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Very interesting blog, and definitely an issue I have had with saddles before, particularly the knee off the front. Not helped by being 6ft.

9, low level RC, fun rides, odd bit of hunting, all rounder was the goal. He'd love to be a cow pony 😄 Going to talk to the vet again. Discuss maybe medicating the SI and see how we go.

😔 I'll keep my fingers crossed for a good outcome.

Yes. And had it for a while and he's been fine in it. It has been tricky to find something that fits us both. Had extensive discussions with both Saddlers about alternatives and neither can think of anything that might work better, and have brought up alternatives to check.

Hope you don't mind me asking, what was the outcome from that diagnosis?

Tail completely straight, never carried unevenly.

Canter is completely normal, as in even reach with both hinds. No difference between legs.

Only insured for field accidents etc not this sort of thing. Will talk to the vet about x-raying hocks and stifles.

Hocks not xrayed yet, asked the Vet today while he had xray machine out and he said he could but didn't think they'd show anything. I could insist I guess. Tried nerve blocking but it was a bit hit&miss due to attempts to kick the vet. What we did mange didn't change anything.

To reply to a few peoples questions: Has had periods of not quite right but not visibly lame, on and off, with no relation to work load, since I've owned him (3 years) But generally come right with a few days rest and physio. This is probably the lightest work he's been in, done very little...

Regular physio, always sore in the same areas, behind the saddle and between hip and SI if that makes sense. Saddle checked regularly by 2 different saddlers, and again recently. So not that.

Yes, today by a very good equine vet. Did you read my post?

I think this is a fairly pointless post and grasping at straws but.. Anyone had a horse x-ray clear for kissing spines, like not even slightly close/questionable but 100% clear. But showing clear signs of pain/discomfort on the lunge which from his movement suggests back pain (back held stiff)...

Bog! 🙈🙈🙈 He does look very pleased with himself. Hopefully none the worse for wear and just isn't hungry for a while 🙄

I prefer alone, or a very select few people to hack with. I've seriously regretted agreeing to hack with some people and then have to make excuses as to why I don’t want to go again.