Anyone use a Chiropractor?

MelissaH · 08-09-2006, 05:23 AM

I have an appt for Dubie on Thursday morning. His back has been a little "off" since he cast himself.

So who has used one and how did it work out?

Mary6478 · 08-09-2006, 06:17 AM

I have used one before. They are really good! The only problem is once you start you can't stop...so you have to get your horse done ever 3-6 months. and it can get expensive.
Right after you get it done...your horse's movements are free and he feels so much better!

JBandRio · 08-09-2006, 06:43 AM

The good ones are fantastic. The bad ones are either worthless or worse than worthless. I would never use one without a highly regarded referral, as in either many folks have used the person for more than just "he's a little off" issues, with success, or at least 1 person has used the chiro for some serious issues that have been successfully resolved.

No1Dazy · 08-09-2006, 06:50 AM

We have one that comes to our barn regularly. She has really helped a lot of our horses. My mare had a serious adjustment after she took a fall in the trailer...

MelissaH · 08-09-2006, 07:17 AM

This one is an incredible doctor. I have heard so many good things.
http://www.valleybiocranial.com/

Shotgun93 · 08-09-2006, 07:37 AM

I use one, $50 every six months (unless I need him for something specific) is well worth it to me. He comes from 2 hours away and is the best in the area. And, he is honest and won't charge you if your horse doesn't need adjustment.

rageandglory · 08-09-2006, 10:51 AM

got one coming tomorrow for my colt that fell a time or two while overexuberantly playing. i researched this person to death, and took into account who had what to say about her. as JB says, the good ones are fantastic, anything less is a disaster looking for a place to happen.

Kissitgoodbye · 08-09-2006, 10:55 AM

I use one for both Maillet and Diamond.

Diamond - Always throws her hips out, which you can tell. But after our Chiropractor (who also is a vet

good deal) adjusts her you can totally tell the difference.

Mister Maillet - Throws his knees out, ribs, C4, C5, C6 on his neck always needs to be adjusted. His poll and whatever else. I love it. I know why I see my human chiropractor I feel much better.

Even though a visit is 95 dollars per horse! WHICH IS KILLER! But its worth every penny!

megan_kat22 · 08-09-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mary6478

I have used one before. They are really good! The only problem is once you start you can't stop...so you have to get your horse done ever 3-6 months. and it can get expensive.
Right after you get it done...your horse's movements are free and he feels so much better!

just curious- why cant you stop?

rageandglory · 08-09-2006, 12:19 PM

how dramatic the realignment is will directly effect how long it takes, IF, to hold the new alignment on its own. muscle memoury and etc. i tend to lean toward the school of thought that with proper adjustment, followed by theraputic exercise and (this one's for you, JB..)"chiropractic riding", a horse with minour /common issues could be maintained for a significant amount of time. easier for some horses, mor edifficult for others. i will know more tomorrow ; )

08-09-2006, 05:23 AM	#1
MelissaH Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,269 Images: 163 Blog Entries: 4	Anyone use a Chiropractor? I have an appt for Dubie on Thursday morning. His back has been a little "off" since he cast himself. So who has used one and how did it work out? __________________ I'm real curious about how all four candidates feel about NAIS, about maintaining horse access on federal lands, and about what bit to use on a gaited horse! ~Johne

08-09-2006, 06:17 AM	#2
Mary6478 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 2,147 Images: 157	I have used one before. They are really good! The only problem is once you start you can't stop...so you have to get your horse done ever 3-6 months. and it can get expensive. Right after you get it done...your horse's movements are free and he feels so much better! __________________ A pony is a childhood dream, A horse is an adulthood treasure. ~Rebecca Carroll ~ Patrick O' Malley ~ ~ Quest for Perfection ~

08-09-2006, 06:43 AM	#3
JBandRio Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 22,505 Images: 139 Blog Entries: 12	The good ones are fantastic. The bad ones are either worthless or worse than worthless. I would never use one without a highly regarded referral, as in either many folks have used the person for more than just "he's a little off" issues, with success, or at least 1 person has used the chiro for some serious issues that have been successfully resolved. __________________ - JB Acres, owned and operated by Dynamite animals. - It's a wonder horses as a whole don't just kill us all and be done with their misery. - Keep your voice soothing and low - even when things get western (buck1173) - Rio feels good - he bounced an in-and-out

08-09-2006, 06:50 AM	#4
No1Dazy Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,072 Images: 81 Blog Entries: 14	We have one that comes to our barn regularly. She has really helped a lot of our horses. My mare had a serious adjustment after she took a fall in the trailer... __________________ "Out of nothing comes nothing. We must at least try." ~Wolfgang May, 7/18/08

08-09-2006, 07:17 AM	#5
MelissaH Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,269 Images: 163 Blog Entries: 4	This one is an incredible doctor. I have heard so many good things. http://www.valleybiocranial.com/ __________________ I'm real curious about how all four candidates feel about NAIS, about maintaining horse access on federal lands, and about what bit to use on a gaited horse! ~Johne

08-09-2006, 07:37 AM	#6
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,595 Images: 124	I use one, $50 every six months (unless I need him for something specific) is well worth it to me. He comes from 2 hours away and is the best in the area. And, he is honest and won't charge you if your horse doesn't need adjustment. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

08-09-2006, 10:51 AM	#7
rageandglory Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: the other seat in that handbasket Posts: 1,550	got one coming tomorrow for my colt that fell a time or two while overexuberantly playing. i researched this person to death, and took into account who had what to say about her. as JB says, the good ones are fantastic, anything less is a disaster looking for a place to happen.

08-09-2006, 10:55 AM	#8
Kissitgoodbye Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 7,767 Images: 85 Blog Entries: 4	I use one for both Maillet and Diamond. Diamond - Always throws her hips out, which you can tell. But after our Chiropractor (who also is a vet good deal) adjusts her you can totally tell the difference. Mister Maillet - Throws his knees out, ribs, C4, C5, C6 on his neck always needs to be adjusted. His poll and whatever else. I love it. I know why I see my human chiropractor I feel much better. Even though a visit is 95 dollars per horse! WHICH IS KILLER! But its worth every penny! __________________ the secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well. Diamond =]

08-09-2006, 12:19 PM	#10
rageandglory Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: the other seat in that handbasket Posts: 1,550	how dramatic the realignment is will directly effect how long it takes, IF, to hold the new alignment on its own. muscle memoury and etc. i tend to lean toward the school of thought that with proper adjustment, followed by theraputic exercise and (this one's for you, JB..)"chiropractic riding", a horse with minour /common issues could be maintained for a significant amount of time. easier for some horses, mor edifficult for others. i will know more tomorrow ; )

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