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I got lyme’s disease about 11 years ago. I was treated, but apparently not well enough. Over the years, I lost my energy to the degree of being on par with terminal cancer patients and I lost my balance and consequently my riding. I went from 5-6th level dressage to not being able to halt successfully. I have since found some relief from my lyme’s, probably enough to safely ride if I could do it under a knowledgeable, watchful eye. But I don’t have access to any one I would trust as that watchful eye. Riding was a great comfort and support for me, mentally, physically, emotionally and I miss it terribly. I still have my horse, but it’s been about 4 years since my last ride.

When I was young, all I wanted was to jump, and that transformed into eventing as I grew up a bit. Then, I was giving a retired show jumper who could go over and thing in front of him, but trotting a circle was impossible. Out of absolute force, I became a dressage queen. I spent a large chapter of my life, never going over a fence, but instead schooling dressage with a trainer 5 days a week, and competing all over at dressage shows. Now I’ve returned to my jumping ways, doing show jumping with one mare and eventing with another, but I still remember my dressage and it has made me a better jumper; and nearly unbeatable at eventing! Me and my mare average a dressage score of 23.5!

I am so happy I took the time to take some lessons this year and just do it. I am now doing cross country and love it! Don’t give up it is so much fun.

I love riding dressage, I am now 3 day eventing and love it:)