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.