Yes and I was told 3 months. Mr. K was adamant about that. He also didn’t want me to even handle my girl for 6 weeks!!! I had to get a friend to come and keep her fit for me. Unfortunately I’ve had to have fluid taken off one boob and so am now set back another month. That’s 4 months!!! Mine is probably an extreme case, and i do know girls who have started up again after 6 weeks, but honestly i wouldn’t even consider it unless it’s how you make your living, it’s not worth risking all the money you just spent for the sake of a few shows. Use the time (after 6 weeks) to work on groundwork and freeschooling instead, and/ or get a friend to compete her for you xx