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Post by medalrider on Nov 4, 2014 1:40:54 GMT -5
My horse is seemingly a bit crabby, I got a new saddle fitted for her... doing up the girth causes her to put her ears back and bite the cross ties...
I am thinking that she hates me. Could this be the case?
Sleepless in Newmarket ......
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Post by prospect on Nov 4, 2014 7:47:18 GMT -5
could be saddle fit or girth galls. Tighten the saddle one hole at a time but do the final tightening after walking around a bit. Also, cold saddle pads and girths can have an affect. I actually warm mine up when it gets cold. You might want to have a chiro out to look at her back. Also pull the front legs before tightening the girth (it should be snug when doing this).
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Post by Secret Recipe on Nov 4, 2014 9:06:52 GMT -5
Sounds like she might be girthy. With my horse I have to do the girth up one hole at a time, walk her around, go up another hole, etc. rather than get it on the right hole the first time I do it up. Think of it as someone tightening a belt on you and going as tight as it can go right off the bat. Not comfortable!
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Post by jealoushe on Nov 4, 2014 9:56:34 GMT -5
Ulcers
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Post by Ellagria on Nov 4, 2014 11:09:49 GMT -5
I am thinking that she hates me. Could this be the case? Sleepless in Newmarket ...... You're kidding right?  Has the horse's shape changed since the fitting? As others have mentioned do a walk about and put it up one hole at a time. Your horse sounds girthy and is objecting to a sudden doing up of the girth. |
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Post by jumper on Nov 4, 2014 12:19:10 GMT -5
What you're describing isn't uncommon at all. It could be anything from an attitude problem to ill-fitting tack. If the saddle fits and there's no back soreness, I wouldn't be too worried, unless your mare's reactions are getting dangerous.
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Post by Zero2Hero on Nov 4, 2014 12:20:46 GMT -5
Good suggestions..
Has she always been a bit cold backed in the winter/cold?
Ulcers can cause girth issues for sure but has your horse changed shape since getting the saddle adjusted to her?
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Post by bxrgurl on Nov 4, 2014 14:11:47 GMT -5
Ours returned from a lease with ulcers. When the saddle went on, he tossed his head, ground his teeth, bit the crossties, bit ME if I was standing close enough. Ulcers treated - no more biting.
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Post by prospect on Nov 4, 2014 14:38:58 GMT -5
Just thought this might be of interest - just saw it on facebook
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Post by czf on Nov 4, 2014 14:59:05 GMT -5
I'd re-check saddle fit, especially if the behavior change coincided with the new saddle. And if that checks out, I'd have the vet in to rule out ulcers or other pain.
The term cold backed has nothing to do with the temperature outside, just FYI. It usually indicates pain from poor saddle fit, in probably 90% of cases, but it can be caused by other issues too.
Can also happen when a mare comes in heat, some are feeling painful when in season.
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Post by fallenupright on Nov 11, 2014 17:59:36 GMT -5
With my mare, if she's gotten girthy it usually means its time to have the chiro out. With her it generally means my crooked-ass riding had thrown a rib or two (or once, three on one side, ouch!) out. She is much cheerier about saddling after I get that looked after!
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Post by gotzon on Nov 12, 2014 3:58:25 GMT -5
I don't think there's a day that goes by that my horse doesn't chew on cross ties and pin his ears when I put his saddle on. I wouldn't like it if someone were cranking my belt tighter than I want it either! If this is the only sign your horse is showing, I wouldn't really be concerned to be honest.
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Post by midnightdream on Nov 15, 2014 13:42:46 GMT -5
When my gelding does that it usually means his back has been bugging him and its one for the chiro. Mind you, if you just changed saddle fit, your horse could still be anticipating the pain/discomfort that came with the prior saddle. I'd give her some time to settle into the new saddle and see if it gets better though before jumping on calling a chiro. If this continues I personally would be looking into other possible physical issues that may be causing pain.
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