Do you have a horse who is suspected of, or who has been diagnosed with and treated for, kissing spines?

I would love for you to join my course today, ‘Kissing Spines in Horses: Preventive Measures and Long-Term Management Solutions’ so I can support you with your horse with kissing spines.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

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    2. How to use this course

    3. Introduction

    4. Case Study: Star

    5. Introducing Your Tutor

    1. What Is Kissing Spines In Horses?

    2. How Is Kissing Spines In Horses Diagnosed?

    3. Why Does Kissing Spines Occur In Horses?

    4. Where Does Kissing Spines Happen In Horses?

    5. How Do You Know Your Horse Has Kissing Spines?

    6. Some Common Symptoms Of Kissing Spines In Horses

    7. Treatment Of Kissing Spines In Horses

    1. Safety First!

    2. Disclaimer

    3. Exercises 1,2, and 3: Checking For Pain

    4. Exercise 4: Checking Spinal Flexibility

    5. Exercise 5: Checking For Back Pain

    1. Kissing Spines: Surgery

    2. Kissing Spines: Conservative Treatment

    3. Massage For Freedom Of Movement And For Pain Relief

    4. Massage Technique: Effleurage

    5. Exercise 1 (Massage): The Neck

    6. Exercise 2 (Massage): The Back

    7. Exercise 3 (Massage): The Girth Area

    8. Stretching For Freedom Of Movement And For Pain Relief

    9. Exercise 4 (Stretching): Bending The Neck

    10. Exercise 5 (Stretching): Front Leg Stretch

    11. Exercise 6 (Stretching): Back Leg Stretch

    1. Introduction: Why Are Exercises Helpful?

    2. Exercise 1: Baited Stretches

    3. Exercise 2: Wither Rocking

    4. Exercise 3: Tail Pull

    5. Exercise 4: Picking Up A Leg

    6. Exercise 5: Head Nod

    7. Exercise 6: Wobbleboard

    8. Exercise 7: Backing Up

    9. Exercise 8: Raised Poles

    10. Exercise 9: Lateral Work

    11. Conclusion: Non-Ridden Exercises

    1. Introduction: Prevention Is Better Than Cure

    2. Ridden Work

    3. Tack

    4. Farriery

    5. Diet

    6. Dental

    7. Environment

    8. Equiband Pro System From Equicore Concepts LLC

About this course

  • £129.99
  • 51 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

What's Included

This course offers support on your kissing spines journey with your horse from ACPAT and RAMP Registered Chartered Physiotherapist Sue Palmer, The Horse Physio

  • Learn about kissing spines, including case studies and the latest science

  • 5 exercises to check for pain

  • 6 exercises for pain relief and freedom of movement

  • 9 non-ridden exercises to build core strength, postural stability, and spinal flexibility

  • A holistic approach including discussion around ridden work, tack, diet, dental, farriery, environment, use of the Equiband Pro system, and more

I'm looking for hope for my horse with kissing spines

I'd like to learn and understand preventive measures and long-term management solutions with Sue Palmer MCSP, The Horse Physio