PSSM & MIM Symptoms- Canter Issues

[@skstrang1]

Wonderful information. So many of these horses are out there. A lot of times bought then sold without ever being diagnosed. Thank you again for the studied information. It’s priceless❤

[@BonnyCurless]

Omg this brought tears to my eyes…

[@dianamarcketta493]

Thank you!!!!! Thank you. A trainer recently lunged my hypp/pssm1 QH. Trainer Did not understand why horse would do a beautiful extended trot then buck when asked for a canter. She didn’t believe me when I suggested it was his genetic disorders. I will share this video with the trainer.

[@kathygilmartin6897]

Thank you so much, this video has been the most helpful out of all I have watched on this disease.x.

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hi Kathy

[@robynreed6368]

Wow, I think my horse must have had PSSM. It would explain why he was so obliging and easy going until he cantered. At canter he could be quite explosive.

[@MMottster]

Thank you. I had figured out my PSSM1 mare is very comfortable cruising at the trot. At the canter she is very chunky and banging and will jig into the canter. I always thought it was me. Falling out of the canter, dives into the center of the arena. Cross firing.

[@dhag391]

Very good explination!

[@helengilbert4313]

Thank you so interesting to listen to and very well explained.

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hello Helen

[@Rhershockable]

I would love to see a before and after diet change/treatment of the improvements at the canter. Thanks so much for this! It is nice to finally get some answers and visuals on what is happening to my gelding under saddle.

[@PSSMAwareness]

Hi Rebecca, are you on our facebook group? I did an after video of my horse in the canter that you will be able to see the difference was huge, after years of struggling with canter contact as soon as we got him managed he came into a contact completely by himself, was forwards and had jump! He is now even uphill! :)

[@ropehorses617]

So helpful and informative! THANK YOU!!,

[@pameladandley938]

My PSSM horse has now learned to get his tongue over the bit in addition to to his other issues, I’m riding in a hackamore to be safe.

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hi Pamela

[@maryahern1618]

Thank you, this was so informative!!

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hello Mary

[@cathy5189]

Thank you, really good

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hi Cathy

[@christinaguntert3505]

Very interesting, thank you. Will these symptoms always show on both canter leads (left and right), or can they appear only on one (left or right)?

[@PSSMAwareness]

Hi Christina, they can appear on both or either

[@CocoandKitty]

My horse has tested P2/P2. I have made improvements to his canter over time and suspected some form of PSSM so had modified diet and work etc before his testing, but this helps me to realise I am not totally incompetent. Yes he is much better, but canter will always be our nemesis. I find he will head Bob in his canter, especially when tired or not as fit, is this a common thing PSSM horses can do?

[@PSSMAwareness]

You most certainly are not alone, yes PSSM horses do head bob in canter

[@jenniferinman632]

Is there any way to send a cantering video to you? The horse takes 2 (no more than 6 strides) then back to trotting in the back. Also, when I've rode her bareback 5- 10 min, she is ok, but when I stop her back gets very tight & feels like she is going to explode. After getting off she takes big breaths of relief. Can I send hair in to get her tested?

[@PSSMAwareness]

Hi Jennifer, yes there is please send to [e-mail]

[@roxanneneuman8954]

Do the horses also trip when asked to canter

[@PSSMAwareness]

Yes they most certainly can! this is one I forgot to add actually as mine used to trip alot also

[@dshe8637]

A lot of quarter horses show these problems. A LOT!

[@Lliryht]

My current loan horse (a blackforest mare) has PSSM Type 1 (N/PSSM). So far she's not displaying many signs (except for maybe the slightly heavier breathing while working). She loves to canter but it's also the most difficult gait for her. My question is: Can you even train them to the point where they don't struggle with canter anymore, or will this never go away?

[@PSSMAwareness]

Hi, this is a great question! It's not so much a training issue but more to do with management. If you horse is managed completely then all the canter issues will dissipate, after struggling for years with canter issues, as soon as I put my horse on the PSSM1 diet after diagnosis he was like a brand new horse, cantering forwards, on a contact and he found it easy- I had more results changing his diet than I did with any lessons I had! And I had, had ALOT of lessons with 8 different instructors as I thought the canter problems were a training issue- I was wrong. equivalentIf you still have troubles despite this it is worth testing for PSSM2 as some horses have both PSSM1 and PSSM2. :)

[@dshe8637]

Please remember too, that these issues are accompanied by pain. The failure to move with balance and fluidity is because if the cramping spasms in the muscles. It is agony.