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Part two of the deep dive into the reality of kissing spines.We learned last time that kissing spines is a potentially painful disease in which the spines of the vertebrae rub against each other. Let’s take a look at what causes the development of kissing spines.What causes the development of kissing spines? It occurs most often in Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, and stock horses, which include Quarter Horses and Paints. Recently, it has been found that genetics play a role, and at least two …

Better understand Kissing Spines in Horses.Last time I described the structure and mechanics of the horse’s back. In this blog, we’ll explore the most common vertebrae disease in the trunk region: kissing spines. Let’s dive into how to better understand Kissing spines in horses and the signs. Despite its friendly-sounding name, this can be a harrowing disease for the horse.The Equine Vertebra AnatomyA vertebra consists of a cylinder of bone called the body. The body contains an arch that …

Dealing with saddle fit issues can be more than frustrating to a rider. Trying to find a saddle that the rider loves AND that shows love to the horse can even seem impossible! We all know that a saddle needs to fit our horse, but what is the anatomy underneath it that makes this true?No matter the kind of riding, saddles are designed to fit onto the thoracic region of a horse’s back. The thoracic region is the section of the back that has ribs and comes after the cervical vertebrae (the neck) bu …