Comments on: Time Is The Best Medicine For Horses http://ace.regardinghorses.com/2010/01/25/time-is-the-best-medicine-for-horses/ First Time Horse Ownership & Training Ace Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:51:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: jackie http://ace.regardinghorses.com/2010/01/25/time-is-the-best-medicine-for-horses/comment-page-1/#comment-321 jackie Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:31:51 +0000 http://ace.regardinghorses.com/?p=283#comment-321 OTB - now you've got me researching the whole hunter's bump thing all over again. I'd already been concerned about that last summer during his lameness issues, but from everything I read he didn't have any signs other than the protrusion. He doesn't have any good reason to have one ... he never raced, he mostly stood around in a pasture, and he hasn't jumped until me. And horses can have that bump as a result of conformation rather than injury - and it's not like his conformation is all that fantastic to begin with. Fortunately, he's been quite sound for months and months, and we've done lots of work to build up the strength in that hind end. As long as I keep that up, I'm doing what I can for him either way I guess. Good to be aware of it, but as long as he's sound and happy, I'm not going to worry too much. You can bet I'm always keeping an eye on it! Anybody have experience with "hunter's bump" and SI injuries? Feel free to jump in with your experiences and thoughts. OTB – now you’ve got me researching the whole hunter’s bump thing all over again. I’d already been concerned about that last summer during his lameness issues, but from everything I read he didn’t have any signs other than the protrusion. He doesn’t have any good reason to have one … he never raced, he mostly stood around in a pasture, and he hasn’t jumped until me. And horses can have that bump as a result of conformation rather than injury – and it’s not like his conformation is all that fantastic to begin with.

Fortunately, he’s been quite sound for months and months, and we’ve done lots of work to build up the strength in that hind end. As long as I keep that up, I’m doing what I can for him either way I guess. Good to be aware of it, but as long as he’s sound and happy, I’m not going to worry too much. You can bet I’m always keeping an eye on it!

Anybody have experience with “hunter’s bump” and SI injuries? Feel free to jump in with your experiences and thoughts.

]]> By: Michelle http://ace.regardinghorses.com/2010/01/25/time-is-the-best-medicine-for-horses/comment-page-1/#comment-320 Michelle Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:34:44 +0000 http://ace.regardinghorses.com/?p=283#comment-320 He looks great! Congrats on doing such a wonderful job conditioning him, especially considering all the set backs with foot problems! He looks great! Congrats on doing such a wonderful job conditioning him, especially considering all the set backs with foot problems!

]]> By: OnTheBit http://ace.regardinghorses.com/2010/01/25/time-is-the-best-medicine-for-horses/comment-page-1/#comment-319 OnTheBit Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:24:36 +0000 http://ace.regardinghorses.com/?p=283#comment-319 Umm...don't kill me, but I am going to agree with Jenn that Mr. Ace does indeed have a hunter bump (don't blame camera angels), but considering where he started I think we will forgive him :P. Honestly though...he looks FANTASTIC now!! And he is so shinny! He looks amazing! I can't get over it. He is like a before and after ad. Plus it is winter and you have mentioned that he is a hard keeper. He doesn't look it! You should be so proud! Umm…don’t kill me, but I am going to agree with Jenn that Mr. Ace does indeed have a hunter bump (don’t blame camera angels), but considering where he started I think we will forgive him :P . Honestly though…he looks FANTASTIC now!! And he is so shinny! He looks amazing! I can’t get over it. He is like a before and after ad. Plus it is winter and you have mentioned that he is a hard keeper. He doesn’t look it! You should be so proud!

]]> By: Mrs Mom http://ace.regardinghorses.com/2010/01/25/time-is-the-best-medicine-for-horses/comment-page-1/#comment-318 Mrs Mom Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:27:58 +0000 http://ace.regardinghorses.com/?p=283#comment-318 Wow! Way to go Ace! He is looking great Jackie!! Time IS on our side with our horses. So many people look for and expect that "Instant Fix" that they never get to see the end result of good care, careful work, and loads of TLC. Ace is a prime example! Keep up the most excellent job!! Cant wait to see him all slick and shiny on the green green grass of pasture! Wow! Way to go Ace! He is looking great Jackie!! Time IS on our side with our horses. So many people look for and expect that “Instant Fix” that they never get to see the end result of good care, careful work, and loads of TLC. Ace is a prime example!

Keep up the most excellent job!! Cant wait to see him all slick and shiny on the green green grass of pasture!

]]> By: jackie http://ace.regardinghorses.com/2010/01/25/time-is-the-best-medicine-for-horses/comment-page-1/#comment-317 jackie Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:12:06 +0000 http://ace.regardinghorses.com/?p=283#comment-317 Nah, no hunter's bump. Just a boney butt that could use more fat and muscling. You only notice it from certain angles - like these ones. He's really filled out and it looks so much better. The pictures don't quite do him justice. I can't wait to see what the grass is going to do for him this spring and summer. Nah, no hunter’s bump. Just a boney butt that could use more fat and muscling. You only notice it from certain angles – like these ones. He’s really filled out and it looks so much better. The pictures don’t quite do him justice. I can’t wait to see what the grass is going to do for him this spring and summer.

]]> By: Jenn http://ace.regardinghorses.com/2010/01/25/time-is-the-best-medicine-for-horses/comment-page-1/#comment-316 Jenn Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:08:32 +0000 http://ace.regardinghorses.com/?p=283#comment-316 What a difference time makes! His difference is most noticeable in his topline/neck. Isn't it amazing what correct work and good food does for their tops? Does he have a hunter's bump or is he still gaining weight/muscling over his rump? What a difference time makes! His difference is most noticeable in his topline/neck. Isn’t it amazing what correct work and good food does for their tops?

Does he have a hunter’s bump or is he still gaining weight/muscling over his rump?

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