Contact Helen Dawson
British Dressage Registered Trainer
Monmouthshire Based
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Sinai Spinal Therapy,
Helen Dawson Dip. MCAM AMCST.
Horses cannot talk but there are many signs of a potential problem
- reduced performance, either rapid or slow in onset
- unwillingness to go forward, collect, move laterally or rein back
- irregular or uneven gaits or strides, especially differences between left and right
- lack of suppleness or flexibility
- incorrect canter strike offs
- refusing fences
- unexplained stiffness or lameness, including arthritis
- behavioural problems, napping, bucking or rearing
- grumpiness during grooming or saddling
- abnormal posture at rest or during work
- uneven muscle development (hypertrophy)
- muscle wastage (atrophy)
- trauma or injury especially a fall, trip or slip (A vet should be the first contact to rule out significant injury)
- becoming cast in the stable
- Generally any difference in the horse’s regular work or attitude may indicate the onset of a problem.
