Bahhh. Well, the Wacky Waco Wide is in 11 days and I haven't sent in my entry yet. O's knees and leg are still swollen. She is the queen of sensitive skin and whenever she gets a lump or bump, it tends to stay for extended periods of time. She is sound and fine, but I just don't like where the swelling is, especially on the left knee - it is right above the knee, but gravity has pulled some of it down and there is a small bubble of fluid right over the knee now. It's just a little bruising and swelling, but still. The mare is SO cool and has SUCH crooked legs that I am having a hard time trying to justify pushing for the ride. She's sound and fine, but I haven't been on her since the show this weekend and expect that she probably needs another few days off. When I see her today I'll know for sure. Bahhhh.
Basically I cam break it down like this:
Reasons Not To Enter:
1) Not enough saddle time = feeling a bit unprepared. Will she be ready?
2) Will swelling be gone in time?
3) A cold front is coming in and it's about to get REALLY rainy and crappy and cold for the next entire week - saddle time may get limited then too
3) A cold front is coming in and it's about to get REALLY rainy and crappy and cold for the next entire week - saddle time may get limited then too
Reasons To Enter:
1) I can always scratch!
2) First ride of 2014 season = important miles!
3) This is the closest ride to me in all of our Area, so it's actually doable when I am otherwise stuck at home watching the animals
Hmmm. What would you do? I can always send in my entry and then pull out if I feel unprepared. Maybe I will do that.
O, Y U have such crooked legs!?
If you can get your money back, send it in! If you're concerned about mileage, just take it a little slower and see how she does. She sounds and looks insanely fit from everything you've posted, so I'm sure she'll do just fine! I hope those legs get better in time for the ride! Sending positive vibes.....
ReplyDeleteSend in the entry, scratch later if you need to! O is super fit and if you can't ride this week due to weather, that's actually ideal. You don't want to ride them hard, if at all, the week before a distance ride. She has plenty of mileage and conditioning; a short break before the ride will be perfect!
ReplyDeleteI agree, if they give refunds, send it in!
ReplyDeleteWaco! I'm there this weekend showing. You should stop by the Events center and bring a horse or two ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm with the others. :) If you can scratch and not lose money go ahead an enter, that way both options are available. I hope her legs get better in time and I hope the crappy weather doesn't stick around for a whole week. Ick!
ReplyDeleteWaco! I went to college there :)
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