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Valerie Tate commented on Barnmice Admin's blog post Tell Us How You Met Your Horse and Be Entered to Win a Fabulous Bucas Wardrobe for Your Equine Friend!Valerie Tate replied to Barnmice Admin's discussion Rider Fitness and Health Contest! Win a $500 Fitness and Health Makeover!"I've recently started a personalized strength and flexibility programme as well as taking my dog for very long walks several days a week. I haven't ridden in some time and am trying to get into shape to start again."
Valerie Tate replied to Barnmice Team's discussion PHOTO CAPTION CONTEST WEEK: JUNE 6"That's it! I'm outta here! She can pull her own damn cart!"
Valerie Tate left a comment for Jan Jollymour"Thanks, Jan! I knew about Heather Samson but I wasn't aware that she could work with someone via e-mail! I live in Toronto and was so disappointed when I realized that she is in Ottawa. I will definitely contact her. Thanks, again!"
Jan Jollymour left a comment for Valerie Tate"Hi, Valerie!
I read your post about injuries and riding issues. I am 52, an equine industry professional, and I was having so much difficulty with my back (specifically my SI joint) last year that I thought I would have to give up dressage and live…"
Valerie Tate replied to Barnmice Admin's discussion What are your fitness challenges and what types of injuries have you had?"Hi,
I have a lot of problems in my lower back (below the waist)/ hip area. My SI joint is part of it but mainly it is the muscles. A lot of the problems started because my older horse has quite a wide back and I am only 5 feet tall.
I have tried…"
Valerie Tate commented on Jochen Schleese's blog post The Truth about Withers Clearance"Hi, Jochen, When the saddle is on and girthed up, how much room should there be under the front panel? Should you be able to slide your hand under it? Also, I occasionally find that the hair on the side of the wither is 'roughed up' after…"
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- A Bit About Me and my Horse(s)
- I have 2 horses. Gem is 20 and retired. I bred him. He is a thoroughbred bred for dressage. He is by Backbencer, who was a well-known local stallion. Devon is 8. I bought him as a yearling. He is a CSH/Arab.
- Country
- Canada
- Do you have any pets?
- a dog named Hamish
- Topics of Interest
- Dressage
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- At 11:21am on April 14, 2010, Jan Jollymour said…
- Hi, Valerie!
I read your post about injuries and riding issues. I am 52, an equine industry professional, and I was having so much difficulty with my back (specifically my SI joint) last year that I thought I would have to give up dressage and live on anti-inflammatories. I turned to Heather Sansom, of EquiFitt, and she gave me a series of exercises and stretches (all done by e-mail and over the phone) which have completely resolved my problems. I also am very short (5'2") and I ride big horses, all WB's, most of them 16.2 and over. I also broke my back in my late teens, and have scoliosis, ;which exacerbated everything else. Heather's exercises/stretches are not at all what I would have thought I needed, but she was very definitely correct, and I am riding without pain again! You can contact Heather via this site - she has a very helpful blog.
- At 4:40pm on July 7, 2009, judith gibson said…
- yes it is
- At 8:30pm on July 6, 2009,
Maureen Wallace said… - Hey Val,
How ya doin'? I just joined Barnmice. It's a great site. I have already met another member. I talked to her about finding a pony for Emma and she suggested I post a discussion on forum so let's hope someone out there who has an out-grown pony finds me.
MO
- At 4:09pm on July 31, 2008,
Barnmice Admin said… - Welcome Valerie!
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