lyndsayberesford
Well-Known Member
Had Crewe Saddlery out yesterday and she gave me some great news that my Stubben fits him perfectly. I got advised that i do sit it a couple of inches too far forward (apparently something common with showjumpers lol)
Anyway when she watched me ride she noticed more stiffness on the right bend (which Fanatical will agree with too) and when she did measurements of his wither and shoulder, his right shoulder is quite a lot bigger than his left!
Once Beatrice pointed this out it was really obvious and ive clearly missed this as have usually had my saddle too far forward to see it.
Have booked an Equine physiotherapist (Rachel Greetham) for about 2 weeks time but before she arrives is there many exercises i can do to help even him out?
Also got Mark Windsor (McTimoney chiro) coming out in the first week of April to check his back etc.
On a plus side i did get some great news re his latest blood test - got the all clear, ratios are back to normal levels!
Anyway when she watched me ride she noticed more stiffness on the right bend (which Fanatical will agree with too) and when she did measurements of his wither and shoulder, his right shoulder is quite a lot bigger than his left!
Once Beatrice pointed this out it was really obvious and ive clearly missed this as have usually had my saddle too far forward to see it.
Have booked an Equine physiotherapist (Rachel Greetham) for about 2 weeks time but before she arrives is there many exercises i can do to help even him out?
Also got Mark Windsor (McTimoney chiro) coming out in the first week of April to check his back etc.
On a plus side i did get some great news re his latest blood test - got the all clear, ratios are back to normal levels!