Guest guest Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 We must never give up our dreams. I, too, love horses and can appreciate your wanting to be near them and to ride again. I saw on the " Animal Planet " I fellow who is blind and his guide " dog " was a mini pony. I think they were thinking of training more. My dream is to swim free with the Dolphins but my only chance to swim with them anywhere is here in the Desert.. For the minor cost of 500.00 dollars @@ I can spent the day with them, so out in my kitchen is the Dolphin piggy bank, which is really a snowman, snowy bank. Someday I hope. My 10 yr.old grand daughter just got certified as a Jr. diver, very proud grand ma here. Hang on to your dream. {{ Hugs}} C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 That's a real shame about the therapeutic riding school. I know they have one near me too. Actually where I used to live it was right around the corner although I didn't know that as they have no sign out. One day my great pyr got loose and someone at the school called me from the number on his tag. He had showed up there and they held him for me till I got there. I asked what the place was and they told me. I know they are always advertising for volunteers to come help with instruction or lead a horse type stuff. Beyond me at the moment but I so wish I could do it. Sandrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I went to college for horses, taught horseback riding & have managed barns. I began riding when I was 9. I can no longer ride and miss it terribly. Take care of you. Big gentle huggles. Love ya, Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Yeah that’s all I want, nothing fabulous, just give me a horse and a brush (or a lead line) and I’m happy, but not up to it these days. :-)Aylwin xox _____ From: CFAlliance [mailto:CFAlliance ] On Behalf Of Sandrea Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:16 AM To: CFAlliance Subject: Re: Horses That's a real shame about the therapeutic riding school. I know they have one near me too. Actually where I used to live it was right around the corner although I didn't know that as they have no sign out. One day my great pyr got loose and someone at the school called me from the number on his tag. He had showed up there and they held him for me till I got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Hi Di, sooo sorry that you can’t be with the horses either. It is a very physically demanding kind of work. You sound like a real life long career horse person. Any particular discipline or breed you worked with? Can you still hang out at the barn a bit? TC, Aylwin xox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I taught huntseat. I rode huntseat & stockseat. When I was young I liked thoroughbreds. I now like quarter horses and similar level headed breeds. Because of my neck many of the activities around horses are dangerous at the point. I will never ride again. I am considering taking up driving if I ever get my health stabilized. Take care of you. Big gentle huggles. Love ya, Di J. Catchpole wrote: > Hi Di, sooo sorry that you can’t be with the horses either. It is a very > physically demanding kind of work. You sound like a real life long career > horse person. Any particular discipline or breed you worked with? Can you > still hang out at the barn a bit? TC, Aylwin xox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Hi Di, what a shame dear. Can you still hang out and groom and such? I know it's nothing next to your career, but horses are so healing to be around. Driving can be a lot of fun (only watched, never tried!) and I hope you get better enough to take it up. XOX Aylwin Re: Horses I taught huntseat. I rode huntseat & stockseat. When I was young I liked thoroughbreds. I now like quarter horses and similar level headed breeds. Because of my neck many of the activities around horses are dangerous at the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Hi Di, I know the terms western and English as styles from when I used to ride. What are hunt seat and stock seat? Sandrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Huntseat is what most people think of english riding dressage, hunters & jumpers. Saddleseat is another type of english riding used with Saddlebreds, Arabians & s. Stockseat is western style riding. The college I attended offered all 3 types of riding. Take care of you. Big gentle huggles. Love ya, Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I am having difficulty with my head & neck. I am supposed to avoid jarring, lifting and I cannot hyperextend my neck. I have very little range of motion that is not painful. I have a homemade soft neck brace which provides minor symptom relief. I'd be afraid of unintentionally hurting myself. Once I have a proper evaluation and know the status of my head and neck I can make a decision on my next step. I'm dealing with the situation as it is and avoiding getting wrapped up in what ifs. I'm hoping there is a way to stop the progression of the symptoms. I can accept not being able to ride to avoid irreparably damaging my spine. Take care of you. Big gentle huggles. Love ya, Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I hear you Di, about not wanting to inadvertently cause further spinal damage! I can see that any horse activity, not just riding, could really go wrong in an instant. What about a proper full on neck brace for protection, until your diagnostics are complete? (I don't mean for riding, just for support, pain relief and general safety.) I know the risk is further deconditioning of your neck muscles.I know that only you can assess this. Anyway good luck getting the information and prognosis soon. XOX Aylwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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