tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post347348107841314769..comments2023-07-18T07:06:17.272-06:00Comments on Autonomous Dressage: Chiro DoubtsAutonomousDressagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10326654414307652910noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-52889503794875257902016-05-25T12:17:08.108-06:002016-05-25T12:17:08.108-06:00I have mixed views on Chiro. I really do believe i...I have mixed views on Chiro. I really do believe it can help (especially because I find it super useful for myself). But I hate it when they want you to continue to have regular treatments forever. I use one who thinks that most regular issues should be resolved within a couple treatments, and after that it is time to pursue other avenues.<br /><br />I'm not a huge stickler for formal training and accreditation (as long as there are no drugs being administered)because as you discovered with dentists it doesn't always actually mean anything. LoveLaughRidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04408180801317705985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-33152396119729755132016-05-18T16:12:04.070-06:002016-05-18T16:12:04.070-06:00Agreed. I'm interested to see if the jaw thing...Agreed. I'm interested to see if the jaw thing will be resolved or not, but either way I think I'll be able to stop worrying about it. AutonomousDressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326654414307652910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-64564660084914491192016-05-18T12:52:28.878-06:002016-05-18T12:52:28.878-06:00That first bad point has always rubbed me the wron...That first bad point has always rubbed me the wrong way and why I prefer physical therapy to chiro for me. I feel like if you are "fixing" something it shouldn't require constant adjustment. Either way I feel like the initial experiment will give you the answer about the jaw issue.EventingSaddlebredStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610596082916022402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-506345643206180912016-05-18T10:52:59.291-06:002016-05-18T10:52:59.291-06:00Exactly! I was hoping Dr. A wasn't going to be...Exactly! I was hoping Dr. A wasn't going to be like that, but it seems I was wrong.<br /><br />Unfortunately, Dr. A is the only actual animal chiropractor who does any work even close to this area. It's either Dr. A, or the "horse psychic/chiropractor" with no formal training that a guy told me could read a horse's energy patterns from 100km away. I think I'm better off dropping the idea of chiro altogether and sticking with my vet.AutonomousDressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326654414307652910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-75199437350020875712016-05-18T10:42:57.947-06:002016-05-18T10:42:57.947-06:00I am generally a huge skeptic over pretty much any...I am generally a huge skeptic over pretty much anything. I wouldn't even have tried chiro if Kachina didn't have that weird open mouth/tip poll thing that the vet couldn't do anything about. I've tried to be open about chiro for this experience and not immediately dismiss it, but I'm turning back into a skeptic now. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your experience with Gina and Moe. I will stop it if I don't see any improvement, I'm just going to give it a few rides to see if I do notice any change. AutonomousDressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326654414307652910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-79587325331304104092016-05-18T10:38:04.794-06:002016-05-18T10:38:04.794-06:00Your first bullet point under The Bad is what I fe...Your first bullet point under The Bad is what I felt about Chiro for people and horses as well. I was lucky enough to find a Chiro who was not like that which is why I recommend him to people. Did my horse need some adjustments yes, but my horse was not a candidate for regular appointments forever. Maybe find a different professional? L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6516065851105665939.post-88936150246800225032016-05-18T10:21:54.297-06:002016-05-18T10:21:54.297-06:00I am a chiro skeptic; I think I'm the only one...I am a chiro skeptic; I think I'm the only one at my barn! A couple of years ago, I agreed to have both horses adjusted by the chiropractor my barn uses. He informed me that Gina was completely out of alignment and absolutely required regular adjustments. I didn't think it was as dire as all that, but I could believe that a 17 year old horse mighthave some issues. I was REALLY surprised when he informed me that Moe was basically in perfect shape; I had a hard time believing that a 19 year old horse with sketchy conformation who's spent most of his life doing a high-impact sport was totally without problems. Maybe I should have been glad that one of my horses was fine? <br /><br />At any rate, I didn't notice any difference in the horses' way of going or behavior after their adjustments. I haven't had them adjusted again, and I don't feel like they're missing anything. <br /><br />If you don't think it's making a different, don't continue it. Ninety bucks a month is a lot!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140631127593549541noreply@blogger.com