When a horse has any kind of back pain, the thoracic area, lumbar and lumbosacral area should be thoroughly investigated.

Coming soon:

  • Kissing spines
  • Fractures
  • Intervertebral Disk Disease

5 Common Signs of Thoracic, Lumbar and Lumbosacral Pain

  • Uncomfortable trot and canter
  • Top line atrophy
  • Bunny hoping
  • Pain on pressure or palpation behind the saddle
  • Hind end weakness

If your horse has any or multiple of these signs, then most likely your lumbar pain.