28yr old needs chiro

mistysangel0 · 07-20-2008, 03:09 PM

I think he needs to be seen by a chiro, he is a little sore and doesn't run as much in the pasture. Would it just be his back causing him problems or could it be something else, he is not lame at all, he just seems sore ( if that makes any sense at all) He not acting like his nomal self all peppey and energetic. He is fully retired now so that wouldn't be his problem either ( i don't think) Does anyone know good chiro in western NY??

Reitpferde · 07-20-2008, 03:12 PM

Can't help you with a chiro. Have you considered accupuncture as well? My old QH LOVES it. His lower lip drops to the floor, drool accumulating around it

mistysangel0 · 07-20-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Reitpferde

Can't help you with a chiro. Have you considered accupuncture as well? My old QH LOVES it. His lower lip drops to the floor, drool accumulating around it

maybe we should try that we have considered having somone come out and do that massage like thing though, our current farrier actually does the massage my mo ( i think) wants to have her out to massage Doc.

MaggieSue · 07-20-2008, 04:15 PM

With one that old I would go with massage first-they should be able to tell you if the horse will also need to be adjusted.

5x_SpeedLover · 07-20-2008, 04:19 PM

I would see if you could find a Equine Sports massage specialist.
They do a mix of massage and chiropractic work, and they work wonders

Also, maybe he is having early sings of arthritis?

Gypsy Rose · 07-20-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 5x_SpeedLover

Also, maybe he is having early sings of arthritis?

It would be safe to asuume that any horse that age would have arthritic changes.

It wouldn't hurt to have your vet out to at least do flexion tests. A lot of times, arthritis and back problems go hand in hand.

Depending on what your vet finds, it still might be a good idea for massage or chiro work, especially if they're willing to work with each other.

Asfaloth · 07-21-2008, 09:11 AM

Actually being retired can have a lot to do with it. Horses with arthritis need to move and exercise to stay limber. Lack of movement causes joints to get progressively stiffer. Just being in a pasture is not enough. If the horse is no longer able to be ridden try hand walking or ponying him for 15-30 minutes a day or whatever he can handle. Active horses live longer and stay healthier even older ones. My first horse was active up until he died. He was ridden until he was 35 and died at 36 only 6 months after I retired him from riding. During that time I had a nice young girl who took him for walks and spent time with him every day to keep him moving.

07-20-2008, 03:09 PM	#1
mistysangel0 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: I'm watching you... Posts: 1,286 Images: 496	28yr old needs chiro I think he needs to be seen by a chiro, he is a little sore and doesn't run as much in the pasture. Would it just be his back causing him problems or could it be something else, he is not lame at all, he just seems sore ( if that makes any sense at all) He not acting like his nomal self all peppey and energetic. He is fully retired now so that wouldn't be his problem either ( i don't think) Does anyone know good chiro in western NY?? __________________ She smiles with all she has left her tears are left undried though she has so much to say she bottles it up inside If you look past her broken eyes to a shadow no one sees a disguise so you won’t recognize that girl is really me.

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Reitpferde Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 997 Images: 18	Can't help you with a chiro. Have you considered accupuncture as well? My old QH LOVES it. His lower lip drops to the floor, drool accumulating around it __________________ Thinking of something profoundly meaningless to write....

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Asfaloth Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, south of Pittsburgh Posts: 1,025 Images: 36	Actually being retired can have a lot to do with it. Horses with arthritis need to move and exercise to stay limber. Lack of movement causes joints to get progressively stiffer. Just being in a pasture is not enough. If the horse is no longer able to be ridden try hand walking or ponying him for 15-30 minutes a day or whatever he can handle. Active horses live longer and stay healthier even older ones. My first horse was active up until he died. He was ridden until he was 35 and died at 36 only 6 months after I retired him from riding. During that time I had a nice young girl who took him for walks and spent time with him every day to keep him moving. __________________ Happiness is Owning and Riding Somthing Extraordinary

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