This message is from: S K <[email protected]>
Marie, My Andy ( 8yr. old ) tripped badly when Chris Lombard had him in a trot last summer...I thought he was going down..! I have a farrier whose been with me for 12 yrs...He's been a farrier for many yrs....Chris says it's because even though I have a large training ring it's because the horse is basically going in a circle...but I've also seen my girlfriends qhorse who was 16 yrs...almost fall in the riding ring....I asked Chris who thinks it's because horses can't see immediately in front of them... This is a very interesting topic, one I will most definitely read closely..... Susan ________________________________ From: Marie <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 6, 2012 8:39 PM Subject: Tripping in Fjord horses This message is from: Marie <[email protected]> Hi all Has anyone here had a problem with their horses tripping or stumbling? My gelding Sam occasionally stumbles when being ridden and when being worked in hand. It is scary and frustrating. He seems to trip mostly at the walk, but once in a while at the trot. I have been trimming his hooves.myself for the past two years, but am planning on having a professional out to evaluate his hoof balance. I also plan on working on his overall strength and fitness, as I believe that is probably playing a role on the tripping. I would greatly appreciate any input and to hear if anyone else has dealt with this problem on any of their horses, as well as solutions they found. Thank you Marie (and Samson) from Long Island Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone Important Fjord Horse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-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
