Congratulations chocolatebell on the progress you've made in a year! You should be proud of yourself.

I was compelled to reply as a fellow equestrian... also injured by a fall from a horse (with helmet! probably wouldn't be here without it!), also my first diagnosed concussion, but certainly not my first.

Good for you for being back to riding again... I am not yet (18 months since my fall) and its still unclear when I will be back... I've not made any dramatic progress in a year and a half and my rehab doc feels I should be able to walk consistently without falling before I ride again.

Thanks for posting your story... its a good one!

Starr