My balancing ride

It was out last meeting for M&H, and it was our turn to experience "therapeutic riding". Divided in two teams of five, we worked together to guide and take care of the one of us who was riding bareback on one of our horses. I enjoyed being a 'sidewalker' (to make sure that our rider feels, and is safe on the horse), and I most definitely enjoyed the riding experience. First and foremost, I felt safe when I was riding, so much that I felt comfortable letting go my sidewalkers and even closing my eyes. While we were not trotting, riding bareback allowed me to fully feel the horse's body moving, and my own. I felt my leg moving within my hip joint (acetabulum, for those of us) as if I was walking!!! When we had time to do one more round, I wanted to ride backwards (with my back facing the front of the horse), and this was a relaxing and balance-testing experience. I feel fortunate to having experienced first-hand what horse therapy can do to the spirit and body. Thanks to all whom with I shared this 5 week experience with!!
MA

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