teds not been ridden since the op in late july last year, weve let him be, to give him chance to fully recover, was a v stressfull year and still on pins in case it happens again. op cost over £4,000! the ins only payd £2000 rest went on the card!. he wont be covered if it happens again. hes happy tho his eyes light up when he sees a saddle tho!