Dixie

Dixie– Exercise Prescription 21/8/23 Dixie was seen following an episode of behavioural change to being ridden and towards her saddle.. Dixie is 6/9 body score and so could drop some weight but needs to also build muscle. Fed balancer and soaked hay. Gait assessment – On assessment she walks straight and have even foot placement. Feet are in good condition. Good tracking up in walk. Narrow in front. Palpation –Serratus ventralis showing tension drawing shoulders towards to the body more so on the left side. Spinal range of motion reduced in dorsi-flexion more noticeable over thoracic region – owner reports some sensitivity in this area when grooming etc, needs more superficial gluteal now to increase hindlimb enagagement. Back muscles weak and lacking core strength. Spasming thoracic region at tree point location left side and lower back more right side. Saddle checked and narrow on the spine, room over right shoulder and saddle slipping to the right. Exercises horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 Week 1 Exercises Stretches (every other day) (Back and legs) Start with saddle on, lunge 5 mins walk each rein, 2 min trot each rein, 1 min walk each rein and 2 cool off = 20 mins. (2x week) Goal Get used to saddle and improve back flexibility 1 x week walk out in hand 30 mins 2 Stretches (every other day) 2 x week walk out or hack 20 mins Back up exercise and transitions in hand 20 mins (2x week) Improve flexibility 3 Stretches (every other day) Transitions exercise (20 min 3x week) Back up exercise Improve strength 4 Stretches (every other day) Big turns exercise (30 mins) Back up and transitions(30 mins) Lunge (30 mins) 1x week Improve flexibility 5 Spiral Exercise Transitions and big turns Improve strength 6 Stretches (every other day) Transitions and big turns Turn on forehand/Haunches and leg-yield Better balance horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162