I’m on the mend and I AM BACK in the saddle again!
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Thanks!
(…for having my back).
I’m on the mend and will be back in the saddle again soon! Your love and support have made all the difference 🙂
I’m feeling better and stronger every day!
Thank you for everything!
—Margaret
An Update from Margaret:
After 10 years of brace-wearing, my curve had progressed past the point of stability and threatened to inhibit the physical aspects and activities I enjoy so much in life. On August 3rd of 2022, I received a corrective spinal fusion that shifted my life forever. After just six weeks of recovery, I was back on my horse, and 3 months later, I was winning grand champion in my first competition back on the circuit. 6 months following the surgery I began training for a highly competitive NJROTC leadership program and successfully met the immense physical requirements needed for selection—less than a year following surgery, I completed the same basic training required of cadets at the US Naval Academy. Currently I am training for future horse shows jumping at the 2’6 and could not be more grateful to Dr. Vitale and his team for such a quick, successful, and life-changing surgery!
—Margaret