Dammit. That made me cringe hard. I’m so glad you are here to talk about it. Please keep healing and all my best to that cute Peanut boy. 
Also thank you for the helmet info, that’s impressive.
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Yes, but you want to continue to jump for years and years, so you take it easy for now.
Watching that video again, do you think that would have been a rotational fall if the rail didn’t come down?
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Ouch, that looked painful. BTDT except I destroyed part of my clavicle rather than having a shoulder injury. I’m glad you’re able to be riding so quickly. Broken ribs are a b*tch because you can’t really do much for them. And the “hurts to breathe” issue is so, so real. I remember being in the ICU on a hefty dose of morphine, and I’d voluntarily stop breathing because of the pain, and set off the monitors.
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Hope you are back on board soon - but listen to your body, not your emotions, and take sufficient time to actually get better! You wouldn’t rush things when rehabbing a horse.
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Equestrians are just horrible patients. Also we are totally untrustworthy. I remember advising a rancher who was in my study that they needed to listen to their doctors and do all that they advise if they want to be back ranching sooner. “So, Reed, how’s that working for you now?”
I appreciate everybody continually reminding me to knock it off! As I told a friend last night when they asked “how is the reluctant patient?” “I’m annoying everybody who has my best interests at heart.” Thank you all.
Make sure you update all of your safety gear. Use it! Put the time and training you need to be good at your level and chosen discipline. And remember, riding injuries are no different than the Spanish Inquisition.
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You mean, like Monty Python, as in “Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition”?
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Thanks for representing we riders “of a certain age”. The following is totally for your amusement, as I couldn’t give any better advice than you’ve already heard.
I finally got a consult from the big time neurosurgeon who, upon looking at my rads and MRIs, turned to my DH and asked “So, how long did she play in the NFL?”. He was smart enough to go on to say “I know that you won’t give up riding horses. But no more jumping because if you fall, you will lose lower body function.” Must say, that got my attention, so I’ve reluctantly become a DQ. Not suggesting that for you (yet) Reed. And I’m really glad you didn’t mush your melon.
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Years ago, I broke my left hand when my horse slid into a fence and I hit my hand on the standard. When I asked the orthopedic doctor when I could ride again, he said, “Now. Equestrians are crazy and you’ll ride anyway.”
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I saw the video on the MIPS page. And it’s definitely a reminder that anything can go wrong at any time. The round really looked good and you and Peanut looked good, until that last fence. I’m not going to lie that I felt that hit from behind the computer screen. Please get well soon and take enough time to rest and heal. We know you’ll bounce back better than ever, but let yourself do that. Thank you for sharing your story and the importance of proper safety gear!
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Oh man, that was quite a tumble, and when the horse goes down with you it’s a whole different kind of hitting the ground. I’m so sorry that happened but you’re kicking ass and I hope each day feels a little better!
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I am pretty sure it was a slightly different angle, but I could totally be wrong, I see so many tictok with horse content, its hard to keep straight. It was over a week ago, so there’s no way to find it again.
In any event, I am glad you are on the mend and in great spirits
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On the bright side, you’re basically viral now! 
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I can only hope it’s because my life is a warning and not an example.
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If you haven’t gotten a PT to show you how to use kinesiotape for the shoulder and ribs, do it! It helps so much! You can also find some videos online. Taping the shoulder takes practice, though, and isn’t the easiest to do when it hurts a lot.
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And it’s damned hard to tape yourself! Especially when injured.
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Man, that looks painful. Glad you will be okay. I had broken ribs once. It was during pollen season. Holy moses every time I sneezed! and I think I only broke 3!
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Dang! that looks like that was a bit painful! Poor Peanut, he really tried to get his legs out of the way! I guess you aren’t going eventing for the rest of the year! Get better soon and let your body tell you what you can do, just a friendly reminder from your nurse friend!
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Wow, just saw this and wanted to send my best wishes for a healthy recovery. I’m not going to say speedy because being of a certain age myself I know it takes a while
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I shared this years ago when I had broken ribs. What I saw in the cartoons as a kid actually works, you put your index finger horizontally at the base of your nose and push up a bit and you won’t sneeze. Also, 1000 mg Tylenol every 8 hours kept me pain free. I was very aware just how bad a fall from a horse would feel though.
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Again, thank you all. Physically, I am healing. I’ve been riding every other day. Maybe 5 minutes of trot at most. The rest is hacks out on around the neighborhood on the trails.
Emotionally, the healing is going to take a lot longer. Sadly, for those who follow me on FB, you will know I lost a “step sister” two days ago in almost the exact same type of fall. 6" either way for both of us and the outcomes would have been switched. She was an accomplished horsewoman and her crash was over a cross-rail. She was my sister’s best friend and I don’t know of a time in my life where she was not part of it, literally.
PLEASE, PLEASE keep wearing your safety gear. Keep up on your training and fitness. We love this sport. We love our horses. We can be smart and safe so that at the end of the day we can share our days with each other over beers and laughs.
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