The etiopathe came this morning to see Anky and Corky
Because of the problems Anky's been having, probably caused by the ulcers her caecum is swollen which in addition to making her carry herself differently is actually dragging down her pelvis on one side. So today the etiopathe rectified the problem and gave her a good look over. After discussion with Lise the training program is to ride out as often as possible at walk, starting at 20 minutes and gradually increasing the distance, and short sessions on the lunge or in-hand in the school. We need to encourage her to be more active behind which will increase blood circulation and help to keep the gut moving and hopefully take down the swelling. Also tone up the stomach muscles which will help support the gut.
Corky's swelling has gone but her pelvis is still very unlevel so Lise manipulated around the sacroiliac joint and she's now level, she released some of the tension in her shoulders and neck and says she is good to go. The training program for her is the same as Anky including short sessions of hill work to strengthen the quarters.
So, with instructions in place I'm also good to go. I'm feeling more positive about Anky and now (hopefully) we have the full picture I feel much better prepared to continue with the training plan.
5 comments:
Having a plan to work on should help - they seem like they're both doing better.
Good luck, Di!
Must feel good to have a plan to get them both back on track. Seems like a nice thing to have a Lise around!
Glad it went well, sounds like Lise hit the spot.
hurray! so Jim will be riding out with you?
He's said that he will, we'll wait and see!
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