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Rural/Farm Life

LWolf

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5. I don't ride much anymore.

Reply to Rider3 (Original post)

Wed Feb 11, 2015, 08:55 AM

Feb 2015

I've got 3 horses out there breaking my budget to keep them in hay, trims, vaccinations, etc., but I work so many hours that I just don't have time to keep up. When I'm at home in daylight, I'm too busy making repairs and scooping poop to ride. It's a vicious cycle. Still, I can't imagine the girls not being there.

I've had no spine surgeries, and have still had to adjust what riding I do to accomodate an aging body. The majority of my rides are done out on the trail at a walk or trot.

I don't know if you'll be able to ride, but I hope you'll still be able to talk to, brush, and lean on your horses, or just hang out in the barn and listen to them breathe and chew.

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Will I be able to ride any more? [View all] Rider3 Aug 2014 OP

I'm sure there will be any number of people - and especially people who care about you - Kali Aug 2014 #1

thank you Rider3 Aug 2014 #2

Yes and No... haikugal Aug 2014 #3

Try riding, just trail riding. But if you can't, I'd definitely give driving a go. toby jo Aug 2014 #4

I don't ride much anymore. LWolf Feb 2015 #5