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most replies are in Japanese, and i don't see a translate option, so can someone help?

why is using a hammer and chisel (looking, not really what it is) therapeutic? it looks like torture, not therapy. how does it work?

Looks like the equine version of ART aka active release therapy, or even foam rolling. The brick is probably foam. But I am also curious.

I'm almost jealous. I would pay that guy to do that to about 3 spots in my traps right now.

sweettalk wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:38 pm most replies are in Japanese, and i don't see a translate option, so can someone help?

why is using a hammer and chisel (looking, not really what it is) therapeutic? it looks like torture, not therapy. how does it work?

The poo-pooers of equine chiropractic therapy (beyond whether or not it actually works) will tell you that human hands couldn't possibly "manipulate" (or whatever they call it) an animal the size of a horse's spine. Looks like they brought a bigger hammer. . . . .

I've seen that hammer thing with humans too. Apparently it's more accurate and helps aligning the vertebrae. (Don't know if true, but I've seen others use it too)

Looks like she gets a wide variety of treatments.

Day 4

https://twitter.com/yamaguchistable/sta ... 9775614977

Day 5

https://twitter.com/yamaguchistable/sta ... 9080750081
https://twitter.com/yamaguchistable/sta ... 9823863809


And after those treatments, she looks better.

Day 5-2

https://twitter.com/yamaguchistable/sta ... 0498194433


before Day 1

https://twitter.com/yamaguchistable/sta ... 0991610880

Day 6

https://twitter.com/yamaguchistable/sta ... 0009546752

Yusuke Yamaguchi tweeted;
''We finish her (physical) preparations when she gets tooth (bite) treatments this afternoon.
Now we will start her straightening from next week.''

Thanks for the update, Tachyon.

It will be interesting to see how this filly progresses.

I’ve used/seen used all of these therapies on show jumpers. The mallet/block of wood gives precise “whacks” to align vertebrae. The vibrator:thumper is Excellent for relieving muscle tightness/knots. One therapy that would be hugely beneficial is a water treadmill. Not swimming as this inverts them... water tread with head down builds wicked top line and strength!

Willowood wrote: ↑Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:47 am I’ve used/seen used all of these therapies on show jumpers. The mallet/block of wood gives precise “whacks” to align vertebrae. The vibrator:thumper is Excellent for relieving muscle tightness/knots. One therapy that would be hugely beneficial is a water treadmill. Not swimming as this inverts them... water tread with head down builds wicked top line and strength!

Water treadmill is used in Japan, too, although I don't know if Yamaguchi ever tried it for Reframe.

It's very interesting to watch dialogues between a horse and a trainer.

2nd week Day 1
https://twitter.com/yamaguchistable/sta ... 5844704256

2nd week Day 2
https://twitter.com/i/status/1292992660722995200
https://twitter.com/i/status/1292999300960542721

2nd week Day 3
https://twitter.com/i/status/1293336523593494528
https://twitter.com/i/status/1293337141284462592

2nd weel Day 4
https://twitter.com/i/status/1293695880776695809
https://twitter.com/i/status/1293699163046125568
https://twitter.com/i/status/1293714014480953344

-- 3rd week

Day 1
https://twitter.com/i/status/1295148329769136129
https://twitter.com/i/status/1295152663303094272

Day 2
https://twitter.com/i/status/1295520492472786944
https://twitter.com/i/status/1295522298640740353
https://twitter.com/i/status/1295521687430029312

Day 3
https://twitter.com/i/status/1295864790527614976
https://twitter.com/i/status/1295879205062709248

Day 4
https://twitter.com/i/status/1296223447320674304

Day 5
https://twitter.com/i/status/1296583407888080896
https://twitter.com/i/status/1296583971216613377

Day 6
https://twitter.com/i/status/1296948982942318592


Yusuke Yamaguchi (owner & pre-race trainer) tweeted;

'''Natural Horsemanship Training is a different approach from what I usually adopt for my horses.
I had rather been skeptical about it as I basically believe that thoroughbreds had better not to be too conscious of humans.
Thoroughbreds are amenable as well as combative by nature. When they become too docile, most of them tend to lose strength (fighting spirits as racehorses) in return.
But I felt like trying this approach as I thought this could be positive especially for this filly.
It's Mr Nemoto who is training her in the videos.''

This has been interesting, for me anyway, to follow, Tachyon. Thank you for the posts.

Ziggypop wrote: ↑Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:28 am This has been interesting, for me anyway, to follow, Tachyon. Thank you for the posts.

You are very welcome, Ziggypop.

I just thought it could be a rare opportunity to watch how a thoroughbred would be retrained after that freaky debut.
As far as I know, racing is not keen on sharing this kind of stuff with an outsider like me.
Thanks to Mr Yamaguchi's inputs, I think I can learn a lot.
Fingers crossed this filly comes back to the racetrack as a superstar!

Mr Nemoto (natural horsemanship trainer?) started to ride Reframe this week.

-- 4th Week

Day 4
https://twitter.com/i/status/1298778914773299200

Day 5
https://twitter.com/i/status/1299133449958162433
https://twitter.com/i/status/1299133658817683457

And Mr Yusuke Yamaguchi (owner & pre-race trainer) tweeted today.
''Are we ready to move to a training track tomorrow? I'm excited!!'

Thank you, Tachyon--this is fun to follow. Hope she keeps it up!

Her half-brother (and Careless Jewel's last foal) is entered in the Keeneland September Sale. A Union Rags colt named Tattered Flag!

When you say 'Careless Jewel's last foal,' do you mean this is her latest foal, having not had a foal this past spring? Or is it the 'last' foal because she has been pensioned?

BaroqueAgain1 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:06 pm When you say 'Careless Jewel's last foal,' do you mean this is her latest foal, having not had a foal this past spring? Or is it the 'last' foal because she has been pensioned?

Careless Jewel is pensioned. She has a history of difficult births this colt is her last.

That's unfortunate, but I'm glad her connections are protecting her. Since she's only 14 and has been a good producer, that couldn't have been an easy decision.

It was because she colics. Either way her owner is trying to do right by her mares.
https://www.thoroughbredchampions.com/f ... 15#p201715