The Healing Power of Horses

It's amazing how we forget when we're injured that the things we hold dearest are the things we need the most to heal. I'm now into my 5th week since the accident and I spent the first 3-4 sitting primarily at home, struggling to move, although the pain levels were gone a majority of the time. Don't get me wrong, rest is good, it really helps, and the physio I'm getting does too. But the most progress I've seen happen comes from after visiting the horses. I'm so happy around them and although its hard work, hopping around on all the uneven ground, it's worth it. I noticed after two times recently that I could then lift my own leg without using the left leg to aid it. Now I have more balance, I can lift and lower the right leg without hurting it, my knee is stable and everything is BETTER.

It's become so good and beneficial to me that we're now back to helping Megan look after them!! I can't do much, I mainly just sit there and get smothered in love from Evo and Honey, whilst Mum harrows and Megan and her bf Ash do all the little tasks. I'm forever grateful for the help, you know who your true friends are in situations like these, and Megan is more than true! She's even started riding my horses for me, which is so amazing cos I was so worried Evo's training would go down the tube... but it won't now!

Speaking of Evo, I was lucky enough to watch his first session with Megan the other day... and take a gazillion photos lol... he was really naughty in the beginning cos Paddles and Honey were together, but Megan pushed him through it and got the beautiful working horse I adore so much. I had to pick my jaw up from the ground a couple of times too haha!

Honey was really weird, she was sniffing my foot and cast, and I was talking to her, telling her about it and then all of a sudden her tongue snaked out and starting licking and sucking on my toes!!! Ewww!! I have to giggle at it though. I snatched my foot back and I've never seen her so determined to have something before! Cheeky toad.

Got the specialist on the 8th. I'm hoping its good news and I can't start putting weight on the leg. But for now I'll be enjoying my horses from the bench by the shed, and enjoying it thoroughly!!

Signing Off,

Chelle x

Sold Bai, Happy Ending.

So Bailey has got herself a new home now.
The family are absolutely thrilled with her and I got to see her on the 13th... she's SO HAPPY. She has two lovely girls completely devoted to her and is being spoilt rotten. Ridden almost every day, and had a HEAP of groundwork put into her, she gets better and better! I'm so thrilled for a happy result. I'm not too sad by it either cos she's gone somewhere awesome.
As for the other two fatties, well their Aunty Megan has asked to ride them, and Honey got her first ride since the accident today. She went very well according to Megan which I'm so thrilled about!!
I've been seeing them more and more now, as my leg is getting SO MUCH better. Evo is over the top with lavishing me in kisses when he sees me, and I can't get over how amazing it makes me feel. I love my man. Honey's been great too, a little reserved when I'm standing next to her with the green sticks but she let me pat her lots and lots which was good!
So far its a happy world. I'm getting stronger with my physio visits and heal better after seeing my babies. I get to start learning how to walk in a few weeks. Which I'm thoroughly excited for... it means I can be around my babies again.
Signing Off!
Chelle x

Broken

So it's been awhile.

I know this blog is about my horses and their training but I guess it's important to update even when they're out of work.

I've broken my leg. I had an accident on Honey two weeks ago and broke both the tibia and fibula in my right leg. I now have a metal rod down the whole length of my tibia and am on non weight bearing rest for the next 6 weeks... and then probably will have 3 months of rehab :(

It's rather disheartening, as I was doing SO well with my riding, as were my ponies! But things happen for a reason.

Bailey's gone out on trial and hopefully doing very well :) Evo and Honey have their Aunties Rahn and Megan looking after them, which I'm SO lucky for. So everythings going well.. it's just a big ol waiting game to be able to walk again... AND ride again. Which I must admit I'm very nervous about doing... breaking my leg so badly has really opened my eyes up. Even though it was an accident.

Signing Off!

Chelle x