PapaFrita
Well-Known Member
I was told (at a very interesting 'talk' given by a physiotherapist at Rossdales, and also at horse vettings) that it was normal to get some reaction; usually dipping in the middle of the back, and when they get to the bum a short of buttock clenching. A violent reaction, or none at all were both baaaaad.
Well, a few weeks ago the vet came out to check the Ginger One for back pain and she dug her fingers rather deeply into his back; more so than I've seen it done in the UK, and concentrated on his saddle area.. He did dip his back, and she said she was satified that he was ok.
Now, my question is, how reliable IS such testing? After all, we don't create little pressure points with our fingers, we put a saddle on their backs with a wider weigh-bearing surface. Also, if she'd dug her fingers like that into any part of PF's anatomy, she (PF, not the vet) would've sworn very loudly and pulled an evil face...
Can anyone shed some light on such procedures??
Well, a few weeks ago the vet came out to check the Ginger One for back pain and she dug her fingers rather deeply into his back; more so than I've seen it done in the UK, and concentrated on his saddle area.. He did dip his back, and she said she was satified that he was ok.
Now, my question is, how reliable IS such testing? After all, we don't create little pressure points with our fingers, we put a saddle on their backs with a wider weigh-bearing surface. Also, if she'd dug her fingers like that into any part of PF's anatomy, she (PF, not the vet) would've sworn very loudly and pulled an evil face...
Can anyone shed some light on such procedures??