Life Lessons Sometimes Hurt

All that begins well doesn't always end well. Toward the end of our session at the Skoog Farm, all was going perfect until in the canter Justine's foot came out of the stirup. Unfortunately, rather than calmly stopping the horse, she became scared, screamed which scared and confused Winnie. Despite Winnie's attempts to keep her on, Justine finally fell off. After considerable encouragement, Justine got back on for a short walk. This was also important for Winnie since she was pretty distressed over the ordeal as well.

Later Sunday evening we learned that Justine has a broken humerus. The good news is it is not as bad a break as it could be, but it still hurts. It looks like no riding for Justine for three months, but we think it won't be hard to find some capable and willing volunteers.

Justine's arm really hurts, and Dad's butt hurts from kicking himself. Life is not always easy and education always has a cost.