23/06/2025
Repeat after me… 🗣️ you cannot train through pain! This mare was recently dropped off, and had already had a saddle start last year and was going well under saddle. During our sessions, this mare was aggressive when asked to work, and bucked like a dirty rank bronc the first time we saddled her. But these reactions weren’t matching up to her in your pocket personality. She was twitching in her withers and shaking her head a lot, cross firing, and just flat out angry. After consulting with the body worker, she was out in her shoulders, withers, ribs, and hips. 2 days later, and she was a saint. Cross off all of the pain possibilities before writing them off. They can’t speak when they’re in pain, but they’ll show you if you just pay attention.
Thank you Strikin Rich Equine Body Work for always making these horses feel their best.
