. Embrace the Strength & Discipline
Horse girls know grit. Training a horse, caring for them, riding—these are not easy. But they teach consistency, courage, resilience. Decide: you will show up. Even when you don’t feel like it. That discipline leaks into every area of your glow up.
11. Invest in a Few Quality Pieces
Even one well-made item (riding boots, equestrian belt, or a barn jacket) lifts your whole aesthetic. Choose something that feels timeless and that you’ll love wearing over and over (not a fast fashion fill). Finds can be thrifted, vintage, or well-priced statements.
12. Document the Journey + Celebrate Wins
Take photos when you feel horse girl vibes (even outfit snaps). Journal small wins: “I put on riding boots today even though I’m not riding.” “I volunteered at the barn.” “My feed finally feels like me.” These little wins remind you you’re becoming her—even before it’s perfect.
Why These Tips Shift You Into Your Horse Girl Era
Because identity comes before image. When your mindset, spaces, wardrobe, routines all start whispering the same story — “I am a horse girl” — everything in your life starts aligning. You stop resisting, from confusion to clarity. From wanting trends to becoming your vision.
If you’re ready to walk the walk:
✨ Start with your Dream GPS Vision Board Map, to get clarity on which parts of the horse girl era you want most.
✨ Or go full reset with Glow Up SOS, to shift your identity fast—so you don’t just want this era, you live it.
Xo,
Chelsea Elise
