Precision Challenge:
Gandalf 9 yr old Hunter/Jumper Dressage horse with hind end lameness, left hind shortness
Tell us about your horse
Gandalf age 8 thoroughbred
What is your Discipline?
Hunter jumper and dressage
Do you and your horse compete? If so, how often and at what level?
Competed up to 3’ in hunters
Has your horse’s unsoundness kept you out of any competitions?
What current issues is your horses suffering from?
He has lameness and shortness in hind left.
What have you tried so far to help your horse with these issues?
Injections, prp, Chiro, acupuncture, massage, Magnawave, red light therapy, structural integrations, reiki, Bemer blanket
Has this horse been diagnosed by a Vet?
If your horse has had injections, when was the last injections and where?
Steroid injections November 2023 – hocks and stifles; left hock PRP injections
Is your horse currently on any supplements? If so, which ones?
If you are selected for the Precision Challenge, what results are you hoping for?
Gandalf began the Precision Challenge on 2/15/2024
Gandalf 9 yr old Hunter/Jumper Dressage horse with hind end lameness, left hind shortness. Also has tightness and weakness in the lower back.
Day 1 - Trotting both directions
Check Ups - Observed changes in comfort, movement & disposition
Week 2 Check In:
He is able to canter both directions successfully, hind left seems less short and front end at the trot was very light!
Week 4 Check In:
He is progressing with extending the left hind leg more forward and is more willing to engage and move forward.
Week 6 Check In:
He is very comfortable with hind left tracking almost even on both hind legs! He is moving very forward and willing to work.
PC Journal Notes:
2 weeks into Trial:
Actually seems a little more mouthy and reluctant to move forward at first while working he becomes less anxious and more relaxed.
30 Days Into Trial:
Seems more comfortable and willing to work
45 Days into Trial:
Moving very forward and is willing to work. He is in less pain and more comfortable and willing.