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So I'm horse shopping after sadly losing my 4 year old to Wobblers recently. The Wobblers showed up a few months after badly with pedal ostiestis (missed on PPE) among other feet issues and a surprise of arthritis in his lumber. What's really gutting is a few years before that I lost another amazing...

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Demi, I'm not sure what the difference is weight wise. Mine came in a set of four. Each is a different thickness.

I would say mine are around 2.5 inches wide too. I'm looking forward to your comparison videos!

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I ride a lot of greener horses, so while I was able to use the 10 inch, I think I want a few 12 inch ones as well for a little more room depending on the horse.

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Demi, I'm using the lightest band weight right now. I'm impressed that you could ride with the heavy one at all!

Thanks for the video. Very nice, let us know if you try a lighter band.

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Sue B wrote:I gotta try this! Are you using 10" or 12" bands?

Sue B, I got 10 inch ones off Amazon. $10 for a set.

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You all inspire me! You guys are so dedicated and detailed with your training, I really enjoy reading. And the photos and videos are just lovely.

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I'm newer around here. I lost my 4 year old TB to Wobblers recently. I'm slowly starting to horse shop. To get back into shape some family and friends have offered their horses to ride. I have Elher danlos Syndrome which translates to parts of me being too loose and weak (shoulders and ankles) and o...

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Yes let's hope for stronger shoulders, Blob! I tried the heavier ones at home and there is no way I could ride with them right now ha ha!! I'd be toast in minutes.

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Okay so I tried the lightest band. It was eye opening! I will say it helped my awareness for sure. I feel like I could really feel my weakness in my left shoulder. Interested in seeing if using these helps strength as well as add awareness to what I'm doing. I'm going to try to get some video next t...

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I'm going to try it tonight! I'll report back.

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I use a resistance band for my student who likes to have her left hand take over when her left leg should be doing the work! It works. But I am going to read that link that Blob posted about. I'm a bit weak in my left shoulder (I have Elher danlos syndrome). I wonder if these could help that issue ...

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Awesome to hear about the bands! I ordered some off Amazon last night. I'm very interested about the equicube, I wonder if someone local has one. I've heard mixed reviews on that one.

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Also should put that I rode in a clinic two weeks ago. I rode in it on a horse I had ridden a few times before but not for a year. And rode once (first time in 6 months) right before the clinic. I told him my issues and concerns. His opinion was that I might take this too seriously and need to enjoy...

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I wasn't sure if I should put this here or in the tack portion. If I'm in the wrong place, please let me know. Still figuring things out around here. ;) Long and rambling post below. Long story short has any used gadgets to help their position while riding? I'm starting to ride again after not ridin...

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Chisampa I will private message you

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Okay I went and saw him at his first show. A little schooling event. I only watched Dressage but oh my gosh. He's a little guy for sure but SO ADORABLE. Sweetest, kindest eye. Handled the atmosphere better than the older horses in the warm ring. He had a few little head tosses when the trainer first...

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When you see him on Saturday, do ask his owners what HMA he's from. Partly for my curiosity :lol: but also because there's been enough genetic testing done on various HMA groups that knowing which HMA he's from might tell you some more about his genetics. There are also some other things you can lea...

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The realistic and accepting attitude in this forum is refreshing and exciting. It really makes me excited that so many are doing this with average horses or not so average horses but sharing their journeys with such honesty. It is really fun to read what everyone is doing. I won't have a high dollar...

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@Chisamba thank you! I am really good about picking a good mind on a horse, that's one thing I'm super confident of having a feel for. The trainer says his mind is absolutely the best. She said he's really trainable and willing, quiet. And already working into the contact a bit. Better than most mus...

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@Blob thanks! His trot doesn't look awful. Just not amazing but that's okay. Thanks for your take on his conformation. I agree on everything you wrote. My last horse had extremely long pasterns so this guy is definitely the opposite. Not sure what HMA. I know he was picked up for an in hand mustang ...

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I'm checking him out at his first show on Saturday. He's young just coming 4 I think.

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I think his LS gap is good (close to point of hip) unless I'm just way off about where it is! Which is possible. Lol His pillar of support isn't great. And his neck isn't great either. But I do think he's a cutie. Still growing. He looks stout and sound! For a mustang, I was impressed with his cante...

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I'm horse shopping after losing my young horse to wobblers. I'm always trying to learn more about conformation, I'm not fantastic about it. I'm also on a pretty small budget. Looking for something that will be able to one day at least school most elements of third level. Not sure if we will ever sho...

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Update: he started acting Neurological during farrier appointments. After going to a clinic, we found that he has Wobblers among his many other issues. He fell a few times (once during the exam.)

So he was euthanized. So so so sad. He had the BEST mind. But his bones were failing him.

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@texsuze yes I think addressing the feet can only make him feel better over all.

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I really have to you thank you guys for being so kind and understanding. Everyone I've told outside of here is more "Well can't you do surgery? Or PEMF or this and that?" I know they are trying to be encouraging and yes there are things to help manage. But his feet are a huge mess, with pe...

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It is mild at this point so hopefully we can manage it. My goals were to get to 3rd/4th level at least schooling wise with him, the vets don't know if that will be possible. So sad but at least I can help get him comfortable. I definitely want to scream a bit. I had to put down a horse because he sh...

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I'm waiting on the write up (I couldn't be there because of a COVID19 policy) but it sounds lower back/SI area. Thankfully not very severe but there and he's sensitive. Top it off with feet issues galore that the PPE vet missed (I wanted X-rays, he talked me out of them which I regret as his feet ar...

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Well unfortunately, we discovered back arthritis. Vet thinks that's the cause of him being tense about picking up his legs.

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My horse was sound when I wasn't really at the barn during the shelter in place-now I'm back out and having soundness issues. Go figure. Having the local teaching hospital vets out soon to do a full workout and hopefully get this guy going strong. I'll live vicariously through you guys. Love the pho...

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A much older video. I can see the beginnings of the foot issues in this, although the vet I used at the time, didn't see anything.

https://youtu.be/-ZmoHVuVjag

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Khall, sorry for my way late reply. We haven't x-rayed or ultrasounded the stifle yet, but I would be interested to do that. He doesn't have any issues backing up so I don't think it's shivers like. It's also possible that he's simply being a sensitive, 4 year old Chestnut TB I suppose. But I like t...

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Shows what a great temperament he truly has! And that young girl is going to be a great rider, she did wonderful.

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She's stunning!!

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I'm new around here, but have been reading these threads. I really enjoy hearing about everyone's goals and progress. Everyone seems pretty supportive of each other (even with some difference of opinion.) I like to hear about other challenges and how you all are working with your horse's through the...

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Tanga, congrats on the championship! I like his neck too. It's another thing that stood out to me when I saw him. I hope your thoughts are correct and that we can progress to great things someday! I don't compete these days but if we can improve he's gaits and balance even more, maybe school some of...

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Tanga, thank you! I was looking at a different horse the trainer had and saw a video of him on her page. It's the canter that peaked my interest! He's got some flaws but I loved the feeling he gave me under saddle, even for a green bean. I don't think he's that fancy but he definitely has some nice ...

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I stumbled upon this and thought I would update. I have one of these guys. Actually he was born from a mare rescued right after the auction. I just bought him as a 4 year old.

He's super smart and fun! Has a few conformational flaws but my vet thinks he'll make a good dressage project.

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A self stretch in the trot for reference.

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Here is a different photo. Again not good quality, I'll have to get more. He's a TB (not raced or race trained.) He's actually a little guy imo, 15.3 hands right now. I suspect he'll stop at 16 hands. But he could surprise me! I think overall he is pretty even but that right hind seems a bit weaker ...

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Here is a photo but from a while ago. I don't have a lot of video and what I had was too dark to see.

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Flight, I tried to attach a photo but it's saying it's too large. I'll have to play with it and see if I can resize it to attach.

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Tanga, he's not actually being ridden at the moment, this is just what I've observed on the lunge. He does live in a pen with a decent hill (and then gets turnout with a group of geldings into a pasture.) Yesterday I did start had walking him up a hill that is in a dry lot. We don't have a lot of hi...

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If he's stepping big but slow behind and has issues compressing the canter a bit (and I recognize in a 4yo this is a big ask), take a look at his stifles. He may be compensating for imperfect stifle action by taking bigger strides. Avoids having to compress and load the hind end with a quicker stri...

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He definitely is growing, butt high and balance is tough right now! My vet was leaning towards a growth stage last time she saw him but he hasn't had a full lameness exam. I have some routine stuff I need done soon anyways, so might as well have her look at him and flex him at least. I had a young h...

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Thanks guys! Very interesting! He definitely has great reach but not enough push from behind. Sometimes he can get really slow behind if that makes sense. But still with the hind leg separation. I think he gets really tight in his back at the canter which is obviously part of it. He's only 4 and obv...

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Hi guys! I'm new here but have been reading and following along for the last few months. It seems like a fun and knowledgeable group. I was curious if you guys think there can be too much separation of the hind legs in the canter? Can you have a horse with a far reaching inside leg but not enough ju...

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I've anyone is willing to check out a video of him, I'd be interested in opinions! I'm feeling like I'm over paranoid since last time my vet didn't see anything in the hind end!

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Worked with him last night. A combination of firmness and understanding was needed. He looked fairly sound, although something still looks nqr to me! Maybe I'm overly picky, I don't know. He always holds his tail very stiff. Not so much to one side that I've noticed. Just out from his body, even tho...

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Blob, I thought stifle at first. He's unraced (no fault of his own, came from a herd of unraced TB's.) I brought it up to the vet since I thought stifle, trainer thought stifle and the chiropractor thought stifle. But my vet said she didn't see anything stifle like. I do think she was looking more f...

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