samr
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Post by samr on Dec 22, 2006 19:04:17 GMT
Well my horse had nine months off when i was pregnant as i thought better be safe than sorry!She is 100% but accidents do happen so i thought i would put things on hold.She came back into work asap after the birth.
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Post by bump on Dec 22, 2006 19:10:32 GMT
I rode until around 5 months. I wasn't very big until that point, then it just didn't seem comfortable. I was back in the saddle after 3 weeks, even with a c section!
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Post by Philippa on Dec 22, 2006 19:12:38 GMT
My mum was riding up until the week before I was born!!!!!!! I think nowadays people are far more cautious about things.
At the end of the day it isn't an illness. Ride until you think it is time to give up for a while.
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Post by anna on Dec 22, 2006 20:06:33 GMT
As long as you are comfortable you can ride as long as you like, I rode until I was 7 months - just light hacking towards the end. I actually think the fitter you are when you have a baby the easier it is to deliver and to get over quicker afterwards.
However you must listen to Doctors orders as they know best.
Good luck - I can see a new lead rein on the way.
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Post by dl on Dec 22, 2006 21:03:52 GMT
i rode with my 1st child til 7 months she was it definately kept me fit and made birth easier although she liked to be bounced to get her to sleep (canter and trot motion) so 2nd child i didnt ride at all birth was much harder as unfit but baby went to sleep by just laying her down!
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Post by hampshire on Dec 22, 2006 21:12:00 GMT
Ride for as long as you are comfortable. My midwife was completely in favour of it - she said if I didnt already ride she wouldnt recommend starting while pregnant but if you alreadydo then carry on. I rode til 3 weeks before first baby due and only stopped when head engaged (got a bit uncomfortable!) but second one couldnt have ridden anywhere as long. It just depends on the babys position and how confident you are in your horses. Everyone is different. Good luck!!
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Post by sallyw on Dec 23, 2006 10:09:57 GMT
I had just paid a hunting subscription when I discovered I was pregnant with my first child, so I hunted - albeit on a very safe horse until I was about seven months. I rode until the day before she was born. With my second child I rode (the same quiet horse) all the time and when she was overdue I went for a gallop. I started in labour that evening! I can't say I entirely advocate this in case anything goes wrong but I think you know how you feel and you know your horses, so good luck!
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Post by Philippa on Dec 23, 2006 15:22:53 GMT
Lol Fetherston, the gallop must have worked for you in the same way as taking a late mare for a run in the lorry (done that before) works everytime!!!!!!
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Post by sallyw on Dec 23, 2006 16:47:32 GMT
Gosh, I've got a mare who always goes over and sometimes it is touch and go if the foal will be old enough for early shows. I will try this one next time - although we have broken her to ride this time so she might be having a permanent change of career. My daughter rode racehorses with her first child until one reared and went over backwards with her. The baby is now a healthy seven year old and neither mum nor baby suffered any ill effects however husband was so traumatised he wouldn't let her ride next time. She did however ride her worker r ound a qualifier when baby was only month old, then b reast feed her in the collecting ring before going back in to do her show (and win). The worst bit of this was apparently the leaking milk every time she landed. One tip - you do need an appropriately sturdy pushchair if you intend to acrry on showing. Most pushchairs are not up to the job.
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Post by Guest 101 on Dec 23, 2006 22:17:51 GMT
Nice to hear about how everyone else carries on with their ponies while pregnant/ with young babies ;D I am now 22 weeks and will be driving the lorry 200 miles to the BSPS champs when 8 1/2 months  My husband and my mechanic are in cahoots to remove the lorry wheels the week before so I can't go! My argument is that they have hospitals in Lincolnshire don't they!! ;D I have just had a thought though, how does everyone manage with a baby in a pram when they have to go in the ring and strip eldest daughters pony when their husband is too bone idle to get up on show mornings  |
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Post by No on Dec 23, 2006 22:43:50 GMT
Good god 101, any other county and i would say go for it. Lincoln, well take it from someone who knows is probably the most appauling county hospital. Its rife with superbugs, poor hygiene, bullying and inefficiency and thats just what the front of the local newspaper says this week. If you need an ambulance, go to Newark (smaller but much much better) or Nottingham. Seriously.
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Post by Guest 101 on Dec 23, 2006 23:03:55 GMT
Good god 101, any other county and i would say go for it. Lincoln, well take it from someone who knows is probably the most appauling county hospital. Its rife with superbugs, poor hygiene, bullying and inefficiency and thats just what the front of the local newspaper says this week. If you need an ambulance, go to Newark (smaller but much much better) or Nottingham. Seriously.  Crikey No, thanks for that tip, something to bear in mind. Luckily with my other two I've gone overdue and plan to do the same this time  Also had slow labour for 2 days with both of them so I should get plenty of notice |
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Post by Welsh Cob Rider on Dec 24, 2006 19:45:24 GMT
Well Kate Harris was not only riding but showing several ponies when at least 6 months pregnant this summer ! Her baby was born in November. She could not do the final button up on her jacket - but was still winning classes. Go Kate !!
A friend of mine was riding her mare up to about 7 or 8 months, but she is very safe horse and she didnt do any jumping on her (I had the pleasure of jumping her a few times instead).
I think as long as you are sensible, and you know the horse you are riding, then no reason to stop driving. Are you going to stop crossing the road ? Or driving a car ? No, didnt think so .....
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Post by Granny to be on Dec 27, 2006 12:16:44 GMT
We are exepcting a new leading rein rider in February. My concern is travelling a young baby in the lorry. Should we put safety belts in the cab and put the baby seat there or would it be better to put a static belt in the living (facing forwards of course). Any ideas, past experience would be gratefully received.
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Post by tiggy on Dec 29, 2006 12:54:14 GMT
Granny to be - I have the same problem - would love to take my grand-daughter to shows (she is 1 now) but how do you travel them in the lorry - hopefully someone will have an idea or experience of this as you see lots of little people at shows
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Post by cake on Dec 29, 2006 13:09:38 GMT
I had a safety belt put into the front of my lorry so that I could have the baby seat where I could see her , my daughter loved being high up in the cab where she could see more. Now that she is 3 she is in a larger seat , still in the front , but much safer than having her in the back. Hope this helps.
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Post by tiggy on Dec 29, 2006 13:12:52 GMT
Thanks Cake that was my thought - front safer than back - will investigate having belt put in our new lorry
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Post by Guest 101 on Dec 29, 2006 13:16:00 GMT
www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/campaigns/childcarseats/childcarseats.htmTry this site Granny to be and Tiggy If you scroll down the page a bit there is a click on question that says "My vehicle is unusual" Which has some pointers and you can also contact them by email somewhere on this site. They say theywill help with any specific questions although it may take a few weeks to get back to you. I keep meaning to contact them as I will have the same problem next year  My box is very old and has no seatbelts fitted at present so not sure where to put the baby There may also be a phone number but I haven't checked.
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Post by cake on Dec 29, 2006 13:24:54 GMT
It is not a big job to put a safety belt in a lorry, most lorry fitters will do it and the whole thing only cost about £50, belt included, a small price to pay when you are carrying a baby or small child. I think my belt came out of another lorry so you may have to pay more for a new one but it is still worth doing.
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Post by freddo on Jan 1, 2007 17:19:32 GMT
well i rode right up til the birth of my son. I gave up showing and schooling at the end of the summer season but kept hacking out til my son was born end of february.
Infact schooled one to show the horse physio on the saturday and had my son on the tuesday. back long reining 10 days after and back in the saddle after 2 weeks(even though i had an hour worth of stitches) I know crazy cow! just my centre of balance changed.
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Post by Granny to be on Jan 2, 2007 13:51:51 GMT
Thanks for the tips - I spoke to a lorry fitter . Apparently if you have them put the in the cab they must be inertia and you must fit all 3 belts and they must all be worn at all times to comply with the law (i.e if you have them you must wear them). It works out quite expensive - he reckoned about £140 each belt - not that cost comes into it with safety.
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Post by freddo on Jan 2, 2007 19:40:57 GMT
think your mechanic may be wanting the money as i aonly had a passenger one and a lap strap so ask another mechanic. Good luck for the future.
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Post by cake on Jan 2, 2007 20:46:33 GMT
Granny to be, find another lorry fitter as yours is talking out of his a**e! I have one belt which sole purpose is for the baby seat. If a vehicle has belts then they must be worn but you do not have to have all 3 put in. My lorry passed it's plate today with no mention of extra safety belts being required.
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Post by mentalhead on Jan 3, 2007 22:13:54 GMT
yes i agree , one belt can be fitted, i had one fitted especially for my daughter and when going for the plating nothing has ever been mentioned about only having the one belt...
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Post by mentalhead on Jan 3, 2007 22:18:41 GMT
When you found out you were pregnant how long did you keep riding for ? When did you finally get to big to ride ! Im planning to start a family but I have no idea what Id do with my two ponies , they normaly get ridden for approx 45 mins every night! i rode all the way through on my trusty 15shp , and when overdue rode on sat/sun , went into labour on mon at farm helping a pony with colic!!!! Baby born wed , at farm friday... take it all in your stride, you will know if you need to slow down, its nature not an illness. good luck......  |
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Post by Granny to be on Jan 4, 2007 13:33:27 GMT
Thanks for the tips everyone. I will definitely find somebody else to do the job.
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Post by mayday on Jan 5, 2007 9:55:44 GMT
I am 11 weeks and planning to ride until I can't. I have reined back a little (excuse the pun!) and have stopped galloping and jumping. That means hunting is out, although I did go on the day I did my wee stick because I was already wearing my jods - and do you know what? I didn't die! I am still competing at dressage and the main problem is it is boring me silly. I may do some ridden showing at the earlier shows in the spring, but have competent riders queuing up to help me. So they are doing the jumping in lessons where I attend and stand with my instructor while she gives my 2 riders lessons on my horse, and she is teaching them to ride him the same way she teaches me, so when I get back on in Sept I hope to get back on a super trained jumping machine!
My due date is the 29th July and my mum is not sure what the problem is with the P(UK) summer show. She reckons if the baby is 2 weeks old that's plenty long enough for me to get used to it and be back showing (albeit with a rider, though I have already got many of the qualifiers under my belt at the end of last season.) I beg to differ, so we'll be giving that show a miss this year.
OH is so thrilled to be a daddy he has gone out and bought me a house with land - nice man! So I'll be able to get a whole string of little ponies to go with my one big boy. Which brings me to my next point. A number of friends have told me the main discomfort about riding later on is that you can't get off easily with your bump, and for me in particular it is a long way down (just shy of 18hh) so I have already got the horse trained to stand by the picnic table while I swing my leg over his neck and slide onto the table with my back to him.
My midwife has 2 horses and is quite pro riding in pregnancy if it is what you are used to. If you search the net you will eventually come across sites which tell you you can't ride because it is too dangerous, but advocate kick-boxing! You'll know yourself what you want to do. If you have mares - why not get breeding you children's mounts while you are off?
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Post by Guest 101 on Jan 5, 2007 11:53:30 GMT
When you found out you were pregnant how long did you keep riding for ? When did you finally get to big to ride ! Im planning to start a family but I have no idea what Id do with my two ponies , they normaly get ridden for approx 45 mins every night! i rode all the way through on my trusty 15shp , and when overdue rode on sat/sun , went into labour on mon at farm helping a pony with colic!!!! Baby born wed , at farm friday... take it all in your stride, you will know if you need to slow down, its nature not an illness. good luck...... Exactly my sentiments Mentalhead, now I just need someone to someone like you to talk sense into my OH, he is refusing to refit the living in my wagon and he and my mechanic are conspiring to take the wheels off it the week before the BSPS Champs so I can't go  (btw, if they try it, I'll hit them over the heads with the wheel brace  ) |
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Post by baby Groomer on Jan 5, 2007 13:40:17 GMT
Ok has anyone any advice or have they done this. This year come May I will have my own LR rider in the making (we hope). My problem is I still would like to go to shows with said new babe, but OH or granny will not be available everytime to babysit. i will not be riding but will need to go out to the ring to groom, there will be no one at shows I can leave babe with, and I do not want to impose on friends at the ringside. Has anyone gone into groom with baby strapped to them, I am trying to think if I could get away with doing this, I would need to hold placid horses, while jockey striped and did the actual grooming?
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Post by nanny on Jan 5, 2007 15:13:26 GMT
baby groomer I think you will find you priorites change once you've had the baby. I hope they do for babies sake. There is absolutely no way you should be allowed in to groom with a baby in tow, whether in a baby sling or not. Horses are unpredictable and just because your is quiet doesn't mean every one elses is. You would also probably invalidate the shows insurance. Stop being so selfish and either make suitable arrangements for some to hold the baby wilst you're in the ring or stay at home for a while. |
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My box is very old and has no seatbelts fitted at present so not sure where to put the baby 
(btw, if they try it, I'll hit them over the heads with the wheel brace 
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