Equine chiropractic care is a rapidly emerging field among veterinarians due to increasing demand from horse owners for alternative therapies. It is an art of healing that focuses on restoring the spinal column to normal movement and function to promote healthy neurologic activity, which in turn supports effective musculoskeletal function and overall health. Chiropractic care centers on detecting abnormal motion of the individual vertebra and its effects on the surrounding tissues. Reduced mobility between two vertebral bodies can irritate the nerves leading to decreased nerve supply to the tissues. This altered nerve function might cause pain, abnormal posture, uncoordinated movement, overloading of leg joints, and muscle changes.
