Piixie is such a cool dog to run – I absolutely love running her – she is funny, cheeky, talented and above all, my partner. Our bond is incredible – I really do love her so much!
So what? Well, I also love my agility. I REALLY love my agility.
This weekend is the British Championships – OMG I have been looking forward to this for ages, really, ages!!
My main reason for wanting to compete this weekend is because I am preparing as part of my ‘plan’. I am focusing on a couple of key goals: International competitions representing my country and also my ‘heart’ goal – Olympia!
The 2 judges set really challenging courses and I especially wanted to run Jorges Pires’ courses as I had seen some super cool challenges in previous competitions and so really wanted to have a go on them.
Oh – AND – the prize money is freaking HUGE! £400 for first place – I could really do with the cash to help with recent vet bills!!! Seriously – that money is very tempting!!!
But I went to see my physio today. Piixie got treated and was tight in her neck and back. Nothing major. Just tight. But she was treated. And as she was being treated, I knew straight away that I shouldn’t run her this weekend. I like to try and pretend that it’s not true and I also like the decision to be taken out of my hands. So I ask my physio. Who is FAB. She says to me…
What are your priorities in the next couple of months?
OLYMPIA comes right out of my mouth.
And then she says nothing. And I start whining about how much I really want to go this weekend – but she knows, and I know, what I’m going to do.
Because, actually, my priorities AREN’T Olympia. They are Piixie’s wellbeing. 100% she comes first. Every time. Way and above the social side, the potential win / clear round / the MONEY (godamnit!!)…
So – we are NOT going to the British Championships. And we are sulking a bit. (I’m honest). But I KNOW we are doing the right thing. Because we are in it for the long haul. Way beyond Piixie’s agility career.
So, what are YOUR priorities over the next few months? I’m so glad I have someone helping me to take stock and keep my eyes on the REAL prize.
