How to recognise back problems
You may be able to recognise back problems through your own observations in your horse.
Consider your horse’s recent performance and demeanour:
- Has your horse’s behavior or performance changed recently?
- Does unusual or fluctuating lameness exist?
- Does the rider have difficulty sitting straight on the horse?
- Has the rider or trainer noticed changes in the various gaits?
- Does the horse drag its feet or are the shoes worn down on one side?