Back and pelvic (SI) disorders
Possible symptoms of back and/or pelvic (SI) disorders
- Resistance when girthing or saddling
- Refusing, bucking, or rearing when mounting or starting off
- Refusing to move forward, bucking, or rearing while riding
- Kicking at the riders leg
- Sensitivity when touching or grooming the back or croup
- Tense back or locking the back during movement
- Difficulty with bending or lateral movements
- Difficulty with transition to canter
- Irregularity or loss of impulsion in canter
- Cross-cantering or going in the wrong lead
- Hind limb abnormalities (slow, asymmetry step length)
- Reduced back and hindquarter muscle development
- Poor transitions or loss of rhythm
- Pelvic asymmetry or tilting
- Problems with collection, jumps, or changes of gait
- Rider experience of feeling “stuck,” “against the hand,” “carrying the croup high,” or “losing propulsion”
- Recurring or unexplained lameness
Back and pelvic examination at SMDC – More than a local issue
Problems in this region often develop gradually and can manifest as behavioral changes, loss of performance, or recurring lameness.
At SMDC, we combine orthopedic, physiotherapeutic, and imaging examinations to accurately identify the cause of back or pelvis problems. Our veterinarians are ISELP-, FES-, and EGAS-certified and highly experienced in assessing the spine and pelvic region.
Symptoms in horses
Is your horse experiencing problems?
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Options for back and/or pelvic disorders
- Detailed clinical examination using the Focus on the Equine Spine methodology
- Ultrasound and radiographic examination of the spine using powerful, state-of-the-art equipment, allowing more detail to be captured than with standard (mobile) equipment
- (Transrectal) ultrasound of the pelvis, SI joints, and other structures in this region
- Objective gait analysis to detect abnormal motion patterns
- Collaboration with specialized physiotherapists and farriers
Based on the findings, we develop a multimodal treatment and rehabilitation plan tailored to the horse’s discipline and level.
Struggling with resistance, asymmetry, or irregularity? Trust our expertise for a back and pelvic examination that looks beyond the symptoms.
