(Turn up your volume. I picked this Bryan Master song, just for this post.)
All of you who've been following since before I fell off my horse, know that my painted pony and I have had a pretty good relationship. She used to greet me at the gate and when riding bareback she kept me safe. When we rode trails, if she ever got concerned about anything, a few calm words from me and she trusted that I'd take care of her.
But all that changed after I fell off her back.
She lost her trust in me, disrespected me, looked at me like I was an alien or just ignored me.
Finally, all that has changed.
I crutched my way up to Baby Doll's paddock yesterday. I sat in a chair and ate an orange, while she stared at me. I ignored her. I had cookies and a bucket of hay on my side.
She came around.
I had the girl eating out of my hand.
I was very pleased when my beautiful friend, Val~aka~Fiona of Fantasyk Voyage popped over to visit. See her? (No, my mare hasn't grown more legs) Baby Doll went over to see if she had carrots.
She hung out with her horses while we chatted over the fence. And I attempted to groom my shaggy yak...no, that is not snow on the ground.
Baby Doll asking, "Did I do that?"
Next on the agenda was some horse lovin'. It's been a long time coming.
Whooohoo! That felt so good to get my arms wrapped around my girl again.
I just love these next two photos. I didn't even know Val was taking them. I was totally in the moment just lovin' on my mare.
Whoooeeee! I love this horse.
The skies started getting dark and cloudy, threatening to snow. So, another first for me was tucking my critters in for the night. All by myself. The first time since my accident, 3 months ago. It felt SO good. Anyone who loves taking care of their critters knows what I mean. Just seeing my mare happily munching her hay made me so incredibly happy.
I realized what a turning point today was when I got ready to close her gate to leave. Baby Doll left her hay and tried to follow me. At the gate I put my hand up and said, 'whoa', 'back' and she showed her respect and returned to her dinner. (Yay!!) Dry and safe in the barn.
The End!
From the Tower of,
53 comments :
Awwww...I'm so happy for you and Baby Doll! There's nothing like the love of your horse! Sending smiles your way~~:-)
Awww! I'm glad you got to finally "connect" with Baby Doll again! The pictures are great. :)
Ahhh, Lisa that brought tears to my eyes! So good to see you and Baby Doll so close again. Isn't it grand to be all horse haired-up??? Spring is coming, my boy is shedding off the yak hair too! :-)
that made me tear up! That is so great! What a fabulous picture of you and the pony !
Keep up the good PT work and you'll be back in the saddle before you know it!
Awww, I love those pictures! I love seeing the love... those are so good, you should have those framed on your wall :)
Gosh, you look sooooo HAPPY! Glad to see you back on your feet again! Baby Doll is glad to have you back too.
Absolutey hysterical ending!!!!
Oh Lisa, such wonderful photos of you with your mare! How wonderful. I'm glad you got to spend time with her and that she responded the way you wanted her to. I bet it felt great!
Great photos. Glad to see you two together again.
Lisa you look so sweet in those photos. Just pure happiness flows from your face. I am so glad you are on the mend and are able to love on your animals. Bless you!
Great post! You brought tears to my eyes! I am happy you could get out and love on her!
I am so glad to see you and Baby Doll together like you should be! I love the last 2 pix of you and her. Also brought tears to my eyes!
Yeahhhh! Remember when Rapunzel never thought this would happen?
Lisa, so glad you're getting around better and you and your Baby Doll are back together again. It was a long time coming. Keep up the good work.
Hey, nice hair coat you have there too!
Fabulous photos and story! Baby Doll looks as though she'll never let the crutches and other funky aids come between you again. The others are right - you've come a long way in 3 months and it won't be long now before you're back on top of BD!!!
Nancy in Atlanta
Ahh the healing powers of a horse! WONDERFUL!
oh...tears.to.my.eyes
sweetest post ever
and i'm not even a horse girl!
Ahhhh- major sigh of relief! Things are sure to be better. I feel better! I know you feel better! The smile says it all!
Oh sweet girlfriend lisa!
I really liked your day with the mare...how, from the first photo, a B/W to the next..."finally all that has changed"... very nice visuals of the change into color!
Then Suddenly ...I am smiling and reading and looking on all the great reunion pics..and when I saw you hugging Baby Doll...I burst into sobs!! I am so happy for you. That photo should be framed..she was totally leaning into you!
Sooo happy for you, and glad that Val captured that moment for you...and for US!
I also want to take the time to thank your loving heart towards me...for helping me come out of a mire. All your sincere comments have been taken into my souls refreshing. I Thank GOD for you.
I also keep your name upoin my lips daily for a refreahing through your comeback times.
My friendship is yours,
Kac
Sorry for the flubs..need to proof next time!
Hurray! I am so happy that you and Baby Doll have made friends again Lisa :) What a great post!
OH HOORAY!!!! I am so excited and happy for you!! Those are great pictures!! Baby Doll loves you, I love it!!! Too cute!!
Is that a lama butt?
What a great ending, well at least the ending made me laugh. Glad all is well, Baby Doll is a beautiful horse.
Ahhhh, I knew this day would come and have been waiting for it. (sob) So happy for the both of you.
The two of you were made for each other and look so well together!
I'm looking forward to the final step in the healing process...RIDING!!!
Hang in there girl, soon it will all be a memory, just a little bump in the road of life.
Aw, what good news! I got teary. Great pictures, love the black and whites. And they really show how genuinely happy you were to spend time with your baby, I can see it on your face! She is so beautiful, her color is so bold. You two are cute together!
Yay!!!! Lisa nad Baby Doll got there groove on!!! Baby Doll has the sweetest face ever. Even her blue eye looks soft, and those often look a little on the wild side (in my opinion anyway!!).
I couldn't help but notice all of the hair on your jacket either!! Don't you just hate that??? My dryer's lint catcher thingy is always full of horse hair this time of year. :)
a good saturday to you ms. lisa.
these pics are so precious...am happy that baby doll is back to loving her mom again. it must have made your heart skip a beat :)
more snow??? oh my. we've rain, well drizzles for the next couple of days.
today is hubby's birthday. taking him out to dinner later today. we have been cleaning and purging junk around the house. i bagged and tagged three huge bags of cloths for the good will. and started on the guest room (wrapping room at christmas) which i have completely neglected and must get back to guest room ready.
just the perfect projects for a rainy and cold day.
take care and am so very happy you are progressing with your healing.
hugs ((()))
erin
My neighbor calls those 'mare hugs' and she can't live without them either! So glad you are on the mend and hoping we can meet up one day. Carmon
Congrats, I know that meant a lot to you! Beautiful pictures too!
You cant tell me that ponies dont feel something when they have a rider come off. I think that Baby Doll blames herself for not being able to protect you and she doesnt want it to happen again.
And, dang, girl! you look pretty good for being laid up!
And that last shot - is that goat butt? Are you mooning us? You crack me up - again!
Good for you. You said one important thing, "I ignored her." That was wise. Horses are more comfortable when we are calm and cool.
Well done and good pictures.
Dan
Thats is so great! I know exactly what you mean about finally being able to do it yourself!!! it feels good. I was in a wheel chair and had a special walker for threeeeee months after my auto wreck, I know how ya feel girl!!
CONGRATULATIONS its a great graduation day!!!!!
Hi there; I just found you through BooneDocksWilcox. I went back and read your December & January posts--what a journey you're on! Thanks for sharing; my mom went through double knee-replacement surgery 15 yrs ago, so I know that you've had so indescribable pain over the past 3 months.
But hey, you got to canoodle with Baby Doll! So glad she came around so quickly. I'm looking forward to seeing you two together again!
See even horses don't hold a grudge forever.. I'm so happy that she's over her fit. The pics of you two together in the moment are just beautiful. It's uphill from here!
So so glad to see the reunion - and that you're getting back to the things you love doing.
She is a beautiful horse and I am so glad you two connected. I hope it won't be long before you can hit the trails again.
Now THAT's a good Friday, the 13th story. There's just something about getting up close to a warm horse body and breathing in their scent that quiets the soul, isn't there. I'm glad to hear you guys had such a great day. I really love the photo of you and Baby Doll having a quiet moment. I think you should frame that one!
I have to say that I've been down with a case of the blues lately and reading your last few posts cheered me up somewhat :)
Oh Liza, I'm so happy for you! Those pictures taken by Val were just amazing. Such life quality!!!
Yeah!!!! I'm so glad that you were able to get out and connect with your girl! I knew she would come around...
Those pictures are great - you are lucky to have such a nice neighbour!
Hooray, great progress on all fronts!
Great pictures!!
So glad you finally got some horse loving time in.
Don't you just shedding? Seriously I thought i was the worst thing in the world till I was grounded this year. Now I think everything horse is amazing and beautiful!
What a wonderful and memorable day for you!!! Time fixes lots of things...hearts and knees. Great photos of your day too!
~~hugs~~
See! She misses you :) Even my mare wouldn't let me hug on her like that, she'd be tossing me into next week if I tried to put my arms around her head, lol. Great pictures Val :))
Standing up and clapping for you both with tears in my eyes!
HOW absolutely great!!!!
Hugs to the both of you from little ole' me all the way down in Texas!!!!
I'm so happy for you :) I can't believe it has been three months since your accident wow!
I love the black and white photo. I can see you and baby doll have reconnected again
xoxoxo
Nice post, Glad to hear that you and Baby Doll are gettin' it together again and on the mend. Not sure about your "ending" pic, LOL
wow how awesome... a healing process for you both
gp in montana
I'm glad to see you two finally got together. I'm sure she has been missing you. Nice pictures.
Lisa,
Have you tried getting off the crutches and using a cane, it might get you around faster instead of dealing with the crutches. I hated them and preferred the walker for a week then graduated to the cane. It's a lot easier.I'd try it if the doc says it's okay to use.
So glad things are looking up for you. I know it's been a long Winter. Loved the black and white photos too!
51 comments??!!! You're a rock star, my friend! :) I'm so happy for your improved health and spirits. Things are definitely looking up.
I loved the pictures of you two hugging. Beautiful.
Good girl Lisa...good girls.
Sometimes they are as traumatized that you fell as you were.
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