Ola from Portugal,
I did my 2nd join up exercise this week in a small pen. Quinoa was off lead and relaxed and the instructor/Stable Owner was with me. Within 3 times around the small arena, I became so dizzy, woozy, nauseous and almost vomited. I was told to look ahead of the horse and try not to spin too quickly. Time #5, I almost fell over from being so dizzy. I had to laugh because I do get motion sickness yet I never thought it would happen with my feet on the ground. I finally had to stop, breathe, center and try again. It kept happening. I continued until she joined up and finally got my sea legs back. Maybe I should take a motion sickness tablet before hand and go in a bigger arena!!!!
I a new to horsemanship and enjoy everything I do for the stables and the horses. I volunteer a few times per week and am able to connect freely with the horses. Some accept, some tolerate, some say Nope, not today!
I did my 2nd join up exercise this week in a small pen. Quinoa was off lead and relaxed and the instructor/Stable Owner was with me. Within 3 times around the small arena, I became so dizzy, woozy, nauseous and almost vomited. I was told to look ahead of the horse and try not to spin too quickly. Time #5, I almost fell over from being so dizzy. I had to laugh because I do get motion sickness yet I never thought it would happen with my feet on the ground. I finally had to stop, breathe, center and try again. It kept happening. I continued until she joined up and finally got my sea legs back. Maybe I should take a motion sickness tablet before hand and go in a bigger arena!!!!
I a new to horsemanship and enjoy everything I do for the stables and the horses. I volunteer a few times per week and am able to connect freely with the horses. Some accept, some tolerate, some say Nope, not today!
Wednesday November 30, 2022
Question
I have a question! I am new to horsemanship. I am learning groundwork for my own benefit (I do not own a horse) and volunteer at a horse stable in Tavira, Portugal (where I have am currently living, moving from Colorado). I find myself getting extremely motion sickness as we do join up during my lessons. Round and round even though I look ahead, I subsequently get nausea. Today, I almost threw up. How do I handle this? I am 66 years old and the stables I volunteer with has many horses. The one I worked with today was quicker around the smaller arena. Would using a bigger arena help? Any insights are greatly appreciated. Thank you very much! MariaI have a question! I am new to horsemanship. I am learning groundwork for my own benefit (I do not own a horse) and volunteer at a horse stable in Tavira, Portugal (where I have am currently living, moving from Colorado). I find myself getting extremely motion sickness as we do join up during my lessons. Round and round even though I look ahead, I subsequently get nausea. Today, I almost threw up. How do I handle this? I am 66 years old and the stables I volunteer with has many horses. The one I worked with today was quicker around the smaller arena. Would using a bigger arena help? Any insights are greatly appreciated. Thank you very much! Maria
Answer
Believe me, I personally know of the circumstances you describe. I have conquered this dilemma with one visit to a good general medical practitioner who prescribed for me Scopolamine patches. They were designed for sea sickness, air sickness etc. They work like a charm for me and I highly recommend this method!
Sincerely,
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