Last Thursday, after husband lounged Riva for me, I asked for trot when I was walking her out. Felt ok. Which lead to last Friday, asking for canter while walking her out - again, felt fine.
Lex rode her for me Saturday night and again before I got on on Sunday night. She ran her thru Training Level Test 3, and she looked very good - esp the stretchy trot circle.
Few pics from last nights ride:
I can tell my core is not as solid as pre-surgery, but I know I can get that back. I need to get my leg back underneath me - again, probably a core strength issue. Bend my elbows and shorten the reins. Watch that damn lean to the left! But it felt great to really ride again.
12 comments:
Coming back to riding after a break always feels like coming home.
I'm glad you're feeling better and are back in the saddle :)
Omigosh. I know you're just coming back after surgery, but Riva is looking AWESOME. Look at how engaged she is in that first picture.
I can't wait to see you two in person. You've been making such good progress all winter!
Wow! Riva looks like she has really filled out and gained a lot of muscle! She looks great! You look great, too. You probably feel worse than you look. :)
Give yourself time :) It will all come back. Glad that you are feeling better though!
Looking good! I can't criticise anyone riding against their surgeon's advice, I rode with my arm in a cast for two weeks last year ;)
Must feel so good getting back up there!
Great pics. Glad you are feeling good
Looks awesome! And I love the header :)
You look great!!! Glad you are back in the saddle :)
Riva looks FANTASTIC! She looks perfectly through and engaged in these photos! Well done. :)
I'm glad recovery is going so well. :) Riva looks awesome!!
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