Positives

Bridget passed her soundness exam with flying colors. I was very happy to see her looking so well! Part of me wants to be skeptical because we’ve been here before, but I’ve been encouraged to set the worries aside and ride the pony I have now, which is a sound one. The vet has no reservations about putting her back in work, and we have a fitness plan for her. I’ve got a follow up booked in two months when B should be well into proper work, and we can delve deeper then if any concerns present themselves. (Please no, let this be the end of it)

Fuzzy pony portrait

B and I are on week 1 of walking straight lines. My body still feels a bit fragile and uncoordinated, and that right leg still doesn’t always do what I tell it, so 10-15 minutes of riding at a walk is about where I’m at too. We are in this together, except I am much more excited about it than B 😁 

The rest of my free time consists of lots of hiking and physio exercises and making sure Sophie doesn't feel too left out or bored. I’m feeling grateful I’m back to being able to do many of the things I like. I’m especially grateful for Bridget, she is pretty beginner safe and quiet if you bring that energy. It's when a more experienced or motivated rider gets on that the fire breathing pony sass comes out. So far, she's reading the room accurately and being an excellent babysitter. Hopefully we'll get fitter and sassier together :)

Apple face. She sucks them into a pulp in the back of her mouth so you get this face for 5 minutes and she literally cannot focus on anything else while that is happening.