Horseback riding and cystic fibrosis
Horseback riding is generally safe and beneficial for people with cystic fibrosis, except in cases of horse allergy, with particular attention to hygiene to limit the risk of infection.
Dr. Lara Bilodeau Pulmonologist
Quebec University Institute of Cardiology and Pulmonology (Laval Hospital)
Quebec (Quebec) Canada
HORSE-RIDING
Q: Is it true that horseback riding involves risks for people with cystic fibrosis? What are they?
R : Horseback riding does not pose a particular risk for people with cystic fibrosis.
It can even be beneficial since it requires a certain amount of cardiovascular effort. It is different if a person is allergic to horses. In such a case, it is best to refrain from doing
horseback riding. It is also possible to come into contact with certain microbes in a stable. It is therefore always important to reduce the risk of infection by adopting good hygiene.
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