Again, these are just some simple basic tips to look for in your movement evaluation that will help you decide whether you will treat the horse or if he may need to be examined by a vet first. Read some books or articles on the anatomy, physiology or kinesiology of the horse. This will make the movement that is so important to understand start to make more sense. Although there are a number of veterinarians who have expanded their practices to include chiropractic, acupuncture, homeopathy and many other adjunctive or integrative therapies, there are a large number that have remained very conservative. This is understandable, as there are a number of people that have arrived on the scene that are unqualified or improperly trained to perform some of the modalities that are available.
Veterinarians are doctors.
Their principles and theories are tested and true. I'm sure there are many vets who feel that they have spent a large part of their life, studying to become Doctors and owe an enormous amount of debt when they start out in practice. This is to be respected. I have found, however, that if you can prove through communication and your track record to the equine professionals with whom you will be dealing, that you are comprehensive and knowledgeable of your skill, respect boundaries and do not diagnose, it is quite possible to have a nice rapport and working relationship. This is a very important aspect of the horse that could very easily be overlooked by an individual with no horse experience.