We Have A Diagnosis! // Versatile Horsemanship

Manzer's blood sample from his previous exam was lost in the mail so our vet made arrangements to collect another sample. During the exam, our vet was able to find the location of Manzer's pain. We are still waiting for the results from the blood draw, but are very thankful that we have a diagnosis for the source of Manzer's pain.
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[@VersatileHorsemanship]

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[@pamalvarado1563]

Versatile Horsemanship I follow your channel. I just love your little guy. I get to relive my mates foal this way.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Pam Alvarado thank you! I’m so glad you enjoy it

[@brendaandres]

He's so adorable and precious I love how he crosses his legs when he has a fly on him

[@karissakat7931]

A tendon injury in the withers. I’ve never seen it before but it makes a lot of sense. I’m assuming that he injured it when he flipped. I mean when I tore two tendons in my foot I was miserable! Thank goodness we finally know ♥️

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Karissakat thank you! I’m so relieved.

[@Finkeldinken]

Okay, but imagine how easy and low worry your next foals are gonna feel after you had to go through all this with Manzer! It's gonna be a breeze! He's an expensive tutor, but you will have so much first hand knowledge of all sorts of things that will be priceless going forward, for you and everyone around you that has horses in their lives. Please make sure to thank your vets for letting us come along too!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Pru-Pruh I tell them every chance I get! They also watch my videos and read the comments!

[@emilylipsitz]

@@VersatileHorsemanship when will you breed the next horse and I would like to see the white and brown pook a dotted horse breed please I think the baby would look so cool?

[@markrumfola9833]

Hes such a good patient

[@valsptsd814]

Yay! So happy!

[@tariblevins955]

Prayers for healing. He is wonderful.

[@debbieadkins2803]

Love that little horse Manzar❤️❤️

[@kathleenbrunken3087]

I AM SO GLAD HE IS DOING A LITTLE BETTER

[@davidhill1220]

How can anything be sooo sweet! Thank you! Patricia

[@denisedaoust5554]

I love how you love your horses

[@shellypeek6515]

Prayers Sweet Baby

[@jonimusser8369]

I love him!!! The way he crosses his front legs is adorable!

[@lindadianne4160]

Awwww Sweet baby! Hope he feels better soon! Cant wait to see him without pain though!

[@Pyr.0.maniac]

Poor little Manzer

[@anitaweaver1380]

Praying for Manzer for complete healing. He is so beautiful.

[@Open2OpenUT]

He’s so adorable and sweet. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that all is well with his blood tests and sore back.

[@zoeblueyes]

I’m sure you feel so much better! I can completely understand your anxiety; and especially because he’s so sweet natured. Keep up the good work Mama ❤️

[@stephaniegardner6236]

Such a great baby and getting so big.......feel better lil buddie❤️❤️🤠

[@believeinyourself7511]

Manzers little face when his blood is being drawn is so precious

[@pandora8458]

Awww manzer you were such a brave lad for the vet again 👏👏😊, feel better soon lil man ❤❤❤🥕🥕🥕xxx

[@dorothymerrell6091]

Little man Manzer is such a good patient. I'm glad there's nothing broken or fractured and you got a diagnoses.

[@amayafuller8895]

Thank goodness you have some answers!

[@sheenagh2012]

I am so pleased that things are looking up for Manzer. It's so hard when furbabies are not well because they can't tell you what's wrong, but you are doing all you can and things will get better. x

[@carolshortley8395]

Looks like things are getting a little better.

[@k.johnson6198]

I'm so relieved he's going to be just fine ..your a good mama he's lucky to have a loving n careing mom like you ...so Its time to take a deep breath and relax...😊💜🐎

[@spuntate514]

Nika may have been nervous but she looked beautiful... her coat was shining like a new penny in this video and that little boy is so precious

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Mary Tate Moore thank you. Nika is not a fan of needles so she’s like “please poke the little one, please poke the little one” 😂

[@jodia1856]

Bless his precious little heart!!! 💙 What a trooper, I hope he heals quickly... Can't wait to see his progress and the next update! 🙏💙🐎

[@mauraswenson8892]

Great news, however unfortunate the situation. Love you. Here's to healing!🎉

[@Laurieb2851]

I am so glad you got a diagnosis. What a sweet little guy he is. I love how he seeks kisses from you guys. It's so cute. That little guy knows he's loved. His mom watches over him real good and is a good mother.

[@michelinetheobald41]

He is such a sweetheart and loves you Brandi his eyes are bright whata star he was . I keep thinking have you thought of healing? Seen alot of good come out of it. And just know he would benefit from it. Cant wait to see how he's doing, love to you all xxx

[@cmarie5774]

You have such awesome, caring vets! Every one I've seen at your farm has been so kind & knowledgeable. I'm glad that you at least know what the problem seems to be now, the unknown is so scary. Thanks for the update, and looking forward to more Nika & Manzer videos!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

CMarie57 we do have great vets, I’m so appreciative of their awesomeness

[@donnasilverthrone6928]

I'm so happy that your boy is ok ❤️ I want your foal he's stunning 😁❤️

[@wisconsinwarrior38]

I just love him, you can see the love in his big beautiful eyes! You're an awesome horse Mama 😘. I hope he feels better soon, bless you and him! ♥️♥️

[@cm6995]

I love little Manzer.

[@wind571evergreen]

Awwww look at this handsome boy with all the good manners and awesomeness!! I love him so much💙😊

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Pamela Kelley thank you. I’m rather fond of him too

[@susanflowers6282]

I'm so glad the Vet was able to put your mind at ease. You're so right! It doesn't matter if it's a Human baby or an Animal baby, it's hard seeing them in pain. They can't tell you what's happening AND they don't understand what's happening to them. I guess with all the joy they bring, we just have to deal with the hard stuff as well.

[@whathappenedwas7083]

Awe him pawing the ground is so adorable

[@debbiegazdecki8736]

Your doing such a great job of noticing when things aren’t right. Keep up the good work! I love watching your videos!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Debbie Gazdecki thank you. I’m glad you enjoy them

[@user-lj7sq7ix1j]

Awwwww such a sweet gentle baby during examinations, he'll hopefully be better soon, he has a great bond with you already, he knows you're trying your best to help get him well.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

CAROL HIRD we are good buds 😊

[@vikkineish5790]

What a good boy Manzer is. Glad you have found out the problem. You have done an amazing job with training and handling him. Please don’t beat yourself up, these things happen and he may have done something when out in the paddock.

[@markrumfola9833]

He is really good for the vet Hes a winner

[@laurashipp447]

Absolutely adorable how he crosses his leg to scratch and just like you said, he's been pawing the ground when he eats since he was a wee one!! I love it!

[@dianahofstetter1057]

Great news, just hang in there it sounds like the worst is over just be patient and the time will go by quickly..

[@soultiger9119]

I'm glad it's nothing too serious, hope little manzer heals soon and I see his momma was photobombing the video lol, I hope u and manzer feel better soon luv Ur videos xx

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

SoulTiger 91 she is always trying to photobomb. You can’t see it but typically when I’m filming him, Nika weasels herself up next to me for attention 😂

[@traceyannpitman]

I'm so pleased nothing more serious, but I still be very wary especially on the withers with any luck he wont have a weakness there as he gets older, he is so calm about it all he must love all the attention, give him a big hug from me x

[@msdillpickle3956]

I love that little guy almost as much as you do!!! It is such good news to know his recovery may be slow but he WILL recover! God bless you all Brandy!!!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Ms Dill Pickle thank you for following the journey!

[@allthumbs3792]

Good to see the followup exam and improved lateral neck flexion. Once you get bloodwork back and in normal limits you can relax a bit and expect the soreness to resolve over time. Unable to put his head down he swats those flies by crossing over his front legs. Efficient and endearing! ❤️ He’s such a sweet little nuzzle-bug! That’s a very kissable nose!

[@elizabethmills1161]

So happy you are happy...such a relief I know....not knowing is always so stressful...love your videos, beautiful lady. 🐴🐴🐴😊

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Elizabeth Mills thank you 😊

[@tracyrain4941]

So pleased that you're looking a bit less anxious about Manzer. And haven't you got amazing vet support? They are super helpful and it's great they allow you to film them. Must be so helpful to both them and you to be able to look back at vet exams or footage you've taken to aid with diagnosing ailments. Here's to a speedy recovery for the wee man 😁😁😁

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Tracy Rain it’s so nice to go back and watch. I would have forgotten most of this stuff by now if it weren’t on video!

[@mindylomento7965]

I'm so glad to hear the baby will be okay... Today is the first day I watched this Chanel & I already learned something.... You can never learn enough because owning horses there's always something to learn You never stop learning!!!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

mindy lomento welcome to my channel! Never stop learning is right 😊

[@melisaraines9397]

I luv it when Nikka mugs for the camera!!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Melisa Raines yeah I need to start working with her again soon, she’s needs some attention 😂

[@FluxyMiniscus]

I’m sure you’re feeling better now that you have a good idea of what’s bothering little precious cutie colt! He’s really so lovely and sweet natured- incredibly cooperative, he knows you are trying to help him.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Maureen BZap he’s such a good boy

[@catherinemorris908]

I would have a horse chiropractor look at him.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Catherine Morris I did, video coming soon

[@kellylawrence9438]

Can I have them. They are so beautiful 😍. As are you for the care you are giving them. Thanks for all these updates. It really helps people who don't understand the cost of horses. Much love and health ❣️ to all your family .

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Kelly Lawrence o my if I can transfer all of the vet bills into your name 😂

[@martineinfrance]

It's heartbreaking to see him with this problem. He is so sweet and an easygoing little guy 😍. Thank you for all the love and care you give him. He'll be ok.. as his picture showed a while ago. It is reassuring to know that it is a mechanical problem, not an internal problem. He's had so many issues that we wish it would stop. His Mama was starting to get concerned too.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Martine in France I agree!

[@kathyleung1235]

Praying for Manzer

[@RedHybiscus]

Feel better soon handsome boy...😘 it must be reassuring that’s nothing major and he will heal in time. Thank goodness...😁

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Connie Gibson so thankful!

[@Cissy2cute]

As soon as I saw this upload, I just had to go to it right away. That vet is so very thorough and Manzer is putting up with the examination extremely well for a little one. Does seem to point to soft tissue injury. He looks so well otherwise. Guess it's wait and see. Poor little guy.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Cissy2cute thanks! We are so lucky to have such kind, caring, and knowledge vets in our area!

[@missys]

I'm so glad to hear that you know what's happening with him! I love that he's a secret pooper 😂😂😂 😂. You looked relieved! Glad you're feeling better about things too! Hahaha I say these things just realizing that this is all past tense. Lol.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Missy S So relieved! Seriously he only poops on his moms poop, so difficult! 😂

[@helenhodge-croom9635]

tendon injuries suck major donkey butt!!! and even when he seems to be better you got be careful he don't stress it to soon...I know...my knee and ankle will never 100% because I didn't wait like I should have. best of luck manzer!! you stay a sweetheart😘

[@KKKwhitelivesmatter]

Hes so cute!

[@camaletta5054]

Awe, Manser loves his grandma. You are slowly but surely getting to the problem. I bet it is so hard on you. Manzer's eyes look so big. They look bigger than Nika's. Makes you want to hug and squeeze him. Sorry Brandi that you have to wait for results. Thanks for sharing. ❤🐎🐎🙏

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Linda Howell yeah those doe eyes really get me, especially with his mile long eyelashes

[@gingercox6468]

He could have a sore spot from flipping that discourages him from eating off the ground. It kind of follows. That's a pretty amazing hay net. Looks like a fish net.

[@kimberley1449]

Sounds much more promising sweetie. You're doing a great job spotting these little things that others might not see. Stop beating yourself up. He's going to be ok,he just needs time. You have a great vet support. Makes it easier. SO BREATHE A LITTLE .

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Kimberley Gager thank you, I appreciate that

[@emilylipsitz]

@@VersatileHorsemanship poor little manzer I hope he gets better soon I hope you and manzer can get lots of rest.

[@cybergrey2010]

Thank you for the update. My heart goes out to you.

[@pamalvarado1563]

He is such a good boy! And you take such good care of him! I look forward to watching him as he grows. He is going to be an awesome horse when he’s all grown up.

[@peggypapczun2906]

@@VersatileHorsemanship Brandi, Kimberly Gager is right. Try to relax and deep BREATHE!! Nobody else could ever do as much for Manzer as you do! You are such a kind, compassionate person and it shows in Manzer, Nika and all your other critters. IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT!!

[@theclimbingchef]

Looks like you've done great work with Nika as she is completely chill with you and a bunch of others as you work on Manzer. She obviously knows you're helping so she isn't putting up much a fight

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Climbing Chef Nika has been with us for 18 years and was my primary horse for most of that time. She has been there, done that, and is an all around good citizen. She’s knows that there’s nothing to worry about, we got this 😊

[@suzystone244]

Hi Brandi. I can see that Manzer baby is going through pain.🙄 What a great vet.👍 The support is amazing from the You Tube community from what I am seeing. ❤🤗

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

suzy klitgaard it is so great! I’ve only dealt with a handful of negative nannies 🙏

[@suzystone244]

@@VersatileHorsemanship 🤪🤣 negative nannies ... funny❤

[@tinacaseley395]

Would be interesting if you could give an indication of costs so far relating to vets fees and medication for Manzer. I think people sometimes have no realistic idea of how things can add up when you have a horse that needs care, a reality check would be great if doable. loving your updates as always - keep them coming :)

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Tina Caseley thank you. I’ll definitely do a video talking about the costs. I’m just afraid to add them all up so it might be a little bit 😂

[@AnimaltestedLoveapproved]

Manzer is such a well mannered ,gentle ,sweet horse It's very u understandable to worry .Praying for speedy recovery; and grateful your mind is a little more at ease! Just love him and Nikki;who photobombed this video. Hee hee ! 😄😊💖💖

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Animal tested Love approved thank you!

[@kimcwhite6509]

My 2 yr old filly had an back injury, unwitnessed. She presented with ataxia & it was scary. After a stay at UC Davis Veterinary Clinic for a few days to stabilize their diagnosis was inconclusive (given steroids for inflammation & took a blurry X-Ray with a halter ring close to the Axis/Atlas). After I got her home, she looked like her back was ‘out,’ which was obvious by the way she walked. The Chiropractor I used to work for agreed her neck/back needed adjustment and ‘soft’ adjusted her. I found a Sport Horse Vet Chiropractor (traveling) that adjusted her once and it helped SO much! I followed up with PT (Horse PT consult & homework). We all assumed she was running, flipped and fell on her croup with her neck twisted. I was renting pasture on a country road & had some mischief take place & ended up putting a lock on the gate. I didn’t ride her because I wanted her to have time to heal. She went on to do so well! I had to sell her because my daughter was in college, but I followed up on her & she went on to be ridden. I’m sorry that your little guy got 😞. It looks like you have a very thorough Vet❣️

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Kim C White crazy, glad it all worked out!

[@virginiaangelinagrigionibu1247]

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[@vwyldrose1153]

I had a colt injure a tendon in the top of his neck, he was carrying his head kind of sideways, scared me to death. I thought he had broke his neck. After x rays and vet bills it was a treatable tendon injury thank God. So rehab, rest and pain management for several months. Then he was good to go.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

V Wyldrose thank goodness!

[@happyhorsemanship2909]

Beautiful boy

[@barbaragreene6592]

He is such a sweet colt with an awesome disposition. While watching your vid, I started thinking about his problems n I wonder if a vibrator, the kind that people use for their backs would help his neck, shoulders, n his withers. Just an idea.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Barbara Greene maybe, if nothing else it would certainly be good for getting used to weird stuff!

[@ChristophersMum]

Hi Brandi and all....I have the thumbnail from when Manzer was 3 months old on my right hand side of the screen.... and you can see him with his head down eating the grass.....so it looks as though it could may well have been the incident with the pail....we can all see that he is being well looked after by you....you can see that in his eyes that he loves you.....and.....we all love him too....also give his mum a great big cuddle from us....Love from Scotland💞🐴🐎

[@comesahorseman]

Your veterinarian graduated from Minnesota? That's a very good school. As I recall, he was able to pick stuff off the ground before the grain bucket incident; now he can't or doesn't want to. Sounds more & more like soft tissue. Banamine would help pain like that. I don't know if an equine chiropractor or body worker would work on a youngster but I might look into it. Chin up! :)

[@susanflowers6282]

Thank Goodness it didn't interfere with his nursing! I can't even imagine what you would have been up against then. So very happy to see that that sweet Baby Boy is going to be ok! Watching you suffer has been pretty painful as well. God's Creations are a joy to behold.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Susan Flowers thank you. I’m very relieved

[@Achala148]

Sweetie my late husband was a vet. If he has a tendon injury we found laser acupuncture worked wonders and healed tendon injuries in half the time... Really worth it...

[@Runningfromtheherd]

Yes. Accupuncture!

[@Achala148]

@@Runningfromtheherd yes truly I cannot recommend it highly enough! Mind you if he misaligned a vertebrae he needs a chiropractor. I have seen wonders happen with this. Horses avoiding saddles, bucking, uneven gait instantly fixed. I see a chiropractor for whiplash and he makes such a difference. But back to acupuncture. As I said my late hubby was a vet and we had a dog in a car accident broke 3 legs and pelvis. Sent him to a big practice for repair as my hubby was undergoing chemo. 18 months later he came back to us as a hopeless case to be put down. He.could only hobble, hind leg crossing inside ynable to weight bear properly, front legs painful and just bearing. He only had one good back leg. The owner loved him so much. We did research and implanted gold chips on acupuncture points... Really simple, insert an 18g needle about 5mm under skin and drop the gold chip in. It constantly stimulates. 6 months later that dog came in walking on all fours, could stand on hind legs to say hello. X rays showed all the bony spicules dissolved in joints... Just an absolute miracle. Still remember his name - Bilbo!

[@yvellebradley2502]

Susanne Wagner - Achala Devi Interesting. My mother had gold injected into her shoulder and she said the pain instantly disappeared and never came back.

[@markrumfola9833]

Like the rooster at the end. Not alot in Pittsburgh

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Mark Rumfola haha, I bet!

[@lizhrubik3936]

Hooray! He looks like he felt better after the exam by the Vet, the manipulations she did may have helped his soreness and stiffness. Hope he’s on the road to feeling better. 😃

[@12roadangel26]

At 7:15 DOC TOUCHED ALIGNMENT & FOAL TWICHED LIKE IT WAS PAINFUL. Think u found main part of the problem. That's why hes kicking that leg so much...maybe hes trying to rub & strech out his pain. As we do ourselves. Love how much u care for ur furry family members.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Poor little guy! He's had more issues than all the rest combined! Hope this is the last now! He (and you) deserve a break now!!!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

impunitythebagpuss yup! Never called the vet so many times for all my horses combined!

[@thegoblinsteed3558]

Never clicked so fast lol ♥

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

The Goblin Steed haha!

[@thegoblinsteed3558]

@@VersatileHorsemanship: All will be great!!! Many prayers and hugs.

[@gypsymoonwolf4916]

🙏🏻❤️Manzer❤️🙏

[@conniezapiain5262]

Woohoo! He’s SO DANG CUTE! I just wanna reach out an touch ’im! Well im glad the vet did all the checks drew more blood. Glad to see he was able to turn his neck. Even though resistant at first. Now let’s just keep him from fallin over backwards again. Glad your feeling better about little guy. Keep up the good work Mamma! Till next time....🤚🏼

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Connie Zapiain thanks!! It was so clear during this exam. I think he was too sore during the last one to really pinpoint it.

[@jennifergrames8212]

Awww! I miss having baby’s around if my mare was not so old I’d have another one. I need another horse

[@vickizapp6165]

What a beautiful baby. It seems like you have a lot of flies maybe you should spray them both.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Vicki Zapp I recommend that you go check out the comments for other folks who have suggested that I use fly spray 🤯

[@jenniferlehman2464]

With this being a possible tendon injury to the neck, my first thought goes back to that bucket that scared him and he went arse over tea kettle. And like humans who sprain their ankle or knee, it just needs time for that tendon to heal. Another "good" thing, if you can call it that in the middle of all this, is with all the attention he gets from everyone and from the vets, that will help him stay calm when he is older from all the handling that is being done at this stage. The only time you might see a difference is this coming Spring, when his hormones kick in when the mares come into season. And at that point, a lot of defining what is right and wrong, will have to be reinforced gently but firmly. And teaching him to lead while he is still on Nika, would be, and is, the time I start lead training and voice training. Like, 'Walk On' and 'Whoa', and when they get it correct I make a cluck sound or a clicker. This really helps when you start working with them while they grow up before backing. Side passing I start as a yearling. Only because their muscles and bones are still developing, and I work on the walk on and whoa more and I only work the Sidepassing for a few minutes. A couple of steps either way, and that ends the training session. Just what I've experienced when working with foals and yearlings. Right now I have 2 in for backing, and I had helped one of them be born, and watched the other. Best Regards from Ontario, Canada, Jenn.

[@Livingtheretiredlife]

So good to finally know!! Funny, my lab takes Meloxicam for pain daily (his hip dysplasia), and with good results. Did you end up doing that?

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Jessica Manning no, he was getting long good without it. I really didn’t want to risk adding more meds unless it was absolutely necessary. Time and rest worked great.

[@Livingtheretiredlife]

Versatile Horsemanship and that is SO TRUE. My husband has early onset Alzheimer’s (6 years into it), and his medical doctors, neurologists, (that prescribe medication) ALL day that exercise and sleep are the best medicine! I love following your journey ❤️🐴🐴🐴

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Jessica Manning amen to that! Best wishes to you!

[@Livingtheretiredlife]

Versatile Horsemanship thank you SO MUCH!! Your channel reaches and sends happiness more than you even know ❤️

[@francesbruno8445]

With his little bucket on the fence, could you continue to lower it an inch or so, as he tolerates it, to get him gradually stretching without him noticing? One of my twins had CP with dry tight leg muscles, leg braces, so the gradual games worked to loosen thing up, like Jolly Jumper. Just a thought.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Frances Bruno yup, that’s sort of what I did

[@susanfurnish4132]

well, you AND Manzer have that to look forward to - him eating grass from the ground.* That'll be a good day!

[@cathybrown8617]

Brandi, Manzer is looking a lot like his mama in color. He might not have her leg markings, but he definitely has Nika's coloring.

[@befunkrn]

His name looks so white in this video, he's so gorgeous!

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

befunkrn thank you, its even whiter now

[@MsSweetp10]

How about a horse chiropractor? ?, might help...prayers for your baby...

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

MsSweetp10 yup, video coming soon!

[@loreleihebdon6595]

Growing pains! Calf manna ( old old school )

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

It's definitely not growing pains. He was injured. You can follow his whole story here kzbin.info/aero/PLIR-JJucLqwK03czDuIMjodOXT0IsOxmm

[@lynnmallen9699]

Do you have a hilly area where he can reach the ground easier?

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Lynn Mallen yes we did that

[@heislove6679]

Honestly When I saw his reaction initially I was thinking chiropractic. I had a friend that had a foal get real listless and stopped moving around. She was checked for all kinds of stuff then a good Chiropractor friend cam e over and took one look at her and said he wanted to check her out. Sure enough her back was out so bad that she probably could have died just because she was in so much pain that she would't do anything but stand there. After one session she immediately started improving. The chiropractor came out afew more times and she was back to her normal self in less than a work week. We had no clue what she did to be that messed up but she is now a happy healthy beautiful mare.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Chosen Pariah I had a chiropractor out too but after he healed a little bit and was more comfortable. I’ve injured a muscle in my back and there’s no way I was going to a chiropractor until it felt better, it was too sore to touch let alone going through an adjustment. I didn’t want him to associate his back being touched with pain.

[@heislove6679]

@@VersatileHorsemanship Yeah I understand that. It was just the way he reacted to the touch that reminded me of how my friends filly reacted. You made the right decision for sure. Keep up the good work. I watch as many videos of yours as I can. Never a dull moment. God bless you and your animals.

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Chosen Pariah thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@bwheat60]

Is there such a thing as a horse masseuse? Can horses feel the effects of liniments? ( Icy Hot, Tiger Balm, etc.) How about pain or analgesic patches? I’m grabbing at straws, but relief and healing can’t come fast enough. 💕☮️🙏

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

Chuck Mastin yes, equine massage is very common. I do use veterinary liniment on my horses. It smells fantastic, but don’t ever get it in your eye 😂

[@debbieadkins2803]

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[@Pamelamusic371]

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