Posted 2014-03-25 10:45 PM Subject: RE: back ankles are like pigeon toed
He will travel paddling to the outside and landing to the inside of his frame and be short striding with his rear feet.
He will be out of time with his longer strided front and will hop like a rabbit when at speed or hard turns.
Due to the offset ankle toe in ... there will be a lot of stress from hocks down to the bottom of his feet ... so expect some long term vetting if he runs barrels.
Posted 2014-03-26 11:49 AM Subject: RE: back ankles are like pigeon toed
Reaching for the stars....
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I know a horse who has been on the cover of BHN more than once who is like that. I don't see any issues with striding at normal gaits, tho there's been a pulled front shoe or two during a run along the years (and I've seen that happen on plenty of 1D'ers).
Posted 2014-03-27 11:34 AM Subject: RE: back ankles are like pigeon toed
Ditch the Stirrups
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Any abnormality in the legs can cause stress and soundness issues. But I have to ask, how old is this horse? I had a 2 Yr old who would knock his back legs together and had to wear boots. But he grew out of it and now that he is 4 is perfectly fine.
back ankles are like pigeon toed
