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Horse Riders/enthusiasts going through BC
Hi thought I'd post this to help heal and motivate those interested in horses that would like to share how they are managing with their lovely steeds and their family. And would like to share thei...
HI all. My husband and I run an agistment centre, break in and train, plus have 7 horses of our own. We are always out with the ponies, fixing fences and training horses and riders. I got back on board 6 weeks after lumpectomy, pretty much as soon as I wan't so scared of the bounce factor LOL.
My arm was my biggest concern after level 3 lymph node clearance, but it coped fine, I just chose carefully the horses I worked with.
I was desperately trying to keep my hair during chemo and summer in Qld this year was ridiculous so needed my Akubra on constantly which was a bit worrying, but if I wanted to be outside with the horses it was a must. However, I succeded with the hair, so stoked with that.
The AC treatment affected my balance a little so it was only walk rides for a while, then the taxol made me super sensitive to the sunlight so had to go late afternoons.
Halfway through radiation now and have been riding consistenly since the end of my Chemo. It absolutely helped me get through by keeping my life as normal as I could. When you're with your horses and dogs you can forget everything else for a while and just be you again.
My arm was my biggest concern after level 3 lymph node clearance, but it coped fine, I just chose carefully the horses I worked with.
I was desperately trying to keep my hair during chemo and summer in Qld this year was ridiculous so needed my Akubra on constantly which was a bit worrying, but if I wanted to be outside with the horses it was a must. However, I succeded with the hair, so stoked with that.
The AC treatment affected my balance a little so it was only walk rides for a while, then the taxol made me super sensitive to the sunlight so had to go late afternoons.
Halfway through radiation now and have been riding consistenly since the end of my Chemo. It absolutely helped me get through by keeping my life as normal as I could. When you're with your horses and dogs you can forget everything else for a while and just be you again.