Back Problems in Jumpers?

[Anna Meurer]

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced back problems with their jumper and had any advice on how to help them recover. I've been competing my mare in 2'6"-3'6" Jumpers this year and just recently she came up lame at a competition. When the vet came out she was so sore her back could barely be touched. I took her to the chirpractor, gave her bute, liniment baths and stretched her and gave her time off until she wasn't tender. I was able to gently ride her on the flat for about a week bu she came up really sore after her 2nd jump school. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to rehibilitate her?

[Patti at OMEGA ALPHA]

Hi Anna, my name is Patti hanco and i am with Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals. We make the natural herbal products.
Sorry to sound like such blatant sales pitch but our products Liver Flush and Kidney Flush (particularily the Kidney) if you can only choose one are for back problems through detoxification.
Since I don't know the full story regarding your horse and your Vets recommendation it is hard to comment however...
We offer a 100% guarantee our product to work so if your horses back problem is muscle related rather than internal as I suspect you can get a complete refund of your purchase by taking the product back to where you purchased it from. (just note Greenhawk has a no return policy on supplements so then you would need to contact us directly)
I am sure you will see a big difference after the treatment.
What we suggest is doing 30 cc of both Liver and Kidney Flush for 16 days and then cap the bottle and use again when needed maybe 2 - 3 months. Most clients see dramatic improvement in back pain becasue the saddle sits right on the kidneys and many things can cause overloaded kidneys Protiens, muscle tye-up etc....
Do the back legs stock up at all? That means kidneys.
Discuss this with your Veterinarian and see what they say.
I don't mean to be intrusive but I thought I would share my thoughts with you.
If you ever want to reach me my cell is 416-995-7940 or [e-mail] web site is www.oapharma.com

[Lisa Paulson]

Hi Anna,
your post is interesting I am heading to the site to learn more, thanks,
Lisa , Synergy Sporthorses

[robin a]

I've had problems like that when I was struggling with saddle fit. I've learned over the years to do a constant check on backs. I find regular massage, stretches before and after saddling can head it off, but if your horse is getting sore and you haven't really noticed, it can get pretty bad before it gets that obvious, depending on your horse of course. Some of the more stalwart can keep going through a lot of discomfort. We have discovered that the greatest maintenance of all is regular accupuncture treatments, and have found too, that even when the horse isn't obviously uncomfortable in their backs, they ALWAYS move more freely and comfortable after an accupuncure treatment.

[elaine]

How about just a ThinLine Pad or a combo ThinLine with Back on Track called the Contender II. No drugs just great protection. Will help saddles fit and will keep their backs sound.

[Jackie Cochran]

I know this post is a bit late.
I have had wonderful success with working on horses' backs by using the Corrector saddle pad. The web link is www.thecorrector.net. There is ALOT on this site about sore backs.

[Joan Morrison]

Short backed horses and performance horses can develop a condition called "kissing spine".