While I was there, I went on my first trail ride since surgery. I was riding Katie, she used to be kept at my house so I knew her pretty well. We went with 4 other people and Katie wanted to keep up. I wanted to go slow...like walk slow. She thought that was B.S and that I was stifling her equine enthusiasm so some head tossing and pulling was involved. I just wanted to stay at the back of the pack with another rider on an older horse.
We went up hills and down, my left numb leg struggled so I listed to the right and the saddle wanted to pull over some. Let's hear it for breastplates that help hold saddles in place! When I walk I list to the left so at least it was a change of pace. Now here is the exciting news! I got off and I felt fine. Like really, no worse than normal and normal is fine. Yay! I felt fine the next day too! Double Yay! Screw you fate. I'll ride if I want too.
All in all, the entire trip was great. I was a bit achy due to driving, activities and a different bed and as usual, slow and limpy but hey, whatever. My dear friend gave me a beautiful saddle and matching bridle and breastplate that will fit my giant horse Rome. I have some confidence born from not dying on my trail ride. Things are okee dokee.
We had a great time visiting friends and family and just hanging out. Shopping, cooking, eating and of course making soap. It was a great trip and much needed.
Another dear friend had a nasty spill off her motorcycle and I had a chance to see her at the physical rehab facility. To her, I believe in you and your ability to make a full recovery. Be easy on yourself and celebrate the little improvements! Sometimes they feel few and far between, but thankfully, we do heal!
