This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In response to the tripping issue....There is a huge difference between my two Fjord geldings and tripping. The one that does trip at both the canter and trot has conformational issues that have been pointed out by both my vet and farrier. They are angle of shoulder, straight pasterns, and neck set. Playing around with the shoeing helped a little but the possibility of a trip is always there. My horse that trips is not drafty in build, but he is from one of the more draft lines.
The other gelding from a different lineage, never trips and is one of the more surefooted horses I have ever ridden through any kind of footing. Perhaps, this issue could be made part of the evaluation process because I think tripping and stumbling does exist in quite a number of Fjords and it is a big negative because of the danger of a fall. It is not always evident when the horse is in pasture or on the lounge line. It becomes more evident when the horse is asked to work and the added weight and balance of the rider can affect this type of horse. I know many people have responded that their Fjords have never tripped and I am sure that is true, just as sure as there are many people that have Fjords that trip. I guess it's something that should be checked out prior to a purchase. I wish I was aware of it at the time. Elaine Olsen
