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[mash]

Well I finally made my mind up and went for a riding lesson last night. It's been 3 years since I last sat on a horse and unfortunatly my health has deteriorated since.

I really enjoyed it though and was NOT spared at all. I got chucked straight back in the deep end where I left off and now my poor legs are like jelly lol.

It did throw into sharpe perspective how unfit I am now, and my breathing problems seriously didn't help matters, but I'm hoping that once I start doing this regularly my muscles will start to work properly again and IF I get fitter it SHOULD help with my breathing difficulties (here's hoping).

I just wanted to share....

I feel as though my life is FINALLY starting to make more sense.

I'm strarting to do things I enjoy and that are for ME! I've been talking to this nice bloke for a couple of weeks and things are looking promising..(I havn't dated for about 3 years either) AND I may have a oppertunity to get a job with horses and do my BHS and teaching instructors exams (which is what I've always wanted to do)

So life is deffinatly looking up at the moment...I'm treasuring it whilst it lasts as knowing my luck it will be short lived lol...

ANYWAY....

Thanks for letting me ramble

[Cowgirls Rule]

That's great mash! Trust me, when I ride me horse for a long time, I get really sore.

[Fiddle]

That is fantastic! Goodluck with all of it. =3

[Galen]

Good luck! If your breathing problems are at all allergic though, be careful around all that hay, bedding and dander. Some people are able to prevent some problems by wearing a mask (like a dentist or doctor wears) to filter out some of the fine particles before they get to your airways.

[Queso]

Yay! Good for you Mash

What type of riding do you do?

[mash]

[shadow_spinner]

Way to go! Getting back into riding is a big step. I know you've gotta hate that feeling when your mind remembers how to do things like jump courses but your body just can't. Remember to give yourself time and go into things slowly; no rodeo-riding yet.

Another great thing about the riding is that whenever you have a bad ride, you can always get off and hug your mount. Amazing how those wonderful animals can be both part of the problem and the solution.

The most important thing, in riding and in life, seems to be; "Don't get discouraged." I forget who said it first, but there's a saying that goes "If you see 10 troubles walking towards you, keep walkin', because by the time they reach you, you can be sure that 9 of them will have fallen into a ditch."
I myself recently got into a rut with my riding. Every day I had a miserable ride, every day I felt like I was getting worse, not better. And my life mirrored my riding. Just as I was about to give up on both, some things changed around; I started riding a different horse in addition to my first every once in awhile, I started reading a different horse magazine, I started asking around for some help. It seemed like the break from tradition shook me up enough to set me straight; I started moving forward again. Life? Well, that got better, too.

Long story short? Nothing lasts forever. That bad feeling you get is going to go away, if you try and make it. It's impossible for the same miserable things to keep happening with no way out; there's always some way out. Sure, after awhile of good things you might get some more problems, some more troubles. But it'll change. It always does.

Glad to hear things are looking up for you, and I hope you remember to enjoy yourself every once in awhile.

[Queso]

I am a jumping nut too lol If you're nervous, just start with crossrails and work your way back up. Even if you muscles need to be re-taught, the instinct will still be there and you'll pick it right back up.

[mash]

Thankies guys. I haven't been back YET for a second lesson. But will hopefully be going friday.

Queso, I LOVE jumping. And can't wait to get started again. My legs have just started to work properly again, lol. But REALLY looking forward to going again.....