Back to Work brings the reader guidance from 11 highly regarded veterinarians and professionals—all experts in rehabilitating horses—plus the stories of 40 amateur riders from all walks of life as they come to grips with diagnoses of tendon and ligament injuries, colic surgery or laminitis. They share their heartbreak and day-to-day struggles as they juggle career responsibilities, put aside relationships and reorganize family life in order to devote time and energy to their horses' convalescence. More importantly, they tell us how they overcame the odds, providing countless tips, detailed recovery timelines, and the tools and techniques that were invaluable as their horses recuperated.

In addition to these heartfelt accounts of horses’ recoveries, author Lucinda Dyer interviews six riders who suffered nerve-shattering falls from horseback, broken legs, dislocated arms, car accidents and cancer surgery. Read about their experiences as they regained lost confidence, conditioning, and locomotion in the saddle—proving just how strong our love for horses and riding can be.

About the Author
Like many of the women profiled in Back to Work, Lucinda Dyer rode as a child, but then took a several–decade hiatus from horses before beginning to ride again in her 40s. She bought her first horse at age 48 and soon after embarked on a happy voyage through the lower levels of dressage.

400 pp • 8 ¼ x 9 ½ • b/w photos throughout • 978 1 57076 366 3

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