Originally Posted by shelburn

I don't trail ride any more because my sweet Tenn. Walker is now 32, just lost his stable mate last Fall to Lyme decease and he stumbles a lot. I don't need any broken bones at 76 and the vet strongly suggested that I shouldn't ride. We have had our day. Used to trailer to Vermont for three-day trail rides and the last one two years ago made me realize he was having a hard time. Thought about getting another equine, but don't want to leave a lot of loose ends for my family to tie up some day. Bad enough I will leave lots of sewing machines, materials, antique riding clothes, etc. And neither of my sons ride, nor do they have any children (2 grandsons) who are interested.