Fractured pelvis

[Sue]

Hi.
I suppose this isn't, technically speaking, disabled riding but I wondered if anyone could help? I fell off my horse three weeks ago and fractured my pelvis. I am, shall we say, a more mature rider and I have been told the fracture will take 6 - 8 weeks to heal. I was wondering if anyone had experience of this and if so how long it took to get back in the saddle.

Many thanks

 

[Calluna]

Have no experience, but sounds painful - wishing you a speedy recovery!

 

[ponylover88]

Do you know where it was you fractured? Pubic rami (the bit at the bottom of your pelvis) is usually a weak point, but makes walking very painful, so I'd be wanting to wait til I'm pain free with walking and climbing stairs etc before I contemplate mounting as it's the point in which you'll be sat directly on so you'll quickly find it painful.

If I were you I'd look into a seat saver of some kind if you wanted to be a little more comfy on your return to riding, but that's my preference - I use an acavallo gel out seat saver, but again, total personal preference.

 

[Sue]

Thanks for your replies. Yes it was the pubic rami, the seatbone as you say. I wasn't intending to ride until after the 6-8 weeks as advised but wondered if anyone had any experience of riding at that point and whether it was painful. A seatsaver is a good idea, thanks.