I rode today!!!

[ShariN]

With the help with my DH & DS. I got to sit on Dyfra and rode one lap around the round pen! Used the Lodgerope Enduro bridle and a bareback pad. Simple is better right now.
Would do a happy dance if I could. Dyfra was vey gentle and very careful with me. Only on her maybe 10 minutes, mostly at a stand still but I had no worries on her at all. She was loving it. She remembered the drill.. with all my horses we do lateral flexion once I get on to make sure the stearing works and get them soft..she did it all without me asking.
As much as a squirrel she can be at times..was so nice to know she can be very careful with me too.
Will be a long time before I can do real rides but it is a start!:D

Would not believe how happy Dyfra was!

Need to get a new bareback pad sooner or later. This one is 28 years old! Plan to get the Christ Special pure Fleece Bareback pad with the poly's..if one of the saddles sell.

[CER1389]

Yay! Well done!

Nice to know Dyfra looked after you, and heres to many more positive posts about you riding :)

Personally I think we need a few pics of the very happy Dyfra... :D ;) :p

[Ptaty70]

How exciting!!!! you must be over the moon that it all went okay and that Dyfra really was a dream! What a good girl!!

Keep safe, but looking forward to more rewarding posts from you!

[Bronya]

It shows she cares that she thought - mummy's ill, so I'll be good and look after her.

Hope you have many more happy times with her :) .

[Imp]

I'm so happy for you hun, I've been where you are and although not badly injured I am still a complete wuss about riding anything faster than a trot :o

Keep up the happy dance :D

[Lucyad]

Oh, that's great news!!! I''m very pleased for you:D !!

[domane]

Oh how brilliant for you ShariN!!! :D :D :D

I'm absolutely delighted for you.... VERY well done...

I suppose you want to do it again now......???

[ShariN]

Thanks everyone!!!
Yes, I do want to try it again but I have to take baby steps.
Poor Dyfra was probably thinking Mom gained weight.:rolleyes:
I was so happy my smile glowed!:D
Took a bit to get me on and off. For such a short time out, ended up
taking a 2 hour nap!
I think it is funny..can barely walk anywhere but here I am trying to
ride! <LOL>

[domane]

I think it is funny..can barely walk anywhere but here I am trying to ride! <LOL>
Sounds to me like you have your priorities right ;)

Just be careful hun.....

[Whatanejit]

Wow SharinN - how exciting and well done!

[lor]

Well done Sharin, you are brave:D ..baby steps;) I would think that having all those positive vibes, will really promote your recovery:D

[Libbyo]

Fantastic, enjoy the baby steps. Savour every moment

[8-legged-pony]

:d I'm so happy for you! And riding is far far more important (and fun!) than walking :cool:

Am looking forwards to seeing photos of you and Dyfra together - i.e. get some as soon as possible!

[NicP]

Being fairly new I just did a little search to see the background on this. You have really had a rough time haven't you. What a great post though - take it easy but I am sure that the mental boost this has given you is enormous!

[ShariN]

oh yes has been very hard, but I try looking it like this.. many people are far worse off than me.
Helps keep the melt downs from happening to often.;)
Thanks everyone,, your support has been a tremendous help!
Ponies Rule!!