How do I know if my horse has a kissing spine?

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1. How do I know if my horse has a kissing spine?
2. What age do horses get kissing spine?
3. How long is recovery from kissing spine?
4. Should you buy a horse with kissing spine?
5. How much does kissing spine surgery cost for a horse?
6. Can horse kissing spine be cured?
7. Why do horses get kissing spine?
8. Is kissing spine surgery successful?

How do I know if my horse has a kissing spine?

Signs & Symptoms

1. Shows anxiety on the crossties such as shifting weight, bowel movements, etc.
2. Resents grooming, especially over the back area.
3. Drops or dips the back when the saddle is placed on it.
4. Acts irritable or bites the air or the crossties when the girth is tightened.
5. Makes it difficult to mount.

What age do horses get kissing spine?

The underlying cause of kissing spines is still largely unknown. The condition can occur in any horse, but some breeds, such as Thoroughbreds and Warmbloods, seem to develop it more than others. Horses are most commonly diagnosed around 5 to 10 years of age, but younger and older horses can develop it, too.

How long is recovery from kissing spine?

The technique has subsequently spread worldwide, becoming the 'go to' technique for many surgeons treating kissing spines in all corners of the world. The principle advantages are: Quick rehabilitation - 6 weeks* total including an hour of hand walking per day from day 1.

Should you buy a horse with kissing spine?

If your horse has been diagnosed with kissing spines as an underlying cause of back pain or behavior problems, you might as well give it up. He'll never be OK again. The Truth: Kissing spines can actually be successfully managed in most horses with a variety of treatments.

How much does kissing spine surgery cost for a horse?

Mostly due to the general anesthesia involved, the cost of this surgery is higher – around $2,500-$3,000, generally. And due to the level of invasiveness, the horse may take several weeks longer to recover once home.

Can horse kissing spine be cured?

In some cases, kissing spines are secondary to other health issues. Affected horses may undergo medical or surgical treatment and physical therapy. Recovery is possible, but requires time and commitment.

Why do horses get kissing spine?

The issue occurs when the spaces between the horses vertebrae (spine) reduce to a point where they touch (kiss) each other – hence 'kissing spine'. The bony prominence around each vertebrae helps the horses spine flex and extend so when this is reduced a lack of mobility and pain can be seen.

Is kissing spine surgery successful?

A new, minimally invasive kissing spines treatment method boasted a 95% success rate in a recent study. One commonly diagnosed conditions that could cause a horse's poor performance is impingement of the dorsal spinous processes—more commonly known as kissing spines.