Beatrice5
Well-Known Member
I have had the misfortune of getting Glandular fever for the first time aged nearly 40. I have spent nearly 2 months off and had a week in hospital and am now on the road to recovery just a bit slower than I would like.
I am now back to looking after my horses solo and hacking out a few times a week. BUT when I sit in the saddle my thigh muscle trembles (as if you were holding up a weight for too long you know how the muscle starts to shake as it looses power) - hope that makes sense.
I did not realise how much we use our legs just to sit on and balance but then having been sat on horses all my life it is second nature I suppose.
So do I just get on with it and ignore it and stick to riding the sane one or do I need to rest as much as I loathe resting and the strength will return by itself? I had just started my youngster this spring and am desperate to get back on her but fear my jelly legs may not be up to the job if she decided to be a wally
I know everyone is different but I cant be the only horse owner to get Glandular fever at this age ? Advice and guidance appreciated.
I am now back to looking after my horses solo and hacking out a few times a week. BUT when I sit in the saddle my thigh muscle trembles (as if you were holding up a weight for too long you know how the muscle starts to shake as it looses power) - hope that makes sense.
I did not realise how much we use our legs just to sit on and balance but then having been sat on horses all my life it is second nature I suppose.
So do I just get on with it and ignore it and stick to riding the sane one or do I need to rest as much as I loathe resting and the strength will return by itself? I had just started my youngster this spring and am desperate to get back on her but fear my jelly legs may not be up to the job if she decided to be a wally
I know everyone is different but I cant be the only horse owner to get Glandular fever at this age ? Advice and guidance appreciated.