I am hoping it was a one off but teaches me not to take her for granted. Will be a bit more careful with her and try to read her better.It's a big plus losing that fear. I'm no longer scared of Hogan's shenanigans - until recently I really had to make myself go out after a session, whereas now it's "meh".
I go to the same chiro as the poodle and saw her last week with Kim......i go every month, Kim is going every weekLook after yourself though @diplomaticandtactful . You don't stint your animals - make sure you have seen your chiropractor, or your osteo or whoever you trust with your body!
I think Kim at the moment might be slightly better than me as while she is wobbly she isn't in pain. Just got up, it really really hurts. Was in the middle of decorating the utility room, but that will have to wait as walking is enough of a challengeOuch. Only just read this. Now i know why you said you were suffering on your other thread. I thought you'd hurt your back lifting Kim.
Poor you. Hope the pain relief helps.
I could do with mate's rates Kim is costing us a fortune at the moment.My chiro also does our horses and dogs. I'm lucky we get mates' rates!
Nah never used one except when riding in races.Dont you wear a body protector? I never ride without one.
It is like people who didnt fasten car seat belts till it became law. Nothing to be proud of not wearing the protection that is available. The fact that at some point in the past you rode at a higher level than I can imagine and have so much more experience, doesnt really explain why your physical condition at the moment is so much worse.Nah never used one except when riding in races.
I never found them that comfortable. I am not ashamed of wearing one, it's just something i have never done.It is like people who didnt fasten car seat belts till it became law. Nothing to be proud of not wearing the protection that is available. The fact that at some point in the past you rode at a higher level than I can imagine and have so much more experience, doesnt really explain why your physical condition at the moment is so much worse.
And the solution remains. Use a bp. and or an air jacket. I know other riding professionals who do. Younger than you. And it isnt anything to be ashamed of. They explain that if they get injured they dont work and dont get paid.
Nor have I @diplomaticandtactful . I know what Skib means, I am always staggered to see people in the USA chucking their children on green-broke mustangs without a hat! But I have just never done it. Maybe I will try one on if I get round to jumping Sid, as jumping accidents seem to be particularly horrid.something i have never done.
my boobs get squashed in them, don't feel comfy.I'm another who doesn't wear a bp. I find them restrictive and as such I feel more likely to fall. There is also evidence that shows while they will protect your back and ribs they can actually mean you do greater damage to internal organs in a fall because you land differently and forces are dispersed differently too.
At the end of the day I'm sure @diplomaticandtactful has enough experience to decide for herself whether or not to wear a bp, it's not as though she's saying others shouldn't or criticizing people that do.
A bp wont protect your bum. It has to end well clear of the saddle.My backside is still black and purple.
I remember only too well the midnight calls when my mum had fallen - I can't even say "take it easy" because in this situation you just can't. Feel for you, d&t, I really do.To add to a perfect week, we got an emergency call at 10pm last night that mum had fallen so i had to go down there, wait two hours for an ambulance having failed to get her up.
Today my ribs are utter hell, feeling sick with pain. I don't suppose trying to lift her, and lifting Kim is helping much.