[JBandRio]

Seeing the new video, I'd say there is definitely discomfort in the right hind somewhere - could be low, but I suspect it's high. She does a lot of almost bunny-hopping behind when tracking right, and the RH seems to be the originating point. That can easily explain why she doesn't want/like to take the left lead - requires too much weight on the RH.

[barnprincess]

Originally Posted by JBandRio

Seeing the new video, I'd say there is definitely discomfort in the right hind somewhere - could be low, but I suspect it's high. She does a lot of almost bunny-hopping behind when tracking right, and the RH seems to be the originating point. That can easily explain why she doesn't want/like to take the left lead - requires too much weight on the RH.

Hmm never noticed that. only noticed the hopping when she would take the correct lead counter clockwise . Her hind legs have no old injurys only her front's.

what do you think it could be ?

[JBandRio]

No injury that you know of

Given her age, given the pictures you've posted, I'd say there's probably several things "out" that the chiro needs to fix, likely a good deal of muscle issue that a MT (to start, then you can continue work) should look at, and very likely hock and/or stifle arthritis.

[barnprincess]

Originally Posted by JBandRio

No injury that you know of

Given her age, given the pictures you've posted, I'd say there's probably several things "out" that the chiro needs to fix, likely a good deal of muscle issue that a MT (to start, then you can continue work) should look at, and very likely hock and/or stifle arthritis.

whats a mt ? She has no cracking noise when she moves, dont you hear that when they have authritus ? Im not saying she dosent have it im curious to know . I'm hoping its something more twords the side the chiro can fix. But if its something else once thats eliminated then I need to find out.

[red00jeep]

Well, even when she does pick up the correct lead (left lead) in the second video, she is counter cantering. This means she has the correct lead in the front, but is unsequenced in the back. This speaks volumes of how unbalanced she is, she also appears to be very weak throughout the back.

[barnprincess]

Originally Posted by red00jeep

Well, even when she does pick up the correct lead (left lead) in the second video, she is counter cantering. This means she has the correct lead in the front, but is unsequenced in the back. This speaks volumes of how unbalanced she is, she also appears to be very weak throughout the back.

Hmm i didnt notice that . thats why i put these up

this may sound stupid but i cant tell anything on the back end is wrong in either videos
what am i looking for ?

[JBandRio]

Originally Posted by barnprincess

whats a mt ?

Sorry - massage therapist

She has no cracking noise when she moves, dont you hear that when they have authritus ?

You can hear cracking and not have arthritis, or can hear no cracking and be very arthritic. One is not related to the other, though they can co-exist

Im not saying she dosent have it im curious to know . I'm hoping its something more twords the side the chiro can fix. But if its something else once thats eliminated then I need to find out.

Her whole hind end just looks "wrong". It's very lumpy and bumpy, not at all smooth and continuous-looking. Now, there are horses who look like a train wreck but who are as sound as the day is long, but all of these things are adding up to tell me that something is not happy back there.

[JBandRio]

Originally Posted by barnprincess

Hmm i didnt notice that . thats why i put these up

this may sound stupid but i cant tell anything on the back end is wrong in either videos
what am i looking for ?

You want her stride to be open and fluent. As it stands, there are several times when, tracking right, her hind legs never separate very much. That leads to the sort of "bunny hop" I mentioned.

[barnprincess]

Originally Posted by JBandRio

You want her stride to be open and fluent. As it stands, there are several times when, tracking right, her hind legs never separate very much. That leads to the sort of "bunny hop" I mentioned.

Ohh. Well HOPEFULLY its something the chiro can fix. I hope so because she's such a good horse 'yah know? She's progressed so much in the last few month's i'd hate to have something like this ruin it all.

is there any thing i can work with her on right now untill i can get the chiro out ?

[Rhythm 'n Blues]

^^ I agree 100% with JB after seeing the new video of her going to the right, there is DEFENITELY something up in the right hind -- that doesn't mean there isn't anything wrong with the left hind, as she could be compensating for it & causing other problems.

Honeslty I wouldn't do a darn tooten thing with that horse till you have the chiro out. I also want to say that the longer you leave it, the worse it will get & the more aggitated your horse can get & honestly, the more you build wrong muscles! To me *that kinda un-comfy-ness* isn't a "chiro will come when I have the money" kinda deal, it's the "I'll beg, plead, borrow & steal to come up with the funds" sorta deal.

As to what to look for, My big boy right now needs another chiro adjustment, I'll take some video tonight so everyone can see. I have some "before video" of me riding him, but at least it's something to compair & develop an eye for.