Everything Horse magazine Magazine, October 2014 | Page 23

HEALTH - BOWEN THERAPY
in order to bring about positive improvements in health.
When we allow the body to make the changes that it needs
to make, rather than imposing our own judgment as to what
needs to be changed, then we are being truly holistic.

Back pain – what to look for

I myself own and ride these fantastic creatures, and I know
only too well how much dedication and commitment our
equines need to keep them fit and healthy. I am going to
mention a few pointers to be aware of when it comes to the
equine back.
Something we see too often – a horse with a bad
back.
“He is being naughty”, “stubborn”, “refusing”,
“buck’s or rear ’s”, does this sound familiar?
It is vital as a horse owner or carer to look for the first signs
of back abnormalities – in this article we will focus our
attention to the back only.
It is important to be aware that not all ‘back’ p ɽ