I can ride a horse!

I haven't actually ridden a horse yet (and don't know if I ever will), but found out today that I am below the weight limit for riding a horse at this summer camp our family is looking at. You can't be more than 225 pounds and I just got below that! I might feel more comfortable when I am below 200 pounds, but at least I know I wouldn't be turned away from riding a horse or worse yet, hurt the horse! SueZ

Congratulations! I used to love riding horses but gave it up as it got to hard to get on... That is something to look forward to again!! Can you imagine the day that we won't have to worry about checking to see if we can do certian things because our weight might limit us???

There really are a lot of things on my list that I have been staying away from because of the weight. SueZ

Hi SueZ I just got back from a vacation in Sedona AZ. I actually rode a horse. I did not plan on it because I was rightat 302 lbs approx and I did not want to harm the animal either. But the owners of the trail ride were bound and determine to get me up on one. They told me the horse could easily take riders up to 365lbs. So I did it !!! They had to help me up onto it, but actually I had no harder time that most folks. The horse was very big and tall so unless you are really really fit most folks have to have a leg up to get up on them. It was fun and I am glad I did it. I am now under 300 lbs as of today, and I am glad about that too!! Have fun at your camp. Kiva

Kiva, I'm glad you had a good time in Arizona. Sounds great! Congrats on being under 300! SueZ

What a great feeling that must be SueZ!!! CONGRATS I can't wait until I'm able to get back on a horse!! That is one of my ultimate goals/dreams Deanna

I just hope we end up going to this camp so I can try horse back riding. I have never been on a horse before (was on a pony as a teenager, but that doesn't count!). Thanks for the contrats, Deanna. SueZ

Congratz Sue! I know I can't wait to go to my inlaws farm and ride again, it has been years since I have been on a horse! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/189/146 BMI- 44.1/32.4/25 Height- 5'4" Total Weight Loss: -68 lbs. Surgery Date- 1/19/05 Visit my OH profile or stop by My Weight Loss Journey Website at: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney

Where do your inlaws live? What kind of farm? I have never been on a horse before, hoping I will have the courage. SueZ

Well my FIL married into a horse and mule family! LOL! They live in Columbia, TN but my step-MIL's family farm is in Mt. Pleasant, TN! They pretty much raise horses and mules but they have their hands in other farming ventures too! Jamie