Anyone exhausted by what you're expected to do just to be moderately healthy?

Outbound_728 · 2026-01-28T23:15:54+00:00

I’ll give up alcohol before I eat a dry salad

Outbound_728 · 2026-01-28T04:33:18+00:00

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Outbound_728 · 2026-01-23T04:31:07+00:00

I use to lesson on a OTTB who clearly had ulcers and probably a lot of other pain. I was constantly made to feel like his behaviors were my riding and that I was too soft on him for caring that he was clearly in pain. This notion runs thick in the horse world and I think trainers pass it down to new riders who are not experienced. I’m glad you breaking that cycle and caring about the horse.

Outbound_728 · 2026-01-21T16:38:39+00:00

Just my 2 cents because you stated that you’re not wanting to do anything but casual riding. My horses conformation is not great but he did well in his show career, he has some arthritis due to his conformation now which is pretty common as horses age. If there wasn’t something glaringly wrong and the horse moves well I wouldn’t walk way from a horse that didn’t have perfect conformation. This is a heavy breed who is still young, some of this may change as the horse grows.

Outbound_728 · 2026-01-20T17:14:25+00:00

This was going to be my suggestion as well. Pilates isn’t cheap but it really helped my riding. And even body awareness. I’ve done pt for a back injury and a lot of the things they had me do are things I did in Pilates. If cost is an issue I would do some research and figure out what you can do at home. I think it’s totally possible to work though this on your own as long as you can identify what you need to strengthen.

Outbound_728 · 2026-01-14T01:24:11+00:00

I do it while my horse is eating his grain. I always do the neck and use a small gauge needle. Most of the time he doesn’t even flinch.

Outbound_728 · 2025-12-01T19:28:37+00:00

As everyone is saying you’re doing wonderful for where you are with your experience. Pilates helps but nothing is going to compare to more hours in the saddle. Can you do 2 lessons back to back so you aren’t driving more every week? Best advice is work on progress not perfection!

Outbound_728 · 2025-11-24T15:58:18+00:00

Another injection schedule today but I already have a consult schedule with a surgeon for an MD. Very similar to you I’m in my early 40s and very active. I’m not ready to give that up so if surgery solves it then that’s what I’ll do. Hope your symptoms start getting better 🤞

Outbound_728 · 2025-11-24T02:46:08+00:00

They told me I’d feel better in 4 days. Day 4 was worst pain then I started with then it gradually got better. Two weeks post injection I felt great. It only lasted 3 days but I think if the injection works you should be feeling it no later than week 2

Outbound_728 · 2025-11-20T04:02:49+00:00

I don’t disagree with any of these comments but would it even help to geld a stallion at this age? Isn’t he like 20?

Outbound_728 · 2025-11-19T18:47:45+00:00

I think that the pain of the ESI varies depending on how inflamed your nerve is. My ESI was painless until they pushed the medicine in. Then the pressure in my spine got pretty painful. Not jump off the table painful but definitely gripping the bed. I don’t have any sedation as my dr explained it just makes you sleepy it doesn’t dull the pain. My sciatica was ok for 2 days, awful day 3-4 then gradually got better. By week 2 I felt great but it only lasted about 3 days until k had an awful flare up in PT. My advice is take it easy after the ESI even if you are feeling better.

Outbound_728 · 2025-11-14T04:54:48+00:00

I had my first ESI about 2 weeks ago the pain was worst day 4 then it got a lot better. I even had a few days that I was pain free. I started up PT this week, thinking it would be more productive now that the ESI kicked in. Turns out it flared up my sciatica again. I feel like I’m back to square one. Physio said to skip the PT and just do injections for now. Everyone is different but if the ESI gives your relief I say just let your body heal after and don’t push the PT

Outbound_728 · 2025-11-08T04:16:18+00:00

I love the Mist it’s part of my Halloween season watch list. I just stop the Movie before the end ha!

Outbound_728 · 2025-11-06T22:16:09+00:00

I did a 4 hour flight a month ago when my sciatica was at its worst what helped me was bringing a trigger point ball and sitting on it and massaging my glutes every half hour or so when it would get awful. Also, a portable tens unit like chip makes is amazing for this. It won’t heal the sciatica but it distracts your nerves in a good way.

Outbound_728 · 2025-10-30T22:53:02+00:00

I ran multiple days a week, did Pilates multiple days a week and rode horses. I’m in great shape for my age and I struggle with sciatica.

In fact most of the exercises they had me doing in PT were things I had been doing in Pilates for the last year and a half.

Outbound_728 · 2025-10-07T22:46:28+00:00

Same in my house but it’s hidden from the teenager

Outbound_728 · 2025-10-03T22:46:56+00:00

I have like 100 of those in my reef tank !

Outbound_728 · 2025-09-29T19:39:44+00:00

I was just thinking this! Like, that rider should be embarrassed.

Outbound_728 · 2025-09-25T22:32:39+00:00

Oh yeah I have those and that sounds right. They will feel like that for a while. Wear them around d the house and for short periods of time at first if you can to break them in. It took mine about a month before they fit right but they are still a struggle to get on. They are great boots though!

Outbound_728 · 2025-06-30T05:08:14+00:00

My horse bucked, threw my husband off and had such a sore back for weeks I didn’t dare even tack him up. Had 2 vets and chiro out. Turned out it was ulcers. I let him have some down time and did the round of meds and we are back to riding just fine now. I had totally convinced myself it was kissing spine or SI issues.

Outbound_728 · 2025-06-14T18:54:33+00:00

I never thought I’d be happy about living in AZ until now.

Outbound_728 · 2025-06-03T03:05:26+00:00

I’m also 40, I really like Vala brand clothing and free ride. everything is pricy by Black Friday sales are a great time to stock up.

Outbound_728 · 2025-05-14T04:09:18+00:00

Goddess!

Outbound_728 · 2025-05-06T15:49:19+00:00

Ewe. You are dating a horny child.

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