Hi all,

I have had a very bad year 2009, had major issues with my pony where i sold him and now have him back absolutly ruined. Have had him back 4 months and he is now ready to be ridden.
I know all about fittening regime, and things but was just wondering if anyone has any experience of bringing a horse back into work after a serious back injury.
I know he is obviously fine if vet etc have said so, however i just feel my pony has been through enough and i want to make sure that whatever our next step is doesnt cause him anymore stress and pain.

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Hi,

I have a 20 year old TB x ID. She suffered a back injury, which we do not know what caused it - that turned into a pussy lump. The vet was baffled, the lump when up and down for about a year. After the lump went down, everytime I went to get on her she used to buck, rear anything to try and get me off. It took alot time. The best thing for us was a Gel Pad or heat pad for under the saddle, it let off the pressure of me sitting on the saddle.

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Also a lighter saddle such a neoprene one as a pose to a heavy leather one worked also. Its just a case of light work every few days and all possible pain releving mesures taken.. shes now not bothered by it, the lump as gone but if i press on her back in that area she isnt happy at all but with the gel saddle pad used for every ride it works a treat and she enjoys her rides out.

She has had this for 3 years but she has gone on to win countless shows as best ridden vetren (shes 20!!)



On this picture she didnt have the gel pad on which was a huge success!

Good luck !! xx

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