With Jenny Adamson, Equine Physiotherapist & Rehabilitation Specialist
Every horse is naturally asymmetrical, just like we are. One side stronger, one side more coordinated, one side that prefers to do the work. When the body isn’t trained to redistribute that load evenly, it finds clever ways to cope. Left unaddressed, this pattern can turn into injury.
When your horse is diagnosed with kissing spine, it’s easy to think the problem lies in one small area. But kissing spine is rarely just a “back problem.” It’s a full-body issue, often with emotional and behavioural layers too. Once you understand that, the entire rehab process makes more sense — and becomes more effective.
Once you understand how the deep stabilising muscles work (and what happens when they don’t), you’ll realise just how essential this kind of specific core strengthening work is — for any horse that carries a rider.
This blog is here to help you understand how to support your horse’s body, develop a stronger, more functional topline, and ultimately protect them from the pain and breakdown that kissing spine can bring.

Learn more about your horses body and movement, and how to unlock your horses ability and wellness in this mini course!
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