Problems with applying leg aid

[rachier]

Can any1 help pretty please.

TB is bucking (well more a cow kick out) when leg is applied on right side behind the girth - vet out 2moro but i thought id check on here just in case any1 has a clue.

Tried suppling exercises such as shoulder in, leg yeild turn on forehand, circles, lunging etc (all of which he does providing you dont apply leg aid (using schooling whip etc).

Im stumped as if he was in pain generally would he not do all that he has??

Getting worried now!!

 

[Daisychain]

My youngster does that occasionally, often when she thinks she should back of the leg and i give her a good kick! I think she is just trying it on personally.

 

[rachier]

Hes 12 thou and this is a major personality change - hes soooo laid back and always tries 2 please, and its not like hes been asked to do anything beyond his capabilities.

 

[lilpinkdonkey4]

Have you checked back, saddle, teeth etc?

 

[Seahorse]

My youngster does this too, he's just a miserable git though!

 

[rachier]

yep even the vet is stumped said she is goin 2 make me ride him and do some exercises 2 c how he reacts. Hes even swishing and lashing out when grooming that particular area. I just hope its not a tumour or something!!

 

[Seahorse]

Interesting, has he always done this?

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[rachier]

No never, he was the easiest horse ever and he used to love a good brush, this is whats getting me.

 

[Seahorse]

Oh I can see why you're worried then, my horse is like that all the time.

He always kicks out when I'm brushing him in a certain place, on his tummy just where his ribs end, and where the hair grows upwards.

 

[jumpthemoon]

I'd do what I always do in situations like that and get a McTimoney practitioner out to make sure that there isn't something out of line soemwhere that is making him sore. Failing that, I'd then move on the the sports massage lady, to check his muscles were in good health. Obv continue down the vet route, too - see if they can find anything.