Re: Endurance Prospect(s) "Conformation/Paddling & Medi

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/8/99 5:55:58 AM Pacific Standard Time,
RAbair@texas.dcrt.dla.mil writes:

<< I have never had a horse with low heels but have known and ridden with
 several people over the years that had horses with low heels. However,
 they/the horses were not used for endurance. Is this a potential problem,
 and again, what is paddling?  >>

I would fear the low heals far more than paddling, but take your farrier along
for an opinion, as most times you can correct low heels over time.

As to paddling--that is when the horse swings his front legs in arcs out to
the side with every step.  Looks kinda like he is swimming, if it is extreme.
I don't worry much about mild cases.

Heidi