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bumping again b/c we do have a few new members who will hopefully participate 1
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Hey! I'm in MD...low level ( and I mean LOW! Like elementary low) eventing on an adorable 14.1 pony. Of course he is my inspiration of getting fit! Can't ride the pony if I'm fat
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@jcraig10 Welcome.... 0
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I'm a 54 YO rider who used to do endurance go long or go fast! so I went for long :-) Loved it but am transitioning to a more gentler lifestyle. Last year I discovered Cowboy Dressage and Trail Obstacles. I love trail! Cowboy Dressage is good but I am not sure about competing in that particular activity. Dakota did good going in blind last year - he is pretty green cowboy broke just learning to use leg cues and lightness. He got 57 out of 100 and had no training. He subbed for Blue when Blue injured his hock 5 days before the event!! Grrr all that training down the tube! Oh well.
So I want to lose weight for a number of reasons. one being become a more balanced rider. another to keep my legs healthy. they are not so good Had aCL replaced last year and can just now mount from the ground if I want or need to!
Look forward to seeing what going on here. I'm in the Northwood challenge right now and focusing on Blues Rehab. He's the medicine hat in the picture with my heart horse George (RIP)
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@losergood2011 Welcome. Thanks for sharing pictures of your boys. Cowboy dressage and trails sounds awesome. I'm planning on developing my gelding on the trails more this year in addition to arena work. I'll look forward to your posts.1
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Welcome @losergood2011 beautiful horses. I have been asked by many friends to compete in the Ranch Versatility shows, but right now I have a lot of lesson students who show western pleasure open shows. Cowboy dressage sounds fun as I excel at horsemanship and equitation.0
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New here. Hope this group is still active as riding and boy Thor are what motivate me. I only started riding at 40. Took lessons for three years but then had an accident. Lonnngg story short - they were going to remove my leg but after 3 years and 6 surgeries my leg stayed and I started my come back. Had no muscle and had gained over a hundred pounds. At 53 yearned to try riding again but was terrified. As luck wld have it the trainer I found accidentally was into endurance riding and by my 3rd lesson we were off doing my lesson on trail in the bush. I was terrified half the time but loved it. The horse, Phantom, was amazing and simply rolled his eyes and kept on trottin'. I had no balance, no strength, no seat. But I kept going back. Bought an Arabian/QH, Dolly. Sweet mare but sooo spooky. Rode her on 15-25 mile rides for two years but got tired of flying thru the air when she spooked and completely turned in mid air. My hubby took on Dolly and they are a much better match. Purchased my Polish Arabian Thor. My first ride he spooked at a big round bale/mountain lion and as I started to go I said NO and hung onto his main and stayed in the saddle ... kinda. Took Thor and I almost a year to bond but he is my best buddy now and I love and trust that horse to the hilt. At 58, I have lost about 70 lbs but still have a ways to go. Our first ride is April 30th so really have to get back to work. Hubby and I r just heading out for a muddy ride. Snowed heavy the last two days but today is sunny and plus 8 degrees centigrade.4
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@SharonAnderegg Welcome! You're story is very inspirational. I admire your spirit and tenacity.
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@SharonAnderegg a truly inspirational story. The love of horses does this to us.0
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Sorry to take so long. I joined and then took a 2 month break from MFP.
Anyway I've been on the site for about 2 years now working on getting some weight off. I am on my late 40's and have been riding horses pretty much my whole life. Went to an equestrian college and got an education in horse training and riding instruction. Built my own western saddle which sis in my living room now because it doesn't fit my current horse.
I once thought I was going to be a horse trainer but life took me in many directions and the horse show world just wasn't a good fit for me, so now I work in biomed research with monkeys. Horses are more of a hobby now.
I own one horse, an off the track standardbred mare named Baby. We have been together for about 12 years now and she is my equine soul mate. I just love this mare. We have a good time mentoring other riders and their horses and just enjoying the beautiful trails around the stable I board at. These days I don't get to ride much because on my days off I usually have to go to some other barn and give pedicures to other people's horses.
I have been trimming hooves (barefoot/natural) since 1995 when I started out just taking care of my own horses and without really planning to I fell into hoof trimming as sort of a side job. I sometimes trim 8-10 horses on a weekend which is quite the workout.
When I am not working or trimming feet I also practice a martial art called Aikido. I got into it because of a horse trainer named Mark Rashid. I was just looking for a deeper connection with horses and I sure found that but so much more. Aikido has really transformed a lot of aspects of my life and horsemanship.
In spite of all of the exercise I get in my life I still really need to lose quite a bit of weight. So here I am.
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@shadowfax_c11 Good luck with your fitness journey. You have a unique combination of physical activities.1
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We're not as active in this group as we used to be, but I want to welcome the new members I've approved and invite you to introduce yourselves and share your goals, commitments, ideas, whatever Personally, I am using this group as a space for me to be accountable to myself as I continue my fitness journey. Please feel free to start your own accountability thread so we can support each other! 1
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