JP :>    I have a 'Horsey Chiropractor' coming out this
JP :>afternoon to check him out.  I'm kinda' grasping at straws
JP :>but at least this will confirm or deny that he's in pain
JP :>somewhere. I've run my fingers up and down his spine and he
JP :>doesn't flinch so I really don't think he has a back
JP :>probelm =-- but you never can tell ..... I'll let you know
JP :>what the chirporactor says about him.
One of the things I learned recently is that when checking for a back 
problem, you start with a firm touch and gradually increase.  Some horses 
won't show a problem at the first pass, but as you increase the pressure, 
you'll note a response.  I used to just sort of run my fingers down the edges 
of the spine, and when I got nothing, figured it was OK.  Then when I learned 
to do it the right way.....Shiloh has a spot just before her rump that tends 
to get sore.  Wouldn't have found it doing the test the old way!
Wish I could find a horse chiropractor around here!  The only one that was in 
this area that I know of has moved to the mid-west.  If you have a chance, 
would you ask yours if there's an association or something that lists chiros 
in a particular area?  I'd really like to get Fid worked on once we get this 
founder thing under control.  I know she's done a trip on her hind end from 
putting her weight back there for those couple of days she was pretty bad.  
BTW...she's a little better...still ouchy without her pads.
Vet is coming again today to take another look.  She's still on low-dose 
bute, but we might switch her to aspirin.  Also, going to re-do the T-3 
thyroid...it was in the low normal range last time.  She is on nothing but 
grass hay and still isn't losing any weight.  Starting to think she might be 
hypotyroid or something.  Talk about grasping at straws!
Let me know how you make out with X.
Meg  
 
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