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2015-12-15: Hi! You're probably here because you did a Google search for 'plus sized horseback riders' or you saw my content quoted elsewhere. There are a couple of things I'd like you to know.

I am still here! But I am living away from my horses and not riding often. I could tell you a lie and say that I am, but I have always endeavored to give you the truth here. As a result, I'm not feeling terribly motivated to write blog posts and I feel out of touch with the community.

I'd love for you to stay a while and look back through the archives. Visit the links listed below. We still have an active forum community and I post on the Facebook page from time to time.

I have tentative plans to try to get more involved in the horse world in 2016, and I will absolutely share whatever that adventure becomes with you, so keep checking back!

Sunday, March 13, 2016

The Reason Why I Can't Ride This Summer...

I had big plans for this summer, I really did. I even thought about paying for some clinics back in January so I wouldn't be able to back out on them! I bought my NBEA membership so I would have insurance and be able to qualify for local horse events. And then at the end of January...something happened.
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I know lots of women ride when they are pregnant. In fact, the running joke is my own mother stopped just long enough to give birth to me and I was practically born on horseback. But because both Bronwyn and I are out of shape and haven't ridden much in the last couple of years, I've made the decision not to ride during this pregnancy. I love her and I trust her but she jumps out from under me just too often. Soooo...anyone wanna come ride her for me this summer? LOL
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8 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 13, 2016 at 11:28 AM

    We knew it was coming, yea!
    Happy for you and can't blame you. You can still work with her and keep that bond.

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  2. Kelley PortnerMarch 13, 2016 at 11:47 AM

    Congratulations!! :) I'm sure you'll have your little one out in the barn for her first ride in no time at all.

    And think of it this way- now an excuse to shop for a suitable pony!

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  3. GiantsPrincessMarch 13, 2016 at 2:37 PM

    Congratulations!!

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  4. KateRoseMarch 13, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    Congratulations!!! Lots of fun things you can do on the ground instead. :)

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  5. Amy MMarch 13, 2016 at 11:04 PM

    I'm still in that same conundrum! My solution for this pregnancy was to go out on hikes with my mare! We got trail exposure and exercise and bonding!

    I've done a lot of groundwork! It can be a good thing to step back and work on basics and handling when you can't ride.

    But I'll be honest, I cheated here and there. I couldn't stay out of the saddle!

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  6. Sand.March 21, 2016 at 1:27 PM

    Congrats!! That's so exciting! I think I'm just a month ahead of you, and I gotta say, even if you WANTED to keep riding, it does get harder and harder. Nothing like coming back to it once you're ready :) Best part about ponies is they're always eager to just spend a summer eating :)

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  7. Mrs ShoesMarch 27, 2016 at 5:27 PM

    OMG!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!! What a wonderful year you have had, & it's about to be even better!

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  8. AoifeApril 4, 2016 at 1:33 PM

    I'm so late to the party but huge congrats girl! I am so delighted for you ☺☺☺☺

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