Back Pain: Possible causes
Date:
Sun, 09/11/2011
An article on Your Horse’s Back Pain: Possible causes by Vanessa Craft
Almost every horse owners have been there… back pain. Horses’ long back muscle (longissimus dorsi) is one of the most powerful muscles in the horse’s body; however, we have to remember it is designed for locomotion only and is not designed for carrying riders. If your horse has back pain, “check everything from saddle fit to sore feet as potential culprits behind your horse's spinal discomfort.”
A systematic check should be conducted if your horse has back pain:
- Saddle fit- Demanding works
- Any misstep
- Limb soreness
- Hoof Condition
- Mouth pain
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