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Symptoms

What tells you your horse has a problem

A few signs/symptoms include:

• Tail flicking or laying ears down
• Pain or discomfort on brushing or touching
• Girthing pain or pain under saddle
• Muscle wasting especially over saddle area
• Change in behavior or attitude towards work
• Lameness either fore limb or rear limb
• Bucking or pig-rooting
• Tying up
• Coat changes over specific areas
• Lack of coordination of gait
• Rope walking or plaiting
• Loss of performance
• Changes in posture i.e. high or low head carriage
• Shortness in stride or step
• Foot problems e.g. joint and ligament injuries

Endorphins released after acupuncture & chiropractic adjustment cause marked relaxation, of muscles, eyes & yawning as shown in the above pictures of horses, immediately following treatment

Other areas your chiropractor can help:

• Saddle fit
• Rider posture
• Exercises
• Rehabilitation from injury
• Teeth problems due to jaw imbalance
• Hoof care
• Dietary problems
• Behavioral problems

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