Relieving back pain during chronic lameness
Chronic distal limb lameness causes the horse to adjust how he uses his entire body, causing tightness and restriction in the back. Here are a few simple massage techniques you can use to help your horse.
Reading the head position
How the horse chooses to carry his head can tell us a lot about what is going on in his body. Here’s a few tips on reading head position.
First aid for back pain
Back pain should always be investigated and addressed as soon as possible. Here are some things you can do to help the horse feel better while you wait for the horse to be seen by a professional.