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Discussion on Long backs...cause problems?
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New Member:
Plinke
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Posted on Monday, May 19, 2003 - 11:20 pm:
We'll begin in October of 2002. My horse ruptured his peroneus tertius that month. He was on stall rest until January and since then we've built his work up to 30 minutes of mounted walking every day. However, every time I trot he comes up sore the next day. His leg injury has never really seemed to cause him pain, and he's definitely sound at the walk. In the past he's had a lot of back soreness because he has such a long back, and if I had to guess I'd say that is what's bothering him. I was wondering if you agree and also if it is his back, what can I do to strengthen it and/or make it not as sore? Thanks!
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DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 8:12 am:
There is not enough information in your post for me know why your horse is lame Penny. If it is the injured leg that becomes lame after work, I would suspect the injury has not healed well to be worked this hard yet, but this would have to be proven with a good exam.
DrO
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Member:
Plinke
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Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2003 - 2:33 pm:
He doesn't appear lame at the walk or trot. Tight at the beginning of being ridden after standing in the stall all day, yes, but not lame. We warm up at the walk for at least 15 minutes before attempting a short trot set. What he does is shake and toss his head when we trot (no more than 2 minutes of the 30 minute ride)which makes us think something is painful. He is now very resistant to being brushed over his back and fidgets alot when being saddled. Could he be compensating for the weakness in his hind leg by over-using his back muscles? He does have a long back which has caused problems in the past.
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DrO
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 5:59 am:
Head shaking and tossing is not a dependable sign of pain, it is more frequently associated with behavorial problems and when irritation is involved, diseases of the head. For more on head shaking and tossing see:
1) » Training Horses » Behavioral Problems » Head Shaking
2) » Training Horses » Behavioral Problems » Head Tossing
DrO
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Suzym
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 12:45 pm:
Penny ~ What type of problems has his back given you in the past? Are you sure it was his back?
Suzy
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