Had a bit of a cry!

[_jetset_]

This morning my husband found me tearing on armchair with two piece of paper in my hand... the two letters that came through the post this morning saying congratulations you have qualified for the Area Finals in Prelim and Novice

I knew I couldn't go... but receiving those just brought everything to a head I think

 

[Little_Mare]

The letters are a lovely thing to keep though... You'll just have to do it again this year!

 

[Saf]

Thats really sad

try to turn it around at least you did qualify

Cyber hugs to you

 

[carthorse]

So sorry to read this ,I promise there will be other highs, and they will be all the sweeter .
Partoow told us this once and she was right
HUGS

 

[jeanettethree]

Or keep your chin up, you will get there again and go on to do even bigger and better things,
(((HUGS))) for you xx

 

[Laafet]

((((HUGS)))))) atleast you've got the piece of paper saying you've done it. Next time you doubt yourself you can look at it. Hope Grace is continuing to improve.

 

[dieseldog]

At least it wasn't a cheque from your insurance company for Grace. You do still have a horse, and there is still next year, and you proved you can do it once so no reason why you can't do it next year as well

 

[Heidi1]

Oh bless, that is sad, but look at this way you did qualify and I'm sure you will qualify again. Chin up and ((((((BIG HUGS)))))

 

[Jo C]

Aww but remember you did qualify and you will do it again!

 

[viola]

Oh

You just have to put them in a scrapbook of some sorts and work hard to qualify Hannah!

(and Grace for next ones!).

 

[_jetset_]

I know...

Andy just kept saying, "But you knew you couldn't go!" and then brought me a cup of tea and a cuddle

I just think receiving the letters made me realise how much I am missing riding her, but also how bloody grateful I am that she is still here with me! Even if her dressage career is cut short by the suspensory (she keeps cantering in the field when something scares her

) then she will still have a home for life and will just have to have babies.

 

[FREESTYLER]

That is very right!!! At least she is still with you, although you will probably still feel pants about not going, I am sure more opportunities to do so will come your way!! Cheer up chuck!

 

[_jetset_]

Thanks... I have been feeling so positive recently about getting her back out competing, but she just keeps being silly and having a spook in the field every so often. I am just petrified that she will be damaging the suspensory even more, but it is now 10 weeks since she started the treatment for it... and has been walked out now for 4-5 weeks

I just wish she could have the final scan sooner rather than later... at the moment the vet who has been treating her leg wants me to wait until a months time when she is a bit 'brighter' after surgery. I don't think he realises how bright she actually is. She is completely back to her old self!

 

[Worried1]

Crying is good for the soul! Best to let it all out than keep it all inside.

And other people are right Grace is still with you! January is a sh*t month eveything seems so much worse when it is cold, dark, wet and windy! Spring is just a round the corner next year you might have a letter saying you have qualified for the elementary and medium!

 

[khan]

so sorry, at least you still have her, and if she does have babies, how much fun will you have looking for her boyfriend!!

 

[not_with_it]

[ QUOTE ]
At least it wasn't a cheque from your insurance company for Grace. You do still have a horse, and there is still next year, and you proved you can do it once so no reason why you can't do it next year as well

[/ QUOTE ]

Have you been reading my post?

Thats what I got in the post this morning.

There will be other chances.

 

[_jetset_]

What did you receive in the post?

Sorry, being a bit blonde

 

[mrdarcy]

Crying is definitely good for the sanity. I'm glad you're feeling a bit more positive though. You've done amazing things bringing on Grace and turning her into the horse she is in such a short time. That makes you a talented horsewoman and whether its with Grace (which I'm sure it will be), or with Hannah or with Troy when he's old enough I'm sure you'll get many chances to ride at Area Finals, BD Regionals and Nationals in the future.

 

[_jetset_]

It just worries me that Grace is only 6 rising 7 and if her career is over then she has a very long time doing nothing ahead of her which would be a real shame. I am hoping and praying her suspensory is ok, the colic surgery is ok now (fingers crosed) and does not cause a horse to stop competing, but a suspensory injury can do!

 

[_jetset_]

Forgot to add... thank you so much for those comments. I have absolutely loved bringing on a young horse and cannot wait to do it all again with Troy. I can see how people fall into bringing on youngsters for others because it is so very rewarding

 

[not_with_it]

A cheque from my insurance company, but fortunately it was good news.

 

[mrdarcy]

It's a worry I know

. My grey Haj has tweaked his near fore (no idea how) - swelling, no heat and not lame at walk but I can't help but think of all the bad things it could be. Will be having it scanned on Tuesday but it could potentially end his endurance career. I've been having nightmares about it all week so I can definitely sympathise with you.

I suppose the advantage of Grace being so young is that she has a much better chance of a full recovery that an older horse. And I think the fact she was never markedly lame and that you obviously caught it early stands her in good stead. All you can do is try to think positively (hard I know!) and concentrate on what you do have. Horses eh? There must be less stressful hobbies to have

 

[_jetset_]

Before the surgery the vet was very positive that it would be 100% healed and never an issue again, but since then I have been having to take her into the field to graze and she has had a few silly moments when I am sure she is not doing it any good whatsoever

It is 10 weeks since she was diagnose, and the first 5 weeks she was on complete box rest and then walked out ever since.

I hope your boy is ok and it is something and nothing! Where is he going for the scan?

 

[mrdarcy]

Our vet has a mobile scanner so he's coming out to us. I've spoken to him on the phone and he tried to convince me it didn't sound very serious but of course my imagination is in overdrive

I'd be worried too but we always tend to think the worst. I'm sure Grace won't have done herself any further damage in her few silly moments. There's been quite a bit of discussion on the Endurance GB forum about treatment for various tendon/ligament injuries and a lot of very experienced people never box rest at all. They make small turnout areas and rely a lot on Mother Nature's healing powers (movement being very important to healing) plus various herbal supplements. The most popular one that seems to be very effective is Green Lipped Mussel supplement. Lots of people have reported great improvements with even severe injuries - enough to surprise their vets

 

[Daisychain]

Dont worry, i was told by a very good vet that suspensory injuries are very often growing pains in young horses, i am very sure she will do what you want her to in the future, think positive vibes!