Recent content by Tabbsie

So, here lies the problem.. After a full vet examination, including an ultra scan - we have discovered a major imbalance in his sacroilliac joint (raised on the right side) - resulting in some relatively serious ligament damage.. Even though he "appears" sound (trotting up, flexion tests and on...

So - we loose jumped him this weekend and all went very well (no napping) However, to get his confidence up - the jumps were relatively small for him This week - I'm going to do the same but over some bigger combos with Oxers - and lets see what happens Xrays booked with vet - and waiting for...

Hmmm my gut too.. He does only throw this party trick in company, and is fine in the ring... But I agree.. This is worth a check up nonetheless .. I'll let you know if we discover anything via the vet... Meanwhile..I will dig my back protector out! Thanks for your response :)

I have a gorgeous, 16.3 warmblood gelding, 7 years and just coming out of newcomers. He's highly talented, extremely powerful and sometimes dangerously unpredictable.. The last few times he has been out either competing or at clinics (with other horses), he has developed a seriously nasty habit...