Re: RC: Michigan-don't knock it til ya try it

[Tivers@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/17/00 6:03:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
Eenergonzillen@aol.com writes:

<<  
  if her response...right hind...is correct, I was wrong.  I thought it was 
 the right front.  Couldn't it be the right front though?  If a horse's head 
 is down on the left, it would be up on the right....
  ..Renee >>
 
  >>

Correct. Hind leg injuries are most often evidenced by a "hiking" motion--the 
horse lifts the sore leg higher at the trot. Or stabbing behind. This can 
lead to front end lameness, which eventually becomes nodding.

ti