Horsebacks
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Out of curiosity who do you call when your horse has a 'back problem'? For example the vet, physio, mctimoney manipulators, osteopath etc and what makes you choose them? 
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Back Problems?
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MissMincePie&Brandy
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Vet. Always in the first instance call the vet!
K27
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If I think a horse has a "back problem" or is tight in the back I would call the Vets as IME many back probs are secondary to something else, which may need resolving.
If the Vet thinks Physio is necessary or a good idea then I will get the Physio out- I've used the same equine physio for years, only use them if there is a specific problem, I trust my physio's judgement and she is regarded very highly too.
If the Vet thinks Physio is necessary or a good idea then I will get the Physio out- I've used the same equine physio for years, only use them if there is a specific problem, I trust my physio's judgement and she is regarded very highly too.
Chestnut mare
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Vet first! I have a osteo once a year for a general 'yearly fix'.
loopylucifer
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a true back problem then vet. if just bit tight/sore maybe started bucking or odd behaviour with no really obvious cause of pain the physio but would normaly consult vet first