A Lovely Ride Spoiled

Horseback riding is something I haven’t done in 35 years.  I had a chance to go last Monday on a beautiful trail in the company of friends and a beagle.  Unfortunately, soon after I got this shot the horse took off and I came off.  An emergency room visit confirmed I have no broken bones, thankfully, but still couldn’t lift my left leg.  It’s been five days and I’m getting around OK with a walker.  The hospital gave me an NSAID pain reliever prescription (dude… seriously?)  Luckily we’ve got a stash of the good stuff from a 1999 surgery that’s still potent.  Since my fall, we’ve added 11 baby chicks to the farm that I haven’t seen yet.  As soon as I’m feeling up to a trip to the barn, I’ll post a photo.  Can’t wait to see them myself!

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8 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Meredith
    Oct 22, 2011 @ 10:23:11

    OH Connie!! I’m sooo sorry…;0) Your still not able to get around after 5 days? Should you…maybe?..go and see another Dr…maybe…..?. That just doesn’t sound right having to use a walker and no broken bones. Sending lots of healing thoughts your way. ;0)

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  2. Tracy
    Oct 22, 2011 @ 10:54:40

    Get better soon! You’re tough as nails!

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  3. TroubleT
    Oct 22, 2011 @ 11:39:01

    How scary! I’m so glad that nothing was broken. I hope you get back to your normal self soon.

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  4. Betsy Linn (@hgddm)
    Oct 22, 2011 @ 13:18:34

    Oh nooooo! 😦 Feel better!

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  5. jennifer
    Oct 22, 2011 @ 18:15:29

    Well good grief- what did you do to that poor horse to make him take off like that? 😉 I’ve landed on my ass a couple of times in the company of horses – no fun! Hope you’re feeling back to your old self SOON!! Those baby chicks need you!!!

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  6. Sandy Steinruck
    Oct 22, 2011 @ 20:57:09

    Bummer. I hate it when that happens. Hope you get to feeling better soon. You have to much work to do to be hurt.

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  7. Paige Cox
    Oct 22, 2011 @ 23:22:15

    Yikes! Hope you feel better soon.

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  8. Knickers
    Oct 27, 2011 @ 11:24:20

    Oh no! Hope you’re not too badly off 😦 My mum rides and is forever falling off her horse. I think I might have to craft some sort of pink padded riding suits for you gals!

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