rob1
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Post by rob1 on Jan 24, 2014 14:12:18 GMT
Hi sorry in advance for the long post but here goes, 2 weeks ago I took my horse to a show (his first time showing in a pelham) he was very naughty and just kept bucking which is out of character. Before his class he also dipped when we tacked him up so I assumed that the bucking was relating to a back problem. I therefore got a back person out who checked him and confirmed he had 2 problems and he treated him. A couple of days later I rode him at home in his pelham again he was naughty bucking and very strong (again out of character) I then put this down to the posibility he may not like his pelham. Today I rode him in his snaffle. Again he was tense wen doing his girth, bucking again and also swishing his tail. He is only bucking when I ask for canter and it's one buck as we go into canter. Any suggestions??? Thanks
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Post by sophiabell on Jan 24, 2014 14:30:30 GMT
Mine has done the same today when I went to put his saddle on and do his girth up. He put his ears back and showed his teeth, something he only does when he has a bad back. The last time this happened he did have a bad back so I instantly knew he was telling me something. The thing with having their back done is it's not just a case of having them treated once and then they should be fine, it usually takes a course of treatments. Took Bud 3 treatments last year to get him right again. Definitely would be best to leave him until you have had him treated again so that he doesn't get it into his head it is going to hurt. Hope you get sorted soon
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rob1
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Post by rob1 on Jan 24, 2014 14:37:46 GMT
Thanks for your reply, iv rung the back man and waiting for him to come back to me, il get him back out and I'm also getting saddle checked as he has changed shape. Thanks again
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Post by comanchediva on Jan 24, 2014 14:40:01 GMT
When my old horse's back started hurting he would dip when tacking him up and then again usually when stood still. He always needed a first treatment to get everything loose and where it should be, the a fortnight off and another check to make sure he hadn't hurt himself again rolling or in the field. After that he was always OK till the next time so I would suggest a couple of weeks off and another treatment
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Post by comanchediva on Jan 24, 2014 14:41:03 GMT
Sorry Rob1 just seen our posts crossed
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rob1
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Post by rob1 on Jan 24, 2014 15:31:33 GMT
Thanks for your advice, it's greatly appreciated x
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Post by sarahp on Jan 24, 2014 16:00:08 GMT
Obviously I don't know your back person so this is general, but I've always used a properly qualified physiotherapist. People who "do backs" are many and various with some better than others!
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Post by gillwales on Jan 24, 2014 16:19:22 GMT
naughtiness can develop from a problem. I do agree with sarahp, not all back or teeth people are what they claim they are. Once you know the back problem is solved, work on the lunge to develop strength and improve fitness, if after that the bucking continues you know to get tough. Good luck x
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Post by rob1 on Jan 24, 2014 17:11:06 GMT
Hi the back man I used is Bruce Hewitt he is a registered osteopath, and iv been happy with him in the past and trust him. I think a few days rest then lunge and if no improvement I may even get the vet to check him over as if hate that he is in pain and I'm not helping him. Thanks again everyone i do appreciate all help and advice x
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Post by gillwales on Jan 24, 2014 18:47:01 GMT
You are very sensible to use a registered osteopath, I hope it all goes well for you and your neddy
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Post by casper15 on Apr 17, 2014 20:57:22 GMT
My pony did the exact same thing one show last year, but he only started with bucking into canter on one rein half way through the day so pressumed he had been bitten or stung by some sort of flying insect
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Post by robrocks on Apr 18, 2014 20:18:41 GMT
Could be stifle or hocks and putting him in a Pelham which helps them to engage the hind quarters has highlighted the issue... I speak from having had 2 with issues like this. I spent lots of money on qualified osteopaths and mctimoney practioners and never again. Most back pain is secondary pain. Id do lameness tests on concrete, you may think they are sound but this reveals any lameness which might otherwise not be noticed. Feel for you.
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Post by flo1 on Apr 20, 2014 19:23:06 GMT
What we thought was a back problem in our Sec D ( very similar symptoms to what you are experiencing) turned out to be a gastric problem which was solved (thanks to our saddle maker/fitter) by feeding a pre and pro biotic supplement. It may be worth you taking a step back and looking at the 'whole horse' just to make sure you're not missing something.
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