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Horse tripping a lot on trails

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I know this is probably not the case, but are you well balanced on the saddle? This can also affect

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Old 10-30-2009, 10:10 AM   #21
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I know this is probably not the case, but are you well balanced on the saddle? This can also affect a horse's balance.
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Old 10-30-2009, 06:43 PM   #22
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I think he might not be paying as much attention as he should be. Kind of daydreaming down the trail. "la de da" Wake him up a bit ask him to collect a little and see if that helps.
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Old 10-30-2009, 07:23 PM   #23
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my horse tripps alot on ricky trails, beacause she has soft and easily bruisable hoofs....maybe your boy has the same problem...
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my boy trips and slips alot, its so irritating. i guess its a common problem!
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None of my horses do this, not even the former HUS show horse. They are all kept on rough pasture year round. They pay attention cuz they need to.
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