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Horse Dragging Front Feet at Walk?!?!?!

12K views 6 replies 5 participants last post by  Skyseternalangel 
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I found that my lesson mare has been doing this when anyone rides her... Is there anything I can do to help her pick her feet up more without being too invasive considering that this isn't my horse? Thanks, Almond Joy
 
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Firstly, does she do this with other riders? Are the front of her hooves worn at all where she drags? If there isn't, then you need to be more forward with her and ride her from the hind, if there is, then I would suggest a trim and muscle work, and again, forwards... how old is the mare?
 
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Yes, she drags with other riders, but the farrier was just out last week so she is NOT lame! She's 23 so she may just be lazy. I'll try riding farther back in the saddle. Thanks, Almond Joy
 
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Possibly, but she isn't my horse so I'd not like to get too involved. She hasn't been ridden all that much, now she's only ridden once a week or not at all; Before that maybe 2-3 times a month.
 
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