Man, what ever the chiropractor guy did to Harley, and the massaging and stretching exercises we do has made a world of difference. He is moving as smooth as silk. I even did some circles in the arena at the lope, I didn't even feel like we were moving at all it was so smooth:)
Becky
Terrific...
You think you'll have him out again from time to time? Maybe right before the next ride?
Until one has felt the difference between a supple horse and a stiff horse, one doesn't know what they are missing! Glad to hear Harley is feeling good and the chiro helped.
When they feel smooth like that, they are moving over their topline and bending the joints of the hind legs well. Stiff joints in the hind legs is what feels so jarring to a rider. When a horse stiffens those joints, all the concussion created when the foot hits the ground travels right up those legs and joints and is transmitted into the rider's body. When a horse takes the weight behind and bends all the joints of the hind legs, the rider immediately feels a difference. Better for the horse AND the rider!