Is kissing spines hereditary

Kissing spines, a condition in horses where the dorsal spines of adjacent vertebrae touch or overlap, can have a hereditary component. While genetics may play a role in a horse's conformation, which can influence the likelihood of developing the condition, it is not solely determined by heredity. Environmental factors, such as training, workload, and nutrition, also contribute significantly to the development of kissing spines. Therefore, while there may be a genetic predisposition, it is not exclusively hereditary.