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oh im really sorry about your leg. there are people on here who ride with prosthesis so there is still hope.
hope the op goes well and your back riding soon
hope the op goes well and your back riding soon
Hi,
you may find some parts of this thread relevant:
http://www.newrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=150599
you may find some parts of this thread relevant:
http://www.newrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=150599
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I have met two people who have prosthetic lower legs..........one of whom rides, and the other drives horses/ponies.
I was greatly impressed by their determination and ability in the face of the difficulties they have, no doubt, encountered.
Try to keep your love of horses and riding to the fore as you undergo your treatment, and in the period of rehabilitation and recovery..........I know that helps.
So much is achievable if one has the determination and belief that it can be done.
Try to take one day at a time..............and don't be afraid of your emotions.
ETA...horses are very attuned to vulnerability in humans, and learn to adapt to most situations if given time. You'll learn to work together again.
I was greatly impressed by their determination and ability in the face of the difficulties they have, no doubt, encountered.
Try to keep your love of horses and riding to the fore as you undergo your treatment, and in the period of rehabilitation and recovery..........I know that helps.
So much is achievable if one has the determination and belief that it can be done.
Try to take one day at a time..............and don't be afraid of your emotions.
ETA...horses are very attuned to vulnerability in humans, and learn to adapt to most situations if given time. You'll learn to work together again.
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hi i am about to have my lower leg removed and i am desperate for any help or info about riding after the op my mare is quite forward going but i cannot find out anyone that can put me in the picture
Hi Moonbeam,
I am below knee amputee, and just about to do a PSG
Sorry you are going to under go this operation - but very happy to share my experiences if i can be of help, we often beat able bodied competitors and most people don't know i am an amputee especially when i ride....
Good luck
Why not search the internet for item about the people taking part in paralypics, the horse side obviously as they tend to have blogs and diarys about how they got used to riding again after becoming paralysed ect?? only thing i can think off...
Hi Moonbeam,
i've been thinking about this - first piece of advice dont try to ride before you can walk!
I rode before i had my artificial limb, which was ok once on, but it does change your balance. Got on my girl day i got my leg - couldn't understand why it didn't work the same as my real leg had - doh! Spent the afternoon in tears until i finally realised if i hadn't learnt to walk properly it wasn't realistic to be able to ride with said leg!
With hind sight i would suggest you have a few lunge lessons to help you re-adjust your balance, the best thing you can do is strengthen your seat and back aids so you don't dive to your hands for balance.
Probably worth sitting on something that is a little less sensitive to your leg to start with while you get used to how much pressure you need to apply for your aids.
When you get going you can push your prosthetic suppliers for more suitable limbs, and when you get really confident you start adjusting your own limbs.
Thats probably alot to take in - never mind all your every day stuff - but if you want to ask me anything don't worry i won't mind.
I am new to new rider so not sure on the etiquette but if you would rather discuss these in private i can let you have my email - sorry if this not the right thing to suggest.
i've been thinking about this - first piece of advice dont try to ride before you can walk!
I rode before i had my artificial limb, which was ok once on, but it does change your balance. Got on my girl day i got my leg - couldn't understand why it didn't work the same as my real leg had - doh! Spent the afternoon in tears until i finally realised if i hadn't learnt to walk properly it wasn't realistic to be able to ride with said leg!
With hind sight i would suggest you have a few lunge lessons to help you re-adjust your balance, the best thing you can do is strengthen your seat and back aids so you don't dive to your hands for balance.
Probably worth sitting on something that is a little less sensitive to your leg to start with while you get used to how much pressure you need to apply for your aids.
When you get going you can push your prosthetic suppliers for more suitable limbs, and when you get really confident you start adjusting your own limbs.
Thats probably alot to take in - never mind all your every day stuff - but if you want to ask me anything don't worry i won't mind.
I am new to new rider so not sure on the etiquette but if you would rather discuss these in private i can let you have my email - sorry if this not the right thing to suggest.
Hi Moonbeam,
I had my lower leg amputated just over a year ago, and it has not stopped me doing any of the things I enjoy doing. I went straight to rehab after amputation as I couldnt get home until I had my prosthetic leg (due to living on my own and in a flat with stairs). During rehab you will probably do a lot of work with the gym ball, working on your core stability. These exercises are fantastic and will really help your balance a) for getting going on your prosthetic leg and b) for when you start back riding. During rehab I was determined to get home and start back riding my mare asap, so speant a lot of time exercising in my wheelchair inbetween gym visits and generally trying to build myself back up (I had been ill for a long time).
Once home I was back up at the field doing all the usual chores (though slightly wobbly at times) and then started back riding. Just basically sitting on my mare and getting comfortable. My mare is quite highly strung, but she was an angel for me, standing perfectly still at all times. I knew we would both need lessons, but I wanted to wait until I had more confidence in the saddle again, and my mare was used to being worked again!! So, I am now (one year later) getting private lessons once a fortnight. They are going great, and we are improving (at times I wondered if we ever would) as it does take a bit of getting used to. You may need to try different saddles, stirrups etc to find something that helps you, as I find it difficult to bring my leg in close to my horse's side, and my leg slips back too far. (I am still in the process of trying different things). Its trial and error! My mare is back to her old self, being a madam and having tantrums, but I am confident enough to deal with them and yes I have fallen off a couple of times, but hey ho I love a challenge!! As other members have said, there are lots of us out there riding, and riding extremelly well, so stay positive and aim high, because you'll get there!!
Good Luck!
ps You're very welcome to pm me at any time.
I had my lower leg amputated just over a year ago, and it has not stopped me doing any of the things I enjoy doing. I went straight to rehab after amputation as I couldnt get home until I had my prosthetic leg (due to living on my own and in a flat with stairs). During rehab you will probably do a lot of work with the gym ball, working on your core stability. These exercises are fantastic and will really help your balance a) for getting going on your prosthetic leg and b) for when you start back riding. During rehab I was determined to get home and start back riding my mare asap, so speant a lot of time exercising in my wheelchair inbetween gym visits and generally trying to build myself back up (I had been ill for a long time).
Once home I was back up at the field doing all the usual chores (though slightly wobbly at times) and then started back riding. Just basically sitting on my mare and getting comfortable. My mare is quite highly strung, but she was an angel for me, standing perfectly still at all times. I knew we would both need lessons, but I wanted to wait until I had more confidence in the saddle again, and my mare was used to being worked again!! So, I am now (one year later) getting private lessons once a fortnight. They are going great, and we are improving (at times I wondered if we ever would) as it does take a bit of getting used to. You may need to try different saddles, stirrups etc to find something that helps you, as I find it difficult to bring my leg in close to my horse's side, and my leg slips back too far. (I am still in the process of trying different things). Its trial and error! My mare is back to her old self, being a madam and having tantrums, but I am confident enough to deal with them and yes I have fallen off a couple of times, but hey ho I love a challenge!! As other members have said, there are lots of us out there riding, and riding extremelly well, so stay positive and aim high, because you'll get there!!
Good Luck!
ps You're very welcome to pm me at any time.
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