ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: Anglo-Arab forging

Re: Anglo-Arab forging

Trishmare@aol.com
Sun, 22 Jun 1997 16:09:44 -0400 (EDT)

In a message dated 97-06-19 23:35:11 EDT, you write:

<< Short back, long legs can be tough but it usually can be dealt with if
you deal with the feet right. Also riding style has some effect on
forging. Letting the horse hurry/rush at the trot should be avoided.
Getting a farrier to change how he/she shoes can be tough or
impossible. If the farrier won't try something different try a
different farrier. Tell you friend good luck. >>

My arab David has a short back and long legs, he also tends to
forge---fortunatly I have a good farrier who IS willing to try things--we
keep David's toes a bit shorter in front, longer at the heel--not much, but
enough to speed up that breakover a bit. This helps--rolled shoes and
squaring the toes didn't.
Also David has to be kept in a collected frame--if he starts getting the
slightest bit strung out, the "clack, clack, clacking" will start. If there
is a horse in front of him trotting very fast I generally ease him up into a
canter as it is hard to keep him in the proper frame when he is trying to
hurry to keep up with the other horse--we are working on this.
Lungeing with side-reins and cavelitti work also helps alot.
Just some things which worked for me--

Trish & "pretty David"

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