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Can you get a saddle fitter to fit the new saddle for him? It sounds like something about the new saddle might be bothering him?

If you’re interested, this course teaches you more techniques on how to check he’s comfortable: thehorsephysio.thinkific.com/courses/horse-health-check. And these books will also help: www.thehorsephysio.co.uk/writing/bpt/ and www.harmonioushorsemanship.co.uk

This horse isn't sore. If your horse is sore, I recommend contacting your vet or local equine physical therapist.

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If you drop me an email through my website www.thehorsephysio.co.uk then I can organise to get one to you. Sue

Thank you 🙂

I'm not sure if there are any left in stock at www.intelligenthorsemanship.co.uk. If not, then let me know (drop me an email through my website www.thehorsephysio.co.uk) and I'll figure out how to get one to you. Sue

There are all sorts of levels to that question, beginning with, 'What's your definition of lameness?'. I'd recommend contacting your local practitioner for an assessment so that they can advise you in relation to your individual horse. So much depends on what you are asking of the horse, what your own level of knowledge is, what time you have available to help rehabilitate your horse, and much more.

@@TheHorsePhysio Thank you

Hi, so sorry I didn’t reply to your comment. Did you find any answers, or solutions?

Glad you've got a diagnosis, hope it helps you to move forwards.

Glad it helped!

The root cause was never found, despite extensive veterinary investigations.

Glad to hear it :-)

Noted!

Have a look at www.acpat.org and www.rampregister.org, hope that helps :-)

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Id take a riding session to just get on and slowly test out what cues work for him and just sit on him and learn his mannerisms. It took me a little bit to learn one of my mares quirks too! She was swinging her head side to side when i tried walking straight forward and would actually turn when i tried to keep her straight. After a couple of short rides in the roundpen i figured out that she neck reined beautifully and that stopped the head swinging😁

There are always lots of possibilities, and in the UK you can ask for help from an Intelligent Horsemanship Recommended Trainer (www.intelligenthorsemanship.co.uk), or from your riding coach. If he used to hack out fine and there are now problems, I would want to rule out pain issues first of all.

I have the same problem at the minute, do you have any tips?

@@gracejohnston7902 I have the exact same issue too and it makes me want to cry. He’s not started rearing too. I know it’s not pain related as he’s fine in company and in the school. I really want to get the problem rectified but have no idea where to start looking :(

There's no simple answer to that question. It might be that you keep the pressure on until the horse takes a step forwards, then release the pressure the instant they make an effort in the right direction. The thought process there is to make it uncomfortable to do what you don't want, and comfortable to do what you don't want. But there are many situations where this might not be the right / best / safe option. In the UK you can contact your local Intelligent Horsemanship Recommended Trainer for help at www.intelligenthorsemanship.co.uk.

My horse was the same. What I found helped was turning him in a circle when he tried to go backwards, then releasing once we were going in the right direction of travel. It took a bit of patience and time but we went from refusing to go out the gate to cantering happily around fields without napping 😊 the other thing that helped me was to get down and walk him in hand a bit and then get back up

@@TheTeapotte That's really helpful, thank you :-)

Thank you 😊

Dont know if anyone cares but if you are bored like me atm you can stream all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my brother for the last couple of days xD

@Eden Arlo Yea, have been watching on InstaFlixxer for months myself :)

@Eden Arlo yea, been watching on InstaFlixxer for since december myself =)

Maria Keenan release pressure when she moves forward, it teaches them that if they don’t move u put pressure wherever and when they move you don’t.

Personally I don't believe in keeping any constant contact, as the horse then has to learn to switch off to your signals. I'd recommend asking for help from your riding coach, as each horse is an individual.

Did you actually watch the video?

That's a very individual decision, so I'm afraid I can't answer. Personally I am self employed but I certainly wouldn't rule out being employed, it's just the way that fits for me at the moment.

Tansy's Mum thank you for taking the time to comment, and I’m pleased to be able to offer encouragement. You might like to read my book and watch my dvd ‘Understanding Horse Performance: Brain, Pain or Training?’ to see if it gives you more insights: www.ethicalhorseproducts.co.uk/QuickShop/Specials.php.

MsGroovalicious reluctance to go forwards

Thank you for asking this. I was searching for a definition of napping.

That’s great to know you’ve found some benefit. You might also like my book and dvd ‘Understanding Horse Performance: Brain, Pain or Training?’ which gives lots more insights, plus guest contributions from 27 eminent equestrians, and plenty of help figuring out where the problem stems from as well as what to do with it.

www.ethicalhorseproducts.co.uk/QuickShop/Specials.php

Yes you can, there's more info at www.acpat.co.uk. Hope this helps :-)

The world is slowly changing :-)

Depends on whether it's your passion! I love it, but self employed doesn't suit all, and it's often wet and cold in the UK! You can find out more about becoming an ACPAT Chartered Physiotherapist at www.acpat.co.uk.

Sue Palmer thank you I'm only a freshman in highschool but I'm interested in doing this

It depends whether u want to do it and find it fun ☺️ It is what I want to as a career ❤️❤️💕

I'm sorry, I just realised it was the wrong website, take a look at www.acpat.org, and www.rampregister.org. Hope this helps. Sue

Thank you 😊

Years ago, there was a horse at our stables who was considered very bad-tempered & dangerous to handle & ride. She had a massively overdeveloped top line to her very muscular neck, & was prone to bucking & rearing. I must say I really liked this mare, & I thought there was more going on with her than just being an aggressive horse; maybe because I was a little more sympathetic, we always got on well together. But I was delighted when she was sent away to an equine chiropractor for 2 weeks, & I was the first person to ride her when she came back. After all these years it remains THE MOST emotional, memorable, happiest - even euphoric! - ride of my life! She was transformed! So friendly & gentle in her personality, & absolutely fantastic & supple to ride. It still upsets me to think of all the pain & discomfort she must have been in for possibly a number of years.

Thank you :-)