How To Tell if Your Horse’s Back Is Sore

An equine veterinarian demonstrates how to palpate a horse’s back to pinpoint areas that are overly sensitive or sore.
a male veterinarian palpates a chestnut's horse's back and spine to determine if it's sore.

Back pain is a common issue in horses, with causes ranging from poorly fitting tack to incorrect riding posture to horse conformation. In this video, Sina Parsaye, DVM, of Parsaye Veterinary Services Inc., describes signs of back pain and demonstrates how to palpate a horse’s back properly to pinpoint areas that are overly sensitive or sore.

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