I think theres something wrong with me... and something with Ted.

[SonnysHumanSlave]

Right well these are on-going issues, that are minor but need to be sorted... firstly me...

I dont think I can sit straight, my saddle will slip to the right, now its treeless so doesnt need re-flocking. This happenned when I didnt have a treeless also. One of my feet always slips further forward in the stirrup giving me the inclination that maybe there is something wrong with my position maybe making these things happen.

I just want to ad, I broke my pelvis on my left side when I was 16yrs old and that is the side my foot always slips through the stirrup.

And the ted problem, is out hacking he keeps throwing his head, he only does it once a way into the ride. Never does it in the school. He flings it up and down, lobs spit so hard it goes all over ya. I thought he needs a stretch, but letting him stretch doesnt stop it. Last year someone suggested wolf teeth, he had teeth done last week so its not that. If I put a running martingale on, he just doesnt throw his head about as far. If I give loose rein, he shoves his head down to eat. If I "box" him all in, it works for about 10seconds. Its more annoying then anything, and one day he will fall flat on his face.

Just a couple little niggly things just wondered if anyone has any suggestions.

Sorry that turned a bit long. lol

 

[AprilBlossom]

Sesh on the lunge with a trusted instructor I love a good lunge!

 

[SonnysHumanSlave]

Ohhhhh noo!!! I dont want a beasting on the lunge!! I need one though obviously.

any ideas on the ted problem?

 

[Booboos]

Might be worth you seeing a physio to check you over. Sometimes old injuries leave weakneses on one side of the body and although you can't feel it you are crooked all the time. I had a sacroiliac ligament injure three years ago and I am still crooked!!

Re Ted, could it be an allergy or something making his nose itchy and annoyed? Or it would well be a behavioural issue, I had a mare that used to bob her head out of excitment/frustration out on hacks. It was very annoying but I never found a way round it - sorry!

 

[emmaln]

Helloo,

For you I would say look into a pilates for horse riders DVD as it can really help with alignment and position!

With ted I would try a nosenet, may not have any effect but could be worth a try!

Good luck!

 

[Old Bat]

Pilates and Bowen therapy...Bowen is excellent for realignment and the nose net could be a great idea for Ted.

 

[emmaln]

Also work without stirrups and or bareback as you won't be able to be one sided then!

 

[cundlegreen]

Lynn Perry does pilates sessions especially for riders in Suffolk. Go on Horsedates to find out where and when.

 

[LucyPriory]

For my curiosity - are your horse's front feet the same shape or is one slightly more upright than the other?

 

[MrsMozart]

Sounds like you need re-aligning, so physio, chiro, Bowen, Equipilates.

Has seen seen a back person recently? It could be that he's trying to readjust something in his neck/poll. Horses often move slightly differently on a hack to in a school.

 

[canteron]

If you are in Suffolk book a ride on Becky Chapman's mechanical horse - Strider - who doesn't lie about how straight/balanced you are.

Becky is extremely good at helping all sorts of people find the right place for them to be in to give their horse the best chance!!

PM me if you want contact details!!