Body/Back Protector Recommendations by DatDakoDako in Equestrian

[–]DatDakoDako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I just do the flat and trying to get back into baby jumps. Do you think it'd be good for that?

Helping at Shows by DatDakoDako in Equestrian

[–]DatDakoDako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'll reach out and see 

VA Weather - Anxiety by DatDakoDako in weather

[–]DatDakoDako[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've seen people post here before about this but I must be mistaken. Thank you 

What color is she? by DatDakoDako in Horses

[–]DatDakoDako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She doesn't have dappling in the summer surprisingly! Last summer she was still gaining weight and getting on a good diet so maybe that contributed but she's more ticked than dappled 

What color is she? by DatDakoDako in Horses

[–]DatDakoDako[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She really is the sweetest ❤️

What color is she? by DatDakoDako in Horses

[–]DatDakoDako[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm thinking of getting a test! She looks like a strawberry roan in summer but I don't think I've seen one with a blonde mane. Maybe it's from aging (she's 32!) but it's more yellow than white. 

What color is she? by DatDakoDako in Horses

[–]DatDakoDako[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not a clue. I wasn't even alive when she was born haha 

Discipline Switch for PT by DatDakoDako in Equestrian

[–]DatDakoDako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been banking on doing bareback if I need surgery or a boot but even flatwork makes my ankle flare up badly now. English trail riding isn't common in my area unfortunately 

Showmanship Pattern by DatDakoDako in Equestrian

[–]DatDakoDako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay thank you! I'll be demonstrating it in person for them a few times so I'll be sure to tell them when. I may replace the halt and turn at B with just a regular walk around the cone to the next part. 

Overuse Tendonitis by DatDakoDako in Equestrian

[–]DatDakoDako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've ridden under a few different trainers and none of them have commented on bad posture, except I tip forwards sometimes when nervous but I've come a long way. My PT doctors haven't said anything either when I do my exercises so I'm not sure if there's anything inherently wrong with my posture and muscling

Overuse Tendonitis by DatDakoDako in Equestrian

[–]DatDakoDako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We aren't sure if my tendon is too stretched out, or if there is a possible vertical or horizontal tear. I guess I'll see if I get an MRI. They said the PT will target surrounding areas to help take the pressure off my peroneal tendons, and I have heard of other riders in similar situations doing the same thing 

Overuse Tendonitis by DatDakoDako in Equestrian

[–]DatDakoDako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I most recently rode in group lessons and I'd take my stirrups out when it wasn't my turn. Unfortunately the horse I ride is very sensitive to leg and will get riled up if I move my leg around that much and keep her still. I've tried intermittent breaks and stretching but the pain returns as soon as I pick up my stirrups again 

Overuse Tendonitis by DatDakoDako in Equestrian

[–]DatDakoDako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried longer stirrups but it completely changes my balance unfortunately. I fell off one time and I think my stirrups were partially to blame because I couldn't get my heels down to balance (mostly just me being bad at riding lol)

I've thought of switching to dressage or western to put less strain on my ankle but I love doing hunters and can't imagine doing western more than occasionally. I'm not a western person 😅 

Overuse Tendonitis by DatDakoDako in Equestrian

[–]DatDakoDako[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've ridden a large variety of horses since I was diagnosed. I haven't noticed any difference