The resolution of equine back pain by chiropractic intervention and the importance of hoof imbalances causing back and pelvic pain have been well established in the arena of animal chiropractic science.

Studies by Crevier-Denoix and Chateau have considered the effects of hoof imbalances on the metacarpophalangeal joint and the digital angles. Recently, Dyson considered the art and science in lameness in horses and concluded that the diagnostic abilities of equine veterinarians are ‘superior to our abilities to heal lameness successfully.’ These studies would indicate there remains an extensive amount of work to be done to demonstrate the effects of such imbalances on the biomechanics of the spine and indeed the whole animal.