Chiropractic Therapy

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Chiropractic Therapy

Chiropractic therapy is known as a system of identifying and adjusting misaligned segments of the spine and limbs. Adjustments to the vertebral column are used to restore normal motion and function to the horse’s body.

There are numerous stressful and common events that can lead to a subluxation including:

  • Horse icon Conformation of the horse
  • Horse icon Saddle and tack fit
  • Horse icon Repetitive training/job (cart horse, stallion mounting a phantom)
  • Horse icon The ability of the rider
  • Horse icon Trauma

These events can cause abnormal or decreased movement to occur in the spine. This results in stiffness which further leads to increased resistance and decreased performance.

The most common symptom associated with a spinal subluxation is pain- this can be shown in numerous ways. Some indications that chiropractic evaluation and adjustment may be beneficial to your horse include:

  • Horse icon Reduced performance
  • Horse icon Back pain, stiffness, or changes in posture
  • Horse icon Negative behavior or attitude changes
  • Horse icon Shortened stride or lameness during a performance
  • Horse icon Difficulty or inability to collect or take a lead
  • Horse icon Cold-backed or ‘cinchy’
  • Horse icon A recent injury or fall