What a fun day yesterday was. I woke up cringing, hobbling to the bathroom and trying to get ready to drive Alyssa to school. My very lower back hurt so much, and with every step I'd have a radiating pain. I dropped her off at school and stopped at the store to pick up a few items, including watermellon - mmmm!! Stepping up on to the curb put me in almost tears. I balanced myself on the cart trying to hobble around the store.Of course the smart thing would have probably been to go home and relax for the day. But noooo, instead I was out at a local arena working with two very dedicated horse riders! I did feel that the more I walked that my back would relax, and it did. Yay!
Seeing that horse though, just a few feet from me.... I couldn't help myself. It's been MONTHS since I've been in the saddle, and this was a horse I felt I could trust. I got on. I didn't do much but walk around but wow, how good it felt to be on the back of a horse again. I really miss it. I can't wait to loose this extra baby weight and become more toned and fit, and get back to riding and training horses again :)
Katie had her moment too! She's been a child who's been much more cautious about things. She loves horses, but doesn't usually do much with them. Lately though, she's been asking more about riding and wanting to be around these guys. Yesterday she was able to get on, and was wanting to ride by herself.... but with this being a new horse I didn't really know, I walked with her.
Well over near 3hrs we spent at this arena, taking breaks but also working on drill maneuvers and patterns. These two are so much fun to work with! But wow, my tummy sure is poking out there!
No question, I swallowed a beach beach ball :P
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