05/31/2026
Jealousy will make you do things your character never would.
We see it all the time with horses, and sadly we see it all the time with people too.
Recently at a barrel race, a teenage girl allegedly went into stalls and cut horses. Think about that for a minute. Innocent animals becoming targets because jealousy, bitterness, or insecurity was allowed to grow unchecked.
Parents, this is why character matters more than trophies. More than buckles. More than winning.
At DHRR, we work with teenage girls every week, and one of the biggest struggles we see is comparison that sometimes turns into jealousy. Social media tells them to compare. The world tells them to compete. But comparison is a thief. It steals joy, friendships, confidence, and eventually can steal a person’s integrity if left unchecked.
As parents, mentors, and leaders, we have to teach our kids that someone else’s success is not their failure. Celebrate others. Cheer for others. Learn from others.
Galatians 5:26 says, “Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.”
Jealousy is a dangerous thing when it’s fed. But gratitude and humility will starve it every time.
Raise kids who clap when others win. The world needs more of that. ❤️🐴 Also please pray for the people and horses affected by this horrible attack that happened in Las Vegas. 🙏🏽
