A "real" ride

This is the stirrup we have to be able to fit my large leg brace. After adjusting the length, the black and blue velcro strips were replaced with strong zip ties.



With Tanna being much more fit than I am at this point, it's a good idea to let him get some energy out before asking him to walk with the cripple.



I'm doing well enough to walk a bit without the crutch. It gets better every day.



He likes to buck first thing when I get on. Naughty horse. I won. He did not buck.



Despite many, many, many hours and miles of riding with a crupper, Tanna still needs reminding that it's there and it's ok.



Finally, he settled down and got to business.



When we were both comfortable, we headed out of the round pen for the first time.





Daniel came along with me on the lawn mower in case there was a problem while I was out and to take pictures.



Tanna was constantly asking to eat grass along the way. You'd think he was starving.



Along the way, passing a neighbor's farm.



I got brave enough to ask for a little canter. Cantering wasn't too bad on my leg. But the few steps of trotting when transitioning back to a walk were pretty painful, so I didn't ask for a canter again. But it sure was fun while it lasted!



It was a beautiful day for a ride.



I liked having these pictures. I don't often have pictures from riding along the road at home. :) I was in some pain at this point on the way back home, but it was bearable.