Rider and events:
Riders can contribute to stress on an animals spine. Turning a horse to tightly can wrench its neck. Crooked seat for example can also be an issue. Improper saddling can cause problems alone. Add the weight of the rider on top of that and problems can be magnified. every even can strain the spine in a different way. Cross country courses are very demanding and agility dogs often have shoulder problems from jumping down from A-frames.
Transport:
Long transportation times, accidents, poor shock absorption in the trailer and unsympathetic driving can cause damage.
Lack of movement: Lack of space in which to move does not give the horse enough opportunity to ease tension by bucking or rolling.
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