Equine Chiropractic Care

Equine Chiropractic Care: Subluxations can cause a range of symptoms - the most common symptom is pain. Horses in pain will compensate in gait or posture and often refuse to perform. The following is a list of symptoms that may indicate pain from subluxation:

• Discomfort when saddling
• Discomfort when riding
• Abnormal posture, difficulty standing square
• Bucking, wringing tail, or pinning ears
• Refusing or hesitating over jumps
• Reluctant to perform lead changes
• Changes in behaviour (grumpy, withdrawn, nervous)
• Sensitivity to touch
• Lack of coordination in gait
• Improper frame, reluctance to accept contact
• “Lameness” or shifting lameness
• Stiffness in lateral movement of the body or neck
• Muscle atrophy or shrinkage
• Shortened stride
• Decreased extension in one or more limbs
• Inability to lengthen top line
• Inability to engage hind quarters
• Difficulty flexing at the poll
• Rider cannot sit centered on horse
• On line or heavy on one rein
• Poor hair coat
• Digestive upset (colic)
• Low energy, fatigue
• General change in performance

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