My first proud mummy post.

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Rode Cato this morning and Im a very proud mummy.

In the space of two weeks shes gone from not taking the cantact and sticking her head int he air in walk trot and canter, To suppling and taking the contact down.

Shes working through from behine and is round over her back nicely. Shes building muscles across her back and quarters and her work ethic has improved!

Oh Im so proud! Just a shjame noone was there to photograph.

Also im having cantering issues (rider, physical) the muscles in the mid back are so tense and sore, I can feel every stride in my spine like a compression, and am only able to maintaint he canter for a breif moment, So any looseing tips much appreciated!

Might get some Glucosamine, at the grand old age of 21

Lou x

 

[Charmaine18]

Aah, I'm glad she's doing well. I've been following your posts about her, and it's so nice that you're getting on well and bonding with her!

 

[Nailed]

Yeh I think weve turned the corner now, I really do!!!
Lou x

 

[Persephone]

I'm so glad you are having a good time with her. You deserve to have some enjoyment after the crap time you have been through.

Don't get me wrong, I would have my oldies back in a heartbeat, but it is such a break to have a trouble free horse you can enjoy!

 

[Lucy_Nottingham]

O yey! sounds good!

It makes you feel really good doesn't it when it all starts to work.

 

[Annagain]

Pilates is good for back problems when riding. I went after my instructor told me off for hunching over - I physically couldn't strighten up as it hurt too much, now I can do it, although bad habits take a long time to unlearn!

 

[Damnation]

It is great to hear you and Cato are getting on so well

What about when you get her back checked by the back person, getting yours checked aswell? I know my chiropractor will watch you ride then adress how you ride and how the horse goes because of this if you get me? Might be able to help you supple or tell you why its happening

Izzi

P.s I want pics!!

 

[MrsMozart]

So pleased m'duck

Try:
Pilates, or specifically equi-lates;
Stretches before and after riding;
When riding, touch right toe with left hand, and vice versa;
When riding, raise knees up, turn them out to the sides, then force feet down rapidly (without stirrups).

 

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Love the added (without stirrups) lol =o)

Thankyou everyone.. Will try as suggested above, And will have a word with the Mctimoney Lady..

Lou x