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My mare does that on her left hind -- always... at the start of the ride, in 
the middle and at the end.... no more, no less, no swelling, its just her 
way of going... it has *really* upset some of the ride vets... after a pull, 
I was sure to get that marked on my vet card, everytime.

I'd never considered trying to "fix" it.... its normal for her, she's happy 
and sound.

I agree Ed.. I think its her conformation.. her hind legs don't exactly 
match.. the twisting one is "toed out" while the non twisting is straight.

Jen


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sisu West Ranch" <ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: [RC] gait anomoly noticed any ideas?


> "...that little twist of the right hind before ..."
>
> Ranger does that with both rears all of the time.  Wears his shoes out 
> fast. I have to armor plate the shoes to get decent wear.
>
> My farrier's advice was not to try and fix.  The fix would be OK for a 
> show horse, but would/could lead to strain and thus lameness.  He has 
> never shown any lameness issues from this "fault"
>
> Please everyone note:  I am convinced that this is some sort of a 
> conformation problem but, he is a gelding and will not pass it on and his 
> other good points outweigh this problem.  Besides he is my horse and has a 
> lifetime home at Sisu West.
>
> Ed
> Ed & Wendy Hauser
> 2994 Mittower Road
> Victor, MT 59875
>
> (406) 552-4516
>
> ranch(at)sisuwest(dot)us
>
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