Horses can very often suffer from back pain or lameness. This can have many causes:
Such injuries/issues can display themselves as:
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Showjumping, cross-country, hunting, racing.
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Hi-jinx in the field
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Working on uneven ground, can lead to slipping or straining of tendons or ligaments
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Carrying a rider, who may not always be entirely balanced
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Bucking,rearing or napping
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Iil-fitting saddlery
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Over-exertion through performance particulary if combined with inadequate fitness
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Joint problems/disease eg kissing spines, ring bone or bone spavin
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Bad shoeing or poor hoof conformation/balance
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Dentistry being neglected, uneven wear of teeth can impact on the skeleton due to the jaw being connected
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Tying a horse up can often cause neck injuries, especially if the head collar doesn't break (nylon) in a panic situation.
Such injuries/issues can display themselves as:
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Lameness
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Neck/ Shoulder/Back pain or stiffness
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Muscular or soft tissue pain
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Saddle sores
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Bucking,rearing or napping
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Inability to gain correct canter leads
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Difficulty being loaded/unloaded
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Struggling to lie down/roll/stand back up
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Uneven stride length
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Lack of forward going
If your horse is suffering from any of the above then I may be able to assist them with a treatment combining Spinal Therapy and Shiatsu Massage.
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IMPORTANT
The Veterinary Surgeons Act dictates that the treatment of animals can
only be administered with prior veterinary approval.
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