112 SIDELINES APRIL 2012
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
Whatever profession you choose there will be highs and lows. It
teaches you to be a well-rounded person and adds character.
Sidelines:
A month after giving birth you competed in one Prelim
and two Intermediate horses at MCTA (MD Combined Training
Association): how did you do that – juggle motherhood and
marriage with riding?
JP:
I ran the horses pretty slow as it was their frst run back but
they jumped fantastic. My strongest memories were a sense of
accomplishment: competing my horses well and having my baby
Jacob with me! It is a constant balancing act. I have an incredible
support team through my family as well as my grooms, sponsors
and clientele. It takes a lot of organization and also the ability to
be very laid back.
Sidelines:
With your son now two, how did you stay ft for the
2010 WEG?
JP:
I did a lot of walking while I was pregnant and then started
riding horses again about a week after giving birth. If it was not
the year of WEG I probably would have not gotten back into the
saddle so soon! I felt very comfortable riding on the fat right up
to giving birth to Jacob. For some reason sitting on a horse was
physically more comfortable than sitting on a couch. Once I had
an epidural it was a pretty quick labor. I think around 2 hours.
Sidelines:
What are your long term goals? What keeps you
going?
JP:
Developing more advanced level horses over the next four
years leading up to the next Olympics. I love what I do!
Sidelines:
What’s your advice for riders, whatever their level or
age?
JP:
Don’t give up.
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