Rearing horse,fall, broken back, surgical operation, can I ride again?

Popsec you should not be asking us, you should be asking your surgeon.

The risk of falling off a horse is fairly significant -any horse, any time and for no good reason. You have been close to being confined to a wheel chair - for life. You survived the last episode - you might not be so lucky next time. Noone here can help you make a decision as to the sense of your getting back on a horse.

There are several ways to be around horses without actually having to get back up on one. Driving is one good example,

It is certainly OK to plan for the future but it is too early to make hard and fast decisions. Take your time. Get comfortable with your new reinforced spine before you go too far.

I know several riders who have broken their backs and who are riding again.
If that gives you hope then great. But I also know some who have come off and whose subconcious brain won't allow them to even sit on a horse.
I have met with several disabled riders who can ride a horse better than some non disabled. I have met one who can do a dressage test even though he has no feeling below his waist - his legs hang down.

But don't rush it. Time is a great healer.

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