I am a bad mum.... feel awful!

[cob1]

Hi Everyone,

I posted the other day about the cob trying to ditch me at dressage on Sunday, and also about him napping & bucking for the past few months (which it looked like we were getting on top of). Trainers did suggest it was purely behavioural and it has got worse, especially when schooling over the past few weeks. I was initally trying to ride him through it, but i must admit my confidence was being chipped away.

Had the back man (who is also a vet) out yesterday and we got the verdict.

He has had a back problem (he strained his supraspinous ligament last summer), but thankfully that is spot on, i was worried this was a reoccurence.

He has always snatched the reins, and been 'resistant' through his neck, which i (and others) had put down to schooling issues.

Turns out his neck was 'out' really bad and has been for an very long time - poor boy!

I also had thought he had a neck sensitivity as he wasnt keen on getting it brushed (he also was funny about his head, but not necessarily headshy). He was also from a dealers so we werent sure of his 'past' as a cause if you know what i mean. The man walked in his stable and immediately said 'this horse is in pain' - cue me feeling very sick..........

I really should have put two and two together - it all makes sense now

Marshmallows and choccie who have got this far......

The last physio i used to use didnt believe in necks being 'out' so this is how its got so bad.

 

[wellsat]

Don't beat yourself up, we've all been there. You rely on experts to tell you what is best for your horse and sadly they don't always get it right.

 

[Shysmum]

yup, been there too... the main thing is that you DID get the back man out ! It's one of those things - animals can't talk, more's the pity. sm x

 

[MrsMozart]

Been there

Pointless beating yourself up. Learn from it and move on hun.

Hug and hot choccy

 

[cob1]

Thanks, we will take it steady and see how he goes! x

 

[Chermar]

Don't beat yourself up at least you have done something about it now and you knew that there was something up hence the discovery. I've seen people with horses in more obvious pain not being open to get it investigated, they have the attitude it will be allright. So no more guilt you've done the best you can and eventually found the problem, horses are very forgiving and i'm sure some apples and carrots will help!!

 

[Pearlsasinger]

I'm another one who's been there. It's amazing isn't it how much some horses will put up with before really making it clear that they are in pain.

 

[lauzbeefy]

Dont beat yourself up about it...happens to everyone...glad you have got it sorted.