sway back

[VBOpie]

I have the opportunity to ride a horse while Lad is undergoing his treatment for EPM. The horse is older and has not had a lot of work due to his owner's illness. Do any of you have experience with horses with sway backs? Anything I can do for this guy as he gets back to light work? I have a nice thick sheepskin half pad and I've heard carrot stretches and back lifts can help.

[orono]

Sounds like you're doing the right thing. Do you know if he was like this in his younger days too?

[VBOpie]

No, I don't, but I am going to ask. I know the answer to that question will change the picture a little bit.

[Koolkat]

I don't know if Kathy Johnson reads here, I'm not sure I've ever seen her post in this forum - she is active on the Training Forum. I seem to remember her rehabilitating an Arab mare that was sway backed, you may look for advise there.