Back
The section between withers and loin where the saddle and rider rest.
What is it?
The back is not a simple beam but an arch of vertebrae that passes the load to the legs. A strong, well-muscled back carries the rider with less effort; a long or sagging back is more vulnerable.
- Where is it?
- Trunk
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Sources: Merck Veterinary Manual · Wikipedia · The Open Sanctuary Project.