Hey everyone, Cassie here from Equestrian Creations.

So we just rolled into the Year of the Fire Horse (Feb 17, 2026 kicked it off), and if you’ve ever sat on a hot, opinionated horse that’s decided today is the day to GO, you already know exactly what kind of year we’re in for. This isn’t some gentle Rabbit year like we had in 2023. This is full-on Fire Horse—every 60 years we get this combo, last one was 1966.

For those who don’t live and breathe zodiac stuff: Horse years are already fast, independent, love-to-run, hate-being-told-what-to-do energy. Layer Fire on top and it’s like someone handed that horse a triple espresso and tied a big red ribbon in its tail. Passion, visibility, big moves, things happening quick. The good kind of chaos… and sometimes the kind where you’re eating arena dirt because you both got a little too excited.

What makes this year extra special is how it builds right off last year—the Year of the Wood Snake (2025). That was a quieter, deeper time: all about shedding old skin, letting go of habits, patterns, or even gear that wasn’t serving you anymore. Think of it like your horse after a long winter—dropping the heavy winter coat, working through any stiffness in training, releasing what’s been holding things back. Snake energy is yin, introspective, patient… you were molting, transforming from the inside, building quiet momentum and clarity.

Then—BOOM—Wood feeds Fire in the element cycle. All that inner work, all the stuff you released and refined in 2025? It becomes pure fuel. The Fire Horse takes that lightness and space you created and turns it into rapid, outward action. Your rides might suddenly feel electric with new impulsion. That breakthrough you’ve been patiently waiting for? It could happen suddenly when you least expect it. The forward drive is real—bold, passionate, unstoppable—but it’s riding on the foundation you laid last year. No baggage means more room to stretch out and run.

What “Fire” actually does here: It turns up the heat on everything the Horse already is—speed, charisma, that “I’m doing this MY way” attitude. Your horse might suddenly decide he’s ready for that thing you’ve been asking for six months. You might impulsively sign up for the big show you swore you weren’t ready for. 

But fire also burns out if you don’t feed it right or if you let it run away with you.

So here’s what I’m telling my barn friends (and now you):

• Pick one or two big things you really want this year and go after them. Don’t try to do ALL the things. Fire Horse will tempt you to, but you’ll just end up fried.
  
  
• Use the extra spark for fun hard stuff—gallop sets, jumping grids, longer trail days. Just don’t skip the cooldowns or you’ll pay for it later.
  
  
• Let your horse be a little more Horse this year. More turnout, more hand-grazing, maybe play with no bridle in the round pen if he’s safe about it. They feel this energy too.
  
  
• When you start feeling like everything needs to happen RIGHT NOW, force yourself to walk away for ten minutes. Drink some water. Text your trainer before you buy that fancy saddle on a whim.
  
  
• Throw a barn party. Red tablecloths, cheap sparkling cider, tell embarrassing riding stories. Fire Horse likes to be seen and celebrated.

What’s your one crazy-big thing you’re chasing this year? Spill it. I’m nosy.

See you in the ring (or on the trail).

Cassie

PS - If you are feeling the vibes, check out our Year of the Fire Horse Collection with Fire Horse energy you can wear all year long🔥🐴