| To describe what an equine chiropractor is, you would | | | | veterinarians and chiropractors. |
| have to try to understand that root word of the two. | | | | If you are looking for an equine chiropractor, make |
| Equine originated from a Latin word equnus or equus | | | | sure you find someone who has a solid reputation and |
| that means horse, while chiropractor is a heath care | | | | has training in animal chiropractics. Unfortunately, there |
| professional that deals with the coordination of the | | | | are people out there without training who claim to be |
| brain and the nervous system through the spinal cord | | | | animal chiropractors, and they can seriously harm or kill |
| and the vertebrae. Together it simply means | | | | a horse. You also need to know that chiropractic |
| chiropractors for horses. The best place to find an | | | | treatment does not substitute for veterinarian care. |
| equine chiropractor for your horse is to check with | | | | Always check with your veterinarian first if your animal |
| other horse owners or go to the Internet and search | | | | is showing any signs of stress or illness. |
| for "equine chiropractors." There are several sites | | | | The main reasons that horses might need a |
| listed that give lots of good information and also list | | | | chiropractor for treatment are a poor fitting saddle, an |
| seminars and classes available. A reliable source is the | | | | injury, improper riding, leg problems and improper |
| American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. If you | | | | shoeing. But again, always consult with your |
| go to their web site, you'll find lots of informative | | | | veterinarian first. |
| articles, as well as certification courses for | | | | |