Horse Chiropractor in Dallas, TX
Mobile equine chiropractic and rehabilitation care helping horses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area perform better, move freely, and stay sound.
What is horse chiropractic care?
Horse chiropractic care focuses on the health of your horse's spine, joints, and nervous system. When vertebrae become misaligned, they can interfere with nerve function and create pain, stiffness, and performance issues throughout the entire body. Chiropractic adjustments restore proper alignment, relieve pressure on the nervous system, and help your horse move and perform the way they are supposed to.
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At In Stride Chiropractic, Dr. Katie brings her care directly to your barn. She works with horses of all disciplines, ages, and activity levels throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, from backyard companions to competitive performance horses.
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Horse chiropractic care may be right for your horse if they are:
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Showing resistance under saddle or during groundwork
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Displaying changes in gait or movement quality
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Experiencing a drop in athletic performance
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Holding tension or showing sensitivity along the back and topline
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Recovering from an injury or period of stall rest
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Displaying behavioral changes that may have a physical origin
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Struggling with collection, impulsion, or straightness
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Showing signs of discomfort during grooming, tacking up, or mounting
If something feels off with your horse, trust what you are seeing. Reach out and we will help you determine if chiropractic care is the right next step.
Conditions we see in horses
Dr. Katie works with horses dealing with a wide range of musculoskeletal and performance related conditions. These are some of the most common reasons horse owners contact In Stride Chiropractic.
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Kissing Spine
Kissing spine occurs when the spinous processes of the vertebrae make contact or overlap, causing significant pain and stiffness along the back. Chiropractic care can be a valuable part of a conservative management plan for horses with kissing spine, helping to restore mobility and reduce compensatory tension throughout the body.
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Hunter's Bump
A hunter's bump, or prominent tuber sacrale, is often a sign of underlying sacroiliac dysfunction. Chiropractic care addresses the structural imbalances contributing to the condition and helps restore proper pelvic alignment and movement.
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Back Pain and Topline Tension
Chronic back pain and topline tension are among the most common complaints in performance horses. Whether the cause is saddle fit, workload, or underlying structural issues, chiropractic care helps identify and address the source of the problem rather than just managing the symptoms.
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Sacroiliac Dysfunction
The sacroiliac joint is a common source of pain and performance loss in horses, particularly those in demanding athletic disciplines. Chiropractic care helps restore proper alignment and function to the SI joint and the surrounding structures.
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Gait Irregularities
If your horse is moving unevenly, struggling with straightness, or showing subtle changes in stride length or rhythm, spinal misalignment may be a contributing factor. Chiropractic care addresses the underlying structural issues affecting how your horse moves.
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Post-Injury and Post-Stall Rest Recovery
Horses recovering from injury or extended stall rest often develop compensatory patterns that create new areas of tension and dysfunction. Chiropractic and rehabilitation care supports a more complete recovery by addressing the whole body throughout the process.
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Performance and Athletic Conditioning
For horses competing in eventing, dressage, hunter jumper, or any other discipline, regular chiropractic care helps maintain peak performance, prevent injury, and support a long and sound athletic career.
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Tendon and Soft Tissue Injuries
Tendon and soft tissue injuries are common in performance horses and often have a spinal or structural component that goes unaddressed. Dr. Katie works alongside your veterinarian to make sure the whole horse is being evaluated and cared for.
What to expect at your horse's first visit
Dr. Katie comes to you. All equine appointments are conducted on-site at your barn or facility throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. ​​
Gait Evaluation, Tack Consultation
Dr. Katie begins by observing how your horse stands, moves, and carries themselves at rest and in motion. This gives her an immediate picture of where compensation patterns may be developing and where the body is under stress. Upon request, Dr. Katie will also review the fit of your tack.
Hands-On Evaluation
A thorough orthopedic, neurological, and palpatory evaluation follows. Dr. Katie assesses joint mobility, muscle tension, and spinal alignment from poll to tail to identify the areas that need attention.
First Session
Your horse receives their first treatment during the initial visit. Dr. Katie uses precise, controlled techniques appropriate for your horse's size, condition, and history.
Custom Care Plan
Before your visit is complete, Dr. Katie walks you through a personalized care plan outlining what she found, what she recommends, and what to expect going forward. You will also receive home care guidance and supportive techniques you can use between visits.
Coordination With Your Animal Care Team
Dr. Katie communicates directly with your veterinarian, farrier, trainer, and anyone else on the team to make sure your horse's chiropractic care is fully integrated with their existing health plan.
Have questions before scheduling? Browse our FAQ or reach out and we will walk you through everything.
Why equestrians in Dallas-Fort Worth choose In Stride
Dr. Katie is not just an animal chiropractor who happens to see horses. She is an equestrian who has spent her life around them, understands how they move and compete, and has dedicated her career to keeping them sound and performing at their best.
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AVCA Certified
Dr. Katie holds certification from the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, the gold standard credential in animal chiropractic care. AVCA certification requires rigorous post-graduate training, written and clinical examinations, and ongoing continuing education to maintain.
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A Lifelong Equestrian
Dr. Katie competed in hunt seat for 13 years and studied classical dressage in college. She understands the demands placed on performance horses from the inside out, not just as a clinician but as someone who has ridden and competed herself.
Her Story Is Your Horse's Story
Three serious head injuries from riding left Dr. Katie searching for answers that conventional medicine could not provide. Chiropractic care gave her life back. That personal experience drives everything she does for her equine patients.
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Parker University Graduate
Dr. Katie earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker University, home to one of the most respected animal chiropractic programs in the country, graduating as salutatorian of the Animal Chiropractic Program.
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Mobile Service Throughout DFW
Dr. Katie brings her care directly to your barn. No hauling, no stress on your horse before the appointment even begins. She serves horse owners throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area including Carrollton, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Keller, and beyond.
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Collaborative Care
Dr. Katie works directly with your veterinarian to make sure your horse receives fully integrated care. She treats the relationship with your vet as a partnership, not a formality.
Common Questions About Horse Chiropractic
We know you have questions before reaching out, and we want to make sure you feel confident every step of the way. Here are a few of the questions we hear most often. For a full list visit our FAQ page.
Ready to help your horse feel and perform their best?
Whether your horse is dealing with a specific issue, recovering from an injury, or competing at the highest level of their discipline, Dr. Katie is here to help.
She comes to you, works with your veterinarian, and gives your horse the focused one on one care they deserve. Reach out and tell us a little about your horse. We will make sure we are the right fit before anything else happens.
"Thanks For All You Have Done"​
Dr. Lackey has been treating my horse routinely for the last couple months. During my ground work and dressage my horse was having a difficult time flexing at the poll. I have seen significant benefit not only on the flat, but in our jumping too.
Our show jumping looks way more effortless and she seems to have relief in her back now too. She can really get her legs under her and isn’t jumping so flat. Thanks for all you have done, Dr. Lackey!!
- Ashley E.​​
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