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Date Posted: 07:07:23 02/08/06 Wed
Author: al
Subject: Re: Horse Stumbles Help
In reply to: Rick 's message, "Horse Stumbles Help" on 20:32:04 12/11/02 Wed

Hi,

I'd first look to his feet as the most likely cause - yes, again. I know you've tried changing farriers to no avail, but it is a sad state that there are more farriers out there who don't really understand the mechanics of a horse & his feet than those that do.

Therefore, don't just trust the 'experts' but educate yourself on what correct hoofcare is. I suggest starting at www.barefoothorse.com to learn about how the natural hoof works & what a healthy, balanced hoof - & therefore horse - looks like.

Of course, don't disregard the other suggestions, ensuring you're placing your weight correctly & that the saddle is ok. Also, he's a young horse & really shouldn't be doing any hard work with you. I'd also want to find an answer to this before you ride him, for your safety as well as his. He is at risk of injury, but if he fell on you, you might be in for worse.

Good luck.


>I have a 3 year old TW. I bought and started to ride
>him since he was 2 years old. The trouble I have with
>him is that he stumbles alot with me on him. Some
>times he will go all the way down on his front knees
>take a few steps on his knees and come right back up.
>Most of the time it is small stumbles. I am a new
>horse owner and really don't know what to do. I had a
>vet look at him and he X ray his front legs but
>couldn't tell me what was wrong. the horse has been
>doing this ever since I owned him. I have some people
>tell me it is his shoes, that he was being shoe wrong.
>I have had different farriers shoe him with no change
>in performance. I can't tell if it is the left or
>right leg or behind that fells. He stumbles just
>walking sometimes with me on him. I never see him
>stumble chasing the other horse in the field. I am
>despriate for advice. Thanks

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