So it's the thing I do on a horse not a horse. Every week I get on a horse simulator, I'm talking like the real deal, moves just like a horse. You can do therapy, dressage, show jumping , even eventing. I guess you could say I do therapy. Since my neck fusion due to severe spinal cord compression I've lost a lot of confidence in things I can do. I still have some pain so I'm doing physiotherapy, Pilates, working at it at home but I really wanted to realise a teeny bit of my childhood dream and love of horses. So I found this wonderful lady near me who listened to my story and totally understands where I am coming from. She works with me on the horse doing exercises, kind but firm, just what I like. I found out my left leg is being stubborn about reconnecting the nerves to my spinal cord. It's been incredible. Today I trotted for almost a full 30 minutes. My leg and arm muscles are so much stronger than they were a few weeks ago, balance is better and just as importantly my mental health is fantastic. Hurrah to this wonderful solid creature!
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