I am the typical horsewoman... I push myself to the limits, even when I'm feeling crappy or under 100%. I always try to push through the pain. haha Well, sometimes, that's not always the thing to do....
After my return from The Fork with Bug, I came down with the flu from the darkside. Coughing, sore throat, congestion, body aches, fevers.... I felt like death. I kept thinking that I would feel better the next day, but I kept feeling worse. Unfortunately, Jeremiah was busy with his two jobs all week, so that meant that I had to do all of the daily work around the farm. There was no rest for the weary. I was supposed to be taking Renn to The Fork II that approaching weekend, so I kept riding the boys every day as well. You wouldn't catch this eventer wimping out!
By Thursday night, I had myself so sick, I had a high fever, night sweats, and was generally looking like death. I had also had a call from the doctor that my white count was low, probably due to my sickness. Jeremiah put his foot down....Friday was a rest day, whether I liked it or not. Bless his heart, he got up at 5 on Friday and fed everyone before he had to leave for the day. I was determined to rest all day, so that I could take Renn to the show on Saturday.
One thing resting does....it gives you time to think. I was thinking about all of the hard work that I've been doing with my boys. Renn has been getting quieter and going so wonderfully, and Bug, well, we have big plans for him. The more I thought, the more I realized that going to the show and making myself worse was probably not the option I should choose. I would never feel well enough to give Renn a good ride. I would hate to give him a bad experience after all of the work I've been doing. I would also hate to make myself so sick that I mess up my health for the season.
I made the big girl decision, and I stayed home. I'm very happy that I did, because I wasn't feeling very well by Saturday.
However, I do need to congratulate Catherine and Thunder for going to The Fork and coming home with a 3rd place ribbon from their Beginner Novice division! That makes two 3rds at BN, so they are not qualified for the 2010 American Eventing Championships! I know Catherine is very excited. It's been a very long road with that pony of hers, but she's stuck with him!
I'm finally feeling pretty close to 100%, and I've ridden the past 2 days. Bug will be going to the Yadkin Valley Hounds Hunter Pace this Saturday for some fitness work, which I'm sure he will enjoy!
Hope all is well with everyone! Kick on!
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