Hills Again!!!
Short post this week, its been really busy with people getting ready for the end of the season events and taking advantage of the last few warm weekends. I am glad that my tools are my hands and they are in great shape because they are getting a ton of use! Just wanted to share another great story…
Recently I have started working with a new equine patient who was purchased as a trail horse, no competitions just having fun on the trail.
Its sad when I get a call and people tell me that their horse hasn’t been able to do hills or slopes without major gait changes or reluctance. It’s dangerous for you and your horse to try hills when they are having difficulty doing it you risk injury from a fall and they risk further injury due to imbalance in their muscles and joint motion.
I got a great email today telling me that a patient who had been acting really reluctant to be used on hills was awsome over the weekend. He was taking hills as well as flat ground and was feeling fantastic. I was thrilled because I know that horse feels much better and the owner is extremely happy because they can just focus on the ride and not worry about their horse. It was great to hear another success story the horses especially because the anxiety and pain are gone and they can just have fun playing their role.
Get yourself and your horses adjusted!!! A well adjusted team makes a better team!
Have a great labor day,
Dr. Seth
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