Re: hunter's bump

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In a message dated 98-08-21 13:03:04 EDT, JOltmann@FANCYPUBS.COM writes:

<< My experience is that a hunter's bump is caused as a result of the pelvis
 tipping downward, hence creating a "hinge" at the point of the bump.  >>

I have to say, I agree with this explanation.  My horse has a hunters bump
which developed about 6 months ago.  I had the chiropractor out recently and
said his pelvis is tipped down and out to the right some.  My horse has always
been light on the hind end and is a classic over reacher.  He has never
"slipped" on me but does tend to stumble a lot.

All of these signs support this explanation over Nancy Lovings "torn ligament"
theory, although, the torn ligament might be another symptom/sign of the
tipped pelvis.

Lori and Keno (I'm a brat again)