http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php en-us Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:59:54 -0600 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:59:54 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss First, I&#039;d like to say how much I&#039;ve enjoyed your website and videos, both due to your heart and scientific explanations. <br />One of my 3 horses is an OTTB, now age 20. When she threw me and did a gallop depart off my right ankle, I had a lot of time while healing from the severe fractures/dislocations to meditate on whether I should,as only a moderately skilled rider, be riding her after I recovered. I did for a short time but felt that another accident would have a big impact on both my marriage and profession, so I retired her. Actually she is a wonderful partner in the equine assisted emotional work that I do but I no longer ride her. Anyway, the accident was nearly 8 years ago and though she has 24/7 turnout in a small pasture with her herd mates, I am seeing muscle wasting and evidence of limbo-sacral strain that looks pretty old and may have been one reason she was so reactive at times under saddle. Do you have any suggestions as to what might be appropriate exercise for her? She doesn&#039;t particularly enjoy chiropractic or massage though she is stoic about putting up with necessary ... ... http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1343404794 http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1343404794 http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1343404794 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:59:54 -0600 One cannot be an expert on everything and I do not pretend to be an expert in shoeing or trimming. There are very good studies published on both barefoot trimming and shoeing techniques. Emotionally, the thought of not having to put shoes on is attractive but the reality is different. I have students who have bare foot horses and others who have horses wearing shoes. When the situation allows bare foot, it is great but the footing has to be perfect, both in the training ring and the turn out. I know a few situations where perfect footing allows barefoot horses to train at grand prix level. When you have to show in different and not always best conditions, the luxury is not possible. There are also many instances where the situation is not as great and the rider has to deal with rocks, or abrasive footing like sand. When I receive a horse in training which does have shoes, I do not change unless it is necessary for the restoration of correct kinematics. Same when I receive a horse that is barefoot. I follow the research with interest and see great discoveries but also utopic and unfounded theories. I ... ... http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1327797152 http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1327797152 http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1327797152 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:32:32 -0700 All very good stuff Jean Luc! My one concern with all your work is that I don&#039;t see you studying the difference between a shod horse and a barefoot horse. Do any of your horses go barefoot? Any of your clients? I would love to hear your opinion on this. Keep up the fantastic work! http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1327753574 http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1327753574 http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1327753574 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:26:14 -0700 This was an excellent description of what is truly happening in these 2 photos. I think most important is the fact that at this point correction is not possible since the event is already over. I have learned from the 3 Immersion clinics I have attended that this fact alone, - that the horse must be encouraged to be properly straight before any further progress can be made - is paramount to the idea of Science of Motion. WOW! This was presented so concisely. Thank you Jean Luc!! <br /> http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1326319303 http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1326319303 http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1326319303 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:01:43 -0700 Thank you so much for taking the time to write the "New approach to lameness article" ! <br /> <br />I must admit that the first time I finished reading it I felt like banging my head on the desk! Seriously! I&#039;ve been riding for 30 some years &amp; it took a number of ideas that I held as basic truisms and proved them incorrect... <br /> <br />Ugh! I must say I was frustrated and incredibly appreciative at the same time! <br /> <br />Please continue to write, I&#039;ll certainly continue reading, observing &amp; learning. <br /> <br />with sincere appreciation, <br />Darlene http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1316572077 http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1316572077 http://scienceofmotion.com/guestbook.php?entry_id=1316572077 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:27:57 -0600