Pregnant mares should not walk backwards????

[Jazzyb]

Hi All

I am intrigued to know if this is true, my friends pony is in foal and her friend told her to NEVER walk the pony backwards as it can cause the foal to twist and get stuck.

Is this true?? I have never heard of it before and have googled it but nothing comes up, just wanted to know if anyone else has heard of it?

Thanks

 

[Lippyx]

Never heard of this one?? What if the mare needs to move in her stable, or needs to back up her self? Think its a myth my self!

 

[Birker2020]

Think your mate is pulling your leg. x

 

[Enfys]

Not heard this one, I wouldn't put much store by it personally.

 

[Magicmillbrook]

Sounds a load of old boloney to me

 

[Jazzyb]

LOL I thought he was but wanted to check before going back to him and calling him a numpty hehe.

Thanks All

 

[reindeerlover]

Brilliant! A local dealer told me that colts didn't like having their back legs touched. Perhaps that's because you have never been able to get near enough to them?? Hahahaaaaa...

 

[Donkeymad]

Lol, funniest thing I have heard for ages

 

[CrazyMare]

Well going by mine, who backed up to do every gate we came across while she was pregnant, then plopped the foal out with no probs....I think its a load of rubbish!

 

[dan5522]

have also heard this, puts pressure on the pelvis or something!

 

[Jazzyb]

It is a load of rubbish, I spoke to a vet yesterday and she said it is an old wives tale and there is no truth in it Cant wait to tell him hahahaha