Understanding the Horse's Back

by Sara Wyche

This is a unique guide to understanding the horse's back—how it works, what can go wrong and why, how to recognize problems, and how to prevent them, making it an essential handbook for all owners and riders. Topics covered include the basic anatomy of the horse's back; sources and causes of problems; recognizing pain in the horse; professional diagnoses and therapies; orthodox and complementary treatments; rehabilitation and recovery; remedial exercise and training; and "back-friendly” riding and management.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1998

Reviews

[Heather Herring · Rating 5 out of 5]

really educational book, great information including in understanding the horses back, preventing injury to the back, how injury can occur, healing injury, rehabilitating, and bringing back into work. highly reccomend whether you have a pasture puff, trail horse. competition horse, or you work in the industry. must read for anyone who swings a leg over a horse. you have to understand what you are "controlling" to fully protect it and use it to the best of its ability.