Causes and cures for stiffness?

[Ranyhyn]

I am bringing my 13 YO ISH back to work after a period of possible LGL. I noticed when schooling him yesterday, that he is VERY stiff and inflexible on the left rein.

What causes one rein stiffness and what excerices and or help can I give him to become more supple and flexible?

Thanks

Kitsune

 

[Cliqmo]

Could be caused by stiffness in back or neck? or could be a teeth problem or his saddle not fitting? Sorry what does LGL mean? It might hold a clue to the stiffness!
If he has been off work for a while I would bring him back in slowly (no schooling yet) and may also get a chiro out to make sure everything is tickedy boo before you start!

Once you have ruled out the pain issues carrot stretches will probably help

 

[Ranyhyn]

LGL (low grade laminitis) thought vet and farrier do not agree. I am half and half as I realise now the thing which made me thnk he had LGL was the shortness one side (the side which I am not concerned is stiff)

He has been on paddock/box rest for a week so get his weight down as he was looking rather rotund, before this he was in light/medium work.

He is due both teeth and back so will get those checked and re-evaluat, thanks