09/04/2026
Ever wondered how to tell if your horse’s back is sore? 👀🐴
Katie, Founder of Unbridled Equine, walks us through how she assesses a horse’s back, and it’s a lot more than simply pressing a thumb into a few spots.
She looks at the full picture: reactivity, muscle movement and feel, symmetry, balance, and how the horse responds throughout the assessment.
Your horse’s body is always changing: ✔️ age, ✔️ workload, ✔️ fitness, ✔️ compensation, and ✔️ even changes in movement can all affect how their back feels and functions.
Regularly checking in with their body can help you notice those changes and address them before they become bigger problems. 🤍