The Rehabilitation of Emma
A visit with Ann Forrest (owner, Equestrian Imports). I really liked her. She is straightforward, no-nonsense and efficient. Best of all, she really places her focus on what’s best for you, your horse and your financial situation. Never once was there any hint of: “Well, you & your horse can’t possibly function with the tack … Read more
One of the things I should have measured was how far Emma’s LH hoof print fell out of line with her LF. I can only subjectively comment that, on the longe to the left, it is looking more in line–some steps are even straight! (Woohoo!) To the right, it is still off track to … Read more
To catch up the week: Monday – Day off. Trimmed Leo & Maia’s feet on Tuesday. Wednesday was a late day at work and open stage with David. Tuesday & Today Emma had some work. Both day’s similar, with today progressing to finish a little better than Tuesday (yay!). We worked up to canter on … Read more
Emma was very happy to see her Aunt Lana this weekend. The plan was to take a few minutes to fix up her front feet (I was not entirely happy with how they looked) and then to ride. Of course, as Dad always says, “You have to have a plan so you know what you’re … Read more
Jack is an OTTB (Off the Track Thoroughbred) who came home from work with me one day. I will post his full story on another page. But tonight I spent some time with him in addition to Emma. I actually tried the Masterson Method first on Jack. Jack tends to be kind of a busy … Read more
Emma’s work last night was pretty easy. Had a manners refresher, some minor “movement therapy” testing her ability to step under herself in the hind end. As expected, she has a harder time stepping her left hind over her right. We also did a little Masterson Method work, which I haven’t talked about yet. Wanda … Read more
Gerd recommended a Spanish style cavesson. It had a curved metal piece wrapped in leather with 3 rings to fit over the nose and was jointed on the side. Unlike mine, which is jointed over the nose and has lots of leather padding under the brass fittings. I’m not sure I’m clear on the difference between the … Read more
Left side is more elevated than the right. You have to use your imagination a little bit because the mane is in the way, but I think you can still see. The majority of Emma’s rides have been in our western saddle (McCall Northwest Wade). But given the inequity in her shoulders, I’m switching to … Read more
Upper (5″ over top of chestnut): LF = 17″ RF = 18″ Lower (Top of chestnut): LF = 13 1/4″ RF = 14″ Hoof Angles: LF = 57° RF = 64° Pictorial record of the size difference between the right andleft front legs. I had a little trouble trying to decide where to take measurements of … Read more
Emma’s OCD Fragments OCD in this case is not Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – although there may be some of that going on around here, too. But the one we’re talking about is defined by wikipedia as follows: Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint disorder in which cracks form in the articular cartilage and the underlying subchondral … Read more