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Rural/Farm Life

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Rider3

(919 posts)
Fri Aug 8, 2014, 07:31 PM Aug 2014

Will I be able to ride any more? [View all]

I'm so discouraged. I just had my latest surgery, 3 plates and 6 screws in my neck (C5, C6, and C7). About 10 years ago, I had my L5 disc removed. Healing is so slow and painful, but what brings me to tears is not knowing if I'll ever be able to ride my horses again, or even work with these incredible animals.
Has anyone had multiple spine surgeries yet can still ride in comfort? I cannot imagine losing that part of my life.
Any words of wisdom for me?
Thank you.

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