Restrictions on riding horse with 'pelvis out'???

[Hollie15]

Evening all,

Over a year ago, had a chiro out when my mare started unusual behaviour, head shaking when being ridden and kicking back legs out when trying to pick her feet out, not like her at all. Chiro said her pelvis was out of line and treated her for it.

All was fine for a long while after. Few months back, noticed one back shoe was being worn down on one side a LOT more than any other shoe, so got a physio out (couldn't get the previous chiro out for at least a month, she is very busy). Again she gave some treatment, though I did not think much of it in comparison to the chiro.
Horse's shoe is still worn down on this one back foot, I am going to get the chiro out as soon as she can, as am thinking her pelvis is still out. But in the mean time is there any restrictions in regards to riding her?

She has not shown any symptoms (no head shaking, kicking out or any other unusual behaviour to suggest she is in pain). Is it still ok to hack as normal and even jump?

 

[Archina]

I honestly wouldnt ride a horse who had their pelvis out of alignment, your just asking for more trouble down the line. I would get your horses pelvis sorted and then a slow and steady increase in work.

 

[Hollie15]

Yea...thing is she isn't showing any symptoms during riding or . And the first time she had it, the chiro didn't mention building back up or anything, just a day or two off then back into normal work. And I know I won't be able to get the woman I want out for about a month...if not longer!!

 

[flyingfeet]

Get a vet to look at your horse

Chiros and physios are rather fuzzy and can only work on muscles. So I hate it when they say the pelvis is out of line as it implies a skeletal problem!

Very rarely do they turn around and say there's nothing wrong and you don't need me out and have pay me £50 per week for the next few weeks

On the other hand my vet has *******ed me if I've called him out unnecessarily!!!

 

[MrVelvet]

hmm there was a horse at my college who had a rotated pelvis. From behind she was completely slanted! There were no restrictions in her work, she jumped and did XC. Always stayed sound though....

 

[BeesKnees]

The idea that parts of the body go 'out' is a bit of a myth. Bodies are held together by a network of enormously strong muscles, fascia, ligaments and tendons that make it unlikely that anything can slip out of place, unless there is major trauma or a congenital issue or a disease process such as arthritis.

What does happen much more is that the soft tissues can become unbalanced, some parts tight, some parts weaker, and this can pull on the bony structures causing a domino effect of discomfort, lack of mobility and can press on nerves. This is what physios, osteopaths and chiros all work on, but with slightly different techniques.

If your horse is not showing signs of pain, then a bit of gentle hacking is probably fine, and may even be helpful. The aim of all bodywork is to restore normal function, so staying active is a good thing.