{"id":48862,"date":"2025-09-16T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ehorses.com\/magazine\/?post_type=news&#038;p=48862"},"modified":"2025-09-16T07:46:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T11:46:30","slug":"steve-guerdat-forced-to-pause-again-after-second-back-surgery","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.ehorses.com\/magazine\/news\/steve-guerdat-forced-to-pause-again-after-second-back-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Guerdat Forced to Pause Again After Second Back Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"48862\" class=\"elementor elementor-48862\" data-elementor-post-type=\"news\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"penci-section penci-disSticky penci-structure-10 elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-17f416a elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"17f416a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"penci-ercol-100 penci-ercol-order-1 penci-sticky-ct    elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b9d85f3\" data-id=\"b9d85f3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-992f194 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"992f194\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Swiss showjumping star Steve Guerdat has undergone another back surgery, putting his competition schedule on hold once more.<\/strong><\/p><h2>Persistent Back Problems<\/h2><p>Steve Guerdat, one of the most accomplished riders in international showjumping, is facing another recovery period after undergoing back <strong>surgery for the second time<\/strong> this year. The 43-year-old Swiss athlete had already been sidelined earlier in 2025 due to a herniated disc that required urgent medical attention.<\/p><p>After months of rest and a carefully managed return to competition, Guerdat\u2019s condition worsened again. The previously treated disc began causing renewed <strong>pain and limited mobility<\/strong>. Despite trying various non-invasive treatments, surgery became unavoidable.<\/p><p>This latest operation marks a <strong>frustrating setback<\/strong> in what has been a challenging season for the Olympic gold medallist. The physical strain of the sport, combined with the high demands of elite-level riding, continues to test even the most experienced athletes.<\/p><h2>Competitive Break Unavoidable<\/h2><p>Following the procedure, Guerdat has once again stepped away from the show circuit. The <strong>timeline for his return remains unclear<\/strong>, and he has acknowledged that recovery could take longer this time. Missing out on key events this season has been disappointing, but he remains focused on his long-term health and well-being.<\/p><h2>Health First<\/h2><p>Guerdat is currently <strong>recovering at home<\/strong> and taking the time needed to heal properly. His goal is to return only when he is physically ready, without compromising his future in the sport. Fans and fellow riders alike are sending their support, as the equestrian world awaits the comeback of one of its most respected figures.<\/p><p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldofshowjumping.com\/en\/News\/Steve-Guerdat-sidelined-after-another-back-surgery.html\">worldofshowjumping.com<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swiss showjumping star Steve Guerdat has undergone another back surgery, putting his competition schedule on&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":129,"featured_media":48791,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[209],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-48862","news","type-news","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- 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