First agility take down

Well, I guess it was only a matter of time and it will probably happen again, but I took my first spill in agility class tonight. I went down on the first run of the class. No crossing involved, just doing a big circle and giving Teddy direction with my left hand. We started on the A-frame, then into 3 jumps, the chute, another jump then ending at the table. We were doing great up to the chute. I didn't get far enough past the chute and when Teddy came out of the chute (which for those of you that don't know what the chute is, it's like running thru a wind sock, they are coming out of the dark) we were right on top of one another.

I knew at that second, he was going to take me out by running into the side of my knees if I didn't get out of the way. It happened so fast, but I made the decision to dive over him and save my knees. Kind of like diving into the end zone for a touchdown.....lol I flew thru the air, landing on my right side and rolling. I guess I've retained some of my skills as a kid except now I don't bounce much, it's more of a thud I think....lol I didn't hurt much after my fall, but as class went on, I could feel it in my muscle on my right side at the top of my leg just under my butt and on my side of my hip. I know it's going to be a big bruise on my hip. By the way, we did the run again and did great! I'm sure I'm going to be sore when I get up tomorrow.

Cindy
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So sorry you are sore--could have been worse on the knees! Take care and hope you are not too sore tomorrow!

Oh the hazards of Sports!! :wink:
Sorry about the spill. Good save on the knees. Take care of yourself & start to trust your dog. :wink:
Oh OUCH!!! Good save on Teddy too. Hope you aren't too sore today. :ghug:
It happens! :D Mady has her own take on the "takedown". :lol: :lol:
Oh Cindy, nice save on the knees and I'm sure it was a beautiful graceful dive. Hope your feeling alright today.
Great save of those knees!

We had our crash (Chewie and I) on the exit of a tunnel. It was also at a trial, so a full audience. I swear I saw it coming in slow motion, but was powerless to avoid it...lol
It was 3 yrs ago, and I still remember it, and am very alert now to prevent it from happening again!
Good save! Bruise vs. torn ACL.....no question.
Glad you are ok with only sore and bruise. Could have been much worse. Take care.
Ouch! I will make a mental note to stay foward when Monty starts doing chutes.
We have sand floor at our training place, makes for a more comfy fall :)
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