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Tess

Tess sustained some severe trauma to her pelvis end of April 2007,  that also affected the spinal column, particularly the lumbar area, possibly causing neurological problems to the hind end, as she had a very hard time controlling her hind legs and balancing herself. She reminded me of someone with a severe case of scoliosis, as I have seen in humans.

I have since worked on her twice - each session a week apart. Considerable improvements could already be seen after the first session on 6/4/2007 - her spine straightened out and she started to stand more squarely. The owner continued to work on her in the meantime, doing simple and gentle walking exercises to loosen up the pelvic area more, along with belly lifts and pelvic extensions, to increase joint space and flexibility

When I heard from the owner, that the mare had been seen trotting since the first session, my hopes went up for us to possibly trim her feet as well, which were very overdue. The long front toes caused her to trip frequently, the last thing we needed in her condition.  I asked the owner to contact my trimmer to be there after I had finished the second session on 6/8 and try to get at least the front feet done.

Instead, she was able to trim ALL FOUR FEET!! Note how relaxed the mare is standing during the procedure
(see photos here). The trimmer mentioned that she was very soft all the way around. The mare never tensed up or showed signs of balance problems. She never gave us even one worried look. This mare had trouble walking and could not stand on 3 feet any length of time before the first bodywork session.

The mare also clearly walked straighter after the second session. Prior to the bodywork she would walk like  she was leg yielding to the left with the haunches in. The video footage below shows the improvement after the two sessions.

Here are some of the before and after pictures - this mare feels much better now and we are hopeful that she may actually make a full recovery.

   BEFORE   AFTER


Note the slanting of the hind legs
and reluctance to bear weight on
right hind, although she was able
to walk on it.

 


Horse is now standing more squarely and
loads right hind more willingly


Note the pelvic curve to the left

 


Much straighter pelvis


Note the rotation in the thoracic spine
and curve to the left in the pelvis

 


Again, straighter spinal column

     

Video before (click on picture)

 

Video after 2nd session (click on picture)


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