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this could be ' overreach ' where the horses back feet bang onto the front have some one watch you whilst trotting if it is overreach buy overreach boots only around £ 5 pounds or so for the most basic type but don't have them to long if they are to long clip them . if it isn't overreach consult your vet as it could be something more serious...
good luck !
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Who has stronger legs - cats or horses?
horses.....
Why use leg supports on horses?
There are several reasons to use supports on a horses legs. Jumpers have a lot of stess on their front legs because they land on them, so you will often see jumpers with splint boots or bandages on. Some horses need them for medical reasons because of a prior injury, or they have an overstep and if theyre shod they are prone to nick the back of their front legs with their back shod hooves, which can cut their fornt legs. And sometimes they are used to keep down swelling on a horse that's being ridden hard.
How do Przewalski's horse protect themselves?
Przewalski horses are very thick skinned, in the world of veterinary medicine they require the same dosage of tranquiliser as a rhinocerous to knock them out. Protection from predators is carried out through the legs and teeth. They have sharp front teeth on the lower and upper jaw, and a very powerful kick with their hind legs. They can also rear and stamp with their front legs.
Do squirrels have front arms or front legs?
Yes, squirrels have forearms (front legs).
Straps fastened around the horses legs to restrain their movement are called what?
The straps fastened around the horses legs to restrain their movement are called hobbles. It limits their locomotion by tethering one or more legs.
Why are sound front legs more important then hind legs?
All around soundness is important but sound front legs are even more so as the majority of a horses weight is carried on the front legs when running. The back legs are providing the propulsion and not carrying much of the weight. There is a point in a canter and a gallop when the horses weight is balanced entirely on one front leg! That's why the bones in the front legs are thicker than the back and why it is important for them to be sound.
What do horses use for its defense?
Horses have several ways to defend themselves. They can use their teeth to bite, their front legs to strike out and their hind legs to kick.
How do horses defend their territory?
they rear and buck the other horses, so keep your distence when near horses fighting because you might get hurt. the back legs can hurt you but the front legs can kill you
Do horses have chestnuts on every leg?
Yes, although they are more prominate on the front legs.
How do horses protection themeseves eves?
A lot of horses protect themselfs by fighting or fleeing. Obviously fleeing is running away. In fighting the horses while bite, kick with their front legs, buck (kick with back legs) and nidge eachother.
When a horse stands up which leg stands up first?
A horse rises up with his front end first. For a horse to get up the roll onto there side then roll back up on top of there legs they then stand on the front sometimes stopping for a second then bringing there hind end up.
How many legs do horses have?
Horses are quadrupeds, so they have 4 legs.
Who has stronger legs - cats or horses?
horses.....
What is the strap called that runs between the horses front legs going from the breast collar to the cinch on a horse's saddle?
A martingale.
Why use leg supports on horses?
There are several reasons to use supports on a horses legs. Jumpers have a lot of stess on their front legs because they land on them, so you will often see jumpers with splint boots or bandages on. Some horses need them for medical reasons because of a prior injury, or they have an overstep and if theyre shod they are prone to nick the back of their front legs with their back shod hooves, which can cut their fornt legs. And sometimes they are used to keep down swelling on a horse that's being ridden hard.
Do Andalusian horses have chestnuts on the inside of their legs?
All horses have the chestnuts on the inside of the legs.
What is HORSES?
Horses are mammals/animals with four legs.
