Why is my horse losing topline?

[Event_girl]

7 year old, hacked out regularly up and down hills, schooled or lunged a few times a week, very good doer, has lost some weight recently but still a bit porky - so why is she losing muscle on her back? Saddle also checked recently.

Thanks

 

[*hic*]

How long have you had her?

 

[Event_girl]

One year, but only bought her back into work in the last few months

 

[*hic*]

Are you making sure she's working correctly not just slopping along?

 

[Event_girl]

I make sure she is going forward nicely, but she sticks her head up in the when trotting.

 

[Achinghips]

Not sure of your level of experience so please forgive if this comes across as condescending - probably because she's not working correctly when you do it. On the bit is hard work for the rider too! She should be stepping under herself well and should be down and round. Try incorporating some polework too or lunging in side reins/pessoa

 

[Event_girl]

Thank you, not condescending at all.

I use a chambon sometimes, would it help to lunge in that more?

 

[*hic*]

I make sure she is going forward nicely, but she sticks her head up in the when trotting.

Yup, I've twigged your issue. Get some lessons from a decent instructor and ask them to tell you how to get her working properly and keep her working properly.

 

[Event_girl]

Yup, I've twigged your issue. Get some lessons from a decent instructor and ask them to tell you how to get her working properly and keep her working properly.

Thank you I will do that