I'll never take things for granted ... self indulgent

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As some of you know I had an accident in February and broke my collar bone. I have been really, really poorly what with allergic reactions to medications, surgery, more allergic reactions, immune system at an all time low.

Anyway, after several attempts trying to get up to see my boy to do a bit of bonding and give him a good old groom and leaving totally dispondent because I couldn't even manage that, I gave it another go last night. To say I have come on leaps and bounds over the last week is an understatement and so last night was brilliant. I managed to sort out Archie's tail, giving it a good old wash and treatment, tidied his mane (ok it was with a solo comb) and gave his coat a bit of a rake cos he is moulting like crazy. I came home on a high.

I won't take things for granted again, like picking out his feet, removing the sleep from his eyes and generally making a fuss of him. A few weeks ago I couldn't do any of those things.

Riding has go to on hold for another couple of months until I see my consultant again but in the meantime I am going to enjoy him from the ground.

We had great fun with an umbrella a few days ago - I thought I would do a bit of de-sensitising so shall be planning a few more games etc - any ideas?

So for those of you crocked, there is light at the end of the tunnel but listen to what you body and insticts tell you and for those of you who are absolutely healthy and fine, appreciate every little thing - like sweeping the yard - it seems a chore, until you can't do it and wish you could!

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So pleased you are properly on the mend!!
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Have you seen Kelly Marks book Perfect Manners? That has all sorts of excercises in it that maybe helpful - I'm sure its that one!! (waits to be told differently!!)
 
I know the feeling - it's quite shocking really how things like that can affect you and how frustrating it is to not be able to do nromal daily things.

I have a friend who has ridden since she was a kid and we used to be at BSJA stuff together. She was diagnosed with a brain tumour just over 2 years ago now. Thankfully the op to remove it was a success but she still has a long way to go on the road to recovery. I think she finds it very frustrating she cannot ride/do anything with her horse although the priority at the mo is on getting her back walking again.

I will never take anything for granted again as you never know what is round the corner do you.
 
I agree I broke my hand and ankle in january had to be in plaster for 8 weeks it was so frustrating. I didnt see my horse for 2 weeks ! (Had to have Op.) Then I had to beg my husband to take me down I would have given anything to be able to muck out.
 
Awww, AM, that was a lovely post. I'm glad you've had a good week with your beautiful boy.
There's lots you can do on the ground with Archie that will increase your bond ten fold... me and Freddie go for walks in hand as he's an angel to walk out, we play games in the school, do some join up, play chase, make him walk over/through things (tarpaulin, wood, plastic bags, anything that's lying around) loose jumping/schooling... etc.
 
What a lovely uplfting post. Glad to hear you're doing so well.

How about practising some bending in and out of poles with plastic carrier bags tied to them? You could start with some bags tied to things around your school to get him used to them, then try a course of poles with 1 bag and increase the number, just thinking you may need some help with setting that up though.
Walking over different surfaces eg tarpauline, newspaper, do you have a tray for a water jump ?
 
Isn't it lovely just to get the smell of them in your nose again? That is what I find I miss the most not being round horses much at the mo.
But I have been known to muck out with arm in plaster once the initial pain had eased off, because I couldn’t bear to be away for long.
Blue tarpaulins on the ground are a great thing to play with if they are well weighted, getting them to walk over as another idea.
Glad you are on the mend
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