Thanks for your reply. New so didn't quite think of the regional part.
A farrier I had (3rd back to current) put natural balance on him & destroyed the sides of his hooves in the process as he is pidgeon toed, confirmational. So my 2nd to last farrier & I agreed that straight bar shoes would...
Not sure I'm happy with a farrier I have, switched to him as he's recommended & old farrier was v expensive & had put bars shoes on for year & bit to fix an older farriers awful work but was unsure if they were doing good anymore.
My pony doesn't quite seem comfy now, unsure if it's farrier...
Junglefairy I'm not sure, I've not been told that from any vets or bodyworkers, I really feel it's his SI & after loads of research into his symptoms it always comes back to the SI but I see what you're saying.
So hard knowing what to do! He's had so much wear & tear but I just want him to...
CowPony it's a bit deeper than bowen. But find he responded better with Mastersons over the mfr.
Theocat, after he's had a treatment he's fine for 4-6 months, apart from when he had mfr which was 5 weeks ago.
Not started him on Bute yet as it wouldn't be a fair session with his body worker...
So my boy often gets sore behind, he drags his back feet, when working actively he is better but will still do it when he slows down, especially downhill. Always has as far as I remember. He also twists his hocks as he walks, feet are balanced fine. Walks like he's a bit drunk behind, & weak...