Ridecamp: [RC] [Guest] Expanding on Pinto Arab down hill

louisa pierce louisa_pierce@xxxxxxxx

Some people have sent some very good ideas, but I wanted expand on a few
things.

Saddle fit is not one of the issues. I guess I should of stated that in my
1st note, but
it is hard to remember everything.  I have an OF that fits him perfect, but
even w/ no
saddle on, and no rider on, he can't go down a hill.

The vet(s) are coming out again, and xrays are going to be the topic, but
first I need
to try and help them pin piont were the problem is.  His stifles are fine,
and he is
100% sound.  I think the problem is in his hips, but the vet is thinking
it's in his back.
So we just need help pin pointing.

When he goes donw the hill, it feels like his hips are not connect to his
back spine.  He
wiggles and wobbles and crosses his back legs from time to time, and he
looks like a pretzel.
This is common to young horses, or horses who came from flat land.  It has
allways been concerning
to me, but it was kind of wrote off, because of his age, and he needed
muscle.  When we'
finnish a 25 mile CTR, is 100% sound (he has done 3 at a slow pace).  Not
one vet ever found anything
wrong on a CTR.

So I was just hoping that someone has the same problem and could help me pin
point
this.  Or we'll just take alot of xrays.

Thank you again



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