This message is from: Bonnie Morris <morrisshado...@aol.com>
Hello Marie and Samsun Yes I have seen this issue come up in a few different Fjords that I have trained. The best thing to do is have a well respected farrier evaluated the situation. Your vet may have a good recommendation. Without seeing the horse I can only guess, but I can tell you about some of the other Fjords that have had this issue. One had not been trimmed correctly in a long time and the hoof angles were very off. Another one hit toe first and was very scary. This one's toe had to be taken way back and a rolled shoe put on. It solved the problem, but had to be done regularly to keep from tripping, another one had founder issues that could not be totally helped. And some times they need just need work over poles to get them to pick up their feet and learn how to balance themselves. For what ever reason I have seen this issue come up more in the Fjords than other breeds that I have worked with. Good luck with Samsun Hopefully this issue will be something simple! Bonnie Morris Western WA Windy, but sunny:) -----Original Message----- From: Marie <countrydreamingspi...@yahoo.com> To: fjordhorse <fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com> Sent: Mon, Feb 6, 2012 5:40 pm Subject: Tripping in Fjord horses This message is from: Marie <countrydreamingspi...@yahoo.com> i all as anyone here had a problem with their horses tripping or stumbling? y gelding Sam occasionally stumbles when being ridden and when being worked in and. t is scary and frustrating. He seems to trip mostly at the walk, but once in a hile at the trot. have been trimming his hooves.myself for the past two years, but am planning n having a professional out to evaluate his hoof balance. also plan on working on his overall strength and fitness, as I believe that is robably playing a role on the tripping. would greatly appreciate any input and to hear if anyone else has dealt with his problem on any of their horses, as well as solutions they found. hank you arie (and Samsun) from Long Island ent from my Verizon Wireless Phone Important FjordHorse List Links: ubscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e H-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw H-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
