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- Subject: Re: Pigeon Toed Sweetness
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- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 92 22:10:07 GMT
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- >Original Message From: Jean Andrews <ja23+@andrew.cmu.edu>
-
- >I was just wondering if anyone else had a horse that had been pigeon toed.
- >We knew she was when we got her and she vet checked fine and the vet also
- >said this would not cause her to lame up or have problems with her legs.
- >Thanks.
-
- My 14 years old Morgan Mare is pigeon toed (more noticeable at some times
- than others, depending on how she's standing). She has never been lame in
- the nearly 4 years I've owned her and she was successfully campaigned in
- "A" Morgan Breed shows in English Pleasure Harness and Saddleseat classes
- before I got her. The only time I know of that she went lame was when they
- "trimmed" her long show feet too severely. She was fine once they grew out
- to a more normal (for her) length. Before anyone flames, they are not long
- now.
-
- Spring is EXTREMELY sure-footed on the trails. She does "paddle" at the
- trot as many Morgan do, but I believe (as with Pasos) that makes for a
- VERY smooth gait.
-
- From my experience, I would say unless there are other problems, it
- shouldn't be a concern.
-
- Best of luck,
-
- Diane and Spring and her 19 mo colt, Dancer.
-