Questions about Shin Splints
Karen Chaton (karen@chaton.gardnerville.nv.us)
Mon, 21 Oct 1996 18:23:31 -0700 (PDT)
At the last ride I did (a 50), I ended up with shin splints on the front of
both of my legs. They both looked like somebody whacked the front of my
shins with a pipe or something! I am NOT a runner and was on my horse at
least 99% of the time (except for leading him into vet checks). I recently
changed from Flex-Ride stirrups to EZ ride stirrups. The EZ Ride stirrups
seem to alleviate the knee pain. I also had lowered my stirrups a little
bit and that helped with my knees also. (these changes were both made 2
rides ago) In fact, my knees did great on the ride. I have a tendon in one
leg that is hurting though - any ideas on what I should do to help that?
What I want to know is if this has happened to anybody else and if there is
something I can do about preventing it from happening again. Should I raise
my stirrups back up? I've never had shin splints before and was really
surprised that they were so bad. Could it be the stirrups? The way I ride?
Should I get off more? Help!!!
Happy Trails,
Karen
in Gardnerville
& Dream Weaver (oh sure, she thinks HER legs are sore!) ;^)
& Rocky