Any Horseback Riders?

[danyelleb 386]

The same thing happened to me! I was in a riding accident in December & had an L1 fx. I think my weight had a lot to do w/the fracture & I've been VERY hesitant about getting on another horse for that reason.

Well, I don't blame u! it's nice to find someone that understands. I want to ride, but deep down I'm terrified. It was horrible trying to heal. I was in a rehab hospital for three weeks. Doesn't seem that long, but when u need a catheter and around the clock drugs and care... Well, this is why I'm so hesitant. please keep me posted if u decide to ride. I'd like to hear about it and I will be sure to do the same!

Take care!

[JazzyJ 34]

I also ride. I am pre-op and can't wait to be lighter and not have to worry if I am hurting my mares back! How many weeks post-op did you have to wait before you could ride?

[vsjb 4]

I also ride. I am pre-op and can't wait to be lighter and not have to worry if I am hurting my mares back! How many weeks post-op did you have to wait before you could ride?

I waited 4 weeks. Best wishes!!

[danyelleb 386]

So, I rode on Sunday!! I'm 88 pounds lighter and I forgot how to ride! Lol. I cannot trot. I almost bounced out of the saddle. I'm still hesitant about riding, but there was a bucket list thread where riding kept coming up. I figured it was time to get back in the saddle. My new goal is to ride at least once a week.

[thinoneday 445]

Definate horseback rider here too! After I lost 150 lbs, it was so nice to be able to get up onto that horse again. Before that day, I hadn't ridden for over 20 years. . . now i ride a lot and am very happy. . . unfortuately however, my knee has been battling a bad meniscus tear and they won't repair it, so i need a step to help me up and off the horse, but that will not stop me ever!