I'm in Minnesota and I've been dying to ride or even groom a horse. I haven't been in the saddle since July 10th. Ugh. Friday was the first time I'd touched a horse since then and those were horses at the local fair. By the looks of things, I might be able to go on a one hour walking trail ride in September, then no more riding for at least a year after that.

At least you're usually regularly around horses!

"On the back of a horse I felt whole, complete, connected to that vital place in the very center of me... and the chaos within me found balance." --Elena Estes

Take my advice with a truckload of salt.
I do not own a horse and I do not ride very often.
There's a nice chance I may be wrong.