Originally Posted by magician

Well, less than six weeks after surgery, I was back riding Khaleel and Valentine today.

I started physical therapy three weeks ago, and the therapist said that I'm well ahead of schedule in strength and flexibility, though there's some persistent swelling that nothing seems to diminish.

Anyway, the doctor said it would be six weeks after surgery before I could ride again (that'll be tomorrow), but last Friday the therapist said that I'm cleared to ride. The weather's been lousy, but today it wasn't raining, so I took each of them out for about 45 minutes, with no problems. Still taking it easy - no trotting or cantering, no posting or two-point - but at least I'm back in the saddle.

Yippee!