Strengthening Your Horse’s Back

Strengthening Your Horse’s Back

In a previous blog, we spoke about the different causes of back pain in our patients. These causes can be primary or secondary to another injury, but regardless of the cause, the horse’s back is an area that is predisposed to pain and to dysfunction for an endless...

The Causes of Equine Back Pain

The Causes of Equine Back Pain

Back pain is an extremely common problem among our equine population of athletes and pleasure horses. In researching the topic, I tried to find out just how many horses are affected by back pain, but could not find any research that provides an answer. That being...

The Continuum of Equine Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

The Continuum of Equine Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Anatomy and structure The sacroiliac (SI) joint lies between the ventral surface of the wing of the ilium and the dorsal surface of the wing of the sacrum. The articular surface of the sacrum is covered with hyaline cartilage, while the articular surface of the ilium...

5 Signs Your Horse Might Have a Tendon Injury

5 Signs Your Horse Might Have a Tendon Injury

In the world of equine competition, one of the most common injuries we face is injury to the tendons. As an owner, rider and competitor, you are probably already familiar with the position of the horse’s tendon behind the cannon bone, and probably already...

Anatomy And Function Of The Equine Thoracic Sling

Anatomy And Function Of The Equine Thoracic Sling

The Equine Thoracic sling forms the connection between the forelimbs and the body. Nestled between the forelimb and the rib cage, the brachial plexus lies protected. The integrity and function of the thoracic sling is essential to the function of the entire body. Restrictions or dysfunction of this area can restrict the nerves of the brachial plexus, restrict range of motion of the forelimbs as well as the hindlimbs, and cause imbalance throughout the body.

When Saddle Pads Do More Harm Than Good

When Saddle Pads Do More Harm Than Good

One of the questions I am often asked as a Vet Physio (and absolutely not a saddle fitter) is whether or not to use a saddle pad to improve the fit of a saddle. While this question is usually answered with a referral to a trusted saddle fitter, I thought I could do a...

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