Can Dressage Cause Neck and Back Pain in Horses?
In any discipline, cross-training in the key to keeping a horse’s neck and back healthy, says Dr. Kevin Haussler of Colorado State University.
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Kevin K. Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988 before completing a small animal internship. To further his training in conservatively managing spinal-related disorders, he pursued human training at Palmer College of Chiropractic-West and completed a veterinary chiropractic certification program in 1993. He completed his PhD, focusing on spinal pathology and pelvic biomechanics in Thoroughbred racehorses, from the University of California, Davis, and then studied equine spinal kinematics at Cornell University. While at Cornell, he directed the newly formed large and small animal Integrative Medicine Service. Currently, Haussler is an associate professor at the Colorado State University (CSU) Orthopaedic Research Center, where he’s involved in teaching, clinical duties, and researching. He is a charter diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and a course instructor for the Equine Rehabilitation Certification course, co-branded by the University of Tennessee and CSU.
Posted by Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR | Apr 5, 2019 | Back and Spine, Dressage, English Disciplines, Lameness, Media, Podcasts, Sports Medicine
In any discipline, cross-training in the key to keeping a horse’s neck and back healthy, says Dr. Kevin Haussler of Colorado State University.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR | Apr 4, 2019 | Back and Spine, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Media, Podcasts, Sports Medicine
Horses can experience back pain during flexion and bending through the body, which can lead to resistance in the canter. Dr. Kevin Haussler of Colorado State University explains.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR | Apr 3, 2019 | Back and Spine, Horse Care, Lameness, Media, Podcasts, Sports Nutrition, Vet and Professional, Working With a Veterinarian
Dr. Kevin Haussler of Colorado State University describes how a saddle should fit horses and how he investigates saddle-fit issues that might cause back pain.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR | Apr 2, 2019 | Back and Spine, Lameness, Media, Podcasts, Sports Medicine
Dr. Kevin Haussler of Colorado State University describes the skeletal and soft tissues structures of the equine neck and back and what can go wrong with them.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR | Jun 10, 2010 | Back and Spine, Chiropractic, Horse Care, Media, Seminars, Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky Diagnostic Research Lecture Series, Vet and Professional, Video
Dr. Kevin Haussler discusses horse back problems and the use of chiropractic and complementary therapies.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR | Jul 1, 2007 | Article, Back and Spine, Conditioning For Competition, Musculoskeletal System, Physical Therapy, Recovering from Injury & Surgery
My 17-year-old Half-Arabian gelding underwent colic surgery, recovered well, but his back has dropped.
Read MorePosted by Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR | Aug 1, 2006 | Article, Back and Spine, Musculoskeletal System, Pain Management
My mare appears to be in pain particularly in the withers, shoulder, and stomach areas. Is it possible that she has a pinched nerve?
Read MorePosted by Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR | Sep 1, 2002 | Article, Muscle and Joint Problems, Musculoskeletal System
My training is in equine myotherapy and sometimes I get asked about a thumper. Can you tell me more about this tool?
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