It was all I had hoped for and more. Funny funny too. First attempt to swim with horse, I slid off the back like greased lightening. forgot how hard it is bare back with water resistance. I laughed till I choked on the water! Got right back up and did just fine. Today not sore like I thought I would be. Feels more like my entire body got just a bit of gentle work out. The freedom to play, to laugh, to just sit quiet and enjoy the animals, and the peace of the experience. I think it taught me, we must do, whatever things we can, while we are able enough to do them. I don't want to leave life, saying "could of" should of" or "why didn't I" . I wore foot brace, all was well, and I shouted my prayers outloud hands over my head. You were all with me. ginnie