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...
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This is so great to see you all. I've got a long road ahead but my treatment plan seems similar.
In between chemos I've organised a working equitation clinic with it being booked up within a week of advertising. Hopefully I'll be strong enough to participate myself. I feed my 3 horses most mornings and night and my husband has been doing it for me when I'm feeling nauseous. The exercise helps. Luckily it's winter as I'm not having to worry about rugs off/on everyday atm. And I can wear beanies, caps and my itchy shit wig! My eyes were also watery after 2nd chemo when I was out trail riding with friends. Could hardly see! When I came home I put some Albalon A allergy eye drops I had that has antihistamine. To my astonishment no more watery eyes! So I'm thinking like the dexamethasone for before and after chemo for a few days (of which I can't stand) is treating the allergic side effects :(
And I found chewing extra chewing gum really helps when I'm a bit squeamish.
When having energy I try and ride or at least do some ground work. I to love just grooming them and watching them eat. They're all looking fat and hairy but happy to see me. I think my buckskin horse knows I'm not well and watches me all the time when I'm outside. He is now 11 and I've had him since a foal. So he and I have a special bond. Anne x
In between chemos I've organised a working equitation clinic with it being booked up within a week of advertising. Hopefully I'll be strong enough to participate myself. I feed my 3 horses most mornings and night and my husband has been doing it for me when I'm feeling nauseous. The exercise helps. Luckily it's winter as I'm not having to worry about rugs off/on everyday atm. And I can wear beanies, caps and my itchy shit wig! My eyes were also watery after 2nd chemo when I was out trail riding with friends. Could hardly see! When I came home I put some Albalon A allergy eye drops I had that has antihistamine. To my astonishment no more watery eyes! So I'm thinking like the dexamethasone for before and after chemo for a few days (of which I can't stand) is treating the allergic side effects :(
And I found chewing extra chewing gum really helps when I'm a bit squeamish.
When having energy I try and ride or at least do some ground work. I to love just grooming them and watching them eat. They're all looking fat and hairy but happy to see me. I think my buckskin horse knows I'm not well and watches me all the time when I'm outside. He is now 11 and I've had him since a foal. So he and I have a special bond. Anne x