I really have to agree with Ginnie, but since I figured surgery was all set I didn't see any reason to comment on it.

Surgery IS a last resort, and should NOT be gone into unless the pain is next to unbearable OR if the spinal cord is being impinged. If you have 3 surgeons saying that you HAVE to have surgery, then I'd go ahead with it, but not until.

You have NO IDEA what happens after spinal surgery. You are NEVER the same, regardless of what people say. You are a changed person, and there is the danger of the "Domino Effect" which happens all the time. It's no joke. It means more surgery down the line.

I certainly wouldn't do ANY kind of horse riding, whether it's in a cart or on the horse itself until I was completely fused. Any kind of bouncing like that can completely wreck your fusing.

If I were you, I'd re-consider this whole surgery idea. Personally, I'd NOT have it done at this time. I'd wait until I just couldn't stand it anymore. Best of luck and God bless. Hugs, Lee