Any other horse women out there pregnant?

Question

I am 4 and a half weeks pregnant, and I ride horses. This will be baby number two, but with my first I was not able to ride due to being mild risk. However I'm hoping to continue riding until I'm at least 25 weeks this time. Any other ladies out there that ride horses and planning on still riding??

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I ride and I’m very experienced. I train horses as well as have given lessons but I do not ride while I’m pregnant due to the fact that even the most experienced riders can fall off for numerous reasons and I don’t want to risk it. I just go out and love on my babies and hand walk them. Definitely can’t wait to give birth and get back in the saddle!

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I have 2 horses and ride around our property and trails/waterways nearby. I at 20w 4d and still at it, yes, even loping! I am sticking to familiar areas and making sure they are calm before heading out ...falling is the risk. If you know your horse, you will know when there is too much risk! I plan on doing a lot of lunging for them this winter when I am too big to get in the saddle.

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I'm a fellow horse mom and I didn't ride while pregnant. I wasn't really actively riding prior to pregnancy so my doctor said to wait until after to be on the safe side. I know several women who ride pregnant and are totally fine but it would only take one fall to put baby at risk - definitely something to consider!
Anyway my daughter is 8.5 months now and we just bought her two mini ponies! lol

They're auction saves so in need of some love but overall super sweet!

Answer

The riding itself is not the concern, it's that a fall could cause miscarriage. Most pregnant women avoid sports with possibility of impact regardless of experience or being high risk pregnancy.

Any other horse women out there pregnant?

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