AboutSarah Lothmann Expertise Professional trainer for 10+ years. I happily offer you my expertise, techniques, and advice covering: Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Showing, Training, Sales, Behavior, Stabling, Grooming, Tack, Barn Management, Rider Psychology, & Effective Communication.
Experience I have been riding for over 23 years. As a kid I participated in 4H and Pony Club. I then worked as a groom and catch rode to pay my entry fees in the A Circuit. As a teenager I competed nationally in the Junior Hunters, USETs, and Medal classes. I've learned from and worked with some of the nations' best trainers. During college I began training professionally. I have prepared my students for both local and national shows. Recently I have organized two local equestrian groups for expanding general knowledge of horsemanship and for ensuring the welfare of horses. I continue my dedication in this industry by offering visual design services for equine businesses including, graphic design, web development, and photography.
Organizations ASPCA, Desert Valley Equestrians, Arizona Equestrian Network, The Equestrian Paddock, & Equine Photographers Network
Publications The Equestrian Paddock & Soon I will be announce another online publication featuring my monthly articles.
Education/Credentials AAS Degree, Veterinary Assistant, Professional Trainer
Awards and Honors Graduated High School with High Honors, College GPA 4.0, OHJA & KHJA Year End Equitation Championships as a junior rider, & ASPCA Maclay Class & USET Class wins.
Past/Present Clients In the past I have worked for and with Laurie Story, Mindy Darst & Lochmoor Stables, Chris & Matt Payne, Scott Taylor, Camargo Stables, Marianne Murphy, the Lindner family, Brigette Carlson, Bobbi Theis, Cincinnati Theraputic Riding, Sweetwater Stables, Lucy Alibaster, Los Cedros, and Leslie Stohlgren. Currently I am working with private clients.
Question I am an Eventer and have evented up to training schooled up to intermediate. My horse is a 17.3 HH Thoroughbred turning 12 this year. His hind left shows some weakness in it and i cannot tell whether its in his hip, hock, ankle etc. but when i do the extended trot it really shows up. I have been riding in my County Saddle and i love it, but by the end of my ride the fleeseworks pad is slid to the right in the back and the end of the pad is underneath the left panel. Is there anyway that it could be pinching him and irritating his left back muscle? and that it could be making him lame in the left hind? i don't know what else it could be because he doesn't have any heat or swelling. Please let me know what you think.
Answer It is possible.... try a damp leather chamois under the saddle pad to hold it in place better and see if that helps.
I'd sooner think it's something else though. Have you considered having a chiropractor or acupressure therapist taking a look at him?
Try putting him somewhere quiet without distraction and firmly pressing your knuckles along his spine. Pay attention to his reaction. If you find tail swishing, stomping, or head tossing, then chances are he's in need of some alternative therapies.
