> JP :>    I have a 'Horsey Chiropractor' coming out
 > JP :>afternoon to check him out.  I'm kinda' grasping
 > 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!
    Yes. she said the same thing -- however, she couldn't find anything wrong 
..... she even had Buddy put the harness stuff on X so she could check and 
make sure nothing was rubbing a soreness or anything like that -- in her 
estimation X was in fine condition and did NOT have any type 
back,leg,rump,chest etc soreness ....
 > 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
    I'll ask and will let you know what I find out.
 > 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
    Interesting ..... as Bob K told me -- watch the BUTE -- it causes stomach 
problems sometimes if given any length of time ...
 > 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!
    Hehehehehe ....... know what you mean.  You know what's the matter with 
you and me, Meg??  We're TOO darn concerned -- AND, top THAT off with we've 
BOTH lost a horse that we dearly loved .... WE'RE PARANOID!!!!!!
 > Let me know how you make out with X.
    He has a clean bill of health (hope you got to read my post after the 
horse chiropractor left.
    OH, BTW, Barbara (the Horse Chiropractor) fell IN LOVE with X ...... she 
told Buddy that she really was NOT partial to Arabians ..... by the time she 
got through checking over X (and then playing and loving on him) she said she 
really NEEDED an Arabian  ..... she couldn't hardly belive he's 
only 6 yrs old (is it 6 now??).
    (Remember, this is Quarter Horse Country -- BUT, when people around here 
actually MEET the X-Man they rapidly come ARABIAN people ).
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