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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...
Lovely photos ladies!
I have not ridden for about two months now, my horse is enjoying being an expensive paddock ornament for a while.
I found with FEC chemo over summer I had to wear sunscreen, a hat, long sleeves and high neck shirts and gloves even to groom, as my skin was super sensitive to even mild sunlight.
The third week after each chemo dose I was okay to ride but only walk and trot as my muscles were not keeping going.
Taxol chemo has been worse, I have not been able to get on at all due to very weak legs and balance issues and in the third week after chemo my eyes water constantly so I cannot see properly! Not safe around horses.
It didn't help that I ended up in hospital after the first two doses, bed rest will add to the muscle fitness problems.
I am so weak at the moment I have to take a rest between each hoof clean.
But I am now two weeks past the last chemo, so it will only improve from here until Surgery for mastectomy and Lymphnode clearance in early August.
A friend did mention that grooming will be great for exercising the arm after surgery, I hope so.
However, there is nothing to improve the mood like inhaling the smell of horse while you comb out a mane, and resting on the fence on a warm winter day, watching your horse eating his feed. The quiet and peace is good for the soul.
I had hoped to start Working Equitation this year, after a horror two years with serious injuries to my horse, this year it was my turn to be stable bound.
Next year will be better.
I have not ridden for about two months now, my horse is enjoying being an expensive paddock ornament for a while.
I found with FEC chemo over summer I had to wear sunscreen, a hat, long sleeves and high neck shirts and gloves even to groom, as my skin was super sensitive to even mild sunlight.
The third week after each chemo dose I was okay to ride but only walk and trot as my muscles were not keeping going.
Taxol chemo has been worse, I have not been able to get on at all due to very weak legs and balance issues and in the third week after chemo my eyes water constantly so I cannot see properly! Not safe around horses.
It didn't help that I ended up in hospital after the first two doses, bed rest will add to the muscle fitness problems.
I am so weak at the moment I have to take a rest between each hoof clean.
But I am now two weeks past the last chemo, so it will only improve from here until Surgery for mastectomy and Lymphnode clearance in early August.
A friend did mention that grooming will be great for exercising the arm after surgery, I hope so.
However, there is nothing to improve the mood like inhaling the smell of horse while you comb out a mane, and resting on the fence on a warm winter day, watching your horse eating his feed. The quiet and peace is good for the soul.
I had hoped to start Working Equitation this year, after a horror two years with serious injuries to my horse, this year it was my turn to be stable bound.
Next year will be better.