Hi thought I'd post this to help heal and motivate those interested in horses that would like to share how they are managing with their lovely steeds and their family. And would like to share their stories and pictures to inspire others that sport and exercise may help especially by participating when possible and taking your mind off things for a moment Anne xx
Recently diagnosed with BC I've been fretting about not being able to ride. The balance thing worries me a little but you girls are out there riding so it gives me hope that I will be able to again. As a saddler & whipmaker (& farmer), my world is full of horses ... I just can't do without them. Oh & BTW Brenda5, what an inspiration you are!
Hey well done! I hope you enjoyed it, it can't be everything you want given time out, new horses etc, but if you can handle a horse with attitude, you can do just about anything!
Ahh, snarly bitch-faced mares. I've had a few in my time--they say like attracts like... I guess they can be sort of diversion therapy; they keep you so busy wondering what they are up to you forget about your sore backside :)
I was very off balance and it took an hour to even get in the walking rhythm properly. I was on a big buckskin mare 15.2HH who had attitude called Bailey. The instructor said she was her pitbull horse who kept all the other horses in line and she certainly was with the ear laying back and attempted nips to the other horses. She had a mind of her own which direction she went but if I had pushed her she was sort of willing to go faster. Just a walking pace was fine with me though and the bush scenery was lovely. I'm not sure if it was just my bottom or the saddle but it pinched on one side even when not walking but its ok today. My spine is a bit stiff though so I am glad I didn't push for cantering. I really thought I would smell the leather saddles and horse smell more but my nose went on strike and i couldn't really smell anything at all which was annoying. For the $85 for 2 hours riding it certainly was a great body workout, especially my neck which has been stiff for a while now. Can recommend the place, its Susan River Homestead and the horses are quality, not old x racehorses at all.
