cold_feet
Well-Known Member
Please forgive me, I know much worse things have happened, but I'm just so disappointed with myself after an unscheduled dismount this morning has left me with a fractured ankle. So probably 6 weeks on crutches, won't be able to drive and I'll miss a 3day trail ride this weekend, a beach ride next week and at least 2 more planned pleasure rides. And a weeks walking holiday next month will be a much tamer event.
What a wally, after a wonderful 32k endurance ride on Sunday I was on the floor after less than a quarter of a mile the next morning. So at 61 I now have only one limb that has never suffered a fracture.
I'm actually very lucky to be in good health, with an endlessly patient non-horsey OH who is stoically looking at several weeks as general dogsbody and chauffeur including a spoilt holiday. And good friends who will keep an eye on my lovely boy at the yard as he enjoys an unexpected holiday in the field. Life is good.
That's it, whinge over, thank you for listening, and any tips for an incompetent crutch novice would be appreciated!
What a wally, after a wonderful 32k endurance ride on Sunday I was on the floor after less than a quarter of a mile the next morning. So at 61 I now have only one limb that has never suffered a fracture.
I'm actually very lucky to be in good health, with an endlessly patient non-horsey OH who is stoically looking at several weeks as general dogsbody and chauffeur including a spoilt holiday. And good friends who will keep an eye on my lovely boy at the yard as he enjoys an unexpected holiday in the field. Life is good.
That's it, whinge over, thank you for listening, and any tips for an incompetent crutch novice would be appreciated!