Reality hits you like a brick....

Seeing my name on the board with an actual ride time made me stop in my tracks.  Actual to be honest I kind of feel like being sick.....this does not happen often. 

So it is actually going to happen, Maileand I are going to compete at 8:49 am on Sunday the 7th of September.   All the worries, stress, paper work, hours of figuring everything out,  looking at stats,vet's, horse shows, over analyzing, re analyzing, crying, laughing, and sleepless nights--- will come down to 6 minutes in a ring with 5 judges from around the world.   

I am the first Canadian rider to compete, I plan to start us off with a bang.  Maile and I had a good training session today- still not her strong self but man does she have heart and try.  She is so smart, and want's to do her best for you.....it makes me tear up knowing how hard she is trying- especially since I know she isn't feeling 100%.  In the morning weather her legs are wrapped or not she comes out of the stall with legs that are swollen like logs- no definition at all. Kind of looks like me at the end of the day, I think we are having sympathy pains for one another.  So Maile has a daily ritual of standing in the misters with 2 cold hoses running down her legs.  My daily ritual is to try and get my feet elevated- Im not doing so good at that- but our therapist try's to scare me into being better about it.  

Comments

[Pocarules]

I read your blog everytime. Good luck tomorrow. You are a star, no matter what!

Parelli Fan

[Heidi]

Good Luck tomorrow! There are so many of us cheering for you and we are so proud of you!

[Ninie Perlt]

Hi Lauren.
CONGRATULAIONS!
That is so cool!
I'd really hoped you'd place in the top to show that Parelli and showing DOES work out together.

You rock!!!

- Ninie Perlt,
Denmark.

[Tim Dyrendahl]

Lauren great job!! Chris has been keeping us posted on your historic endeavor. We own one of Maile's youngsters. Valenstar. We are so proud of you back here in Colorado! Will you or someone else post video of your SILVER MEDAL ride? Again....congrats!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nancy Gustafson]

Hi Lauren
I saw your performace in June at the Madison, Parelli Celebration. I was very inspired by your story. "Why Me" "Why Not Me" My heart goes out to you in all the trials that you have experienced in your life. Sometimes when hard things happen in our lives. And we think why is this happening to me or how devistating our life is now. By you reaching out and sharing your testimony's with people, It can become very positive and inspiring to others. When you talked about your trip to Bejing, China and rubbing the Buddha? Its so clear to see that God has brought you thru all of these hardships, And is still by your side everyday. I hope that this is not offending its just something to think about. I just wanted to thank you for all that you are doing with the Parelli's I so enjoy Pat & Linda and I love using their program (I have used it since 1998) it really works! Keep doing what your doing, Keep strong & well. Best Wishes Nancy Gustafson