poiuytrewq
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I’m having real problems riding my daughters horse. I’m now his main rider and at the moment he’s my only ride.
So starting with him. He had about 9 months off work. When he started back he was stiff in his off hind. The vet has seen him and said it is just a bit stiff, not helped by being out of work so long. Plan was get him going and if it didn’t improve look at medicating it (he’s 18)
It is improving and he loosens up massively working.
Me- 😩 I have a long term left hip problem. Apparently over the years I’ve compensated for this and caused other issues. I would ideally like to twist to the left constantly but force myself as straight as I can and again this is better.
My lower back is virtually immobile and my right shoulder is VERY stiff. I have trouble opening my right rein and bending right. I assume both related to the hip.
With my own horse I’m getting on top of all this but finding it impossible with this one.
So, I’m finding it incredibly uncomfortable to ride. My hip and shoulder hurt and continue to hurt into the evening if I’ve done a longer ride.
He is drifting to the right and his saddle is slipping slightly right. (Daughter said it does with her too so is being checked but actually not sure she’s right or just agreeing!)
He’s also slightly sore under the saddle. He’s always been checked regularly when in work back wise but hasn’t been checked recently due to being off, that’s also booked.
He’s the horse that never usually needs doing because he’s always fine.
I’m not sure I should be riding him (incase I’m doing more harm) but equally he’s just going to go straight back to being a field ornament if I don’t as no one else can. (That sounded like one of those no one else can ride statements!! 😳 it’s not I just mean daughters at work full time and it’s too dark when she’s home)
Does all this tie in and is there anything I can do?
So starting with him. He had about 9 months off work. When he started back he was stiff in his off hind. The vet has seen him and said it is just a bit stiff, not helped by being out of work so long. Plan was get him going and if it didn’t improve look at medicating it (he’s 18)
It is improving and he loosens up massively working.
Me- 😩 I have a long term left hip problem. Apparently over the years I’ve compensated for this and caused other issues. I would ideally like to twist to the left constantly but force myself as straight as I can and again this is better.
My lower back is virtually immobile and my right shoulder is VERY stiff. I have trouble opening my right rein and bending right. I assume both related to the hip.
With my own horse I’m getting on top of all this but finding it impossible with this one.
So, I’m finding it incredibly uncomfortable to ride. My hip and shoulder hurt and continue to hurt into the evening if I’ve done a longer ride.
He is drifting to the right and his saddle is slipping slightly right. (Daughter said it does with her too so is being checked but actually not sure she’s right or just agreeing!)
He’s also slightly sore under the saddle. He’s always been checked regularly when in work back wise but hasn’t been checked recently due to being off, that’s also booked.
He’s the horse that never usually needs doing because he’s always fine.
I’m not sure I should be riding him (incase I’m doing more harm) but equally he’s just going to go straight back to being a field ornament if I don’t as no one else can. (That sounded like one of those no one else can ride statements!! 😳 it’s not I just mean daughters at work full time and it’s too dark when she’s home)
Does all this tie in and is there anything I can do?
if you know if anything else though?