I rode with my second pregnancy until 10 days
before delivery. I remember well Laura Hayes doing a 50 endurance when she
was somewhere around 7 months pg. I also skied when I was pg. My doc
quit asking me what all I was doing. He just made sure the baby and I were
healthy. We were.
I kept horses as the kids were growing up. I
had ponies for them, they helped in the barn, and they also went on rides with
me. I wouldn't change those years for anything. Doing those things,
riding, taking care of horse, etc. taught my kids responsibility. They
also took care of mom on rides when I started out my green horses. My mom
always asked me when I was going to quit riding. I told her when I was her
age, I hoped I was STILL riding. At that time she was in her 80s and
finally quit asking me. So I figure if you want kids, go for it but stick
to your guns and don't let anyone else influence you. It would help though
if hubby is on your side. Mine was very supportive, he didn't ride much
and probably could have done without horses but he put up with them and my crazy
passion. Jeanie
