Re: Dubai

[jtaylor@pyramid.net]

arikara appaloosas wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> Have a decision to make,I cant seem to make up my mind whether to ride the
> Dubai Qualifier or not.I am so concerned about what a 100 miler will do to
> my back,on the other hand I have a wonderfull fit horse with low pulses
> just waiting for me in the sidelines,someone really kept in him in
> tremendous shape for me.Unfortunately its my shape and body I am concerned
> about,will I be flat on my back for another 6 to 12 months after competing
> or will I just be in absolute agony for about a week.I know I hurt after
> every trainning ride but we believe in not showing any signs of pain,stiff
> upper lip  and all that.Besides this is definately a ride I should not be
> missing out on,Lightfoot my Appaloosa gelding is ready for this event,I
> cant trot on him either that would kill me me but he is trainned at a
> lovely steady lope,slow canter,extended canter and to gallop.So perhaps I
> should just say to hell with everything and go for it.Mentally I could do
> this thing ,physically mm will have to wait and see.So I think I should
> muster up all my courage and strength and possibly do this ride,not to win
> but to say I have competed in this prestigious event and that I did the
> best I could,who knows what might happen.The last time I did this ride I
> did not speak to anyone for ages,finished in the top ten but it was sheer
> hell on me,but worth it all the next day,besides the fact that I even had
> to apologise to my other horse Shanni for saying I never want to see her in
> my life again *grin*.Not likely.The field is a big one as far as 100 milers
> are concerned for South Africa over 80 riders entered already,the cream of
> the South African riders are competing in this first time ever event to be
> able to compete Internationally.So should I do this or not or should I just
> do the timekeeping(prefer to ride,will definately sulk if I dont ride).
> Or I could just pump myself full of Brufen tables and massages myself full
> of Brufen anti inflammatory cream and go for it.
> Any suggestions anyone?
> Kathy( who is like Shanni should I should'nt I) and Lightfoot ,fit,fast and
> ready to go like hell for me"
Go for it you only live once! wish I was there. Julie