Boy do I know my horse!

Well I was right. America was definitely sticking in his SI joint which is why he was so uncomfortable. The vet said I need to try to get him adjusted chiropractically every six weeks or so. Honestly, I don't know if I can afford that, but I will try to get it as close to that as possible. He also said that if I don't see improvement at every six weeks I might need to get him done every 3-4 for a while. HOLY $$$$....but if it will make him more comfortable, i'll do what I have to do.

So here is what was happening:

His right side gets stuck down and forward, while his left side compensates by being left up and back.

Along with that, he was out in a couple of other places. After getting these places adjusted he was just licking and chewing and licking and chewing so it must have felt good.

I am really glad I got his saddle fitted to him. Hopefully, with the adjustments and good saddle fitting, he will be much more comfortable. Now I need to get myself adjust so I don't mess him up! Does someone want to send me a money tree??? I could use one!

A bit of an upsetting part though. The vet wants to test him for Cushings. He is concerned because of the mass of fur he still has and how much he grows. I guess it is more of a precaution, as he doesn't show many other signs. He is a massive sweater though. So lots of good jingles that he is just a super hairy beasty and doesn't have Cushings!

 

He is such a ham...