Arizahn
Well-Known Member
A little bit of a rant, well sort of 
Arthur is proving to be exactly as described with regards to his behaviour (saintly in every regard). I'm mad keen to get out hacking with him. There are some brilliant routes here. The weather has been fabulous. The farrier has been today, and declared Arthur ready to restart work (he'd been off for a year and a half prior to purchase). I even have a saddle that fits perfectly. After much searching I have sourced a cinch strap to fit him and should have it by next week. And I think my confidence gremlins have died, wahey!
<so where is the rant, they wondered; has Arizahn forgotten how to rant?>
Well, it appears that my back has decided that it isn't going to sort itself out. That irksome twinging sensation has begun waking me in the night and crippling me when moving. There are popping sounds coming from it. Fell over again today. I already switched entirely to western riding to allow for my inability to use my lower leg properly (knees). And my left hip has been grumbling...oh dear
Running out of parts to break down/wear out. MRI next Monday morning. Neurological tests re the lack of sensation in extremities that afternoon. I'd cross my fingers but can't be sure this won't cause further injury! Very scared that it may be psoriatic arthritis. If that isn't spelt correctly, you may pelt me with handfuls of soggy beet
<wondering if Danilon would help any as cannot have codeine or other related pain relief>
Anyhow. Life is generally fantastic here And I just wanted to say cheers for all of the support that I've had on here. It's made a huge difference. So this is a thread for all the other frustrated riders on box and/or field rest. May the vets be kind to all of us, and all our albatrosses be little ones! Ideally fossilised...but not in amber; we don't want a repeat of that mess with those dinosaurs!
<these are far nicer birds and live in my tack room>
Arthur is proving to be exactly as described with regards to his behaviour (saintly in every regard). I'm mad keen to get out hacking with him. There are some brilliant routes here. The weather has been fabulous. The farrier has been today, and declared Arthur ready to restart work (he'd been off for a year and a half prior to purchase). I even have a saddle that fits perfectly. After much searching I have sourced a cinch strap to fit him and should have it by next week. And I think my confidence gremlins have died, wahey!
<so where is the rant, they wondered; has Arizahn forgotten how to rant?>
Well, it appears that my back has decided that it isn't going to sort itself out. That irksome twinging sensation has begun waking me in the night and crippling me when moving. There are popping sounds coming from it. Fell over again today. I already switched entirely to western riding to allow for my inability to use my lower leg properly (knees). And my left hip has been grumbling...oh dear
Running out of parts to break down/wear out. MRI next Monday morning. Neurological tests re the lack of sensation in extremities that afternoon. I'd cross my fingers but can't be sure this won't cause further injury! Very scared that it may be psoriatic arthritis. If that isn't spelt correctly, you may pelt me with handfuls of soggy beet
<wondering if Danilon would help any as cannot have codeine or other related pain relief>
Anyhow. Life is generally fantastic here
And I just wanted to say cheers for all of the support that I've had on here. It's made a huge difference. So this is a thread for all the other frustrated riders on box and/or field rest. May the vets be kind to all of us, and all our albatrosses be little ones! Ideally fossilised...but not in amber; we don't want a repeat of that mess with those dinosaurs!
<these are far nicer birds and live in my tack room>
