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Re: [RC] long back, what helps? - Jon . Linderman


I am failry familar with the scenario you propose, but would in no way
claim to be an expert  trainer.  My NSH had trouble in '01 even at LD
distances: sore back, even had to abandon one ride after 10 miles!  Some
NSH's do not engage their hind ends well and have that long weak back
connecting a powerful front end to a weak hind end.  Last year we completed
every ride CTR & LD, with perfect scores on back, muscle, etc for both
types of events.  I did a tremendous amount of long lining working on
transitions so I could visual how he was moving forward.  At first he would
initiate movement with the front end and the back would follow, slowly he
began to move off his hind end as he learned to collect.  We trotted
cavelletti's until we were bored to tears undersaddle and on long lines.
We did figure eights under saddle and we probably spent as much time
backing as a roping horse.  We backed using serpentines, circles, and
backing up hills to teach him to move with his back end first.  We back up
thru deep snow and sand too.  I also did some work on a long lunge line to
get him to jump in the arena.  Transitions.  Lots of them.
Wal/trot/whoa/back/canter and mixing the order of transitions.  He has a
real nice rump now and our vet has been very generous w/complimenting his
back and loins & getting all A's on his back has been a great feeling of
accomplishment.  I also give credit the ortho flex saddles I've used on
him.  They really allow him to move nicely.  Its been very rewarding, but
very boring doing all that long lining & he looks fantastic.  This year we
move to 50's and elevators so his new back strength will be put to the
test...............best wishes.

Jon




                                                                               
                                                          
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one of my riding partners has a NSH with a looooong back.
he is 6 this year and has done LD for 2 years.
occasionally he will develop a sore back over the loins. (muscle sore)
she has had a vet check him out, and he is fine, bought a new saddle that
is
lighter, and don't go so far back, bought a shock absorbing pad etc.
is there anything else that she could do? how about a light massage after
ridding
and before vet checks? or is it better to leave the area alone, and let
him
stretch down and out like "carrot stretches" he is stalled in bad weather,
and wears a blanket
to keep that back dry and  warm.
also she is a light weight rider, no saddle bags in the back of the saddle.
any ideas?
                                                                   RENE

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