Kaley Cuoco recalls nearly losing her leg after a horseback riding accident

In an excerpt of The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series posted by Vanity Fair, the Big Bang Theory star told the story of a horseback riding accident that occurred over a decade ago. Her co-star Johnny Galecki and series creator Chuck Lorre helped tell the story in the excerpt. Kaley, a keen equestrian, was horseback riding at a ranch in Los Angeles in 2010 when the horse got spooked, pitching the actress off. When the horse tried to jump over her, it landed on her left leg.