Back in the Saddle - Part One
Evaluation
The Role of the Physical Therapist
New Tack Shop Items
Dewormer Update
This
newsletter is a personal letter from me to you,
a fellow horse owner and
enthusiast.
My goal is to answer some of your questions and send you interesting
stories
and helpful tips for your horse care, training, and riding.
Over the years I've received many letters from riders who ask
for advice for their physical or emotional rehab after a horse accident. Even
if you haven't had an accident, you might need some help getting "Back in
the Saddle" after a long break from riding or even getting back in the saddle
after a brutal winter that has kept you indoors.
The articles in this
and the March newsletters will be of benefit to all riders, but especially those
of you who are in rehab like me!!! Although my shoulder condition is not the result
of an accident or injury, it IS preventing me from riding at the moment, so I
can relate!! (If you are curious, you can read about my adhesive capsulitis or
frozen shoulder here at http://www.arthroscopy.com/sp04002.htm).
Back in the Saddle - Part One
Evaluation
Have you been riding your computer or
your truck more than your horse lately? Has an injury or surgery prevented you
from riding? Maybe you've had a brutal winter or scorching summer and six months
zipped past without a ride. If it's time for you to get back in the saddle, with
a little preparation you can make a smooth re-entry to riding.
After riding most of my life and teaching and judging many riders, I've seen that
certain attributes can help or hinder a rider. Whether you are getting back to
riding or taking it up for the first time, you should evaluate your attitude,
confidence, relaxation, balance, flexibility, coordination, durability, strength,
and fitness. Next month's newsletter will contain tips on how to improve areas
that need work.
ATTITUDE A good attitude is made of
motivation, optimism, diligence, patience, and honesty.
TEST:
Answer Yes or No to these five questions:.........
To read
the entire article, go here:
https://www.horsekeeping.com/horse_riding_and_mounted_training/back_in_the_saddle_evaluation.htm
The Role of the Physical Therapist
Physical therapists play an essential role in the rehabilitation of equestrian
accident victims. Originally doctor's technicians, today's licensed therapists
usually have a M.S. degree. Unless employed by a hospital, therapists operate
a separate business, often associated with a sports medicine practice. However,
about half of the states in the U.S. still require the patient to be referred
to a physical therapist by a doctor.
The majority of a therapist's
time is spent designing and implementing individual exercise programs. Commonly,
this involves sessions on specialized equipment, which is located at a rehabilitation
clinic. In addition, therapists teach the proper techniques for the exercises
that the patient will later do at home. Some clinics ...........
To read
the rest of the article, go here:
https://www.horsekeeping.com/horse_riding_and_mounted_training/physical_therapist.htm
New Additions to the Tack
Shop
We've added some winter turnout blankets,
Dressage/Eventing snaffle bridles with flash nosebands, English reins, and some
more western cinches to our tack shop. Remember there is only one of each item,
so first come, first served.
https://www.horsekeeping.com/tack/tack.htm
Deworming Update
Dear
Cherry,
I understand you are busy, I have a quick question. I was hoping
you had a deworming schedule, ie what months they need ivermectin, and what months
they need moxidectin? Anyways, if you have such I would really appreciate it.
Thank you for your time.
B Family
Dear B Family,
Thanks for the reminder! With the hundreds of articles on our site, it is hard
to keep track of which ones I need to update. Your question got me in action.
Since I wrote the deworming article, two great new equine dewormers have appeared,
so I've updated the article to include them. You can go here to read current deworming
recommendations:
https://www.horsekeeping.com/horse_health_care/horse_dewormers.htm
***********
That's it for this
month.
Don't forget, when you
ride, keep your mind in the middle and a leg on each side.
Have
a great time getting back in the saddle!
2.jpg){kind=small}
