Just Sharing News

[Iluvhorses]

Yesterday, I went horseback riding for the first time in like two months. I rode a beautiful girl named April and for 45 minutes I never once thought about my past abuse and being homeless didn't seem so important.

[MattBuckland]

Hi There

That is brilliant news, hopefully many more hacks to come.

Hold on to that great feeling, but not too tight as there will be another one.

Thanks for the update, Matt

[Iluvhorses in reply to MattBuckland]

Youre welcome and thank you

[Hidden]

Hi Iluvhorses, so lovely to read your post! I also adore horses, and indeed started riding at the age of 8 yrs, now an oldie lol at 63! But despite so many struggles partic with depression I am still here! And only started going back to my riding in about April/May this year after about 9 yrs away from it.

It really does blow away the cobwebs, and of course you see so much from the back of a horse, nature etc! I have to psyche myself to go, due to go this coming Sunday. So cross your fingers for me. Once I am up and on my steed lol an ex show jumper 18 yrs called 'Spin' I am ok. I just go for a hack if you know what I mean, in Worcestershire, UK. Then I know I will feel invigorated when I get home.

So I am so glad that YOU went and you have helped me be determined to go this weeekend! Love xxxx

So good to compare notes on our beautiful 4 legged pals! Aren't they gentle as well. ❤️😍

[Iluvhorses in reply to Hidden]

Im glad i was able to help you :). I had a great lesson besides showing up late lol. I felt great afterwards and cant wait to go back on Tuesday. Just the name "April" reminds me of springtime. Shes around 19 years old and a former hunter jumper. Anyway enjoy your ride this Sunday!

[Hidden]

Hi back to you, thanks for responding! x do you live in the U.K.? 😀🏇🏇

[Iluvhorses in reply to Hidden]

No i live in the US, but have been to the U.K.. its lovely there :). Im from Maryland.

[Hidden]

Oh great! Which part of 🇬🇧 did u visit. I went to Massachusetts, Maine, New York and Washington, in 1969! Yikes makes me feel old! Found people really friendly and this was part of a school exchange thing. NY was just 😳 couldn't get over it! Lol

Would love to go back someday. Maybe a ranch lol 🏇🏇 xx

Nice to liaise like this. Depression is everywhere!

[Iluvhorses in reply to Hidden]

I went to London and North Devon. It was great! I was actually in London during the 2006 World Cup soccer tournament.

[Hidden]

That's great news. Keep going if it helps you. I used to love horse riding but not done it since a kid x

[Iluvhorses in reply to Hidden]

You should try it again

[sweetiepye]

Hi luv, You sound great. I was reading one of your old post which was pinned. Big difference. Enjoy April. Pam

[Iluvhorses in reply to sweetiepye]

Thank you and thank you for being so supportive