Four Seasons
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone!
4 months ago I broke my back (T8, T9 and T10 compression fractures) and had to be chained to a bed for 4 weeks and stuck to limited walking afterwards. Half-way through December I got the all-clear to ride in the new year. So, it's new year and I've started riding again. Lost all of my stamina, muscle control and coordination... after riding I'm knackered, which is only obvious after 4 months of nothing.
My question is, has anyone else who has broken their back or had a serious injury had any trouble with canter or sitting trot? How long did it take you before you were completely back to normal? I can canter, although it feels slightly strange. I've tried sitting trot, but that just bang on hurts. I want to compete again, but I'm required to do sitting trot... I just can't at the moment and don't know how long it will take till I can. I've e-mailed the Dutch federation if I can cheat for 1-2 months... so waiting for a reply there...
4 months ago I broke my back (T8, T9 and T10 compression fractures) and had to be chained to a bed for 4 weeks and stuck to limited walking afterwards. Half-way through December I got the all-clear to ride in the new year. So, it's new year and I've started riding again. Lost all of my stamina, muscle control and coordination... after riding I'm knackered, which is only obvious after 4 months of nothing.
My question is, has anyone else who has broken their back or had a serious injury had any trouble with canter or sitting trot? How long did it take you before you were completely back to normal? I can canter, although it feels slightly strange. I've tried sitting trot, but that just bang on hurts. I want to compete again, but I'm required to do sitting trot... I just can't at the moment and don't know how long it will take till I can. I've e-mailed the Dutch federation if I can cheat for 1-2 months... so waiting for a reply there...