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Yesterday posted about my cob who i am (possibly was) selling due to him being strong at shows and a little too much for me a times.

Had the physio out this morning and has treated him for muscle tension in his hindquarters which was pretty bad (a cumulative effect over time). He said his behaviour, especially when excited and at shows has more than likely been exacerbated by this.

Bless his little soul though, he has still been so willing to jump even with this tension.

So.......it looks like i am going to have to rethink (after spending a fortune on advertising!
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After everyones comments too i realised how good a horse he really is (i thought no one would want him
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Maybe a case of better the devil the know than the devil you dont.
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He said his behaviour, especially when excited and at shows has more than likely been exacerbated by this

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What a load of codswallop - sorry.....


FWIW - I think your horse sounds absolutely cracking - and I did wonder when I first read your post about selling him, why on earth you'd want to. However once you said about the problems at shows and his strength, it all made sense.

I was going to sell my very good horse for exactly the same reasons. However, have changed my mind. It's me that has the problem, not the horse. And a better rider than me simply won't be bothered about a wee bit of excitement, and my thinking is that once he's been out a couple more times he'll soon settle, and I'll get back on board.

Just a thought anyway........
 
Thanks Amymay, i feel the same way. Putting his strengths on paper did make me realise how good he is (and hard to replace in general). A friend is taking him for me to a XC schooling day this weekend (well more a woodland ride) and a show in August (RC type with inhand, Sj and ridden classes) so we will see how he goes then.
 
I tend to agree with AmyMay too. All these back specialists, physios and complementary therapists always attribute behavoural issue to physical issues when mostly its just a rider issue! After all they are wanting you to come back to them for more business. i always steer clear of them. If the vet thinks the horse is ok then its ok. I am sure he has muscle tension in his hindquarters, thats his basic physiology to power up the back end (which is well developed in a cob) If the muscles didn't tighten and therefore feel tense (duh) and his bum was a flabby mess he wouldn't be going anywhere!
Remember there is not much fat on a fit horses buttocks so you are going to feel powerful muscle.
What a load of nonsense these people spin.
 
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I tend to agree with AmyMay too. All these back specialists, physios and complementary therapists always attribute behavoural issue to physical issues when mostly its just a rider issue! After all they are wanting you to come back to them for more business. i always steer clear of them. If the vet thinks the horse is ok then its ok. I am sure he has muscle tension in his hindquarters, thats his basic physiology to power up the back end (which is well developed in a cob) If the muscles didn't tighten and therefore feel tense (duh) and his bum was a flabby mess he wouldn't be going anywhere!
Remember there is not much fat on a fit horses buttocks so you are going to feel powerful muscle.
What a load of nonsense these people spin.

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I was trying to work out how to say this, refreshed the page, and you'd done it for me!
 
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Had the physio out this morning and has treated him for muscle tension in his hindquarters which was pretty bad (a cumulative effect over time). He said his behaviour, especially when excited and at shows has more than likely been exacerbated by this.

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I agree with AmyMay, absolute rubbish. Excitement is exactly that and if your horse otherwise suits you, you can and will learn to manage it, if you find the right help (I'm taking trainers not back fixers, etc.
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Absolutely! If he's is sound, healthy, genuine and the right type, be thrilled with him and enjoy working your way through little problems.
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I was thinking of selling my horse couple of years ago same type as yours as he was strong etc but i had a change of heart after buying another one and realising nothing would compare to him lol and am glad i didn't you will have more fun working through his problems rather then one that just does everything for you as that can get boring
 
I'm glad you're having a rethink but i'm not sure his behaviour at shows is due to a tight back? More likely he's slower to mature as a big lad and the whole thing is just very exciting!
Hovis can have his brains blown by shows. He's as strong as hell and sometimes i think he'd be better off with someone who wasn't phased by this strength.
I suggest get him sorted with his back, get some help, stronger bit - whatever works and get some confidence on him Easy to say i know but thats what i'm doing.
I know I could sell the Destroyer 5 times over but i also know in my heart i'll never find another one. Theres nothing wrong with him - its me and that won't change if i don't make it.
Really hope you begin to get it together - he sounds lovely.
He sounds amazing
 
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Theres nothing wrong with him - its me and that won't change if i don't make it.
Really hope you begin to get it together - he sounds lovely.
He sounds amazing

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Hovis and Sids Mum - hit the nail on the head there!

I think its the cliche - its not him its me!
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Bloomin horses, eh? Sometimes i just feel hes too good for me
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But he doesn't know that. He just knows he has a mum who loves him.
I'm having a lesson with a new instructor in a fortnights time and i am cacking myself but i am so determind to get the best out of what i know is a one in a lifetime horse for me. i'll never ever get another one and i have to sort myself out.
I'm lucky as i have hubby who has no nerves at all and he has ridden hovis at shows, calmed him down before i get on, taken him xc and then let me get on once he's burnt off some steam etc.
I wish you loads of luck and keep us posted.
 
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