Just grousing...

[Downthestretch55]

Hope you mend up...sounds like you and the horse are very lucky.

[GenuineRisk]

I thought my thumb was okay today, but it's still swelling; I think I'll call the doctor. Last time I thought it was a "just a sprain," I had broken a knuckle (staying on a horse that really, really wanted to buck me off) so I know I'm not a good judge of my own injuries. I might just need something to keep it immobile.

Aspirin. I knew I forgot something...

This was my first ride on Arnold, BuffyM. He's a big black horse with some draft in him. Slow to start and stiff, but willing, and very sweet. Short upright neck, so even though I'm tiny and he's enormous, I look okay on him. Likes to charge out of the ring onto the street, though, so I had to keep him distracted every time we went by the door. He's a gem in the stable-- I gave him a quick curry in the stall (after hosing him and cleaning his feet) and when I turned around to get the soft brush he tried to follow me right out of the stall. Awww.....

Thanks for asking, everyone!