Kissing spines
Kissing spines is a condition where the spinous processes of the vertebrae in the back get too close together or touch. This causes pain, stiffness and restriction of movement. Horses with kissing spines often show reduced performance, difficulty bending, tension in the back and sometimes behavioural changes under saddle. The condition often arises from [...]
Back and neck tension
Back and neck tension is common in horses and can have a major impact on performance, riding comfort and behaviour. Tension in these areas often causes reduced range of motion and can lead to stiffness, resistance under the saddle or difficulty with bending and longitudinal flexion. What happens with back and neck tension? Back and neck tension occurs [...]
Tendon and ligament problems
Tendon and ligament problems are common in sport horses, but also in recreational horses and older horses. Overuse, incorrect movement, intensive training or insufficient recovery time can lead to irritation, micro-damage or long-term tenderness of tendons and ligaments. These structures recover slowly and require targeted support from within. What happens in tendon and ligament problems? Tendons [...]
