I have fibromyalgia and hypermobility syndrome and I still keep my riding up, although not nearly to the same degree that I used to (I used to compete in endurance riding). I do tend to do mostly walking with only the odd trot and canter and my pony (whom I have had since a foal) was used for 2 years by the Riding for the Disabled so is obviously very safe. Whilst riding does cause me extreme pain, I feel it is worth it as I feel so much better mentally. I do try to ride at least once a week and hoping to up that to twice, but obviously there are lots of times when I am just too sore to cope with even the once. I find being around the ponies, even without riding helps me as well and I am lucky that both my children do all the hard work for me.
