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Motivation

Have you ever felt that things have been so mad and so enveloping that you just need to be a little reckless and go and have some fun?Things have been pretty tough for me this year and over the last few months I have had one thing and another effect me and tire me out.Things are pretty hard for most people any way so, to go and have every day life that the normal fit human would cope with can be pretty difficult for someone with a chronic illness or disability to cope with.I have had a kidney…See More
A blog post by Cat was featured Aug 12, 2009
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Jackie Cochran commented on Cat's blog post 'Motivation'
A wonderful ride. I am so proud of you getting out there, I do not feel secure right now except in the ring. But the more I ride the better I get, and someday--yes! So hard to judge between what is too much and the desire to enjoy our lives.
Aug 12, 2009
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Motivation

Have you ever felt that things have been so mad and so enveloping that you just need to be a little reckless and go and have some fun?Things have been pretty tough for me this year and over the last few months I have had one thing and another effect me and tire me out.Things are pretty hard for most people any way so, to go and have every day life that the normal fit human would cope with can be pretty difficult for someone with a chronic illness or disability to cope with.I have had a kidney…See More
Blog post by Cat Aug 12, 2009
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Cat commented on Jackie Cochran's group 'Handicapped and disabled riders'
I've been reading through the posts and I would like to say that when I had Adam, We had an amazing bond which developed very quickly. I had him for just under a year before I had to send him back to his owner because of my back injury. Adam…
Jul 12, 2009
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Cat commented on Kathleen Richardson's video
They are so sweet and having so much fun!
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Gawain and Shining Bright Goofing Around June 25

Jul 3, 2009
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Cat commented on Jackie Cochran's group 'Handicapped and disabled riders'
Hi all, I've been a little behind on my visits here, things have been a bit up and down. Riding has been pretty good for me. I find that being with the horses is so theraputic and makes me feel better in myself and has made a huge difference to…
Jul 3, 2009
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Handicapped and disabled riders

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For all handicapped and disabled ridersand riders with chronic diseases.See More
Cat joined Jackie Cochran's group Jul 3, 2009
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Leannee :D commented on Cat's photo
your horse is soo pretty :D
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waiting for the judges bell.

Jul 1, 2009
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Cat commented on Cat's blog post 'Nice and Easy.'
Hi Jackie and Brittany, Thanks for reading my blogs :) It good to know that there are others in our situation, we can all draw strength from each other since we know how much effort it takes for us to ride. Take care and have a great time…
Jun 8, 2009
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Jackie Cochran commented on Cat's blog post 'Nice and Easy.'
I really admire you. I have so much less pain than you, and still somedays I have to force myself to ride, and there you are, focusing intently on what you want to do. Good work.
Jun 8, 2009
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Brittany commented on Cat's blog post 'Nice and Easy.'
Hi Cat, I read your blogs, it is great to know I am not alone!! I know it is much harder than it sounds but keep up the good work. It is possible to ride often and well when you get back into it! I have had fm since age 10 or 11 and I am almost 18,…
Jun 6, 2009
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Nice and Easy.

I'm back to riding again! That really makes me happy.My ride this week was pretty relaxed compared to the previous weeks of preparation.The others in my group that qualified are now working hard to prepare for the Nationals in a few weeks. so my ride at the moment is not so focused.But I will get myself back in to that focus again, as I want to become the best rider that I can possibly be despite my FM - I don't want it to get the better of me.Riding is my buzz and so I seem to "forget" all the…See More
A blog post by Cat was featured Jun 6, 2009
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Nice and Easy.

I'm back to riding again! That really makes me happy.My ride this week was pretty relaxed compared to the previous weeks of preparation.The others in my group that qualified are now working hard to prepare for the Nationals in a few weeks. so my ride at the moment is not so focused.But I will get myself back in to that focus again, as I want to become the best rider that I can possibly be despite my FM - I don't want it to get the better of me.Riding is my buzz and so I seem to "forget" all the…See More
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Kine R commented on Cat's photo
Nice picture! You look great! :)
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After the test!

May 29, 2009
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A Bit About Me and my Horse(s)
I love horses and cats and until very recently had two cats. I started to get back in to riding last Oct (08) after 8 years of being out of the saddle due to a back injury. I ride once a week now with the RDA who are amazing!
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England
Do you have any pets?
I have one black Cat.
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Dressage, General RidingAdvice, Horse Care, Shows and Competitions, Stable Management

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Motivation

Posted on August 12, 2009 at 9:19am 1 Comment

Have you ever felt that things have been so mad and so enveloping that you just need to be a little reckless and go and have some fun?



Things have been pretty tough for me this year and over the last few months I have had one thing and another effect me and tire me out.

Things are pretty hard for most people any way so, to go and have every day life that the normal fit human would cope with can be pretty difficult for someone with a chronic illness or disability to cope… Continue
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Nice and Easy.

Posted on June 5, 2009 at 1:22pm 3 Comments

I'm back to riding again! That really makes me happy.



My ride this week was pretty relaxed compared to the previous weeks of preparation.

The others in my group that qualified are now working hard to prepare for the Nationals in a few weeks. so my ride at the moment is not so focused.

But I will get myself back in to that focus again, as I want to become the best rider that I can possibly be despite my FM - I don't want it to get the better of me.



Riding is my… Continue
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Half term holidday

Posted on May 26, 2009 at 9:02am 2 Comments

Just a short blog since it's half term this week, so no riding for me. I miss it already and the week is not quite halfway through yet!



I thoroughly enjoyed my week last week.



How am I feeling in myself?



well, the pain was really bad Fri through Sunday and is up and down at the moment, but I am very tired and fatigued. I am taking it easy this week so I can enjoy my lesson next week!

I have been pottering about the house, since I am car-less this week, My… Continue
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The Big Day

Posted on May 22, 2009 at 7:00pm 7 Comments

I was so nervous! I felt really ill for two days!



Thursday was my first ever Dressage competition. It's the mid west RDA regional competition, So it's an important day for all those who entered qualifying classes. I entered a non qualifying class.

I felt incredibly smart in my jacket and pretty impressed with the hard work our groups helpers and instructors had done getting the horses ready and warmed up for us.

We were lucky with the weather as it was beautiful and the sun… Continue
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Lesson Time!

Posted on May 16, 2009 at 4:19pm 0 Comments

It's been a funny week, I had a small FM flare up and that is just about starting to settle down. I feel like I have been trampled by a herd of horses at the moment, which is really annoying and very painful!



My lesson went well, though I wasn't as focused as I have been the previous weeks. I think because I was in a flare, it was messing with my concentration.



Pink was so good, bless him, he had a good warm up by my instructor in the previous lesson, so I didn't have to… Continue

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At 11:40am on May 23, 2009, Ann CragoAnn Crago said…
....Sorry for your loss...it's hard to lose a pet....thanks for the reply...you are a busy gal !!!! Have a great summer with riding and (showing ) Cheers...
At 5:01am on May 22, 2009, Kine RKine R said…
Congrats with your rosette and first prize! That's just awesome!
I am so happy for you (L)
I'll be working this evening, but I'll be here about 8pm your time :)
Call you then!!
At 4:08pm on May 19, 2009, Kine RKine R said…
Hey Cat!
I hope you'll be able to come back to Norway soon! I would love to show you all the things over here in the summer half of the year as well. Specially all the good places to ride...

:)
At 11:09am on May 7, 2009, Ann CragoAnn Crago said…
Yes Canada is a lovely place...and sooo huge..My husband and I are hoping to be able to travel a little bit more and see more of it. We live in a fairly small town (growing larger,unfortunately) with countryside just 10 minutesa away...agriculture..cattle farms LOTS of horse farms and boarding stables around our area. There are a few places left to ride out...but as city people invade our area fields and woods that used to open to riders are now ...PRIVATE PROPERTY ...and such....plus
ATV's ,snowmobiles and motorized "kid's toys"...amazing how the horses get used to them...but it is still more dangerous than it used to be.
Oh. well...we can always move farther up north or out west and find tiny towns with open space. If you are into eventing we have many lovely properties to compete or just spend the day with your dog and your favorite company and enjoy the company of horses and horse people....they are after all the very best....Well how about yourself...are you lucky enough to have your own place or do you have to board like we do.....what kind of sport do you do ?.......Stuff like that....
Well must go...thanks for the contact and "friends request" I so enjoy hearing all about what others are doing.....Take care and looking forward to chatting again.....Ann....
At 9:30am on May 1, 2009, Ann CragoAnn Crago said…
...Hi Cat...yes we can get Marmite in Canada....our country is still very strongly tied to "over ome" I have been in Canada since I was 3 years old and I am now 54!!!! (ouch)....and have enjoyed Marmite my whole life!!! Nice to hear from across the pond!!!....Take care...and Cheers...
Ann.....
At 11:53am on April 30, 2009, Ann CragoAnn Crago said…
...Hi Cat...I just had to say...when I read your comment for the picture contest.....I just knew you were British....in Canada no one but X Brits know what Marmite is....I love it and have had it on toast etc. since I was a little girl...No one but us Brits appreciate yummy Marmite.....thanks for the smile...Cheers....Ann...
At 4:33pm on April 21, 2009, Kine RKine R said…
That picture of you and Adam is so cute! I love it! :)
He looks like such a sweet horsey :)
 
 
 

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