Just had a great hack....1st in 2yrs

[Chestnutmare]

I am feeling really happy and pleased with myself after going to ride my neighbour's mare that I look after for her when she's away, she is 24yr old tb and in season and yet she has a really sweet nature to her, so I went up tried her in the school 1st as I haven't really ridden a horse properly for almost 2 yrs now and she was testing me a little in there and trying to grab at the bit bless her but you know what I enjoyed her loads she made me smile again I felt so safe on her she even had a 'look' at the tarpaulin on the ground outside the arena and phah I seriously didn't worry at all.
(for someone that lost their confidence after a nasty fall)
Then we went for a hack out round the local fields and bridleways and what lovely area it is too this is something I miss.
She was as good as gold and really looked after me the whole way round, she had another 'look' moment but it really is nothing so again making me feel safe to be on her back.

My neighbour walked round with me too bless her

Just feel so happy to have been back on a horse and gone out for a hack in the wind and it was spitting (the weather was like this when I had my accident, so took guts for me to get on with it) but the mare really made me feel safe.

Thanks Missy Moo

Pointless post but it has really made my day

 

[Ellies_mum2]

What a great post to read


Glad you enjoyed yourself today, after all isn't that what its all about


Are you going to be riding this mare more often now then

 

[meesha]

well done ! sounds like you had a great time, takes a lot to get back on after a nasty fall - watch out you will be on the internet looking for your own soon

 

[devilwoman]

good for you, sounds like you really enjoyed it

 

[Chestnutmare]

thank you, well yes I might be looking at taking her on share with my neighbour the mare still have loads of life left in her yet she's forward going to ride and a plod in the field.

I am also going to try out a horse for me to full loan in about an hour another tb gelding, so having a ride on missy has helped me relax somewhat for later on.
I just need a kick the backside really.

 

[Elsbells]

That's fantastic news!

You have been very brave after your bad fall. Some horses make you feel good and she must be one of those. What a sweetheart!

Well done. Keep it up.

 

[Izzwizz]

How lovely to hear that an older horse is still a valuable asset at 24yrs old. People underestimate the older horse when they still have a lot left in them to give. Well done to you both and bless Missy.

 

[Chestnutmare]

My evidence lol.... really enjoyed it, the mare is fab

excuse the numpty position of me been almost 2 yrs that I have ridden properly..

I just got back in from a trip to view another horse this evening and that one is a no no for sure... I didn't even get on
so I may end up taking this ^^^ mare on for a bit at least til I find one for myself anyway.

 

[Happy Hunter]

Dont worry about that one your visited - The mare looks awsome - Your position looks a hell of a lot better than many many many people!!!

Happy Days - Plenty more loan/sharers in the sea!