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[RC] tripping - Scott JohnsonI've been searching the RC archives, but am not finding the information I'm looking for. Here's my situation: I have a Mustang mare who trips on occasion. She's never fallen to her knees, but I've only been riding her about 6 months. She does it not only with a rider on her, but without a saddle longing in the round pen. From what I can see, she just doesn't pick up her front feet enough (like it's her way of going). A friend even commented once while we were trotting in some fairly deep sand that she wouldn't have to work so hard if she pick up her feet more (she's a bit lazy).From the archives, I know that things that could be causing it are incorrect trimming/shoeing, poor saddle fit, and things like EPM. Assuming I can rule all these things out, are there exercises I can do to make her aware that she needs to lift her feet a little more? Ground poles? Thanks for any ideas..... Dede
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