Mysterious "unevenness" behind

[UKa]

My girl has a long story. Back problems for a while then last year decided to have scans done to see if anything going on (including hind leg that was slightly lame then) but nothing showed up. After 6 weeks of field rest and gradual bringing back into work I have had a fantastic year with physio/ back person commenting how she had been so well as not seen in a long time. Now she seems to be back to problems... I noticed some uneven steps behind during riding (especially at first) arching of the back after getting on (this usually resoves itself after a few mins) and generally being tight over the back (this was also commented on at our recent dressage comp (we only did walk and trot and a prelim). Have alerted my back person to come and see her asap but appointment not until end of the month. Worried now as it seems our past is catching up with us again. Not sure what the matter could be as she was thoroughly checked through at the Royal Vet college last year (hence I am now approaching physio first)... what could be wrong? Where shall I start, give her time off completely for a bit?
Oh, I also had her saddle checked recently and it was re-flocked so should be ideal fit at the mo.

 

[YasandCrystal]

All I can say is that I sent my horse with SI dysfunaction to Donna Blinman for 2 weeks rehab at Higham not that far from you being in Herts.

She is vet qualified also an osteopath (this means she can carry out rectal examinations) and practices acupunture. She is also a back specialist. She is very reasonably priced and every horse going to her is throughly assessed before treatment

I would say definately worth giving her a call especially if your horse has had back problems in the past. She is the one to source the problem Good Luck. Interested to hear your continuing story.

http://www.donnablinman.co.uk/

 

[UKa]

Hello, thank you for this. It is certainly an interesting idea. I am hoping that I can come to the bottom of this but as treatment was stopped last year I fear she is no longer covered by insurance for this. Alternative treatment would be a way forward but of course I will need a diagnosis... So frustrating that she was doing so well but now we are back to square one