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Roach back, known also as kyphosis, occurs occasionally in young horses that grow rapidly. Typically, onset happens after weaning at six to nine months of age. The dorsal processes of the lumbar vertebrae are unusually tall, giving the animal a characteristic hump-backed appearance.
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Roach-backed horses tend to be less common than those with swaybacks. Young horses who grow fast may experience kyphosis or roche back. The onset usually occurs between six and nine months after horses are weaned. The dorsal processes in the lumbar vertebrae have a unique height, which gives the animal its characteristic hump-backed appearance.
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#1 ยท Oct 15, 2011 Hello, all. My Vanna came home today and it seems her biggest fault is a very minor roach back. I haven't decided if her back is actually 'roachy', or if she's just really lacking a top-line. Here is a not so great photo of her, but it shows what I think is a slight roach back:
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Horse roach back or kyphosis is a structural abnormality in horses caused by excessive upward backbone bending. The lumbar spine is the most affected area, followed by the thoracic spine. Roach back in horses can be congenital or secondary due to repetitive functional abuse.
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At slower gaits, the horse's back muscles relax and become supple, giving him more freedom to bend and stretch. Ideally, when a horse jogs in a circle, he "bends around a rider's leg.". That is, his neck curls slightly, while a less obvious curve immediately below the rider's leg originates in the thoracic spine.
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Dip or sway backed (abnormal sunken back) horses have a weakness, while those with roach backs (humped) typically lack suppleness. Common causes of back pain in horses.
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Roach back in horses is a condition where the spine appears curved upwards in the middle. This condition can be caused by congenital or functional factors. Congenital roach backs are usually genetic in nature and cannot be treated. However, functional roach backs can be treated with various methods.
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What is Roach Back (Kyphosis) in Horses? Roach back in horses is easy to spot and is a conformation issue with the spine. It is when part of the spine curves upwards instead of evenly. It is basically the opposite of a sway back (Lordosis). Scarsdale Equine Vets define it as "a dorsal deviation of the spine. This is usually a
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Equine back problems are common, particularly in performance horses. The conditions involved can be primary or can result from lameness, ill-fitting tack, or even inadequate schooling. It is.
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Roach back, known also as kyphosis, occurs occasionally in young horses that grow rapidly. Typically, onset happens after weaning at six to nine months of age. The dorsal processes of the lumbar vertebrae are unusually tall, giving the animal a characteristic hump-backed appearance. What causes a sway back horse?
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Roach back is characterized by a rounding of the horse's back at the withers, which can cause the horse to appear hunched over. In severe cases, the horse may even have a sway back. This condition can be extremely painful for the horse, and can make it very difficult for them to move around.
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Roach back in horses is a conformation issue with the spine that is easy to spot. It occurs when part of the spine curves upwards instead of evenly, creating a hump-backed appearance. Unlike.
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Most commonly referred to as a "roach back," kyphosis is an abnormally convex portion of the spine, usually occurring in the lumbar region, explains Dr. Larkspur Carroll, owner of CORE Therapies, a veterinary equine and chiropractic clinic. "Kyphosis is much less common through the lower thoracic region [the lower withers]," she says.