Pixie

Pixie 12.11.25 Pixie was seen following a period of head tossing/rein pulling when ridden. She has displayed this mostly in the arena. She has a history of poorer dentition and otherwise is in good health. Body weight and score is good, ribs palpable easily. Gait assessment –Travelled straight through the spine, forelimbs show some lateral circumduction, hindlimbs have exaggerated elevation and reduced protraction. Posture shows weak and underdeveloped back but this has improved since last seen. Palpation –Left base of brachiocephalicus reactive, biceps brachii reactive, forelimb retraction reduced, hindlimb protraction reduced. Hip mobility reduced when travelling medially. Bilateral lumbar tension and spasming. Right side masseter hypertonic and TMJ/Jaw overused this side. Restricted c3-5 neck flexion, right. Limited head extension and flexion and jaw mobility. Overall: Tension is seen on the left side from the jaw to the hindlimb. There is evidence of eating more on the right side and having limited jaw mobility, this combined with limited head flexin and extension may lead to rein snatching as the left hindlimb is reluctant to adduct under the body and come forwards, this leads to increased tension in the back and uneven pressure on the left/right sides. 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