New mothers who ride horses face varied recovery timelines after giving birth, according to specialists in women's health and equestrian sports.
Riders are advised to wait six to eight weeks after a vaginal birth or up to three months following a caesarean section before resuming strenuous exercise. This guidance comes from chartered physiotherapist Justine Elliott, who notes that healing varies widely based on individual pregnancies and births.
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Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old American skiing star, crashed early in the women's downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, suffering a complex tibia fracture in her left leg. She has undergone three surgeries so far and plans another before potentially returning home. Experts worldwide have weighed in on her uncertain recovery prospects.
New research backed by Riders Minds exposes significant knowledge gaps in concussion recognition and diagnosis for female riders in horse sports, with prolonged recovery often due to misdiagnosis and riders ignoring symptoms. This comes amid recent policy changes like British Showjumping's 21-day suspension rule.
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British Showjumping has implemented a new rule for 2026 suspending riders suspected of concussion for 21 days. The measure applies if a rider is taken to hospital from a competition or if medics, officials or organisers suspect a head injury. Suspension details will be shared with other British Equestrian governing bodies.
Two more competitors have pulled out of the Mars Badminton Horse Trials ahead of the cross-country phase.
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New mother Ros Canter maintained her lead at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials after a clear cross-country round with Lordships Graffalo on Saturday.
European eventing champion Laura Collett has re-injured her collarbone in a training fall and will undergo surgery. The three-time five-star winner announced the setback, which occurred a few weeks ago due to low sun during cross-country schooling. She has withdrawn from upcoming events at Barbury and Oxstalls.
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Lindsey Vonn has arrived back in the United States following a week of treatment in Italy for a complex tibia fracture sustained in the women's downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 41-year-old skier, who underwent four surgeries abroad, posted on social media that being on home soil feels amazing despite still being unable to stand. She plans to continue her recovery with additional procedures in the US.