As a rehab fanatic and physical therapy junkie myself, I absolutely love seeing our pro athletes being open and transparent with the process of coming back into work from an injury. Recently named British Elite Athlete’s Association’s November Athlete of the Month, Bubby underwent extensive surgery in August after sustaining burst and horizonal fractures of her L3 and L2. Her rehab #comeback story has been inspirational, to say the least, and her recent progress has been incredible as she ventures back into the saddle.
My big kid job is at a rehab hospital, and being surrounded daily by physical and occupational therapists and physicians has definitely continued to open my eyes to the importance of taking correct care of your and your horse’s bodies. As athletes, whether amateur or professional, our bodies are our equipment, and keeping them maintained is just as important as the every other aspect of our training.
We are excited to see Bubby back on her feet and in the saddle, and are wishing her good luck in her further rehab progress!
U.S. Weekend Preview
Sporting Days Farm January Horse Trials I (Aiken, SC) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Links to Start Your Sunday:
Go Better and Go Confident on Day 4 of EA21 National Camp
You Are What You Eat (and You Cannot Out-Exercise a Bad Diet)
Throwback Thursday: Julia Krajewski lives an Olympic fairy tale in Tokyo with Amande De B’Neville
Equestrian Calendar 2024: This Year’s Biggest Shows
Horowitz On OTTBs: Finding the missing Thoroughbred in equestrian sport
Sponsor Corner: What can your horse’s genetics tell you about their temperament? According to Etalon Equine Genetics, horses can either carry two copies of the Curiosity variant, two copies of the Vigilance variant, or one copy of each 🐴🧬
Morning Viewing: I know we’ve all watched farrier ASMR videos in the background when we should be working, and if I’m right, you’ve probably seen the incredibly satisfying videos by Sam Dracott: internet farrier sensation. While attending the 2023 London International Horse Show, Horse & Hound caught up with Sam to learn more about him and his work!
