Fascinating episode of Equestrian Arts all about the spine! Earlene Smith, owner of Peppermint Creek Carriage Co., dives deep into the unique S-shaped necks and fan-like withers of horses. She explains how this allows them to graze, but can also lead to pain if not properly cared for. Earlene highlights the growing field of equine chiropractic and alternative therapies that can help address these issues. She shares her experience working with a vet-trained equine chiropractor from the British Virgin Islands. The episode also covers the differences between horses used for pulling vs riding, and the historical importance of "great horses" in the pre-combustion engine era. Lots of interesting insights into the world of horses - definitely worth a listen!