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ShortStuff asked in PetsHorses · 10 years ago

Would you read a blog about horses as a tool for healing?

My boss is going to have me start blogging my experience with horses on her website.

I have a bad physical condition called Klippel-Feil Syndrome, which basically means most of the bones in my back are malformed. I have ridden horses for pleasure and for physical therapy for the past 10 years or so, but this year is a little different. I have had a really bad year in terms of pain, and I have been out of the saddle for about 10 months. I have just started riding again at therapeutic riding stable. I am working with a horse who has some similar problems in terms of stiffness in her shoulders and neck (not nearly as bad as mine, and not bone related, just stiff). I am riding once a week, and training on the ground 3 or 4 times a week. The focus of the blog will be both of us improving health together, helping each other heal. It will also focus on the importance of ground work in a training program, and how people with bad backs can continue to ride horses safely. It will include pictures, videos, and of course written articles. I am not a particularly "pretty" person, and I am not a graceful rider, due to my condition, and I have been treated badly in the equine community because of that. This is another thing I want to touch on. While all of that sounds dreadfully boring and depressing, I do consider myself to have a pretty decent sense of humor, and pretty good writing skills.

Would you ever read a blog like this? If not, what would help get your interest?

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  • 10 years ago
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    i would definately read it.

    i volunteer at a theraputic riding stable, and i feel like horses are wonderful for physical therapy for people with all sorts of conditions... people can help horses heal as well...

    i notice that you said you have been treated poorly in the horse world and i am so sorry for that... i do NOT like igonorant people who think that just because them and thier horse are "champions" it means that they can treat people who are diffrent and those who ride for therapy or even just to ride like manure, it makes me want to throw those people IN manure!... it drives me nuts.

    who cares if you are not the most graceful on a horse, what matters is that you enjoy riding and it improves you!

    keep riding and writing!

    your blog will be a great piece of literature to help people explain theraputic riding and its benefits, and encourage theraputic riding and volunteering!

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    10 years ago

    I think it's a great idea. Yes, I would read it. I am older and have debilitating condition that now limits my riding. I love to go on youtube and watch others ride.

    Go ahead and do it-you might be surprised at how many people are interested!

    Good Luck!

  • 10 years ago

    Yes, I would be greatly interested to read about your journey! As a lover of animals and a crusader for my own children w/special circumstances, I would find it inspiring and informative I'm sure.

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