Lightness and relaxation of the jaw.
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I was interested to read the summary made at Golega by Dr.Jean Servantie on the topic of relaxation (mobilization)of the jaw.He says that 'in osteopathy the relaxation of the jaw is always the result of correcting a restriction of mobility,perceived by the rider as a form of resistance'.There may be an issue of translation here because does he mean a restriction of mobility in the jaw or somewhere else?If it's the jaw well and good, but if he refers to restricted mobility elsewhere I would take issue as he may have the concept reversed!It is surely the relaxation or mobilization of the jaw FIRST that then fosters mobility in the rest of the horse as a result,and not the other way round.
I am really looking forwards to Colonel Carde's essay on this subject.
With regards,
Sandy Dunlop.
I agree with the person who said everything is connected to everything else. Tension in the jaw may merely be the most obvious symptom. Before retirement I was an occupational therapist, who ended up working with children with learning disabilities. This often included mobility, coordination, balance, speech, visual and sometimes hearing disorders. However, the obvious symptom was usually bad behaviour!!
Where to start? With children we could lie the child down and work with raising arms or legs (we can ask for single leg raising with the horse standing). Does the horse find this too hard to maintain balance, even with the rider taking the full weight of the leg?!! If the horse slams his leg down quickly, keeps moving the remaining three legs, or leans heavily on the nearest available post or human; we should try again. If the same performance is repeated, we should check what happens with other legs. If the horse repeatedly slams his foot down or leans heavily on the nearest means of support; the problem is not in only one leg. It is not just a temporary loss of balance, but requires the skills of the physiotherapist and or farrier; and very possibly both: as well as the trainer.
I agree with the person who said everything is connected to everything else. Tension in the jaw may merely be the most obvious symptom. Before retirement I was an occupational therapist, who ended up working with children with learning disabilities. This often included mobility, coordination, balance, speech, visual and sometimes hearing disorders. However, the obvious symptom was usually bad behaviour!!
Where to start? With children we could lie the child down and work with raising arms or legs (we can ask for single leg raising with the horse standing). Does the horse find this too hard to maintain balance, even with the rider taking the full weight of the leg?!! If the horse slams his leg down quickly, keeps moving the remaining three legs, or leans heavily on the nearest available post or human; we should try again. If the same performance is repeated, we should check what happens with other legs. If the horse repeatedly slams his foot down or leans heavily on the nearest means of support; the problem is not in only one leg. It is not just a temporary loss of balance, but requires the skills of the physiotherapist and or farrier; and very possibly both: as well as the trainer.
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Sorry, Sandy, for so late answer.
I think very interesting what Dr Servantie is saying. I believe I understand him. It is something new for me and I will work on that. A French author wrote: " Everything is in everything and vice versa". Often true in horsemanship. Isn’t it?