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Learn how Equissage therapy can aid horses with kissing spine by easing muscle tension, boosting circulation, and supporting better movement and comfort.

Managing Kissing Spine in Horses: How Equissage Can Help

Friday, 08 August 2025 by Bex Coddington

Kissing Spine – also known as overriding dorsal spinous processes – can develop due to several contributing factors. Common causes include poor saddle fit, improper training, and posture issues that allow the horse to move with its head elevated, back hollow, and core muscles disengaged. This condition can be very painful for the horse. Early

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CUSHINGS

Friday, 31 January 2025 by brad.noble

Equine Cushing's disease, also known as Pars Pituitary Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), is a hormonal disorder primarily affecting older horses, especially ponies.