For The Equestrians....

[pcos_chick 23]

I know there were a number of folks who posted in their top ten lists that they wanted to ride horses again....

I started riding again over the summer. I'm still losing and was careful to select a mount that could handle my weight (almost 140lbs gone but still 'heavy' for a rider.)

Getting back into it has not been easy... while there are some elements that are like riding a bike my strength and muscles have a long way to go. If you are thinking about riding and want to get back out there... well... DO IT! Its amazing and very fun and so very rewarding.

[Rootman 1,101]

Yehaw! Ride 'em cowgirl!

I've been riding 4 times this summer. Would of been 5 but the last time out the horse sidled to the left towards me and I over compensated and laid over the saddle a bit too fast and caught the saddle horn right up under my left rib cage - ouch! I was sore for 3 weeks and could not exercise let alone ride. If we get some more fair weather I may just mount up again this year.