This message is from: bolinsj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Carol,
I use a backbrace every time I ride or drive. My Dr. recommended it
after I started having back problems and bruised kidneys from riding a
previous (not a Fjord) pony who was extremely rough gaited. It was a
conformation problem with the pony, but he was an aged rescue and I
didn't want to part with him. The brace really helped with the muscle
spasms I used to have. Don't know if it has any effect on bruised
kidneys or not, but have not had the problem recently.
I bought a pretty good quality 'riding back brace' with the flexible
support. I think the cost at the time was less than $70. It is quite
wide and fits me like a corset (sp?). Don't know what they run
nowdays and this was a while back. I have had two horses/ponies since
the little rascal who caused the problems and I haven't even tried
riding without it. I am afraid to give up the brace, as the muscle
spasms were debilitating. I do not find it uncomfortable although it is
hot in the summer. We have even jumped using it.
Martie in MD - who probably does not need a brace for Kilar, but why
take the chance? It's like the hard hat; just part of the tacking up
process.
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A while ago everyone (or a lot of us anyway) admitted our ages on the Fjord
list. As I recall there were a bunch of us who are, let's say, a tad over
40. Have any of you used a back brace for riding? Are they worth the money?
Which kind is the best? Is it even possible to ride properly while wearing
one?
