Woo Hoo! Reached a personal goal!
Most of you don't know this, but I have been horse-crazy all my life. Through most of my adult life, we lived on a horse farm and had as many as 14 horses. My kids have never lived without their own horses. When I got divorced, we moved into town, but the kids still had their horses.
For most of that time, too, I was morbidly obese. When I was thinner, I rode a lot, but as I got heavier, I was awkward and self-conscious on a horse, and finally quit riding altogether. My role was the "barn mom," driving the horse trailer and having the horse-care knowledge, but living vicariously through my kid's riding experiences.
When I began this journey, I set a goal for myself--when I reached 225 lbs, I would get on a horse again. The number is purely arbitrary. A full-grown horse can carry more weight than that, but that's the weight I decided I would be comfortable riding again.
Well, I DID IT!! I reached that goal this morning!! My daughter is taking me out to the barn on Sunday morning to ride her horse!! Coincidentally, Sunday is my birthday, so it will be a landmark day. I'm so excited, just had to share!
For most of that time, too, I was morbidly obese. When I was thinner, I rode a lot, but as I got heavier, I was awkward and self-conscious on a horse, and finally quit riding altogether. My role was the "barn mom," driving the horse trailer and having the horse-care knowledge, but living vicariously through my kid's riding experiences.
When I began this journey, I set a goal for myself--when I reached 225 lbs, I would get on a horse again. The number is purely arbitrary. A full-grown horse can carry more weight than that, but that's the weight I decided I would be comfortable riding again.
Well, I DID IT!! I reached that goal this morning!! My daughter is taking me out to the barn on Sunday morning to ride her horse!! Coincidentally, Sunday is my birthday, so it will be a landmark day. I'm so excited, just had to share!
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on 10/8/10 1:57 am - Clear Lake, MN
on 10/8/10 1:57 am - Clear Lake, MN
Whoohooo, enjoy the ride.......That is just awesome....Love to hear about personal goals.....Have a wonderful time.....And have a fun filled Birthday too....
Kelly
Keep up the great work
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