Posted 2021-01-08 10:50 PM Subject: Long Pastern Longevity Tips
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I’ve got a coming 2 year old (March) who has some long pasterns. I’ve never owned a horse with long pasterns before, any tips/advice on how to make sure she stays sound in the long run?
Posted 2021-01-08 11:34 PM Subject: RE: Long Pastern Longevity Tips
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Posts: 1302 Location: California
I have one that I think has yours beat! Makes them smoothhhh to ride but I do worry sometimes. Mine is currently 6 years old and I have owned him since a yearling. I would like to hear other's input. I will see if I can find a photo!
Posted 2021-01-09 1:53 PM Subject: RE: Long Pastern Longevity Tips
I just read the headlines
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I have a long pastern horse. I try to not work him a lot on deep ground and he prefers to not work in deep ground. I do work him on deep ground , just not everyday.
Posted 2021-01-11 5:17 PM Subject: RE: Long Pastern Longevity Tips
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Posts: 2674 Location: Silver Lake, MN
I have one with longer pasterns too and its different for me. I have not ridden her yet as I'm a chicken and live in MN. She is a 3yo and will be going to the trainer this spring. I love her to pieces though!