A few signs/symptoms include
- Tail flicking or laying ears down
- Pain or discomfort on brushing or touching
- Girthing pain or pain under saddle
- Muscle wasting especially over saddle area
- Change in behaviour or attitude towards work
- Lameness either fore limb or rear limb
- Bucking or pigrooting
- Tying up
- Coat changes over specific areas
- Lack of coordination of gait
- Rope walking or plaiting
- Loss of performance
- Changes in posture i.e. high or low head carriage
- Shortness in stride or step
- Foot problems e.g. joint and ligament injuries
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