RC: Kidney problems?

[Liz Newfield <lizfield@jeffnet.org>]

You mentioned that you haven't been riding much due to a back injury.  Some
years ago after a back injury, I found that I was very unbalanced in the
saddle compensating for the effects of the injury.  Perhaps you should have
someone ride behind you and watch to see if you are doing something that
may be putting extra strain on your horse in some area.

><< My chestnut Arab is flinching from
> any
> pressure on his loin area. I am sure this is not from saddle fit
> because it is getting worse and I have been doing a lot less
> riding 
> since I hurt my back. Plus there is no rubbing or raised areas
> after
> riding. Could this be a sign of kidney problems? He has been
> kind of
> sluggish lately too. >>
>
>I am far more apt to think of either chiropractic problems or muscle 
>problems.  The kidneys are very well protected and rarely are painful.  Have 
>your horse checked out by a good equine chiropractor and your vet.
>
>Heidi
>
>
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