There's a difference between self defence, as per the new pony above, and habitual scolding and slapping around the face.
I wouldn't be able to tolerate it going on near me, and if they did it to one of my horses I would be beyond upset.
In a bid to help harmonious yard relationships, and...
There's a horse on my yard with a similar diagnosis to yours. The owner has 4 months left on the insurance and has gone for MRIs, which showed floating bone, tissue damage and ligament damage. Classic long toe/collapsed heel confirmation, very weak digital cushions and frog, flat footed. He...