A horse’s back changes with age. In the article here, Barb Crabbe, DVM, teaches about a horse’s back and how to keep it healthy as he ages. She begins with an overview of back anatomy and then describes the most commonly diagnosed back problems. Back problems are difficult to diagnose in horses and challenging to treat.
Source: Horse and Rider, December 4, 2023. Link.
You can’t afford to ignore <a horse’s> feet and you also can’t take your horse’s back for granted.”
INSIGHTS: Share this article with horse owners about potential changes to watch for and the steps to protect their animals from age-related problems that can arise.