My horse's back is sore from a saddle. What's the best way to treat it?

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I just got a new horse and she has a sore back thinking it's from a bad saddle.. what can I do to fix it? I've been told to crack her back and it will fix it, what's your opinion. Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Female | unspayed | 15 years and 6 months old

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Soreness in a horse's back is definitely not uncommon, particularly as they get a little older and if they are using inappropriate tack. There are several things that can be done in order to address pain. I would not attempt to "crack" her back without having some measure of expertise in equine chiropractics. Chiropractics and acupuncture are both valuable tools for helping horses but only in the hands of a skilled practitioner. Other options would include anti-inflammatory medication like banamine, phenylbutazone, or previcox. These are all prescription drugs that would require the approval from a veterinarian. Lastly, one thing you should do regardless of your choice is to stall rest delilah for the next few days. Give her back some time to settle down in case there is any spasming. Hope this helps!

My horse's back is sore from a saddle. What's the best way to treat it?

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