01/20/2023
Before you send your horse to ANY trainer - make sure he is not in pain. Get a vet, or a knowledgeable horseman to do a Full Assessment.
When I do a Consult - it is assessing the entire horse. Feet, saddle, body (out of alignment) old injuries, tack, teeth done, and rider out of balance ( making horse sore).
The Horse must be considered First.
99.9% of all problems are human error.
This horse has been Mis-Diagnosed for 2 years. And by some very well known trainers.
Owners want to do the best by their horses. They come to "Professionals" because we are supposed to know and care.
Not just take their hard earned money for training.
Horses are Honest and they act out trying to tell us something is wrong.
We are on the road to a positive outcome for this guy.
Meanwhile, he is in 60 days of ReHab. Then a re-assessment.
No riding, lots of turnout and body work.
Plus some treats.
I have put together a knowledgeable team for ReHabs.
Lameness Specialist Vet, Body workers and amazing Farrier.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs/Remedies
and Qualified Saddle fitter.
It takes a Team of folks who will work together for the Benefit of the Owner and the horse.
New Client consult - horse being stubborn, ill mannered and she wants to show.
Horse is sore in back, body work recommended.
Saddle fit is difficult.
Difficult to get into trailer.
Horse has been to other trainers - still having issues.
Owner reports horse is always sore or sensitive after being trimmed.
Analysis - lame in front, sore in back, hips and stifles.
Horse presents High on one side, dropped heel on other, flared in back
Haul to Vet for lameness exam and x-rays.
Horse Navicular in both front. Fluid being held in stifles from sitting on hind end to relieve pressure and pain from front. stiff and sore back from pain.
Recommendation - shoe and evaluate after 2nd shoeing.
Shoes- wedge low front and work to open heels to open and heel to grow. Pad on high hoof, Gel fill.
Horse showed immediate relief and willingness to walk on concrete.
Day 1 after new shoes - horses eyes quiet and starting to relax through his back.