Gracie21
Well-Known Member
Sooo... After 15 months of not riding, I went to the physio yesterday and he has discharged me! WOO! 
My friend has a 'spare' pony, a lovely 14.1hh mare called Tippy, who was a show pony, but after damage to get back leg is now a MGA pony. She is truly wonderful and I love her to pieces.
I have been hacking out once a week for the past couple of weeks on the buckle just to get the feel for it again.
Today, we had a little session on the grass and even popped a few jumps (albeit with not much style!) and she was great! I had sworn that I would never go over a jump again but she soon changed that!
Anyway, no CC please, I am aware of my faults and have lost nearly all muscle everywhere. I know I can't sit up straight and my legs are awful, as are my hands etc.. I don't need you to tell me! (ETA:I know saddle is also a little far forward at times-they had all their tack stolen last week so this was a first run in what we could get together whilst insurance is doing its thing!)
Please join in the happiness, I am totally over the moon that I could hold a contact and not be in any pain!
Full permission to post these photos..
Silly moment here...
Leaving the jump plenty of room...in case it bites!
Not very graceful..
My friend has a 'spare' pony, a lovely 14.1hh mare called Tippy, who was a show pony, but after damage to get back leg is now a MGA pony. She is truly wonderful and I love her to pieces.
I have been hacking out once a week for the past couple of weeks on the buckle just to get the feel for it again.
Today, we had a little session on the grass and even popped a few jumps (albeit with not much style!) and she was great! I had sworn that I would never go over a jump again but she soon changed that!
Anyway, no CC please, I am aware of my faults and have lost nearly all muscle everywhere. I know I can't sit up straight and my legs are awful, as are my hands etc.. I don't need you to tell me! (ETA:I know saddle is also a little far forward at times-they had all their tack stolen last week so this was a first run in what we could get together whilst insurance is doing its thing!)
Please join in the happiness, I am totally over the moon that I could hold a contact and not be in any pain!
Full permission to post these photos..
Silly moment here...
Leaving the jump plenty of room...in case it bites!
Not very graceful..
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It is an amazing feeling and can't believe I nearly gave up!
