As some of you already know, I had to take some time off at the end of October.  Now I will tell you know what’s going on.  I am getting treatment for depression.  I’m on some new medication, which unfortunately has nasty side effects, mostly nausea and fatigue.  I’m trying to stay optimistic that soon this will pass and the medication will have positive effects instead, but we’ll have to wait and see.  It could take months to find the right treatment.

For the last couple of weeks I’ve been resting a lot.  I get out to the barn every morning to do my chores and visit my horses, which I believe is important for me.  I need the fresh air and physical activity… and I need my horses!  I’d like to think I’m starting to feel better, although I wear out quickly and the medication has done awful things to my appetite.  So far I’m not losing weight so that’s good. 

I honestly don’t know how long my recovery will be.  Maybe the timing is good, since winter always slows us down anyways.  I had decided to stop lessons here at home for winter.  My plan has been to continue at Jakin Equestrian (RR#1 Tavistock) like I did last year.  It is a beautiful property with an excellent indoor arena, nice horses, and friendly people.  At this point, I’m hoping to get going in mid-January, but I’ll have to re-evaluate in the new year.

I sincerely hope to see you again in the new year.  I spent months wanting to keep this personal stuff quiet, but I think you fine folks deserve to know what’s going on.  

 Thank you!

Heidi