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Back Problems in Jumpers?
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Back Problems in Jumpers?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Joan Morrison Nov 4.
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Short backed horses and performance horses can develop a condition called "kissing sping".
I agree, get the saddle professionaly fitted, also with my horses, I get a chiro out at least 2 - 3 times per year. My TB jumper had a vertibra out which was causing him back problems, after the chiro was out, I did a liniment rub and he was fine ...
I know this post is a bit late.
I have had wonderful success with working on horses. back by using the Corrector saddle pad. The web link is www.thecorrector.net. There is ALOT on this site about sore backs.
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.
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 ...
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- At 11:10pm on June 14, 2009,
Morgan Sparks said… - thanks u to
- At 8:11pm on March 3, 2009,
Kat said…
- awwww thats sweet!!!
- At 6:54am on February 12, 2009,
Kat said…
- What typ of horse is the chestnut one in all the pictures? Hes adorible!
- At 10:40pm on December 25, 2008,
Hannah S. said… - What height would you do in pony jumpers? My friend owns a 12.0 pony ( buck, black pony in one of my pic.) He is a champion 2'6" jumper. He will jump anything. He could do 3' jumpers and be amazing but we want to avoid injury.
- At 4:55pm on December 10, 2008,
Hannah S. said…
- The chesnut horse in your pics is soo cute. What breed is she/he? Is it a she or a he? ha ha lol
It looks kinda small how big is she?
- At 9:35am on November 17, 2008,
Jennifer Duncan said… - The division will not be split.
- At 9:09pm on November 14, 2008,
Jennifer Duncan said…
- Because only 3 of them are adults. The Regular division has 6 of each division.
- At 10:26am on September 7, 2008,
Jennifer Duncan said…
- First through sixth. =)
- At 10:25am on July 28, 2008,
Jennifer Duncan said…
- C and Local are pretty much the same and B's, the classes are usually a little bigger at a B show. Until you get to AA shows, where the competition is extremely tough, there's not much difference.
- At 7:19pm on July 27, 2008,
Rhonda Allen said… - Thanks, she's good, I'll be able to ride her again in like a week. Yeah! I hope your mare gets better too! See ya around!
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