watch him in the pature, if he trots w/o dragging his feet, he could have back or joint problem, causing weight bearing to bring out the toe dragging issue. I had used to have a lazy horse, dragged his toes, stumbled would even limp on the way out when riding, but when turned back towards home, that limp was gone , and he was high steppin it back to the corral..
Hey all, I have to write/give a persuasive speech for my class. I'd like to do something concerning horses, but I've yet to find a good angle. Any ideas? I've already thought about "horseback riding is a sport" and horse slaughter.
Good entry level saddles provided they fit the horse and rider correctly, but I have to say moving from a Wintec to a similarly-priced (new price, that is) leather dressage saddle made a MASSIVE and immediate difference to my riding.
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A lifetime horse inspection permit is thirty dollars. In Idaho a lifetime permit is fifty-three dollars. The lifetime permit is good for as long as you own the horse or mule and is non-transferrable. Do I need one for every state? That could get expensive! No, brand inspection permits are reciprocal.
Anyone deal with something similar? 13 yr old OTTB warhorse, came up slightly “off” but worked out of it. Was then reshod the next day and was very obviously lame at the trot both directions, head bobbing etc. figured was his hoof, farrier hoof tested him and found a slight positive reaction to...