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| I agree. That tail switching and he kinda to me looked like he was a bit hesitant on coming up to the barrel. Looks like he is in pain somewhere. I would get a chiro out to look at him, it could be all you need. Or, possibly he could just not really have an idea of what you want and is trying but not getting it. But he really looks like something is bothering him. I would get him checked out. |
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Location: North Dakota | MMbarrelHorses - 2014-01-23 6:42 PM Thanks for all the info and insight!! I scheduled X-rays for Monday to try and eliminate the hock issue!! We are located in NW North Dakota for the lady that asked!! This horse has potential and we are willing to take the time and money to get him straightened out!!!
Your closest best vet is in Sturgis then, if you want a vet that is competent but not the best in the region Missouri Valley has dr. Russ, he's pretty good and then Lindsey Horner is a traveling vet that is in the central part of nd, I would think she is as good as they get around
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Location: North Dakota | LMS has the exact same vet recommendations that I would give you. I personally see Dr. Lindsey Horner and she's just been excellent. PM me if you would like her contact information.
I agree with the others that something does not seem right. He must be in pain somewhere.
As far as your video. As others have pointed out, you were on the wrong lead for barrel #1. Do you, and does the horse, know simple lead cues? I also agree that I did not see the horse rate, nor did I see you give him any cue to rate for the turn. You also asked him to turn the barrel too soon. Never ask the horse to turn until your knee is at or past the barrel.
2nd barrel just looks like something hurts. He doesn't seem to want to move.
3rd barrel, again, you allowed him to turn much too soon. I'd go back and work on some basic body control with him so that you can better control his body placement (head, shoulders, ribcage, and hips). You also leaned in/down on the turn and you never want to lean in the turn. Keep your body upright.
But as you are doing, your first step is to rule out pain. When you get that fixed, then you can work on schooling and practicing.
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Location: North Dakota | Just and update!!! Got X-rays done today and the vet said she didn't see any fusing in the hocks!!! She rambled off some medical term saying that I couldn't understand lol!! I am going to email the X-rays to another vet and see what there verdict is!!!! |
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| MMbarrelHorses - 2014-01-27 4:30 PM
Just and update!!! Got X-rays done today and the vet said she didn't see any fusing in the hocks!!! She rambled off some medical term saying that I couldn't understand lol!! I am going to email the X-rays to another vet and see what there verdict is!!!!
I would be looking up the medical terminology as she could be stating early onset arthritis, tendon injury, ligament injury, all of these can be said in medical terms that one might not understand |
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