I’m going on my first trail ride of 2026. My instructor’s fiancee won’t be around that day, so she’s taking me, her friend, and one of her younger students on a trail ride.

We intend to be out for 2 hours, but may make the ride longer if we collectively want to lol. I’ll be riding the horse named Ginger and I’m stoked. She’s so fun to ride and is so pretty.

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    13 hours ago

    I’m sorry to hear you’re having a rough time and I hope things improve for you!

    Thank you! I grew up with horses, so I’ve always been into it. I had a ten year break starting when I was 16 before getting back into the whole equestrian thing as an adult. Been back at it for almost two years now and I actually just got official ownership the mare I’ve been rehabbing for like a year and a half. Hoping she’ll be saddle ready in the spring lol

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      6 hours ago

      Thank you for the kind words!

      I’ve never had a horse, but I’ve been around some of my friend’s parents who have horses. One runs a boarding stable and it seems like quite the handful! Though, like most animals that investment is always worth it. How old is your mare?

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        You’re welcome! Running a boarding stable is a nightmare. I’ll stick to one horse lol. She’s expensive enough lol. She’s 26, and will be turning 27 in September. I’m hoping to get her to 30. She also may be able to be ridden again if the vet gives it the okay. I’ll find out that when spring vet checks happen lol.

        If you snoop on my profile, she’s like the main thing I post lol. I’m actually going to be putting up a new pic of her in a few minutes lol.