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Eventers use a protective vest designed for
equestrians, I don't know how well they would do to support your back after an
injury. They're designed to prevent injuries. Stateline Tack sells
them.
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Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 11:03
PM
Subject: [RC] Backs and Falls
About 10 years ago I fell off a horse after a rapid 180
degree shy and ruptured a disc in my lower back. I haven't ridden a lot for
that and numerous other reasons, my mare preferred to be driven in harness so
I drove and rode lightly. The disc healed well and this year I started riding
2 new horses, and even started enjoying an "endurance" pace again. Last week
my gelding shied and bolted and I fell hard on my back, this time breaking a
lumbar vertebrae. I want to continue to ride when this heals but I know I'll
be fairly paranoid about falling hard again. Does anyone know if there are
back braces/supports that help reduce back injuries in falls but still are
flexible? I was lucky enough not to have any neuro damage. Was also really
lucky to have gotten in the habit of wearing a helmet. I believe it saved my
life, or at least spared me a serious head injury.
Deb
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