Looking for some advice/options before I permanently retire my 15 coming 16 year old gelding.
Here's the deal:
We've been battling some back/shoulder issues for a few months now after time off then some chiropractor work due to other leg/hoof injuries. I cannot put any saddle on him without him being uncomfortable. He has gone down just from saddle pressure. (No it has nothing to do with the abdominal vein/nerve we've already determined it's his back and shoulders). We had him on muscle relaxers and pain meds a week days after he first went down. I've since been able to put an English saddle on and "ride" for less then 2 minutes but he's extremely uncomfortable (I immediately get off and loosen girth).
I've been looking into acupuncture! I would love some reviews and real experiences with this!! Also please list who you used and the experience you had with them (NO CHIROPRACTOR OR MASSAGE SUGGESTIONS PLEASE)
*edits: not kissing spine or ulcers and his feet have been correctly shod since last June.
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