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The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Your Horse

Taryn Yates, DVM October 20, 2015

Chiropractic provides another means of diagnosis and treatment for many musculoskeletal disorders.

rehab techniques for horses; The Road to Recovery: Rehab for the Horse's Upper-Body

Rehabilitating Sport Horses

Alexandra Beckstett September 23, 2015

Here’s how to get your performance horse back to the show ring safely and successfully after layup.

Equine Complementary Therapies: Your Questions Answered

Rachel Heart Bellini, DVM October 30, 2014

Equine complementary therapies, such as chiropractic and acupuncture, are more popular than ever. Learn how they might help your horse’s health and performance.

Complementary Medicine: On the Rise

Nancy S. Loving, DVM October 1, 2013

It’s no longer uncommon for owners to seek out additional avenues of horse care.

Poll Recap: Readers Discuss Complementary Therapy Habits

Erica Larson July 16, 2013

Most readers said they’ve incorporated at least one complementary therapy into their horses’ care.

Illinois, Wisconsin Extensions to host Horse Health Workshop, Feb. 9

Edited Press Release December 19, 2012

Horse owners are invited to a full day equine educational program focused on keeping your horse healthy.

LSU to Host Equine Acupuncture, Chiropractics Lecture

Edited Press Release August 2, 2012

The lecture on acupuncture and chiropractics will take place Aug. 17 at Louisiana State University.

Equine Chiropractor Asset to Kentucky Derby Winner’s Team

Ron Mitchell/The Horse May 19, 2012

Larry Jones has been a looming presence on the backside of Pimlico Race Course during Preakness week.

Efficacy of Manual Therapies on Back Pain (AAEP 2011)

Erica Larson January 26, 2012

One researcher says manual therapies can effectively relieve back pain.

Ask the Vet LIVE on Complementary Therapies Now Archived

The Horse Staff November 19, 2011

TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A event on Complementary Therapies was held on Oct. 26.

Complementary therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, and herbal medicine often generate controversy. Is there any real evidence that these therapies can help horses? What training do practitioners offering these modalities have?

Ask the Vet LIVE: Complementary Therapies Recording

The Horse Staff November 18, 2011

Recording of TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE event on complementary therapies from Oct. 26, 2011.

Ask the Vet LIVE: Complementary Therapies

The Horse Staff October 19, 2011

TheHorse.com presents a free Ask the Vet LIVE online Q&A about Complementary Therapies on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Acupuncture Use in Equine Reproduction (AAEP 2011)

Equine Alternative Medicine Gaining Steam in Vet Schools

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc September 30, 2011

Alternative medicine coursework in equine veterinary education has increased about 30% in the past decade.

Back Problems and Therapeutic Options

Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR June 10, 2010

Dr. Kevin Haussler discusses horse back problems and the use of chiropractic and complementary therapies.

Acquired Scoliosis in Equids, AAEP 2008

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 17, 2009

Scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, is most often attributed to congenital vertebral malformations, possibly associated with malposition of the fetus in the uterus. However, researchers have linked cases of acquired scoliosis presented at Cornell