Understanding the Horse's Back

About this book

This is a unique guide to understanding the horses backhow 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 horses 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.