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Please Reply to: Dennis Farnham dfarnham09@xxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Good morning,

I can't remember who the original poster was concerning the stifle problem, but 
here's some "for what it's worth" information for correcting this issue.

Shoulder-in, done in-hand, and beginning with the walk and eventually 
progressing to shoulder-in at the trot will develop a very strong and flexible 
hindleg (all three joints and assoicated tendons, ligiments, etc.)gymnastically 
and naturally without the eventual side effects of surgery. As everything 
tightens up, the stifle issue will disappear simultaneously with the 
"crookedness" issue (the real problem source). The work-in-hand will allow you 
to straighten and stengthen the horse without the burden of the rider or the 
trauma of the scalpel.

If you are unfamiliar with work-in-hand, I can refer  you to the book, 
"Schooling Horses In Hand" by Richard Hinrichs. It's current, easily 
obtainable, and he does an excellent job of explaining the why's and how's of 
the work-in-hand foundation.

Enjoy the ride,

Dennis

P.S.

This is also a very real solution for Irish and his hindleg, interference 
problems. Not a quick fix but a permanent one. IMHO biomechanical issues are 
best corrected with knowledgeable horsemanship as opposed to veterinary 
medicine...permanently and in the long run.


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