Equine back disorders 1. Clinical presentation, investigation and diagnosis

Potential back pain is frequently investigated as a cause of poor performance or behavioural problems in horses. The term ‘back pain’ encompasses a range of osseous, muscular and ligamentous pathologies and it is often challenging for the equine veterinarian to determine whether a horse has primary back pain, back pain secondary to lameness and an alteration in gait pattern, or has a training or behavioural issue. Careful examination and...