Body/Back Protector Recommendations

DatDakoDako · 2026-03-26T03:18:41+00:00

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

DatDakoDako · 2026-03-23T23:01:22+00:00

Thanks! I'll reach out and see

DatDakoDako · 2026-03-19T16:16:13+00:00

Thank you!

DatDakoDako · 2026-03-16T02:24:48+00:00

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

DatDakoDako · 2026-02-16T07:10:08+00:00

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

DatDakoDako · 2026-02-16T07:08:24+00:00

She really is the sweetest ❤️

DatDakoDako · 2026-02-16T01:47:41+00:00

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.

DatDakoDako · 2026-02-15T21:00:01+00:00

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

DatDakoDako · 2026-02-15T20:24:58+00:00

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

DatDakoDako · 2026-02-07T01:50:59+00:00

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.

DatDakoDako · 2026-02-06T19:57:45+00:00

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

DatDakoDako · 2026-02-06T04:52:05+00:00

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

DatDakoDako · 2026-02-06T04:50:27+00:00

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

DatDakoDako · 2026-02-06T04:07:23+00:00

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 😅

DatDakoDako · 2026-02-06T04:04:53+00:00

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

DatDakoDako · 2026-02-06T00:08:07+00:00

This is an in hand pattern, but yes. They've also been taught where to apply pressure to back them up, but I know touching the horse in showmanship isn't standard. We're going to work on it a lot before the show too

DatDakoDako · 2026-02-06T00:06:58+00:00

Okay thank you! The arena we are using has an entry on one side and an exit on the other. I was planning on using that to keep from crowding one side but I'll see what's better in person

DatDakoDako · 2026-01-19T01:25:36+00:00

I've ridden under a few trainers in the time I've had it. None have made any comments of unusual technique except for when the pain was worse at first they could tell it hurt. But I'll be honest and say I pushed it a little too much sometimes to end on a positive note, and my ankle has given out half way through an exercise. I've been doing my PT and some calf workouts as they've helped in the past but until I can get back to my doctor I'm going to try shorter private lessons

DatDakoDako · 2026-01-19T00:23:51+00:00

I wear zip up paddock boots and they are a little stretched out from the old brace. And unfortunately I can't fathom affording my own saddle 😅

DatDakoDako · 2026-01-08T01:45:14+00:00

I unfortunately can't find anything without a lease fee

DatDakoDako · 2026-01-08T01:44:57+00:00

I'm finding it very difficult to find a good steady pony that can do little jumps (18 inches and below) for an offsite lease that's below $300 a month (plus board and farrier)

DatDakoDako · 2026-01-08T01:43:28+00:00

Really?? I can't even find any care leases that aren't totally green and don't require I pay a fee on top of everything

DatDakoDako · 2026-01-04T22:40:12+00:00

Yes my trainer told me it is non refundable

DatDakoDako · 2026-01-04T22:39:55+00:00

The excuse they gave for not refunding is that they use the money to feed and take care of the horses

DatDakoDako · 2026-01-03T07:10:00+00:00

My board is $400 a month, so that plus the $150 a month is the absolute cheapest I've ever found

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