Passtheshampoo
Well-Known Member
Hi All
Just wondered if anyone out their had any experiences to share on this subject. I had major spinal surgery 2007 and managed to get back doing flatwork, despite lower back pain and left leg weakness. Unfortunately their was a problem with the implanted metalwork in my spine and I needed a lumbar fusion in July 2008. My Consultant has said I should be able to ride again 12 months post op. I would like to concentrate on dressage and hacking now. Would sitting trot be a problem for me? Having watched our wonderful paradressage squad my disability seems slight. Would I qualify for lower grade (higher numbered) paradressage? The last thing I want to do is give up riding as I feel it helps with core stability/strength but I also appreciate that I don't want to cause further damage to an already weakened spine.
