Horseback Riding After Surgery--How Soon After?

[PonyUp 24]

Hello,

Spring, Summer and late Fall I am actively riding my horse (trail riding, some trotting and loping, some cattle work--but mostly trail), but I am wondering those of you that ride how soon your were able to ride, how many hours and saddle lifting, etc...your overall experience. I am not sure how I am going to get away without riding with friends for a month or more (ONLY my husband knows)...but I can blame it on other activities going on for maybe several weeks. Anyhow, please share your experience. Thanks.

[Lilee84 648]

This is a pretty unique situation - I'd as your Dr.

[PonyUp 24]

I did ask a few doctors and they said about three weeks, however, none of them ride and may not realize all that is involved, like lifting the saddle (mine is light though) and the "core" is involved in riding... and the trotting or loping I am not sure how that will feel. So, I am hoping to hear from those that have experienced it first hand, because for some reason I am doubtful that three weeks it will be comfortable...but I could be wrong (that would be great if sooner than later). I even asked one doctor "If" I get bucked off will that injure my stomach...he said no. I have yet to discuss with current chosen doctor for surgery and I will ask before or after surgery.

[Mr_Worm 129]

Same time period as you're cleared for weightlifting and exercise...

[thinoneday 445]

I waited until I felt I had lost enough weight not to harm the horse. For me, that was about 1 year after I lost 150 lbs. Now i'm back in the saddle and bouncing all over the place once again. . . good luck.

[Tippy2us 11]

I was cleared for "anything" after 3 weeks but I still didn't lift much until about 6 months....like my saddle. Have hubby toss the saddle up for you the next couple of months maybe and have fun!

[PonyUp 24]

I was cleared for "anything" after 3 weeks but I still didn't lift much until about 6 months....like my saddle. Have hubby toss the saddle up for you the next couple of months maybe and have fun!

Tippy2us, Thanks for your input...oh, gosh I hope it is not six months to put my saddle on my horse! I am hoping within 5 weeks (I have a fairly light weight custom western saddle)...I guess I will find out!