Horses and Health!

Neightyre29

Hi everyone. I'm a 29 yo 5'6 (166cm) 15.4stone (97kg/214lbs) chick that's born and bred Londoner (UK that is :P). I tried to take my own life about 4 months ago but was discovered and subsequently hospitalised for a few weeks and later forced into help. Family death and tragedy can really take its toll on one. I don't want to focus too much on that as I'm getting the necessary professional help elsewhere. It wasn't easy at first and can't say I was the most compliant patient but between everyone and the meds I'm feeling... really great actually. I also met someone recently that inspires me to just be me. I have the most beautiful horse as well and she also needs to get fit! So I'll be documenting both mine and my lady's fitness ^>^

My horse is called Gracie and she's a 16.3hh Irish Draught and do not fear she is a BIG girl standing at 170 with strong bone. She easily carries me for pleasure rides. I'm a considerate rider and do not overdo it - opting to pay for others to exercise her properly until I'm better able to. I'm hoping to join a bunch of sponsored rides and horsey hikes come summer.



If anyone would like some encouragement or just a friend to chat with about anything and everything or just to stalk our progress feel free to add