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    query to solution saddle owners

    I had one and loved it, the older style freestyle. I had it fitted and my boy was very happy with it. However he had KS surgery and I didn't like the small amount of spinal clearance so have bought a k&m dressage instead. I would 100% recommend a trial before buying but they are fabulous...
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    Hock problems

    He went from throwing the odd cheeky buck to full on rodeo pony. Didn't want to move forward or he didn't want to slow down there was no in-between. Took him to vets he was never lame even with flexions and lunged on various surfaces. Xrays also showed mild KS but bone scan showed it was hocks...
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    Hock problems

    My 11 year old was diagnosed with hock arthritis nearly two years ago now. His was causing extreme behaviour under saddle and was managed easily with steroids. He's also on a good joint supplement (hackup bespoke) and I made sure he was out as much as possible. When stabled I bandage his hind...
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    Laminitis and sunken pedal bone- prognosis?

    Xrays today were clear! We'll reassess in two weeks and he may be able to start going out again. Just awaiting results from the cushings test now :)
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    Laminitis and sunken pedal bone- prognosis?

    We took bloods on Friday so hoping to get results this week for them. When the farrier saw him he was quite happy with his feet so put on shoes that offered more heel support as he did seem so comfortable even off but and xrays were very mild. However, if the xrays show any more changes we'll go...
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    Laminitis and sunken pedal bone- prognosis?

    Louie had been doing really well but unfortunately he seemed to have another attack yesterday for no apparent reason as still on box rest with restricted food. Back on bute and waiting until next week for another set of xrays. Fingers crossed we've avoided more structural damage
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    Laminitis and sunken pedal bone- prognosis?

    Yeah it's my little grey, he's had KS surgery, a year in the field and was just coming back into work like an absolute dream, absolutely typical. In hindsight I probably should have kept him off the grass altogether after the injections but I just didn't consider the risk. Vet and farrier...
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    Laminitis and sunken pedal bone- prognosis?

    He didn't have blood test pre treatment but he had a year off and came back into work in Jan, we were going to medicate then but he was too fat and vet didn't want to. We got his weight right down and he was looking really good, vet was pleased which is why we went through with it. He's had them...
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    Laminitis and sunken pedal bone- prognosis?

    Farrier is coming this week not sure what he'll suggest shoeing wise. Vet also coming Friday so can ask anymore questions then. It's been such a tough year with him, just as he starts coming right another set back.
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    Laminitis and sunken pedal bone- prognosis?

    Thanks for advice both. He's on box rest for the next month at least until our second set of xrays. He's on a deep bed and has been on bute since last week although we're slowly cutting it down until he's on none. I've completely changed his diet so he's on as low sugar as possible. He's also...
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    Laminitis and sunken pedal bone- prognosis?

    My poor boy had a reaction to steroid injections in his hocks last week and came down with laminitis in all four feet. Xrays have shown in all four feet, although worse in hind, very mild sunken pedal bones. I've fortunately never had experience with lami before and keep forgetting to ask...
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    Bit for a pony with a tiny mouth?

    Thanks all he takes a 4.5"/ 4.75" considering he's 14.2 it's slightly pathetic. I'll look into them all. Budget is relatively low as I need to buy a new saddle but willing to stretch it a bit
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    Bit for a pony with a tiny mouth?

    Currently in the process of bringing my pony back into work after over a year off due to surgery and lack of time. All is going well but I'm on a mission to make sure everything is as comfortable as possible for him. He has a very small mouth, not particularly fleshy there just isn't much...
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    Tips for correcting a hollow back

    If you have a hollow back this most likely will shorten the muscles around your hips and legs so not only will you need to build your core but also stretch and strengthen your hips, quads and hammies. Pilates and yoga will definitely help with both but have a look at hip opener stretches online...
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    How many people stretch before and after riding?

    It's very eye opening isn't it! I've met a few poling horse riders, seems the two interlink :) I'm going to try and do a few hip opening exercises and a couple or squats whilst grooming pony once he's back to see if it helps. Then will do a foam roll and proper stretch when I get home.
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