History, Horses, and Hell Yes, Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone, Breaking Out of the Bubble

I thought I was signing up to point people down a path in a high-vis vest. Instead, I ended up part of a 500-year-old tradition with horses, carriages, and chaos. More than that, I realised how small my world had become — nights on the sofa, routines that kept me safe but disconnected. Volunteering for the Lichfield Sheriff’s Ride pulled me out of that bubble, reminded me what real connection feels like, and showed me the growth that comes from saying yes instead of no.