Lots of variables and work and owner permissions are going into it and if the trainer we are working with says she can’t be ridden at any point, that’s fine with me. Her comfort and happiness is the most important thing.
I’ve never been more motivated to get in shape before, though. I can’t push myself too hard because I have a lot of health issues and I definitely can’t push Sandy too hard either because she’s old. Gonna take things slow and careful and hope for the best end result.
That’s wonderful! It can be so hard to have the patience to do things the right way, but it sounds like you are motivated to listen to yourself and Sandy. It sucks getting old, but I am finding a lot of satisfaction from taking things more slowly, when I’m in the right mindset. I try to think of it as savoring the time I’ve got left no matter what.
Your comfort and happiness is as important as Sandy’s, and Sandy’s happiness is enriched when you are happy and healthy. Thanks for the update; always so happy to see Sandy in my feed.