sidesaddlegirl
Well-Known Member
I was trying out my potential ned over some jumps (just 2'- 2'6") on Friday and came off when he popped one in and over jumped it. I landed hard and crunched my already wonky proplasped disc back as I hit the ground. Needless to say, I was in bed all weekend pumped up on pain killers and missed the Midlands meet-up!!!
Anyways, I came to the realization that I don't bounce as well as I did when I was 15 and although my body is only 33, due to arthritis, prolasped discs and other back complaints, that I have to give up jumping. My body just can't handle it anymore.
My husband doesn't want me to risk it anymore either so I think that I'm going to venture into the dressage world with my new ned as he has a wonderful trot and goes on the bit beautifully. There is a stable down the lane from me that specializes in dressage and they have dressage shows almost every week in the spring and summer. May try Ben in some walk/trot ones next year to see how we get on!
I know you can fall off on the flat (goodness knows I've done it) but the risk is less and not as high up! The dressage will help Ben's side saddle training as well and will build up his topline too (which is sadly lacking).
I'll miss jumping but looking forward to being a Dressage Diva
Anyways, I came to the realization that I don't bounce as well as I did when I was 15 and although my body is only 33, due to arthritis, prolasped discs and other back complaints, that I have to give up jumping. My body just can't handle it anymore.
My husband doesn't want me to risk it anymore either so I think that I'm going to venture into the dressage world with my new ned as he has a wonderful trot and goes on the bit beautifully. There is a stable down the lane from me that specializes in dressage and they have dressage shows almost every week in the spring and summer. May try Ben in some walk/trot ones next year to see how we get on!
I know you can fall off on the flat (goodness knows I've done it) but the risk is less and not as high up! The dressage will help Ben's side saddle training as well and will build up his topline too (which is sadly lacking).
I'll miss jumping but looking forward to being a Dressage Diva