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Post by charleykips on Dec 23, 2008 15:16:45 GMT
Since having Kip he has come on leaps and bounds but iv noticed recentlt that the muscle on the right side of his withers has developed a lot more than the left which means that his saddle sits a lil crooked. He is ridden equally on both reins and it doesnt seem to bother him , but i would like to know if anyone knows of any exercises that target that specific area that i could work on to build him up, he does favour his right rein but is always asked to work correctly on both reins? any suggestions?
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Post by fleabitten on Dec 23, 2008 15:46:23 GMT
Try working a wee bit more on his bad rein but introduce an exercise on his good rein so he can learn it easier. You could also do stretches from the ground after turnout or exercise. www.horseandrideruk.com/RidingPositions.aspx?ID=50a5a612-d862-4c69-9f2b-ba47e8dc7b3fAnother idea that came to me was that maybe you are holding your reins unevenly and fixing one hand more than the other. If you put brightly coloured tape on you reins, it will help you to keep them even. It sounds a bit silly and childish but it might help. |
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Post by flyingfox on Dec 23, 2008 16:23:11 GMT
the only thing i can think of is if you maybe sit to one side more, or when rising put more weight into one stirup. make sure you're balenced.
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Post by brigadier on Dec 25, 2008 22:10:31 GMT
Which muscle is over developed- behind or in front of the wither?
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Post by charleykips on Jan 5, 2009 14:19:39 GMT
I think its the one above the doltoid although it might even be that one as im not sure how far up to the withers that extends?, its just behind the trapezius?
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Post by charleykips on Jan 5, 2009 14:39:58 GMT
Iv had another luck at some diagrams and it looks like its the trapezius ?
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Post by brigadier on Jan 11, 2009 22:14:44 GMT
Thats the triangular shaped one in front of the wither. does he tilt his head when ridden?
He will be carrying himself unevenly possibly and probably from behind. If its quite pronounced Id get a physio/back speacialist to have a look at him both ridden and in the stable to check he is using himself correctly. Id also check his saddle fitting- if its nipping behind the wither he may be trying to shift the weight forwards. Look to establish the cause before you try too much to correct it as you may mask something that becomes a chronic problem later on!
And please do a photo (unless Ive missed it on the photoboard) as from your avatar he looks so handsome and I love TBs esp ex racers (as I have one!)
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Post by charleykips on Jan 11, 2009 22:37:47 GMT
Oh yes hes a handsome boy indeed, although at the moment he looks like he has been attacked by a lawnmower and we have dressage on sunday!!
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Post by brigadier on Jan 12, 2009 19:36:12 GMT
ha ha- the crinkle cut chip limerick was written for him then!
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