Taking a Step Back to Move Forward

After I had my son at the end of January, I was so excited to be getting back in the saddle. Life had some other plans and we have to take a step back once again. After almost a year of confusion about why my horse, Max, was struggling with his balance and toe dragging and leaning into corners, we finally have some answers. He likely has been dealing with EPM for quite some time, but thankfully, with some medication and lots of love and time, he will most likely be back even better than before. It’s hard to get back on the ground after such a long break and I’m upset I didn’t know he was sick any earlier, but I’m so glad we’re finally in a place to really make progress and help Max be and feel his very best. It’s a good reminder that you don’t know what you don’t know and you can’t beat yourself up over something you don’t know. We can only keep trying to learn and do better for our partners. And sometimes taking a step back means that you’re able to fly later. 🦄

Horse Rider

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BerengereA

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Hope everything will go better in a very near future. My horse broke one of his frontleg tendon at 20y old 3 years ago , 2 weeks later my husband lost his job, I stopped my carreer as my son was diagnosed with autism but after months and months, years, of perseverance and never give up , lots of love and care , my horse fully recovered , my husband found a new job , my son who is 15 y now is a so great person! Do not give up the best will come ! (edited)

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20/03/24-21:18

PaminaL

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I can fully relate to this💔

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20/03/24-08:42

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