Hi Jackie! I'm always so happy to be talking horses 😉 I had a beautiful Tennessee Walker mare when I was at the ranch, and I brought her to town when I moved back to Colorado 3 months after my transplant. I did manage to saddle her, but made sure I had family around after the first time to help me. (My Western saddle was heavy.) I also found that riding by myself wasn't a good idea, so a few years ago I sold Misty to a great family and she went to a home in the country with some other horse pals. She was happier and I was safer, plus the costs and mucking went away for me. I have a couple of good friends that show and ride dressage, so that's how I get my horse "fix" now (watching, not participating. )! I miss riding (you know what I mean) but if I get the chance and can use a stool to get on, I'm there!! I think once you love horses you love them for life. Happy Trails!!